Sab tightened her hold on him as she started feeling more and more. The mate bond is a curious existence. Still, she didn’t think she would actually be able to somewhat keep it under control. However, as they continued to walk, she started feeling it more intensely. Ice didn’t comment on it. Her tight grip barely hurt him. They soon heard a small group of people talking in the distance. Sab frowned but there was nothing. No urge to run in that direction. Ice brought her to his family’s house. She’s a frequent visitor there, given their close friendship. His parents have known her since they were children and they find her honest character likeable. His parents knew it’s Sab’s birthday. His mother prepared a gift for her. Going inside the house, Sab almost forgot how to breathe. It was only for a moment and her eyes constricted. Her inner wolf was going wild with glee. Her mate is close. But who could it be? She tried to remain calm and collected. “Sab, you’re here. Happy birthday!”
The dress was beautiful. It made her look feminine. Still, Sab isn’t used to wearing such and quickly took it off. She might wear it during formal celebrations.In her room, she sat on her bed and closed her eyes. What just happened today?She put one hand on her chest, just above her heart. The presence of the bond is there, she can’t have imagined it. This feeling is completely different and cannot be easily ignored. She had a hard time controlling her emotions early.But why did he not react? He has turned eighteen months ago. He should have known then that she is his mate. He hasn’t said anything. He hasn’t acted differently around her. Even tonight, when she’s certain he’s her mate and it was his scent, he acted as if he feels nothing. When he touched her skin, he remained unbothered and simply concerned.Why is everything different? He acted as if the bond doesn’t exist. As if he doesn’t feel it and he doesn’t know she is his mate.Her inner wolf made her presence known. She ass
Well, shit. No one ever said anything, Sab repeated that in her head. Yes, of course. She really wouldn’t say anything. How could she? She thought of doing so, but she knew it would be difficult to believe. She was already bullied before for being weak, she can’t give them a reason to persecute her more. She would be called a liar if she says anything she can’t prove was real. Her head began to ache, along with her heart. “You don’t look well. You’ve just finished training, you should rest.” “Hmm, thank you for your time. I’m sorry for bothering you.” Sab stood and bowed her head at the man. He smiled at her and nodded, dismissing her. The following weeks, she did this a few more times with the other elders. They all responded similarly. She hoped at least one of them would have something to say, but nope. They all haven’t witnessed or heard of such a thing before. A month later, she braced herself. She can only ask the Alpha and the Luna. They’re younger than the elders, but they
“Well, something like that. From whom did you hear it from?” She frowned, sure Ice wouldn’t have told anyone. Clyde shrugged, “Just the general conclusion, since you’re not with anyone after your birthday. It has been… what? A month?” “Yeah…” She replied weakly. But she did find him, only he seemed unable to “find” her. “Don’t be discouraged. We’ll eventually find our mates. You’re also joining the pack visits, right?” “Hmm…” Her mind is a mess already. She wanted to tell him, but she can’t. This conversation seemed wrong. She felt as if she was lying to him and that’s not good. “You’re here.” Ice arrived and greeted her. “Hello.” Just like Clyde, he chuckled upon noticing her outfit. “Damn, you a girl now? The dress suits you. You did something to your hair?” “I just tied it up as usual.” “You put something on your cheeks?” Sab couldn’t take it anymore. She puffed her cheeks as she squinted at him. “Oh, are you blushing?” He carried a box into a corner and went to poke her
Ice has the most excellent hearing among them, as a vampire. He actually heard how her heartbeat changed. Poor girl. She’s still affected by Clyde. He assumed she still likes him.“The other person may or may not believe him. So, how to do it?” Alice added.“Since it hasn’t happened before, it’s more likely that he won’t believe it.” Sab voiced out her fear.“Well, you’ve hit the nail on the head. That’s true.” Conrad didn’t mince his words. She’s right about it.There was silence in the room. Sab courageously peeked at Clyde to see his expression. He was looking down as he thought about it.“How to convince the other party when it hasn’t happened before?” Alice repeated the question for everyone.Ice was a simple guy. He just repeated his earlier statement. Then, added, “Even if he likes the other person, if he insists, it would only be seen with suspicion. Why are you adamant about it? Can’t you just let go? Why do you insist to be with that person? Even if you say it’s just because
“I doubt it. If she does feel a bond, won’t she have acted differently? Very few wolves can control themselves around their mate.”“There you go. Very few can control themselves. She may be part of that very few you just mentioned.” Ice was quick to shoot him down.Clyde frowned at him. He understands Ice is quite protective of Sab.“Hmm, it’s an intriguing situation but we still don’t know much. Your father and I will see if other packs have any information.” Alice decided to intervene before these two young men get into a fight.“I’ll be leaving first.” Ice got up and nodded at his parents.Clyde’s lip twitched as they watched him go. When he turned to look at his father, he saw his serious expression.“You’re quick to dismiss it as a hypothetical scenario. When you become an Alpha, you should keep an open mind. Just because it hasn’t happened before, that doesn’t rule out the possibility that it may actually happen. Anomalies happen from time to time. You can’t deal with it the way
Sab returned to her daily activities like nothing abnormal is going on. She studied. She trained. Ice continued to accompany her most of the time and she’s glad that he’s helping her take her mind off things. He used to tease her a lot about Clyde, but now… he rarely mentions his twin’s name. Whenever she sees her mate, her heart couldn’t help skipping a beat, but that was it. She would look elsewhere and try to ignore him and this bond only she feels. Others would come to speak with her from time to time, but those are short encounters. A short chat between acquaintances. She couldn’t exactly say that they are her friends. She’s on good terms with most pack members, but there are instances they would tease her. They would poke fun at her performance during trainings. She’s a little clumsy when she’s feeling conscious of other people’s stares. When she feels that they’re watching her, she tends to slip and stumble. She gets embarrassed but there’s nothing she can do about it. In a w
Back to the present day…Ice returned after sending Sab home. His family seemed to have started the discussion without him. Their father is doing his usual approach of laying out the facts, everything they know about the situation. Their mother is more inclined to believe Sab. Whereas Clyde is the opposite.“I believe her.” Ice added his two cents.Clyde rolled his eyes at him, “Of course, you do.”Ice glared, “I know Sab. She wouldn’t lie about something like this. Do you not remember her concerns back then? When she asked how is one supposed to convince the other when only one of them is feeling the bond? You believed she only provided a hypothetical scenario.”“Then, why didn’t she say it then? Why must she pretend it wasn’t her situation?”“Didn’t you listen to her explanation earlier? Even if she admitted it back then, you would still think she’s lying. What difference does it make? She only said it now because you were planning to mate with someone else. You’re the bastard here.