Claiming His Resisting Mate

REESE’S POV

“Where are you taking me, Azrael?” I asked for the fifth time. We have been sitting in the car yet, but this man refused to say a word to clear my confusion. He was just driving looking straight ahead.

“Are you going to give an answer or not? Don’t make me jump out of this car, you know I mean it” I used threats.

He boringly glanced at my way before focusing on his driving again “why are you so testy? You will see once we reached the place”

I threw him a disgruntled look “whom you are calling testy? You are the crabby one here” huffing I crossed my arms looking outside the window. If he doesn’t want to tell me then fine, I won’t ask anymore. “Don’t blame me for being rude later”

He chortled “are we doing it again my sweet? You can’t be rude to them even if you are planning something funny in that pretty little head of yours”

Them? I craned my head to give him a bemused look. What does he mean by them?

“Who are they?” I inquired again.

“Are you so interested?”

“Can’t you just tell me directly?”

“Fine, since you are showing such eagerness, I have to tell you. We are going to meet my parents”

My heart almost jumped out of its original place. His parents? How in the world did he come up with such an idea? How can he even take such a decision without telling me first. What does he think of himself?

“Your parents? How could you do this to me?” I hit him with my fist “have you asked me before taking me directly there?”

He easily grabbed my wrists “come down sweet, you don’t have to get nervous at all. They will love you”

“Don’t throw your sugary words on me. Why the hell didn’t you say it earlier? I have asked you several times yet you refused to let me know”

“I was trying to surprise you,” he shrugged carelessly.

“Wow, I am so surprised, to the point I nearly had a heart-attack ” I mocked sarcastically.

He chuckled “why? Are you scared?”

Shouldn’t I? I asked myself. They are his parents after all. He should have said that before taking me directly there. Because of the rejection I don’t have any good impression of the pack. I guess his parents will be well aware about the history between us. How can I go and face them? I hurt their son, I don’t even have the courage to meet them. It was not in the plan, never. But look at me, I am in the car on the way to meet them. My heart was beating fast while my mind was buzzing inside creating the whirlwind of anxiety. No matter what I think I couldn’t settle my heart at all.

“What are you thinking?”

“We shouldn’t go there. Let’s return” I replied to him.

“That’s not going to happen my sweet. We are already on the way and my parents know we are coming. I don’t think it’s good to break their expectations”

His words surprised me again. He even informed them about us? This fast? I gritted my teeth till it hurt. This man is implausible, he already planned ahead without me knowing and let me fall into the trap. How am I going to win over him if things goes like this? I will be at a loss no matter what I do.

“You really planned it, trapping me so well” I hissed through gritted teeth.

He threw a toothy smile towards me “you are always indifferent to whatever I say. There’s no point in telling you anything. Besides, you have to meet them today or tomorrow so isn’t it better to meet them faster?”

“You think it’s easy?” I retorted back “you have no idea what I am feeling right now. You won’t understand it”

“Why are you so anxious?”

“Do I need to explain each word all the time? Didn’t I tell you we already broke our bond?”

He frowned “looks like I need to do something about that. You are always slapping those words on my face. I wouldn’t have it again and again”

“What do you mean?”

“You will know soon. Now let’s focus on the current topic. My parents are not bad guys, they will love you just like I do, all you have to do is adapt their nature and everything will be fine”

I shook my head “why don’t you understand? It’s….” Hard. I want to say but I couldn’t at the end. Meeting his parents means facing those accusing looks. I don’t have such courage. My anxiety breaks forming another suffocating heart making it hard for me to breathe.

Suddenly I felt him touching my hand. I looked at the adjoining hand tied together, it looked perfect.

“You don’t have to worry about anything. My parents are not mean. To be honest, yes, they know what happened between us but you have to believe me, they never accused you of anything. They accepted fate and told me to flow with nature. It was hard but now I trust their words. Because those hurtful waitings lead me towards you again. I am glad for that”Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

I gazed at him. Whenever I try to distract myself from him I just couldn’t. He always makes me admire him more. I know how hurt he was when I said those words to make him reject me. Still I am hurting him with every chance I could. How can I just let him barge in my life? My past acts, my past sins all are rounding in my mind making it harder to get away.

I AM SORRY. I whispered in my heart. But these small five letter words won’t be able to wash the deeds I had done to him. I rejected him once for my own selfish need and I am trying to make him reject me because I don’t deserve him. But with his actions I believe he will never understand my problem. How am I going to make him be cognizant of my intention?

“We are here” he pulled the car towards the wooden gate. Once the car stopped we got out of it. I looked around the area. It was far into the forest yet this part was clear. With a small wooden house in the middle and few decorated pots hanging in the balcony along with a pair of wooden chairs and a small rounded table. It was already dark and lamps were lit on the balcony.

“Your parents live here?” I asked in surprise.

“Yes” Azrael came to stand beside me. “Come, let’s go inside” he grabbed my hand and pulled me with him before I could react. I don’t understand why this man is in such a haste?

Once we reached the door he knocked slightly. A middle aged woman opened the door and gasped.

“John?” She looked so surprised.

“Mom” Azrael smiled.

“Oh dear, you are here. What a surprise! And this-” her gaze fell on me with confusion.

Azrael pulled me to him holding my shoulder “she is Reese, my mate. I brought her here to let her meet you”

“Reese is she-”

“Yes” before she could finish, Azrael replied.

His mother smiled “hello Reese, I am Haley. Come inside. It’s not good to stay on the door like this”

Her warm welcome made me smile. I nodded at her then we headed inside. The house was not big but big enough for two people to live. I smelled a delicious scent, it felt yummy.

“Ah, looks like you smelled too?” Haley laughed “you two arrived at perfect timing. Eliseo is cooking our favorite dish”

“Dad? Cooking?” Azrael asked, “Miso Honey Roast Lamb?”

“You guessed it well. Your dad loves it so much. He went out to collect all the ingredients yesterday. He was excited for it”

“I guess we are lucky” Azrael said and pulled me to sit on the couch with him. “You will taste dad’s best recipe today”

“He cooks that well?” I asked.

“He can only cook this recipe,” Haley laughed as she sat down.

“Honey who’s here?” A muscular man walked out wearing a blue apron. He was holding a sauce bottle in one hand and a spatula in the other.

“Eliseo look who’s here?” Haley grinned.

“John?”

“Dad” Azrael got up and walked towards him. They shared a brief hug.

“I was not expecting you here son”

“I am here to let you meet my mate”

“Mate?”

Both of the men turned to look at me. Suddenly my body tensed up at their gaze.

“Stop that, what are you two looking at?” Haley frowned “you are making the poor girl uncomfortable”

“Sorry,” Azrael’s father laughed. “Since you two are here, let’s have dinner together. A good lamb with perfect wine is something everyone should have”

I heaved a sigh. Finally the atmosphere is lightened. I couldn’t endure those piercing gazes. Azrael followed his father instead leaving me and Haley in the living room.

“I am sorry if they made you intolerable. They are always like this” she smiled.

“It’s fine,” I nodded.

“Reese, you don’t have to feel awkward. Take it lightly. There’s nothing to worry about. I am happy that you are here and John got his mate. He has been alone all these years when all other males around his age found their mate”

Her words tugged at my heart “I…” I couldn’t utter a single word.

She was about to say something when Azrael showed up again “let’s go, dinner is ready”