Sold To The Alpha
A Love spoken Chapter 29

'We need to think about leaving' Rowan said sternly, glaring at the young Vampire sat on the bed in front of him.

'I don't know if I can do this to her' Vaughn replied desperately.

'I know you would give your life for her mate, but can you also sacrifice your father and your entire species for her?' the werewolf asked, 'not to mention what would happen to your other dad from the death of his mate and his son' he added. Vaughn dropped his head into his hands, 'what do I do?' he mumbled, his shoulders hunched as if trying to protect him from his impossible choice.

'We have to take her to the Coven Vaughn' Rowan replied, his own voice trembling with unease, 'I don't want to mate, really I don't. She's a nice girl and one of the best friends of my mate, doing this is going to hurt us all but what other option do we have?' he asked as he sat down next to the tormented Prince.

'I love her' Vaughn mumbled through his hands, 'I haven't told her yet, but I do, more than life, she's like air and I'm about to betray her' he choked.

Rowan patted the young Vampire's shoulder comfortingly as he thought, 'you know.. ' he started slowly, the job was only to take her to the Coven, it said nothing about leaving her there forever, once she is stood in front of the High Priestess on coven grounds your blood oath and my contract are complete.'

Vaughn looked up at the pondering werewolf, a small flame of hope starting to burn within him, 'we could fulfil the contract and then take her back?' he questioned, searching for clarification.

Rowan smiled widely, 'that is exactly what we can do' he agreed, his grin widening.

'Do we tell her what is going on?' Vaughn asked hesitantly.

Rowan shook his head, 'remember your dream Vaughn, we can tell no-one, not even Olivia, we need to trust that we can protect her' he replied solemnly.

Nodding slowly in agreement, Vaughn allowed his shoulders to drop in defeat, 'we will take her to the Cover, but understand Rowan, I will fight to the death with those hags to get her back out and to safety!

Rowan gave the Vampire a determined look, 'and I will be there at your side to help' he promised before pulling the Prince to his feet and embracing him in a hug.

Stepping back, Rowan suddenly flushed slightly, 'uh, I have to go' he muttered as he looked at the watch on his wrist.

Raising an eyebrow Vaughn began to smirk, 'where are you going?' he asked as he watched the warrior's cheeks redden further.

'Just out for a walk' Rowan replied evasively, making his way over to the door.

'OK mate' Vaughn replied with a wave, waiting till the warrior had almost shut the door behind him when he shouted, 'say hi to Gabriella for me' chuckling at the curse words that floated through the gap in the door as Rowan slammed it shut behind him. Making his way down the stairs, he headed out of the front door and toward the trees, his feet taking him automatically toward the spot that he and Gabriella always met.

Gabriella had decided to keep the fact they were mates from the pack with the exception of Olivia, until they had figured out how they were going to overcome his inability to interact with her. Rowan had been relieved as he was still unsure how Isabella would react to the news and knew damn well that Riley would want his head.

Stepping into the shadows of the trees, the warrior moved forward carefully, his senses heightened as he started to breath in, his face breaking into a smile as the scent of lilies and cherry blossom engulfed him.

Spinning around he came face to face with Gabriella who had jumped out behind him.

'Ha!.. aww man, I can never sneak up on you' the princess pouted, her moment of excitement crashing around her as quickly as it had come. Looking up through her lashes, she stepped closer to the warrior, her smile returning, 'I saw you smiling though, you were smiling because you could smell me weren't you' she whispered huskily as she took his hands in hers and wrapped his arms around her.

They had found that though he couldn't initiate contact with her, if Gabriella placed his hands on her body, they would stay there not fall back to his sides as he had expected. Since that discovery she had made it her mission to stand within his embrace as much as possible, sure that continued contact with her would break through whatever was causing him to freeze.

Reaching up on her tip toes, Gabriella pressed her lips softly to his, smiling as she heard the growl that emitted from deep within his chest. Rowan might not be able to react to her, but his wolf sure could and he was letting her know that he approved. Pulling back, Gabriella grabbed his hand and pulled him further into the forest, 'lets run' she said happily as she grabbed her tshirt and pulled it unceremoniously over her head, Rowan's eyes widening before he quickly averted his eyes.

Giggling, Gabriella stepped up to him, pressing her body to his, feeling him stiffen under her touch, 'come on Mr prude, lets strip and shift' she murmured before stepping back, turning him around and continuing to rip off her clothing, throwing over a low branch before allowing her wolf to take over.

