Cole’s p. o. v
I knelt down beside a huge tree observing the packs border. Cobi was right next to me observing the environment as well.
“Alpha, we have to plan our way through and know when to strike.” Cobi mind linked me.
I looked at him and shook my head.
If only he knew my secret. If I was to walk into the pack. I was sure no one could truly recognize me. After all, I was a part of their pack. And the identical twin of my brother Jason.
“Wait here,” I whispered then stood up and walked to the border.
My heart was beating loudly and sweat was forming on my forehead. Ace was shifting and trying to calm us down.
With each step I took, it was becoming so hard to breathe. The memories of the past I thought I had overcome came back crushing me.
I took in a deep breath and released it. Then crossed the border. Immediately my foot stepped into the territory, Ace became restless.
“We are stronger than anyone,” I whispered to him a few times as I ignored the memories that were over flooding in my head.
I wanted him calm and composed no matter what. After all, he was the alpha in me. And he represented my strength.
I smirked when I saw a lot of houses ahead.
Jason was truly something. After running away, he even dared to make the pack members work hard and rebuilt what he had destroyed.
My eyes went to a huge pack house that stood at the far right. It really was a palace suitable for a king. A few roses were planted near the entrance and at the far right, there was a small fountain.
I clenched my hands in anger while I walked towards it. Everything was rightfully mine. The pack house, The people to lead, As well as the environment.
“Alpha,” A female voice called from behind.
I cursed silently then turned and faced her with a smile.
I had no idea how built Jason was. Yes we shared an identical face. But I was sure our bodies weren’t that alike. Moreover our hairstyle, I was thinking of a way to get rid of her if she was to realize that I wasn’t him.
“Yes,” I answered calmly.
“I’m sorry for calling out to you. It’s just that I got confused, a few minutes ago I saw you in the training field and you said you wanted to train for some hours. Have you changed your mind about it?” She asked seriously.
I smiled then shrugged.
“Oh, it’s just that I wanted a glass of water,” I answered uncomfortably.
It really was dark and at night. Why the fuck was a lady outside all alone when most of the pack members were in their homes.
“Oh, I see. Please do forgive me for interrupting you, I’ll take my leave.” She said then quickly rushed ahead. Something about her didn’t feel right.
I shook my head then walked into the pack house.
Ace surprised me when he became more restless than when we had walked past the border. He felt confused and I could clearly feel his emotions crush through me. There was also a strong, sweet scent that made our mouth water and heartbeat crazily. It was the first time inhaling something so sweet.
“Focus,” I whispered to myself then decided to mind link Cobi.
“Cobi,” I called.
“Yes alpha.” He answered quickly.
“It turns out Jason is in the training field. I want you to keep an eye on him. Make sure he doesn’t leave the field no matter what. I’ll be there in five minutes…. oh and one more thing. No matter how we look alike. He isn’t me” I said then closed our link before he could question what I meant.
Cobi was very well trained. He also knew how to mask his scent and blend in with the environment. Him keeping an eye on Jason was going to be easy. I was the one having trouble finding Jason’s office.
My plan was simple. Steal the most important documents from his office. Kidnap him, and make him confess to everyone about his past sins.
I was about to walk past the stairs when the beautiful scent grew stronger. My whole reason was slowly diminishing. The scent was intoxicating and it made my whole body react on its own. I found myself going upstairs.
I knew it could be a trap but I just couldn’t stop myself. I wanted to know where it was coming from. I wanted to see. I craved for that sweet beautiful scent.
The scent led me to a closed door. I didn’t know if I was suppose to knock or just walk in.
“Open the door,” Ace urged strongly.
I lifted my hand and pushed the door open.
The room was dark but I could see clearly. It was a bedroom, and there was a figure laying on the bed.
I couldn’t believe that the sweet scent was coming from the one who was asleep on the bed. I felt nervous and very scared because I knew exactly who she was and what she meant to me.
She shifted a bit then yawned and sat upright.
I took in a sharp breath and widened my eyes in shock. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever set my eyes on. Her hair fell perfectly from her shoulders to her breasts like silk.
I could feel my hands itching to touch her skin and every curve.
“Mate.” Ace whispered cheerfully.
“I know.” I answered back with a smile.
We finally found her. I had no idea I wanted her this much. I thought of her as something that Ace wanted. But now I wanted her too.
“Jason,” She whispered huskily as I frowned.
Why the fuck was my mate calling that bastard’s name?.
“Jason,” She called again.
I clenched my hands in anger and took a few steps closer. Her scent was amazing, but the closer I got, the more I realized that something about her felt off and her scent was mixed with another scent.
She moved a bit and turned on a lump that was beside the bed stand.
She faced me and smiled shyly.
“Hey, what’s wrong?” She asked softly.
The anger I felt was replaced by admiration. Her voice was like music to my ears.
“It’s nothing,” I answered softly.
She giggled then extended her hand to me.
I quickly moved closer and held them. The tingles spread throughout my body making Ace howl in pleasure. This was the first time I was feeling so much happy and complete at the same time.
“Come closer,” She whispered.
I moved closer and sat next to her.
When we inhaled a strange scent, I swallowed a loud growl which was building from my chest. Ace was getting furious. Our mate’s scent was mixed with another, which meant only two things. She was either marked. Or she let another man embrace her.
I angrily pushed her down on the bed and pinned her there.
“What are you doing!” She exclaimed.
I grabbed her chin and forced her to face the other side. When I saw the mark on her neck I felt powerless. It still looked red and a bit swollen. Whoever had marked her, did it recently.
Ace was pacing back and forth and growling loudly. He was trying to take over and it was taking everything in me to pull him back.
“Whose mark is this?” I asked coldly.
“Jason you are hurting me.” She said loudly.
“I’m asking you whose mark it is?” I spat.
“What do you mean. Weren’t you the one that bite me there?” She asked in a cracked voice.
I was furious with the goddess and angry at her!. There was just no way I was going to let my mate be with Jason. She was my mate, not his. And how could she easily open her legs to another man when she was mine!.
I furiously covered her mouth with my free hand and let Ace take over partially.
We leaned in as she struggled. We knew what we had to do. And it also became clear to her when our canines grazed the junction of her shoulder and neck.
She was struggling and trying to move.
I ignored her muffled screams and bite down on the other side of the neck.
I was going to mark her as mine. She was mine not his, that’s the only thing that went in my mind.
Even when tears rolled from her eyes and she stopped struggling. I couldn’t pull back.
I was going to drag her to my pack. That was her deserved home after all. Then mark her all over again once the other side was all healed. I needed to erase Jason’s mark no matter how hard it was.