Page 2 of True Wolf

“I’m not yours. Is this some sick twisted joke?” She stomped closer, getting in my face. When she felt the wolves behind hermove closer, she lifted her hand to halt them. “Does your brother believe that denying me means he has the right to pass me off to his younger brother? I am not property.”

I was too damn frustrated to have this conversation. I needed to convince her but there was only one way to get that done without words.

My hand wrapped possessively around her neck and my mouth came down hard against hers. I kissed her to prove my point. She was mine. My tongue pushed between the crease of her soft lips and my other hand found her waist. I jerked her closer forcefully. My dick stiffened with need from having her soft curves against me. I felt the heat from her pussy but that was all.

There should have been more.

Why the fuck wasn’t there more?

“Because I’m not your mate, Zion. I’m notyouranything.” Her small hands pushed against my chest and I stumbled back, confused about what the hell was happening.

There was no way. She was mine. I scented her, felt Keerah in my blood before I left to find her, but now…

“Did you mate her?” I growled at the Alpha.

He had also shifted and confidently stood a few feet away from us with a smug, cocky grin in place.

“No, but I’ve fucked her, several times. A requirement for proving her dedication to my pack and my rule.”

I growled and my eyes flashed red. My canines lengthened but Keerah put her hand on my chest.

“Zion…” My eyes lowered. Her tone was softer, lower. “I don’t know what’s going on, or why you think I belong to you, but I don’t.”

“It’s not always instant. You just need time,” I tried, still confused about why she didn’t know and why I didn’t feel the same as I had before I left Hollow Grove. There was nothing.

“Time for what?”

“To acknowledge that you’re mine.”

She shook her head. “You really believe I’m yours, don’t you?” Keerah’s eyes narrowed. “I’m not and even if I was, I wouldn’t choose you. Your family treated me like…”

“Xander, not me and not by choice. His bond with Toyin was not something he could deny, she’s…”

“His fated mate. I get it but still…” Her eyes flashed orange with anger. “Go home, Zion.”

“Come with me. Give me time to figure this out.”

She snorted. “There’s nothing to figure out. I’m where I want to be.”

“You’re my mate, Keerah.” There was no confidence behind my words.

“I’m not but if you truly believe I am then let me be clear.” She stepped closer. “Zion Bennett, I reject you. I don’t want you. If you’re my mate… I. Reject. You,” she sneered, eyes glowing and fastened to mine. After a short standoff, she took a step back, shifted, and moved toward the wolves protectively positioned behind their Alpha.

He smiled arrogantly, angling his head to the side. “I don’t know what the fuck that was, nor do I care, but what I do know is you’re on our landuninvited. Leave before things get ugly,boy.”

I growled and was seconds away from shifting but my brother’s voice sounded in my head.

Zion, leave, now - Laz

No, fuck him - Me

You leave or I’ll come get you. You’re alone, Zion. If you get hurt or worse… - Laz

I can take care of myself, Laz - Me

You can but are you willing to risk your life for a woman that rejected you? - Laz

I frowned. He had been in my head, read my thoughts, and knew what was happening.

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