Whitney’s p. o. v.
I charged at my mate furiously as he took his strong stance. I was about to bite down on his shoulder when I froze from nowhere in front of him. My body and muscles couldn’t move. He growled to challenge me then took a step forward.
“Sia, what are you doing!” I screamed silently.
I could feel my wolf fighting for control. She was doing everything in her power to stop me from attacking our mate and that came as a shock.
Never in all my years has she ever intervened in my life or battles!.
Sia was a quiet wolf if not mute.
Ever since I became of age and became a part of me, she has never spoken a word to me. We never had each other’s back or ever supported one another. At first I thought she was a shy wolf so I paid no attention to her, but as years went on it became clear she was either mute or she hated me to the bone.
I could feel her emotions and know what she was thinking. That’s how I knew what her name was. Besides that, I couldn’t see past anything.
That’s why I learnt to fight and protect myself so I could be recognized by my territory and Alpha king. There was no place for the weak, I had to be strong.
At first the Alpha king paid no attention to me because of my gender. He was always pointing out on how females were meant to be fucked not to fight and protect, but that didn’t phase me and I ended up proving him wrong every time, because with years I became the best there was beside him.
This only angered him and it caused him to challenge me to a duel. His terms were okay but very hard.
If I would make him bleed or even land a scratch on his body, he would acknowledge me and give me the commander position that no one had ever gotten in our territory.
I knew he would easily kill me, but back then I was very stubborn to step aside because I wanted to be acknowledged not for my gender but for my skill.
I took on his offer and dualed with him.
The Alpha king wasn’t quick but he was very strong. Each hit he landed on me was very painful, but I stood my ground and that angered him even more and it almost cost me my eye. His scratch made my vision blur and put me at a huge disadvantage. I had to use Sia’s abilities and that was to hear his every move and approach without actually seeing them.
Before he could predict my movements, I moved at a quick pace and with all my might landed a blow on him.
That blow shocked everyone because it made him stumble and fall to the ground. He looked astonished for a second and in denial with how I had put him down, but after a minute he stood up laughing then extended his hand to me which I took in hesitation.
He then announced to his men that I was now the chosen commander and right hand of our territory, who would look after everything.
While saying all those words, his eyes were fixed to my chest and that seemed to annoy him.
“She will no longer be taken or looked at as a female. From today onwards refer to the commander as he.” He announced then looked at my face seriously.
“I expect you to act like a commander and my right hand, if you dare disappoint me I won’t hesitate to kill you.” He said.
From then on I took on the responsibility and got used to everyone referring to me as he.
Love and romance was the last thing on my mind and I thought nothing of meeting my mate. I only focused on me and our territory.
But now I was feeling angry and conflicted with myself because my wolf was fighting me to protect our mate.
loud growls that shook the ground came from behind and the aura around me thickened and became dangerous. My wolf understood who it was and quickly retreated into our subconscious leaving me to handle it all.
I turned only to come face to face with the Alpha king standing still looking down on me with the warriors behind him in their wolf form.
He had a displeased look on his face as he looked at me from head to toe.
“Where is she?” He asked angrily through our mind link.
“She ran ahead sir, she is all alone.” I answered back through our mind link.
His gaze went to my mate and I quickly got ready to protect him . If my mate was any wiser, he was going to run away because the Alpha king was very strong.
“And him?” He asked coldly.
“His is just a useless old beta standing in my way of getting to the Alpha queen.” I answered as my wolf growled furiously at me.
How dumb was she, couldn’t she tell I was saving him for her!.
“Kill him.” He ordered then walked past me. My mate was about to launch an attack on the Alpha king when I jumped on him, biting down on his front leg lightly.
“You know what to do.” The Alpha king said, then walked ahead with some of the warriors while a few remained behind.
I growled at my mate loudly then slightly whimpered to get his attention. Didn’t he not see that I wasn’t attacking him at full force?. I didn’t want him dead, that’s why I had warned him before. I was actually protecting him!.
He shifted in his human form below me then sighed softly.
“I know what you are trying to do, I have actually figured it out. But please allow me to confirm it. If you really don’t want me dead right now, step aside and let me fight for myself and protection. I too don’t want to hurt you so please.” He whispered softly then brushed his hand through my fur.
I slowly backed away from him and moved to the side laying down on the ground to show him I was agreeing to his terms.
“Perfect.” He whispered then got to his feet.
“What the hell are you doing!” One warrior mind linked me.
“Are you betraying us?” Another asked.
I rested my head on my paws and watched as the warriors all rushed towards him to attack at once.
He rushed to them as well and moved at a quick pace, dodging one of the warriors’ attacks and kicking him back, sending him flying to the bushes.
“Oh shit.”
Was all that went on mind as I watched.