Chapter 8 - Male Lead, Is That You - 4

Rejecting a mate wasn't a child's play at all, cause it causes excruciating pain for both parties and is a huge taboo. Rejecting a mate is akin to giving the moon goddess the middle finger cause she's the one who gifts the other half of one's soul to their mate. Disappointed at the turnout, the moon goddess decided to teach all Alpha werewolves a lesson. She placed a curse on Alphas, they were to remain in their wolf form for four days in every three months until they found their true mates. This was a measure taken by the moon goddess to ensure no Alpha messes with their mate bond again, and so far, it's been effective. Cases of Alphas rejecting their mates were so rare now that the "rejection zone " now seems like a folklore told to the younger generation. Ryan didn't know how he got inside his office, but he plopped down on the swivel chair, resting his legs on the desk as soon as he arrived. He groaned, rubbing his temple, hearing the news from Judith had him develop a migraine right away. He just hopes Daniel has found his mate, else things are about to get messy. Unknown to them all, a figure lay on the grass naked from head to toe. A drop of dew meticulously flowed from a plant and dropped on his eyelid, stirring him awake. He slowly unveiled his eyes and blinked, his long, thick eyelashes fluttering like the wings of a butterfly, but then his eyes, as blue as the sea, were so calm and captivating. This scene was so breathtaking and out of this world that it was quite a shame there wasn't a photographer to capture this surreal and exotic moment. But it seems this ethereal beauty wasn't done with his sleep, cause he closed his eyes once again, but the plants, as if in cahoots, started dropping dew after dew on him, forcing him awake. He sat up at once, awake and dazzled by his surroundings. He promptly looked down at his hands before he searched the rest of his body, he was... was.... human again. But how was that possible? It was just the second day of his cursed week, he still had two more days to go. He looked up at the sky, he had imprinted ?! In just a few moments, countless emotions surged through him. He was confused, happy, worried, angry then anxious. What was going on? Suddenly, a memory flashed through his mind, stuck in his wolf form, he had dreamt of a goddess. In that dream, he was in a pit with no source of escape, his only form of entertainment was the open sky until someone cast a shadow, and then he looked up and saw her. She crouched down, trying to get a closer look at him before extending her hand to him. Daniel stared at those smooth, long hands before meeting her eyes. Her alluring blue eyes spoke of assurance and longing for him, and just like a moth drawn to a flame, he gave her his hand. As soon as his hand met hers, he found himself suddenly in front of her, and peace like no other flooded him. Daniel felt at home as if an empty void in him had filled. He reached out his hand to touch her face, to run his hands through her rich chocolate hair, to hold her in his arms and protect her from this crazy world, but she disappeared. Great, Daniel groaned. He imprinted at last, but can't remember the face of his mate. His dream was hazy; the only thing he could remember was her vivid blue eyes and chocolate hair. Chocolate, he smiled. He loves chocolate. He stood groaning with the effort. His muscles ached terribly, and he couldn't complain cause he knew it was from running for two days now. Suddenly his body went rigid and his gaze darkened, somebody... no, not... somebody but some people were coming and they were armed. His body tensed while he clutched his fist, preparing to go for battle, but as soon as their scent hit his nostrils, he relaxed. A slight smile tugged at his lips, they were here for him. Judith hurried; she could sense where the Alpha's scent was the strongest, and he was nearby. She clutched her weapon by her side. The alpha was extremely dangerous in this state, and they had to be very careful if they intended to survive. She raised a hand as a gesture, deploying the warriors to their various positions. Judith took a deep breath before jumping out of her position to take the target by surprise, but it seemed she was the one taken by shock instead. She stood, mouth agape and weapon hanging loosely at the side, transfixed at the scene. Her alpha was human and naked. She gulped, or at least she tried to - why was she feeling hot? "Keep looking, and a fly could live in there soon, " Alpha Daniel said, flashing her a smile that made her almost trip on a root. She slapped her forehead mentally. God, she's so stupid! Daniel chuckled. The girl was smitten. "Alpha," She greeted before handing him a cloth one of her subordinates brought along. She looked away as the Alpha dressed up, blushing furiously. Perspiration beaded her forehead. Why was this happening to her of all people? She fought internally. Judith wasn't stupid, she knew the fact that the alpha was able to be in his human state right now was probably because he had found his mate. She knew the alpha wasn't crazy enough to reject his mate and suffer the cursed week all over again, in probably till eternity if such a scenario happened. Dan, Iel sensing her inner battle didn't bother her much after he was done. It was just a crush, thousands of female werewolves were crushing on every day; anyway, er the feeling will dissipate once she finds her mate. At the moment, he has more pressing needs, which are to recover his strength and find his mate. He could feel her presence even though it was far, so she had to be Little Town. The fact that he could sense her meant the moon goddess had already sent her to heaven, though his mate was ignorant of it. My love, we will be together soon He thought with a smile on his face before leaving the woods with his pack.