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!"

that and pins

he holds me in place and I force myself to focus on my heavy breathing to keep from

just stares at me, as if unsure what else to

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

had been

promised to love

And he didn't.

his jaw and swallows hard before suddenly releasing me and

pinches his fingers on last time to say no and storms out of the room, leaving me

sorry," I whisper to myself as I

name… and I

claim my mate as I storm down the

Ramos,

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

I signed my paperwork, Grayson

of every person within a 20 meter radius began flooding my head, drumming against my ears and filling my mind until I thought

made the voices go

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, it was difficult

eyes had ever

growled viciously at me to protect her and I felt the urge to

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

did not care.She was

I was kid, I heard his deep voice

have it, Talia already

look father glared at me whenever I was near him.I wanted to comfort her but of course, she did not want

did not want

course she wants

she's just afraid...

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

don't know

lights flicker at me, fog spilling from the stage where three topless strippers dance around

race to Micah at the bar, hoping he might have advice for me and I pull out my pen

your help," I write, moving a

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

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

found my mate," I write

"It’s Talia."

face and his eyes

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

exclaims, his eyes scanning the area

what lam,"

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

and he lets

out a whiskey and handing it to

house dude.But I need

"Spill what?"

pretty waitress smiles as she

them in my pocket to hide the evidence and offer her

by the way," she grins, twirling a strand of hair

must be

meekly smile, finishing my drink in one gulp and attempting to shrug her hand off my

take the hint, however and instead forces her way

bursts into laughter

what are you boys

loud music, wrapping her arms around my neck.I shift uneasily in my seat, looking around to see if Talia is nearby.I do not

you w**"e," Micah

making the

smirks and leans in close to my face, her breath brushing up against my

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

so she can't attempt to

scoffs, grabbing her tray and

Jade," Micah

grab my pen and notepad

He thinks it over as he pours out several drinks for

he sighs as he finishes the

never seen her date ANYONE EVER.She'll have a fling here or there but never

lips curl up in an involuntary snarl, Grayson demanding

on

world.She lives for that little

"He's your only competition."

a million questions flutter into my mind, but for now,

knowing the father could make

nostrils and

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

through the crowd, zig zagging in different directions to throw her off until I pop out on the opposite

my horror, she's

of girls at a table call her over, demanding a new round

and I take advantage to make my great escape to the upper lever where I was supposed to keep an eye on the dancers giving

of the night, keeping

I stay with the other guards and help move

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

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