Soon her stunning white wolf was free, the she wolf shaking out her fur happily before turning to take in the strong grey wolf that approached her, stepping as close as he could before freezing.

Moving along his side, Gabriella rubbed her fur against his, purring happily as he rumbled back at her before playfully nipping his tail and setting off at speed through the trees, her wolf laughing as Rowan gave chase.

Racing through the shadows of the trees, the spry moss that covered parts of the ground cushioning her paws as she ran.

Steeling a glance behind her she could see Rowan gaining on her, giving a yip of excitement, she pushed herself harder, trying to increase her lead.

She could hear Rowan's heavy paws thudding against the ground, sending waves of anticipation through her.

Starting to zig zag, Gabriella and her wolf tried to throw off the warrior but despite his large frame, he was extremely agile, cornering easily as he kept pace with her.

Finally breaking through to an overgrown section, Gabriella threw on the brakes, Rowan barrelling into her as her sudden stop took him by surprise, the pair of wolves rolled over and over until they came to a stop, Gabriella pinned underneath the Rogue who looked down at her in shock.

Smiling wolfishly, the white wolf reached up her neck and licked his face, nuzzling against his muzzle as a contented rumble issued from her chest.

The grey wolf lay across her, his body frozen, the warriors mind going haywire as sparks ruptured over his body putting thoughts into his mind that he couldn't deal with.

Lifting her paws, Gabriella gently pushed her mate off of her body, rolling over and standing up, shaking out her fur that glistened under the sunlight.

Standing up shakily, Rowan shook the dried leaves and twigs from his own fur before suddenly freezing, turning around to stare at Gabriella lustfully as she stroked herself against him.

Rowan lay back down on the ground, trying to take a breather and regain control of his head as Gabriella flopped down beside him, inching closer until she was pressed against him, laying her snout on her paws and shutting her eyes, enjoying the warmth that was piercing through the trees above them.

The pair lay together for a while longer before the princess reluctantly clambered back to her feet and moved away, allowing Rowan to stand as well.

Facing back the way they had come, the pair set off again, keeping pace with each other until they reached the area that they had left their clothes.

Shifting quickly, Gabriella pulled on her clothes, turning around just as Rowan was pulling his shirt over his head, her cheeks colouring as she stared at him, unconsciously licking her lips as her eyes trailed over his muscular frame. Looking up, Rowan smiled causing the Princess to look away, her face crimson from being caught ogling him.

Making their way to the edge of the forest, Gabriella snaked her arms around his neck, hauling his face down to hers and pressing her lips to his before releasing him and stepping out into the sunlight, giving him one last look as she set off back to the pack house. Watching her until she disappeared into the building, Rowan waited a further ten minutes before making his own way out of the trees and heading back to his room.

Jogging up the stairs, the Rogue pushed open his bedroom door and entered, shutting it behind him before throwing himself on to his bed, a smile plastered on his face as he breathed in the scent of his mate that still lingered in the fabric of his clothing. Rolling on his back he groaned quietly, cursing his body and mind for refusing to accept his mate, the angel that the Moon Goddess had handed to him. Slamming his fists into his duvet in frustration, he dragged himself from the bed and head into the shower to reluctantly wash away the amazing smell of Gabriella so that their secret could remain safe.

Turning on the taps, Rowan quickly stripped himself of his clothing before stepping underneath the warm water and allowing it to run rivers down his skin, leaning against the cold tiles, he sighed as the warmth cascaded down his back.

Rubbing his hands over his torso, Rowan scrubbed away Gabriella's scent, the feel of his hands against his skin reminded him of her touch, the way her soft supple flesh heated up his own at the slightest contact. His hands moving lower, his mind wandered to her lips, the feel of her kissing his, the view of her body as she had unashamedly started to remove her clothes in front of him.

Groaning in longing, he started to stroke the painfully large erection that had appeared, his body wishing it was his mate's hands around him as his movements became rougher and more desperate. Craving her touch, his movements increased, his body shivering as he felt the build up of his release.

'Gabriella' he groaned loudly as he came heavily, his legs buckling beneath him, bringing him to his knees. Gasping from the force, Rowan leaned his head against the wall, his eyes shut tight. In that moment he knew, the princess was the only thing that mattered to him, he loved her and he couldn't do a damn thing to let her know.

Sliding down to the floor of the shower he started to sob, his heart breaking that the most perfect girl in the world was meant to be his and he couldn't do anything to claim her.