The Silent Alpha

Chapter 9: Mate: Part 1 

***Natalia*** 

My world is falling apart...

Everything t have built over the last four years is falling apart.

"Mate..." he mouths, his lips curving into a surprised smile.

"No,"

I whimper, backing away slowly as my heart pounds in my chest.

"Not again..." I try to run but my legs refuse to move, Zane’s eyes holding me hostage against the table as he walks towards me.

He raises his hand and I flinch as he gently strokes my cheek, his thumb wiping the tears I didn’t know had fallen.

The sparks...Were they always this strong? I wonder as my body shivers beneath his fingertips.

His smile widens as I lean into his hand and close my eyes to enjoy the tingling of his touch.

Jack...

Christian Hart...

Alpha of the Silver Crest Pack, reject you, Natalia Vasquez as my mate and Luna...

The memory of Jack and Christian's rejection and the pain they had caused me replays in my mind and I jerk away from Zane's hand, afraid to be hurt again.

His eyes fill with bewilderment and sadness as I push him aside and get to my feet, eager to get as far away as possible from him.

My eyes fill with tears as I attempt to storm away "Let go of me, asshole!"

I snarl, yanking at my arm as he just stares at me in shock, his mouth hanging open but no words escaping his luscious lips.

"I said let go!" I snap, giving one last hard yank.

Zane finally let’s go but I collide into the table, spilling the glasses and their contents all over my clothes.

His cheeks flush in embarrassment, butterflies fluttering in my belly at the adorable frantic panic on his face.

Snap out of it, I scold myself, wiping down my wet clothes with my hands.

Before I know it, a pair of strong, muscular arms lift me off my feet and I yelp in surprise when I realize Zane is carrying me bridal style to the employee only area.

"Put me down!" I shriek as we make it to the backrooms, thrashing my body about viciously.

He obliges, setting me down gently on a chair.His body shaking slightly, he takes his right fist and moves it in a clockwise motion over his chest.

"Sorry." I know very little sign language but I understand his apology and scowl at him.

"Apology not accepted, jerk,"

I huff, grabbing him by the wrist and dragging him to one of the changing rooms.

Ensuring it’s completely empty, I turn to Zane and narrow my reasons that infuriate me, I feel the strange urge to comfort him.

"I know what you are," I say through gritted teeth, my fists clenching at my sides at the thought of going through this again.

"I know you’re a wolf...and I don’t want any part of it."

Angry tears spill onto my cheeks but I wipe them away before I proceed.

"I, Talia Ramos, reject you..." I stop mid rejection when I realize I don’t know his full name.

"What is your name?" I ask meekly, his eyes filling with relief.

He clamps his mouth shut and shakes his head once more, inching slowly towards the door.

"What is your name?" I huff, stomping my foot angrily.

"What is your rank?"

His face grows cold as he pinches his index and middle fingers against his thumb.

"No."

"No?"

I scoff.

"What do you mean no? I don't want a mate!"

He shrugs, pinching his fingers together again and turning the knob on the door with his other hand.

Fearing he might escape before I can complete the rejection, I lunge at him, wrapping my arms around his neck and slamming my body against his to block the door.His arms go instinctively to my waist and I begin to thrash my arms at him.

"What is your name?" I shriek, pounding my closed fists against his chest.

"Tell me!"

and flips me around so that and pins them

holds me in place and I force

say a word, just stares

looked at me, are now stone cold and almost lifeless.I know I must be hurting him, but I simply could

been

had promised to love

And he didn't.

Zane any different? What lies would he tell me too? Zane clenches his jaw and swallows hard before suddenly releasing me and gently pushing me aside to open

say no and storms out of the room, leaving

to myself as I run to

know your name… and I will reject

claim my mate as I storm down the hall, but Grayson's voice is loud and

Ramos,

me for the pain

as I signed my paperwork, Grayson humming

person within a 20 meter radius began flooding my head, drumming against my ears

made the

lilac and rain and it lingered all over the club, drawing me to it like a beacon.I searched for the scent but in a room full of hundreds of drunks,

most beautiful girl my eyes had ever

protect her and I felt the urge to rip

threw him out and an overwhelming happiness overcame me when her eyes met

was human but I did not care.She was

first time since I was kid, I heard his deep voice whisper the word I never thought I

luck would have it, Talia

at me whenever I was near him.I wanted to

not

course she wants us! Grayson

she's just afraid...

up!? I can’t think! I mutter back as I open the back door to the main venues, a blast of music nearly shredding my ear

don't know what to

the stage where three topless strippers dance

advice for me and I pull out my pen

write, moving a chair and taking a

little busy," he replies with a shrug as he pours out two vodka

full blown panic attack.I need help

my mate,"

"It’s Talia."

the page in his face and his eyes widen

"No f*****g way!"

exclaims, his eyes scanning the area for

knows what lam,"

me.Please help me.She doesn’t know my name."voice, leaning in close to

I nod and

out a whiskey and

dude.But I

"Spill what?"

as she rests her hand on my

up my pages, quickly stuffing them in my pocket to hide the evidence and offer her

she grins, twirling a strand of hair around

must

my drink in one gulp and attempting to shrug her hand off

doesn’t take the hint, however and

bursts into laughter at my

what are you boys talking

my seat, looking around to see if Talia is nearby.I do not

you w**"e," Micah

the

in close to my face,

you nervous, do

this? around so she can't

grabbing her tray and storming

Jade,"

grab my pen

over as he pours out

he finishes the last

time that I've known Talia, I've never seen her date ANYONE EVER.She'll have a fling

an involuntary snarl, Grayson demanding to know who this Dakota person

picks up on

old son.He's her world.She lives

"He's your only competition."

with embarrassment and a million questions flutter into my mind, but for now,

I ask, knowing the father could

can answer anything, Talia's scent fills my nostrils and once

out of my seat and make a bee line for the dancefloor, hoping to lose

to throw her off until I pop

she's

girls at a table call her over, demanding

order and I take advantage to make my great escape to the upper lever where I was supposed to

seeing Talia for the rest of the night, keeping myself busy by answering any disturbance calls from my

the closing call, I stay with the other guards and help move around chairs

but I stay back with Micah to help with cleaning up and watch helplessly as Talia

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