Falling For My Cruel Mate
Chapter 60

There were seven deer exactly. All who seemed to linger around with a purpose.

To scare me. They all had a letter written in blood on the side of them.

O-T-A-I-V-C-A

O-C-T-A-V-I-A

It was a sign. All of it. They were out to get me. It was him. He must be just outside of the pack territory, waiting until the first snow fall to attack. He purposely rounded up all of the deer and elk near by and scared them into running onto our land.

As the realization of what was happening sunk in Ajax had visibly began to shake with anger. His eyes were becoming a dark, deep shade of blue and his hands balled up into fists.

"Sam, get Weston and take care of the deer. After they're taken care of check the border. Refresh the men on there and make sure there are no weak spots. No one leaves or enters without my permission!" He growls out loudly.

"Yes Alpha." Samuel says not even cowering away from the rage that flowed off of his Alpha in waves. I on the other hand was weary. Should I be scared? I know I was scared of Jalex at the moment, but it's like I can't feel. My emotions felt somewhat numb.

"Lets go. We need to get you inside." Ajax comes over to me and wraps his arm around me protectively as we speed walk back to the mansion.

"Ajax, do you think he's here?" I whisper out scared to even say anything too loudly.

"I don't know. Octavia, I promise you, nothing is going to happen to you. Okay?" He looks down at me. His blue oceans were filled with so much pain and anger. I could feel my heart constrict in my chest. He's my mate and he's in pain and I didn't know how to help. Hell, I'm not even sure I know why he's hurting the way he is. I've never seen him like this.

Once we get back to the mansion he closes the door with all but a slam and locks it quickly. I run into the living room to get Siren and move her upstairs but she's gone. I look around the room quickly but there's no sign of her. I tune into my wolf hearing and search the house for any sound of her. Nothing.

"Ajax, she's gone." I say frantically as I run into the kitchen where he was. He was digging in the fridge when I interrupted him. How could he possibly eat at a time like this?

"Who?" His eyebrows furrow as he grabs a few water bottles from the fridge and some snacks from the cabinet.

"Siren!" I shriek hysterically as it all begins to sink in. What if he's taken her? What if he's here? I could feel my eyes sting with tears and my hands become shaky with fear. I couldn't handle this all at once. It's just all too fast.

"Octavia, listen to me." Ajax clears his hands and places everything down on the counter. He takes hold of my face carefully and forces my eyes to meet his. "Pull it together. I'm sure she's fine. Now let's get you upstairs. I'll send someone out to look for her, but right now all I care about is you."

I nod my head and sniffle like the big fat baby that I am. It's hard to believe that I'm actually from a whole family of Alphas. I can't even handle myself in situations like this. I had just gotten her back and now she's already gone. Ripped away from me for the second time.

Ajax insisted that I stay in his room because it was higher up and it would make him feel better. I nodded my head silently. I agreed with him not only because it was safer but because I knew his scent would be all over the room and it would calm my wolf.

He placed the snacks down on the coffee table and moved into his closet. He seemed in a rush, so I don't bother to question him. Instead I move over to the couch and slump down quietly. What have I done to deserve all of this? I was a good child growing up, never caused any trouble. I loved my siblings and parents. I'm kind to everyone I meet. Why me?

"Ducky." Ajax kneels down in front of me, pulling me from my thoughts. He was wearing a tight fitted black shirt along with matching joggers and some running sneakers. He looked gorgeous even in the simplest of clothing. "Promise me you'll stay here until I come to get you."

"I promise." His oceans search mine relentlessly, looking for the truth. I hadn't planned on leaving this room any time soon. I was shaken up and tired. My throat felt extremely dry from the dirt and dust I had just inhaled.

"Okay. There will be plenty of guards posted through out the house so if you need anything just ask them." His hands reach up to caress my face, something he seemed to do a bit more often now.

"Thank you." I whisper out, as his thumb brushes against the tops of my cheek bones. His large hands were warm and bit rough but the slightest touch from him made my body melt.

"You don't have to thank me. I owe you this and so much more." His voice was soft yet deep, making me shiver in delight. Oh my goddess what's happening to me?

My hands unconsciously reaches out for him. One caresses the side of his beautifully sculpted face while the other makes its way behind his neck. I pull him closer to me and lean my forehead against his. I sigh in content at the proximity of my mate. This mate bond is going to drive me insane. I couldn't stand not being close to him, not anymore.

"Octavia-"

"Please just wait another minute. Don't leave." I practically beg like a small child.

"Okay. One more minute." He nods his head and I pull back just a centimeter to look at him. To take in his beautiful face. Am I going crazy? I really want to kiss him. I really, really, really want to kiss him.

Do it.

"One more minute." I repeat in a whisper before I close the gap between us and press my lips against his. It was soft and slow. He didn't hesitate to kiss me back. His plump lips moves against mine sensually as his hands moved into my hair giving it a small tug.