Savannah’s POV
“Hunting event?” I frowned.
Tanea nodded “yes, it happens on scheduled date in years time”
“So..?”
“Every pack sends some of their pack members to participate in this event”
I sipped my coffee “have you gone there?”
“Yes” Tanea shook her head “it was after a year joining Snow Moon. Devak took me there with some other pack members”
“What is this event actually for?”
“It’s just showing how strong you are and your pack is” Tanea shrugged “last time there was animal hunting, fighting and some other games presented”
“Who won?” I asked excitedly.
Tanea chuckled, “you really want to know?”
I nodded my head.
“It’s a Dark Forest Pack. Those members are strong and yes, they are really skilled. They beat everyone who comes in their way”
I frowned. Isn’t it Dark Forest… I leaned towards her on the table.
“Have you seen Hardwick last time?”
“No, he didn’t come. It’s just few of his pack members”
“Alpha’s do not participate?”
Tanea laughed “no, it’s not like that. But it depends on the Alpha. If they want to come then they can. But every year it was the pack members who take the challenge and perform”
“Strange” I finished my drink and put it on the table “when will the next event?”
“In a month”
“What?” I stood up looking at her with wide eyes “in a month?”
“Yeah” she nodded.
A grin started to form on my lips. Great. It is kind of exciting to join such thing “this time I gonna join”
Tanea raised her eyebrows “you want to?”
“Of course. Isn’t it exciting?”
Tanea grinned “yeah but beware of your possessive mate” she laughed. I rolled my eyes. He is not possessive. Is he?
“Miss Savannah” I turned to look at the maid “Alpha is waiting for you in meeting room”
Meeting room? I looked at Tanea who was also confused.
“Okay” I nodded. The maid nodded before taking her leave.
“Do you have any idea?” I asked her.
“Nope”
We walked towards the meeting room. When the door of the meeting room was opened everyone was already there. I frowned when I saw Hardwick was there too.
“Come dear” mom smiled as gestured her hand. I walked towards her and stood beside her while Devak pulled Tanea with him.
“What’s the matter?” I asked.
Dad sighed “Alpha Hardwick wants to leave and you are going with him too”
My eyes widened and I looked at Hardwick who was already looking at me.
“But I don’t want to leave” as my words are out his face becomes hard. Oh no, he is getting angry now. But I don’t want to leave so early. He stood up suddenly and his gaze pierced me in my place.
“There’s no arguments. We are leaving and that’s final” then he walked out of the room. I watched his figure disappear before turning my head to dad.
“Dad I don’t want to leave”
“Honey, Hardwick is your mate and no matter what you need to follow him. Besides I can see he is too desperate to take you” mom smiled sadly.
“But..”
“Savannah, your mom is right. It’s difficult to find a second chance bonding. Your first chance was worse but even though Hardwick is rough and dangerous he is not a bad man. I have interacted with him and I can see the longings in his eyes clearly. I looked down listening to them.
“Savannah?” Mom called. But instead of answering her I ran out of the room ignoring the calls from them.
He was standing on the balcony near my room. His straight back posture gives a good look. He looked so strong and intimidating. I walked towards him silently.
“If you are here to beg then you can forget about it. There’s no way I am leaving you here” he said without turning back.
“But..” he swiftly turned around and pinned me to the nearest wall.
“Don’t you dare to refuse because it won’t work. You are going with me whether you like it or not” he glared down at me with those dominating brown eyes. He looks sexy when he gets angry.
Snap out of it. What the hell am I thinking? I shook my head mentally. I gulped down before opening my mouth.
“I was not refusing you”
He raised his eyebrow “oh really”
“I .. didn’t meant to refuse earlier”
“You are still refusing” he glared at me.
I closed my eyes. I sighed and looked at him again. He was holding me so close to him. And his scent filling my nostrils intoxicating it.
“I just wanted to stay here till the hunting event,” I said finally.
“Hunting event?” He frowned.
I nodded “yes, I want to take part in it?”
“You can still do it after leaving”
I shook my head “I want to take part as a member of Snow Moon Pack”
“What’s the difference between that whether you are a Snow Moon member or Dark Forest member?”
“It’s because your pack is winning mostly. So I want to participate and win” I snapped at him. Then I closed my mouth with my hand realising what I had said.
He looked startled by my sudden snapping as he looked at me for some time. Oh god, what I have said just now. I am challenging his pack in front of him. I thought he would get angry at me but instead he chuckled. I looked at him with confusion.
“Are you really interested in taking part?” He asked.
I nodded my head.
“Fine”
My eyes widened. Did I just hear right? He said fine?
“What?” I asked as I couldn’t believe his words.
“Fine, you can stay here till the hunting event”
A smile broke on my face and with excitement I jumped in his arms hugging him tightly “thank you, thank you” and kissed his cheek. But then I realised what I did and tried to break the hug but he held me tightly not letting me.
“Fuck, if I knew I will get such reward then I would have said yes earlier” he kissing my cheek. And I burnt with blush again.