Josh's Point of View.

A common misconception with 'mates' is that you automatically fall in love. But that is far from it, if you haven't already figured that out. When you meet your mate, your wolf is attached to your mates' wolf, ultimately the werewolf in us starts the attraction. And everything draws you in, their look, voice and smell every bit of it-Stephenie Meyer said it best-is your own personal brand of heroine. And since our wolves are dominating by nature, they tend to take control especially when it involves mates.

So when I saw my mate for the first time, and I mean actually got a really good look at her, I wasn't thinking about the fact that she was a rogue or the fact she elbowed and punched me, I was in awe. I was immediately captivated by her eyes, those things are a weapon themselves. She could get whatever she wanted with those arctic blue eyes, not to mention every emotion she feels flashes through them making her all the more desirable. Her long blonde hair that curls slightly at the ends was begging for me to run my hands through it and groom her. Maya was tiny but that's the way I liked it, 5 foot 2 max and I wouldn't have her any other way. Her clothes fit her like a second skin accenting her curves and that perfect ass of hers.

And when I dared to look at those lips my wolf flashed so many images through my mind. What it would feel like to kiss those things and what that would eventually lead to. Perfectly soft and pink, I found my lips aching for hers and as soon as she walked away I realized what a mistake I had made. The Moon Goddess blessed me with a freaking angel and I ruined it before we had even been properly introduced.

The knock on my bedroom door pulled me out of my thoughts, "Alpha."

I glanced at Lucas and sat upright in my bed, "Bring her to my office." Riley had been wanting to talk to me and I her, regarding her best friend and seeing as she was coming over tomorrow I needed as much information as I could get to win over my mate. She basically issued me a challenge, at least that's how I took it.

Chase.

I loved me a good game of chase. I followed her out of my territory and to a little diner that I'm assuming she worked at. Call me creepy but I watched her like a damn hawk, how else am I supposed to keep her safe? But after her little show in the lunch room today, I have no doubt she could handle her own but she won't ever have to… not ever again. So while I was ensuring she was safe, she smiled I saw it through the window. Maya smiled and if that wasn't the most glorious thing in the entire world I don't know what is. I even found myself smiling, it was absolutely contagious and adorable how her nose scrunches up just slightly. Goddess I am so whipped with this girl already.

I made sure she got home safe and I thought I was doing really well at hiding myself. I stayed a good half mile away from her and downwind so she couldn't catch my scent. But whenever we made it to her apartment, which by the way I need to move her into the pack house as soon as possible she opened the door and lingered at the entrance. Her head turned slightly and I got a flash of her breathtaking eyes when she said, "Goodnight Alpha." If I didn't have wolf hearing I wouldn't have been able to catch it. But she knew I was following her and I couldn't help but laugh at my mate, smart girl.

I made it into my office and Lucas tossed me a shirt. I walked inside with my beta behind me and Riley was already sitting down. I don't hug her, I don't shake her hand I bow my head slightly to acknowledge her. No matter the situation to touch another male's mate is an act of war. Sounds ridiculous, but wars have been fought over much less. "Good evening Riley."

"Alpha." She bows her head slightly and shows her neck as a sign of submission and I take my seat. "Permission to speak freely?"

This isn't going to be good, "You may but remember who you are talking to."

A light smirk toys at her lips and the chocolate brown eyes immediately shift to black. "Noted." Lucas places a hand on her shoulders and starts to massage gently as a way to keep her calm. "You hurt my best friend."

"Biggest mistake of my life." I breathe out and maintain eye contact with her. "I intend to fix it."

"You're smarter than you look." She quips and giggles lightly, "Maya has been through a lot in her life and she doesn't need someone hurting her more than she already has been." I rise out of my seat and meander towards the window overlooking the immediate pack grounds. From the way she's speaking it sounds as if Maya left on her own accord which is of great relief to me. When you're kicked out it means you did something unforgivable. So much so that they didn't want to waste cell space or torturers on you.

"I'm assuming my beautiful mate didn't get kicked out."

"No Alpha. She left when she was 12."

I throw my head towards the female and growl, my wolf doesn't like the fact she was in danger for so long and neither do I. Lucas steps in front of her in a defensive pose, protecting what's his. Protecting his most precious possession. "Alpha." He warns and if it wasn't my best friend and beta I would take that as a challenge. But I would do the same for Maya.

I reign back in my wolf and block him out completely no matter how much he wants to know about our mate he can't control himself. "Were things that bad that she had to leave as such a young juvenile?" I question, to be a rogue in general is basically saying 'kill me now', it's suicide. For a 12 year old girl to willingly throw herself into that situation is what I'd consider stupidity.

"You have no idea." She whispers, I don't think she meant for me to hear that because she glances at me with a small and obviously forced grin. "We came from the Crescent Moon Pack." She states and that's when things start adding up. Everything about them is old school, disciplinary practices the way they treat their mates, the way the Alpha leads them. Alpha Kermit, idiotic man. We've gone at one another's throats several a time and if it weren't for being in the presence of the Sepiente Wolves I would have torn him to shreds.

