Claiming His Resisting Mate

REESE’S POV

“John, I don’t know how to thank you” Adriana’s eyes glittered with tears. “It’s not the first time. You saved his life several times and I really don’t know how to express my gratitude to you”

“Luna, it was my duty. Please don’t talk like this and make it a burden on my shoulder. Cassius and I have been friends for years. We have more connections than the Alpha and beta relationship. Saving his life is also like saving myself” Astral replied.

Adriana smiled “I know. You are more than a brother thing. But still as a wife and Luna, I want to thank you for saving my husband and mate. I couldn’t imagine what would have happened if you didn’t blocked the attack taking it on yourself”

“I would do anything for him. After all, there was a time when he stood by my side when no one believed my innocence” Azrael said, making me look at him. What does he meant by that.

“You two are really something” Adriana chuckled then her gaze landed on the door again. “I just hope he will be back unharmed. God this waiting of anxiousness is truly unbearable. I have experienced it once and now I have to do it again” she sighed.

“Don’t worry, he will be back soon. This time the Demon is finished for good. After today, there will be no Demon in this world. And all of this happening because Demon himself wanted this. He was the own reason for his doom” Azrael assured.

“That bastard will pay for his fucking sins” Alpha Devak groaned.

“Oh my god, Devak, how could you curse so freely? Don’t forget there are kids here” Tanea scolded.

“Hey, that’s true,” he argued.

“You are too ruined. You are not even considering the innocent ears taking your words” Tanea angrily pinched his arm making him groan.

“Do you really have to do that?” Alpha Devak glared at her.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“It’s because you deserve it” Tanea glared back.

“Stop you two. It’s not a time for that” Savannah frowned at them. “You said Hardwick is also there with Alpha Cassius, brother?” She looked at Alpha Devak.

“Yes, they will clear the mess there before returning. You don’t have to worry” Alpha Devak walked to her and assured her keeping his hand on her shoulder.

After like an hour Alpha Hardwick and Cassius finally graced us with their presence. Adriana almost three herself in her mate’s arm. I can understand how worried she was. Though it was already confirmed our winning in the battle, how could a woman rest until she makes sure her man is safe and sound. I sighed and looked at Azrael again. His face was pale but there was a small smile on his face. This man really made me anxious to hell. Unconsciously I squeezed his hand tightly grabbing his attention.

“Are you still scared?” He asked.

I shook my head “no, the only thing I feared was losing you. And now that fear has long gone. But I couldn’t help myself but to worry”

“I am fine. I told you, I will return back no matter what”

I smiled “I know, you kept your promise and I knew you would. I trust you and your words”

He looked at me intensely before letting out a small curse “fuck, if the situation was not wrong, I would have fucking kissed you”

I chuckled “not a chance, you still need to heal your body. Until then no funny business mister”

“Are you challenging me?” He raised an eyebrow.

“No” I shook my head “I am reminding you because I care for you. Didn’t you hear what Turner warned you about?”

“Forget what he said” his answer made me roll my eyes. From the corner of my eyes I saw Alpha Cassius was striding towards us. I got up from the couch and stepped back a little. Alpha Cassius stood right in front of Azrael.

“John, how are you feeling?”

“I am fine,” Azrael replied with a weak smile.

“Thank you John. If it weren’t for you, I would be the one in your position” he sighed, “but again why did you jump in the middle? It could be dangerous for you. It was fortunate that the claw wasn’t stabbed at the wrong place or if something would have happened to you, how do you think I will answer your mate when she will ask where you are? Why didn’t I protect you when it was my duty as an Alpha? Have you thought about this matter?”

I looked at Alpha Cassius with shock. I wasn’t expecting him to think this far. I know if something happened to Azrael I would have been killed myself. Because the only person I have is him, and if he wasn’t there then there’s no point of living. I would lose the last hope of my existence. But hearing Alpha Cassius say such a thing, I got to know one thing. Though he seemed serious and dark on the surface, he does have a good heart who thinks about his pack before himself.

To answer him Azrael just smiled “what would you have done if you were in my place?”

“Of course to protect you, it would be my first priority” Alpha Cassius replied immediately.

