Unwanted Mate (6 page)

Zane wasn’t sure how to comfort his mate. So
he just spoke to her. Telling her she was beautiful. That he loved
her and wanted to spend his life getting to know her. How, more
than anything else, he wanted to have a home with her. Maybe even a
few pups, if she wanted to. He promised he would never leave her
side, would always protect her. He would do anything for her if she
would just open her eyes.

Jackie heard a soft, unfamiliar voice. It was
deep and sexy. A familiar scent, something her body responded to.
She struggled to pay attention to his words. He sounded so forlorn
she had the sudden urge to comfort him.

Jackie opened her eyes. “Zane?” Zane stared
at her and held his breath. She was awake! Relief washed over him.
He pressed the button to call the nurse and kissed Jackie. Jackie
held him tightly. It came back to her. The horrible fight. Zane
covered in blood.…

“Zane, are you all right?” She pushed him
away, wanting to see if he was hurt.

“I have a few broken ribs, that’s all. I’m
more worried about you. You’ve been unconscious since last night.
How do you feel?”

Dr. Mallory rushed into the room and took
over. After a long but thorough examination, announced that Jackie
was fine. Dr. Mallory was still concerned about Jackie’s
unexplained unconsciousness and asked Jackie to stay overnight for
observation.

She wanted to go home, to be alone with Zane,
but one look at his face and she knew he would protest. It was just
for one night, so she agreed. Better safe than sorry, right?

Zane called their Alpha to let him know that
Jackie had woken up. Then he pulled on his shirt and promised her
he would bring her back “real” food for dinner. She had missed
dinner the night before, breakfast and lunch. Not wanting her to
“waste away to nothing” he was going to a local restaurant to get
their dinner.

His sides ached from carrying
two
bags
full of delicious things for his mate. He had several appetizers, a
couple of main courses and desserts. He had spent almost all of his
cash, but she was worth it. He would enjoy feeding his mate over
the next couple of hours.

“Zane, please! I’m stuffed. I couldn’t
possibly eat another bite, even if it’s a triple chocolate cake.”
Jackie really was full. Zane had slowly fed her all kinds of
things. He seemed perfectly content to sit by her side, giving her
samples of everything he brought for her. Her favorite had been the
mozzarella cheese fries, followed by shrimp pasta and heavenly
garlic bread.

She lay back contentedly and smiled at him.
She loved looking at Zane, seeing the tender look on his face as he
smiled back at her. And that is how Lucien found them when he
walked into the hospital room.

“Glad to see you are well, Jackie. Zane,
there is something I need to discuss with you.”

Zane looked uncertain, but stood because this
was his Alpha. Lucien smiled and motioned for him to sit. “I know
you do not wish to be away from your mate. I wouldn’t. We can talk
right here.” He sat down on the chair beside her bed. “Our current
tracker has decided to move back to his mate’s pack, as her mother
is ill and his mate wishes to be close to her. I’m in need of a
tracker, and I hear you are the best. Would you like the job?”

Zane was stunned. He was being offered a
job
? A tracker was the third most respected position in the
pack. Only the Alpha and his mate were more respected. At least he
would be able to provide for his mate. Zane was elated.

“Of course, the position comes with a home of
your own, if you decide you don’t want to live at Jackie’s.”

“I’ll take it.” Lucien raised an eyebrow.
“Don’t you want to discuss your salary?” Salary? He was going to
get
paid
too?

Lucien wasn’t at all surprised at Zane’s
reaction. He heard rumors about the Lost Souls pack. Apparently,
their Alpha, Murdock, kept everything for himself, giving his pack
barely enough to survive. They lived in squalor, half starved,
unable to fight him. Conditioned to respect an Alpha werewolf, none
dared challenge him.

Long after Lucien left, Zane sat, silently
contemplating his current position. He was
mate
to the most
beautiful female he had ever seen, was the
tracker
of his
new pack. Had been given a
home
of his own. And his salary!
It would be more money than he knew what to do with. Lucien told
him a joint account had been created for him and his mate. His eyes
had grown wide at the balance.

“Consider it a mating present. My mate likes
you, both of you. I do too,” Lucien confided.

Jackie shook her head and reached over to
Zane, pinching him.

“See, it’s not a dream. You’re wide awake and
all of that really
did
happen. I told you our pack is
nothing like them.” She paused. “I know you are living among
strangers. Do you think you will like it here?”