I swallow my anger, but my hands remain in fists as I sit back down. "Why did she leave?"

She bows her head and shakes her head no, "I'm afraid Alpha that is a story she will have to tell you. I know a good portion, however she kept me in the dark for my safety." My heavy breathing fills the silence that envelops the room. My mind consistently thinking the worst, it would have to be terrible for her to leave. "Please understand Alpha she's been through a lot in her life. She wouldn't have left her people had she not had another option." 'Her people' she makes it sound like she was leading them. "She was always a strong wolf, and though she didn't tell me she was leaving I knew she would be safe."

I glance at Lucas who hasn't taken his eyes off of his female. "Why does she not want a mate, and why does she not want a pack?"

A small smile dances across her lips in an attempt to keep her laughter at bay. "With all due respect Alpha, she hates Alpha's." Lucas' laughter dies down to him clearing his throat once I shift my murderous gaze to him. "It's kind of like the Rogues in a sense, yes? A few bad experiences makes them all bad?" I'm about to ask her another question when she unknowingly interrupts me, "As to your first question that is also something you will have to ask her, that is not my story to tell."

"Last question and you may be free. Alpha Kermit, they didn't get along did they?"

She tucks her hair behind her ear and shakes her head no, "I'm afraid I can't tell you the full story. But he's a large part of the reason she left." I slam my fist into the table causing her to jump in her seat. Her mate moves to comfort her and I barely make out, 'It's okay he won't hurt you not while I'm here princess'. Once she calms down her nerves and gives her mate a reassuring head nod she turns back to me. "I can't say why they didn't get along and I beg of you to not use your Alpha Command on me, I'd betray her trust-"

I furrow my brows and raise my hand to stop her, "I wouldn't do that." I only do that when the pack's safety is at risk. But from what I understand Alpha Kermit abused his power more often than not. "That's one of the reasons she hates Alpha's, am I correct?"

"Yes Alpha." I dismiss both of them but right before she makes it to the door she turns around and looks at me, "I really hope you can prove her wrong and change her mind, she deserves happiness. She's never wanted a mate, especially not an Alpha. She's very stubborn."

I smirk and turn my back towards her, "So am I."

They take their leave and I take the time to link the guard I placed on her home, he's our head warrior and volunteered for the opportunity. Humans may think it is babysitting and a completely dishonorable job. But when you're a wolf, you aren't babysitting you're protecting your Luna. The Alpha female of the pack and effectively the pack's mother if you want to get down to it. She's the mother to all the pups and is not just strong and a leader but kind and of great comfort to the pack when needed. 'How is my Luna?'

'Safe Alpha. Her light switched off about 10 minutes ago. No scent of rogues nearby.'

'Very well. Inform me if anything happens. Your second will replace you around 3.'

Once I make it back to my room I slide my shirt back off and fall onto my bed. I desperately need to sleep seeing as I didn't last night. I was scolded by my wolf all night about how horrible I treated her and that was after 4 hours of silent treatment. I didn't try to block him out I deserved everything that he was saying and I wasn't going to argue.

But after today, I had a new mission. Make mate happy. 3 simple words, which will inevitably be the death of me and be anything but simple. However, after seeing that smile today that's all I want to do. I want to be the reason she lights up a room with her grin and I want to be the reason she's happy. I fall asleep that night thinking about her smile and no matter how much I wish she was beside me I fall into darkness thinking of her breathtaking face.

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'Mates coming over today. Mates coming over today.'

My wolf has been prancing and singing that little tune all morning. If I wasn't so excited myself then I would shut him the hell up. I'm standing outside of the school, resting against one of the pillars and desperately searching for her scent. It's my 2 favorite scents in the world mixed together and I know that it was on purpose, well played Moon Goddess well played. A gust of wind rushes past me and there it is, I grab onto the pillar to ensure that I don't fall before I shake my head clear and follow the scent.

Another breeze blew and I'm stopped in my tracks when I hear a pair of ankle boots on the sidewalk. I shift my eyes towards the clacking and I lose my breath. The sun is beaming down on her frame, her blonde hair is being highlighted by the sun and whenever she looks up off the ground the rays of light are landing in her eyes. It's like she's gazing into my soul. Thank you Goddess for creating someone as beautiful as her. I swallow my nerves and as soon as she walks up to me, she's gone again before I can say anything. "Hey." It doesn't take me long to catch up to her, one of my steps is like 3 of hers. "Can we talk for a second?"

"1. Nice talking to you."

She grins and I get so caught up in it I'm not saying anything and following her around like a lost pup. Focus Josh, Focus! I catch her wrist and pull her into me. The sparks igniting and butterflies swarming catches us both off guard. My fingers begin to caress her arm leaving a trail of warmth as I make my way towards her hands. "You look beautiful today." She drops her head but not in time, I saw her cheeks turn pink. So adorable, "You're still coming over after school right?"