“That’s what I did, and I don’t regret it a bit. I would do it again and again if the situation arrives”

Alpha Cassius sighed then patted his other shoulder which wasn’t wounded “John, in the past you were alone, but now don’t forget you have a mate too,” he glanced towards me before fixing his gaze on Azrael again “and you need to consider her feelings too. I know you are close to me, like a brother but your life, it’s not only your share anymore. Your mate has the same right to you. So promise me, from today onwards if there’s any situation like this you wouldn’t take such rush action. Do you understand me?”

“But that was-”

“No, you are going to promise me” Alpha Cassius stopped him in the middle. “Your responsibility is not only your pack but your mate too. You can’t ignore it. As an Alpha of the pack I am ordering you to promise me”

Azrael looked at him for sometimes then slightly nodded his head “alright, I promise you”

“Good. Now what about your wound? Why didn’t Turner treat it?” Alpha Cassius frowned.

“Cassius, John is poisoned” Adriana said holding his arm “Turner had already injected him with medicine to pull out the poison from his body. He said he couldn’t start the treatment unless the poison was out of his body. Turner left because he had patients to treat” she explained slowly.

“That bastard” Alpha Cassius cursed under his breath, clenching his jaw.

“What about Demon?” Azrael asked.

“He was too desperate to meet his brother so I granted his own wish and sent him where he could find his brother and stay together with him” Alpha Cassius replied emotionlessly.

“His body-”

“It’s already turned into ashes” Alpha Cassius’s reply stopped all the questions. I sighed inwardly. Finally that monster is out of this world. That Satan has caused so many damages which are unable to explain in words.

“Finally the war has-” Azrael stopped and clutched his chest. My heart jumped seeing his reaction.

“Azrael what happened?” I hold his arm. “Are you feeling pain?” My voice trembled suddenly.

“I…” He coughed severely.

“Azrael” I called out in horror. I patted his back trying to ease his pain.

“Call Turner right now,” Alpha Cassius growled.

“Azrael?” I gasped when he held my hand. His expression was painful and his complexion turned dark. He took deep breaths like he was having a breathing problem.

“Azrael” my body was shaking and my hand trembled in his grasp. Then he leaned towards the floor and suddenly puked out black blood. My eyes widened immediately. What’s this? Black blood?

“Oh god, is this the poison Turner was speaking about?” Tanea asked.

I looked at Azrael who was puking. It must be the poison in his body. Oh god, it must be. Turner was here in less than a few minutes. By then Azrael already finished and leaned his head on my shoulder. His body felt weak and his breath was slow.

“Good, the medicine worked well. This poison in his body is out. Since his body is clear now, I will start the treatment” Turner said and pulled something out of his medical box.

Later I brought Azrael into our room. I made him sit on the bed and put a cushion behind his back. Turner had already bandaged his wound and gave him medicine.

“Do you feel any pain?” I asked as I sat on bed.

“No, I am feeling fine now. My wolf also sounds good”

I smiled “I am glad. Do you want to eat something? You know you haven’t ate anything”

“Did you eat anything?”

I shook my head “I was too tense, I couldn’t even digest anything. It was impossible”

“Reese?”

“Hmm..”

“Are you angry at me?”

I looked at him “why would I be angry?”

“Because I put myself in danger knowing anything could have happened. All I was thinking about was saving Cassius and being careless about you. At that time all I could see was Cassius being dragged in hell and as his friend and beta of the pack, I couldn’t let that happen. I could endure anything but I couldn’t see that Cassius was hurt when I could help it” he shook his head.

Hearing him something came in my mind “earlier you said something about Alpha Cassius helping you. What does that mean?” I asked. “I mean you said he believed in your innocence when others didn’t. Why is that? What happened back then?”

He looked at me “do you really want to know?”

I nodded my head. I wanted to know everything about him.

“Okay I will tell you but promise me you won’t feel hurt” he said.

I frowned “why is that? Is there something wrong?”

“There’s everything wrong” he shook his head.

“Just tell me what happened?” I asked. I don’t know why but my heart was about to explode inside.

Azrael sighed “in the past, I was being accused of molesting a woman”