“I would love anything as long as you are by
my side,” Zane answered honestly.

Chapter 9

Two weeks later
….

To give them a fresh start, they decided to
move into Zane’s house. Zane loved his new home. Jackie made it
warm and inviting. Zane carried a large bag up the stairs to their
bedroom. Jackie had just finished spreading the bed. She turned as
he walked in and gave him a sweet smile.

“You’re home early. What’s in the bag?” Zane
returned her smile and set down the bag. She walked into his arms
and kissed him. “Dr. Mallory said both of my ribs are completely
healed.” He slipped his hands down her back and squeezed her
ass.

“It’s time for me to pay off my I.O.U’s.”
Jackie laughed and shook her head. “Zane, you don’t have to do
anything. I was only kidding about owing me one.”

Zane shook his head, “I know you were
unsatisfied, Jackie. Taking me into your mouth was the sweetest
thing anyone has ever done for me. You did it, asking nothing in
return. I intend to repay that kindness, Jackie.” His voice had
become thick with desire and his wolf eyes shone brightly.

“Zane, we are
mates
. There is nothing
to repay.” She began to unbutton his shirt and he held her wrists,
stopping her. “Go take a shower and come to bed. Don’t bother
getting dressed.” Jackie raised her eyebrows in surprise then
smiled. She walked into their bathroom and began undressing,
wondering what Zane had planned. As soon as Jackie left their
bedroom, Zane picked up the bag and set it on their bed. He opened
the bag and began setting up their room.

Jackie stepped out of the shower, dried off
and excitedly returned to their bedroom. “Oh, Zane! It’s so
romantic!” Lit candles were everywhere, on the nightstands, their
chest and dresser, even scattered on the floor throughout their
bedroom. Zane had closed the blinds, so the darkened room was lit
by the soft glow of candlelight. Soft music played, enhancing the
romantic atmosphere. Zane was naked and kneeling on their bed.

Jackie climbed on their bed, stopping on her
knees in front of him. “I’m sorry our first time wasn’t like this,
Jackie. You deserve romance, not quickies.” Zane was still ashamed
of the way he had fucked her their first time together. Jackie
shook her head and slid her hands up his chest. One hand caressed
his face and she assured him, “you never have to apologize for the
way you made love to me, Zane. I’m not complaining.”

Jackie slipped her hand around his head and
pulled him down for a kiss. He leaned down and kissed her, wrapping
his arms around her back and waist. Zane kissed his way down her
neck, stopping to nibble on her neck. “Ohhh,” Jackie moaned as she
pressed her body into his and wrapped her hands around his
head.

Zane could scent the strong aroma of her
arousal. He bit her neck and her channel flooded with wetness.
Jackie pushed him away slightly so she could slip her hand around
his erection. She enjoyed fondling his thick cock. He let her
stroke him a few times then held her wrist, stopping her. If she
continued to stroke him, he would fuck her as quickly as he had the
other times. It would ruin his plans to make this a romantic
evening for her.

“Lie down on your front,” Zane commanded.
Curious, she lay on her belly. Zane moved closer to the nightstand,
picked up a bottle and poured some of the contents onto his hands.
He closed the bottle and tossed it onto the bed next to him. He
positioned himself so that one knee was between Jackie’s legs. He
leaned over and slid his hands up her back and across her
shoulders. “Ahhhhhh,’ Jackie sighed as she relaxed under his
masterful hands. Zane continued to massage her shoulders and back,
rubbing and kneading as his hands slid across her body. He slid
down to her ass and squeezed her cheeks gently before returning to
her back and shoulders. Jackie felt so content and relaxed she
could fall asleep.

“Turn over, Jackie.” Reluctantly she turned
over and Zane rewarded her by massaging around her breasts and down
her belly. All thoughts of sleep fled her body. Her clit began to
tingle as Zane gently caressed her belly and thighs. Her womb
tightened and her pussy clenched in anticipation. She spread her
legs slightly and he scented her arousal. It was maddening.