She nods and glances up at me through her lashes, what are you doing to me woman? "For Riley."

'Mate's coming over today! Mate's coming over today!'

My hand that's on the small of her back tightens just slightly to pull her closer and I heard her gasp. I do have an effect on her. YES! "I'll be there too."

Her lips, those luscious pink lips curve upwards slightly. "Cool story. I have one too, once upon a time no one gave a-"

"PEACHES!" When Maya turns to look at Riley I take the opportunity to bury my face into her neck. I rub my face against her neck, then her shoulder to imprint my scent since I can't mark her yet. One whiff of that and males will know she's spoken for, that there's someone interested in her already. And they better back the hell off if they don't want to be torn to shreds. When she doesn't say anything about my invasive presence and I think I can feel her grasp my forearm I take that as a sign to continue and I lightly peck her soft skin.

I reluctantly pull away from my mate and see the lust dancing in her eyes, we lock each other's gaze for a few moments and after blinking several times I step away. "Can't wait for tonight baby girl."

"For Riley." She repeats and storms off. But as soon as she realizes she left Riley behind who is gawking at what just happened she turns back around and snatches her hand. "Peaches I think I need to see a doctor." I know she's saying that because of how she just reacted to my touch so once I get my wolf calm I watch her walk away. I stay behind her, keeping my distance with my beta to the right.

"How can 2 polar opposites be best friends?" Lucas asks.

I shrug casually, "Balance."

They end up in the cafeteria and we stand on the top step leading down into the café to keep an eye on them but giving them their 'girl time'. Riley glances up at Lucas every minute or so and gives him a small smile with a seductive glance. And I can't wait for my mate to do that, she's trying to hide her face from me. I'm a predator and she's my prey.

I will have her.

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"Get in the damn car." I repeat for the fourth time. I really hate repeating myself.

She shakes her head from left to right and crosses her arms defensively. The first time I asked she claimed to have a ride with Lucas and Riley so once I mind linked him and threatened to tear him limb from limb she didn't have a ride. The second time she scoffed and stormed off in the other direction, so I threw her over my shoulder while she pounded her fists against my back. The third time I asked her she flipped me off. "I can walk."

"It's about to rain baby girl. Get in the car." I all but growl now that I'm starting to lose my patience. I would never hurt her, Goddess no! I just am not a patient man, one of my flaws but as an Alpha that tends to be the way things work.

She smirks and slowly saunters towards me, "How about if you ask nicely?" Her tone, sweet and made my wolf hum. His tongue draped out of his mouth and belly up.

"I have." I whisper.

And her finger traces down my chest towards my abs, "Nu-uh. You told me to get in the car." Little minx is distracting me the way she knows best, seduction.

I clear my throat and give her an apologetic smile, "My beautiful mate will you please let me give you a ride to the pack house?"

She takes a few steps backward with a smirk and I realize then that she's planning something, but it seems as if she's headed towards the passenger door. "No." And with that she sprints towards the forest.

I follow her without hesitation and though she's tiny she's a fast little thing. But because I'm taller, I make beside her and give her a flashy grin. "You can't get away from me baby girl."

She makes an immediate right and I have to back track slightly since I was moving so quickly. "GIVE UP ALPHA!"

"NEVER MY MATE!" My wolf is absolutely loving this right now. He wants our furs to meet. "SHIFT!"

"EFF YOU!" I chuckle and will my legs to move faster. Now that she's in arms reach I lift her up in my arms and wrap her legs around my torso. "What the hell are you doing?" She breathes and wraps her hands around my neck as I sprint back towards my car. "Put me down!"

"No. It's about to rain." I am not going to risk her giving me the slip and losing her scent from the rain. Knowing my mate that's probably what she was planning.

"I'll go willingly." She announces, "Just put me down."

She tries to wiggle out of my grasp which only makes me tighten the hold, "No I love having you in my arms. Get used to it baby girl, you will be here for the rest of your life."

She opens those perfect lips of hers and when nothing comes out she rests her head on my shoulder in an attempt to hide her blush. Right when we make it to my car it starts to pour and I take the liberty of strapping her in the car myself and ensuring the child locks are on so she can't escape. I slide into the passenger seat and stare at her, I know I'm being creepy but if you saw her you'd understand. It takes everything inside of me to not give into my wolf and kiss her pretty lips senseless. "What are you staring at?"

"The most beautiful and perfect creature in the entire damn world." And with those words lingering in the sexually charged car I put my gears in drive and speed off towards the pack house. I know I need to apologize for what I said and I will, I'm waiting for the right moment. She will be mine, my mate, my Luna, my lover, and she already is my everything.

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Thank you everyone so much for the constant encouraging reviews! I was very iffy as to how this story was going to work with my GMW readers and I wanted to let you know that I feel the love and more importantly that this story has a lot of twists and turns ahead. As of right now there is not a set chapter limit.