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Chapter 4 - Mate

Black Knight Pack

Author's POV

The heavy scent of lust lingered in the Alpha's chamber, mixing with sweat and musk. The air was thick, humid with heat and moans that echoed off the dark walls of the room. Alpha Leonard, tall and powerful, with his dark eyes glinting with dominance, had his hands gripping Maria's hips as he relentlessly thrust into her from behind.

Maria, one of the well-known pack sluts, moaned shamelessly beneath him. Her long, dark hair stuck to her back, her skin flushed from the rough pounding. She had rejected her mate—a humble, quiet warrior she deemed too ugly and beneath her. She wanted the Alpha instead. She craved power, status... and Leonard's cock.

"More... More!" she screamed, her voice echoing with desperation.

Alpha Leonard growled, annoyed. "Could you please shut up? You're disturbing my ears," he snapped, his frustration evident in the coldness of his voice. Despite the irritation, he didn't stop; he drove harder into her, chasing his own release.

With a final grunt, he emptied inside her, but there was no warmth in his climax. Just physical release.

Now, you might be wondering—won't she get pregnant?

No. Only the Alpha's true mate can bear his child. Any other woman, no matter how many times they fuck, won't conceive. The bond of a mate is sacred and magically protected by the Moon Goddess herself.

Leonard pulled out with a slick, wet sound, leaving Maria gasping on the bed. He didn't spare her another glance as he stood and walked towards the bathroom.

"You can leave," he said coldly.

"But Alpha... I'm not satisfied yet," Maria whined, still sprawled across his sheets, her thighs glistening.

"And that's not my business. Go beg one of the guards to finish you off... Bitch," he spat, disappearing into the bathroom. The sound of running water followed shortly after.

Just as the steam started to fill the room, he remembered something. He turned off the tap, walked back out—naked, water still dripping from his sculpted body.

Maria's eyes lit up, thinking he was back for another round. She arched her back seductively, offering herself again.

But instead, Leonard stood over her with a deadpan expression and said, "Make sure you call the maid to clean up this mess. And I better not see your face here by the time I come out."

Her hopeful expression crumbled.

"Yes, Leo—"

"What the fuck did you just say?" His eyes darkened instantly.

Maria froze.

Leonard grabbed her by the hair, yanking her head back. "Who gave you the right to mention my name, bitch?"

"I'm sorry, Alpha! I'm sorry, Alpha! I'll never do it again!" she cried, trembling.

"Next time, don't even think of speaking my name. Know your fucking place... unless you want worse," he hissed, throwing her towards her clothes.

She scrambled, naked, gathering her things and running out of the room.

"Pathetic," Leonard muttered, disappearing into the bathroom to finally clean himself.

Dungeons – Ava's POV

I groaned as I slowly opened my eyes. The ground beneath me was cold and rough. A dungeon?

"Where am I?" I whispered, my throat dry, voice hoarse.

My head throbbed. I turned slightly and saw Emma still asleep beside me, curled up.

I reached over and shook her shoulder. "Emma, wake up!"

She groaned, swatting my hand. "What the fuck, Ava? Can't you see I'm sleeping?"

"Shut the hell up, Emma! Look around! This is not our room—this isn't the Silver Moon Pack!" I hissed.

Emma blinked, then sat up abruptly. She looked around, eyes wide. "Oh my goddess… Where are we?!"

"That's what I'm trying to figure out," I said, crossing my arms.

Emma stood and tried to shake the heavy iron bars, but they didn't budge.

"We're trapped," she said.

"Obviously."

We sat back down, both of us tense and confused.

"Let's just wait... maybe someone will come," I muttered with a sigh.

Sitting Room – Alpha Leonard's POV

I was lounging on the oversized black leather sofa in the pack's sitting room, half-focused on the action movie playing on the screen. A bowl of popcorn rested on my abs as I lazily tossed a few pieces into my mouth.

My Beta, Rex, stepped into the room.

"Alpha," he said, his voice serious. "We have two trespassers caught by the guards. They're in the dungeon."

I raised an eyebrow. "No need to be so formal, Rex. You're like a brother to me."

"I know," he replied, "but you're still the Alpha."

I gave a short nod. "Who are they?"

"Don't know yet. I'll send someone to bring them in so we can interrogate them."

He stepped aside and ordered one of the guards to fetch the captives.

We waited, both of us half-distracted by the movie, until suddenly…

A scent hit me.

It wasn't just a scent—it was the scent.

Sweet. Addictive. Like caramel and wildflowers. My wolf stirred instantly, snarling with desire.

I looked at Rex. He was sniffing the air, too.

"You smell that?" I asked.

He nodded, his eyes already glowing with the intensity of his own wolf.

We stood as the guards dragged in the trespassers.

Two girls.

The moment I laid eyes on the one with chestnut hair and golden-brown eyes, my body locked up.

Mate.

The word echoed in my head—and from the way Rex growled, I knew he'd found his, too.

My wolf took control, pushing me forward. I didn't think. I moved.

I grabbed the first girl—my girl—possessively. She looked startled, confused, her lips parting to speak, but I pulled her into my arms.

Rex had already claimed the second girl, who was glaring and growling.

"Ava," I murmured, tasting her name on my tongue though I didn't know how I knew it.

My cock hardened as her scent overwhelmed me.

She was mine.

And I'd do anything to make her stay.

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