Unable to resist his mate, Zane spread her
legs and lowered his head. He spread her and licked her greedily.
“Oh, Zane! Please.
Please
....” She lifted her hips and he
slipped his tongue inside of her. ‘Mmmm,’ Zane enjoyed tasting his
mate, could lick her for hours. He plunged his tongue into her and
Jackie’s breathing came in short pants. His thumb found her clit
and he rubbed it in slow circles as his tongue penetrated her. When
he needed air, he would raise his head to suck on her clit while
his fingers slid fully into her sleek channel. “Oh, God!” Jackie
exclaimed as her body began to tense and clench around him. His
tongue returned to her channel and his fingers found her clit.
“Zane, I...OH!” Jackie’s orgasm crashed over her and she rocked her
hips against his tongue as her fists clawed the sheets. Zane kept
his tongue buried inside of her slick sheath until she pulled his
head up. Zane enjoyed the satisfied look on his mate’s face.

One I.O.U. down, four to go....

Two weeks later
….

Zane hurried home to Jackie, as he always
did. He found her in the kitchen, making dinner.

Standing behind her, he wrapped his arms
around her and kissed her neck. He began sucking on her neck and
she groaned, grinding her ass into him. He reached over and shut
off the burner. Dinner could wait, his desire for his mate
couldn’t. He pulled her towards the kitchen table and began kissing
her. One hand began unbuttoning her shirt.

“Zane….dinner.…” She forgot what she was
going to say as his mouth found her nipple. He sucked on it, hard
enough to make her gasp and grab his head. He rubbed his stubble on
it and moved to the other one, licking then sucking gently. His
hands reached under her skirt and pulled down her panties. He
picked her up and turned, placing her on the table behind him. She
reached down and unzipped him, pushed down his pants and held his
cock in her hands. She was amazed at the way it felt- soft and
hard, long and thick. She stroked him and watched him grow bigger.
She growled in satisfaction.

His fingers trailed up her inner thigh,
higher and higher until he found her clit. He rubbed slowly and
then pushed his finger inside of her, feeling her wetness. He
continued fucking her with his finger, adding a second one while
his thumb rubbed against her clit in small circles. Her mouth found
his nipple and she sucked on one, pinched the other gently. The
other hand continued to stroke him, stopping occasionally to caress
his sac. Zane groaned.

“Turn over,” he demanded. She slid off the
table and leaned over it, exposing her ass to him. He moved closer
and she rubbed against him. He spread her legs and entered her
slowly. She moaned, loving the way her mate’s cock filled and
stretched her. He held her hips as he moved out, then back in,
harder. Out and in, harder, faster and faster until he hit a spot
that had her crying out.

“Right there! Right there! Ohhhh. Don’t stop,
Zane. Please….” She begged him. He fucked her faster and harder and
they both climaxed. Her body convulsed, racked with spasms from her
powerful orgasms. She felt herself clenching around him as his seed
filled her. He leaned down and placed a kiss on her shoulder. He
stood and withdrew.

“That was a hell of an appetizer. Can we eat
now?” She laughed and stood up.

“I guess that depends on what you want to
eat,” she replied suggestively. He smiled at her wickedly and his
stomach grumbled loudly.

“No, dinner first!” She said, stepping around
him. “Can’t have you fainting on me….”

After dinner and a shower, they decided to go
to bed and have
dessert
.

Chapter 10

Zane’s phone went off before his alarm did.
It was Lucien. The Rogue wolf he had been hunting was seen in a
town a few hours away. He dressed quickly and left, kissing his
mate gently on the cheek.

Wondering Werewolves were possible alphas,
but they did not have a pack to lead. Staying in a pack would cause
friction with the existing Alpha, so they were
encouraged
to
leave. Most wondering alphas only visited packs during certain
important ceremonies, to reconnect, hunt and fraternize with their
own kind. When wondering werewolves withdrew from their own kind,
they became Rogue werewolves. They were dangerous because they were
reckless in their hunting. Sometimes they hunted humans. Their
carelessness could expose all werewolves to humans, which would put
them in grave danger. So Rogues were hunted if an Alpha felt they
were becoming a threat to werewolf life.

The Rogue Zane was hunting had killed a
family of three humans and one of them was a small child. They had
been camping so their bodies had not been found for a week. Because
of decomposition and other scavengers, the authorities could not
determine if it was a wolf attack. Lucien had suspected it was, so
he sent Zane to check out the area. Zane sniffed around and scented
the Rogue wolf. He had marked the entire area, including where the
bodies had been found. Not wanting another innocent to die, Lucien
had ordered Zane to kill the Rogue.