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!"

flips me around so that and pins them

incredible sparks tingle down my arms as he holds me in place and I force myself to focus on my heavy breathing to keep

say a word, just stares

with hope when he first looked at me, are now stone cold and almost lifeless.I know I must be

had been

promised to love me

And he didn't.

would he tell me too? Zane clenches his jaw and swallows hard before suddenly releasing me and gently pushing

to say no and storms out

whisper to myself

know your name… and I will reject

down

Talia Ramos, reject

endured abuse and torture for years but nothing could prepare me for the pain I felt in

presence as I signed

flooding my head, drumming against

her scent made the voices

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

saw her...Talia...the most beautiful girl my eyes had ever seen

at me to protect her and I felt the urge

out and an overwhelming happiness overcame me

did not care.She was

first time since I was kid, I heard his deep voice whisper the

as luck would have it, Talia already hated

at me whenever I was near him.I wanted to comfort her

not

wants us! Grayson

she's just afraid...

you shut 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 drums. I need to

know

at me, fog spilling from the stage where three topless strippers dance around the poles while a cheering

advice for me and I pull out my pen and notepad from my

I write, moving

little busy," he replies with a shrug as he

verge of a full blown panic attack.I need help now!

mate,"

"It’s Talia."

his face and his

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

eyes scanning the area

knows what lam," I scribble

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

nod and he lets

s**t!" He gasps, pouring out a whiskey and

dude.But I

"Spill what?"

very pretty waitress smiles as she rests her hand on my

in my pocket to hide the evidence and

she grins, twirling a strand of hair

must be

drink in one gulp and

doesn’t take the hint, however and instead

into laughter at

are you boys talking

looking around to see if Talia is nearby.I do not want her getting the wrong impression

you

making the

leans in close to my face,

make you nervous, do I?" Get her off! Grayson

if Talia sees this? around so she

grabbing her tray and

Jade," Micah

grab my

he pours out several drinks for some

he finishes

Talia, I've never seen her date ANYONE EVER.She'll have a fling here or there but never anything serious.Her

lips curl up in an involuntary snarl, Grayson demanding

up on the jealousy

three year old son.He's her world.She lives for that little boy," he chuckles

"He's your only competition."

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

ask, knowing the father could make

scent fills my nostrils and once again

and make a bee line for the dancefloor, hoping to lose her in the crowd of

throw her off until I pop out on the opposite side of the

my horror, she's close behind

steps out of the dancefloor however, a group of girls at a table call

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

seeing Talia for the rest of the night, keeping myself

stay with the other guards and help move around chairs and clean up

back with Micah to help with

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