Chapter 13: Chapter 13

I carried Kieth down the tree because he fell asleep. It seems it liked my story a little too much. When I finally got to the ground, I jump in fright when some behind me spoke.

"What's wrong with him?" I turn around quickly, but my eyes are met with Noah. He is standing there, looking all concerned and intimidating. Just how he holds himself it just so...amazing. He is literally gorgeous. I mean, werewolves are typically more attractive than humans, but Noah is literally extremely...as in extremely good looking. I shake my head slightly from the daze I was set in. "Ummm he's a sleep. I was just telling him a story."

Noah nods his head. He extends his arms towards me "I'll take him." I lean in so than Noah could hold him. But as we both maneuver to pass Keith to Noah, I stumbled slightly and kind of...sort of fell into his broad chest. As soon as we touched it was like a sensation of electricity shocked us both. My breath hitched when I felt it and so did Noah. I closed my eyes and I leaned in slightly more. One of his arms was holding Keith but the other seemed to just wrap around me.

More warmth spread throughout my body. His thumb rubbed my arm. I felt him bend down slightly and sniff my scent from my neck. Only mates did that. But he suddenly growled "No." He instantly pulled away and looked at me like I was fire that burned him. His hold on Keith became tighter. He cleared his throat and said, "Thank you for looking after my son."

Then he turns and walks away, leaving me in the darkness of the night. I stomp my leg in frustration. I hate this! I stomp back inside and up the stairs. I walk passed the Luna's private lounge. She is sitting there with a cup of hot chocolate and cookies while reading a book.

"Mia?" She calls, "Is something wrong?" I sigh. I could really use a girl talk right now. I walk in and am caught off guard when I see another girl sitting on the other side of room looking at her phone. But she looks up and smiles.

"Oh this is Xander's sister, my sister in law, Zapora."

I nod my head in respect, "hello Zapora. My name is Mia."

She smiles at me, "It's lovely to finally meet you, I've heard a lot of good things about you from Lizzy."

The luna turns to me and frowns, "Now, what is wrong? You seemed upset."

"Noah is whats wrong! He is so incredibly infuriating!"

"Why?" Both of them asked at the same time.

I start pacing the floor, "Because! He is nice to me then he treats me like I am the dirt beneath his feet. He seems to want to be around me but then he suddenly avoids me like the plague. He initiates conversation, but only says mean things to me now! I mean, it's so confusing! And plus he is literally the definition of what a god looks like! I mean have you seen him? Every time I am around him I literally, as in...literally melt. My legs get weak my palms get sweaty! It's uncontrollable. My body is so drawn to him! I thought I was just really attracted to him, but then I was thinking a mere attraction cannot be that strong, right? I feel so bonded to him for some reason. Even though he can be cruel, I can't help but not stay mad at him! And then when we hugged-"

"YOU GUYS HUGGED?" They both yell

"WE BOTH HUGGED!" I yelled. "And there was all of this electricity and and-"

"sparks?" Izzy interfered.

"SPARKS! YES!" I shouted, "And it was just so confusing because I felt like my very soul has known his for...forever." I stop and take a deep breath. I look at them both and they both have a knowing look. Zapora has one of amusement.

"Mia?" Zamora called.

"Yes?"

"Have you ever considered that you guys may be mates?"

"I didn't want to consider it, but now I am. Yet, it's so confusing because when mates meet, it's so obvious that they are mates. But all of the signals are blurred in my case. I just don't know!"

The Luna suddenly looked worried, but masks it with a smile, "You want my advice?" the luna asked.

I nod my head, "Of course."

"I think the way to really see if Noah cares about you, ignore him. Act like he doesn't even exist. If he is your mate, the pull that it will have will be unbearable that not even someone as strong as him could resist."

"You think that'd really work?"

Zapora nods her head, "Oh it works, trust me. One time I ignored Eddie and he would just melt into this little sad puppy. Noah might seem emotionless, but if you guys are mates, not even he will be able to stop himself from being effected by you."

"Okay, I'll give it a try."

She nods her head and smiles, "Now go have a hot bath and get some rest." I walk to the Luna and give her a hug as well as her sister in law. I thank them both for being good listeners and then walk out to my room.

After I took a hot bath I laid in bed to try and rest. But for some reason I couldn't sleep at all. I tossed and turned. I would be on the verge of falling asleep and yet never could really full fall into it. It was infuriating. I went into different positions hoping to find some comfort, but couldn't. I felt fidgety, like there was something I was supposed to do, or somewhere I was supposed to me. I looked over to my right to see what time it was. 10:00 PM.

I huff in annoyance. That's why I couldn't relax. I am out of my routine. I go to the garden to meet Noah and play for him. Every ounce of my body told me to go as if I needed to. But my mind is telling me to stay. Don't give him the satisfaction that I can't even stay away for one measly night. Ugh! I felt like my mind is tearing itself apart for this decision. I either go or I don't go.

"Go," I whispered. I get out of bed, but then I stop my self. I got back in my bed and pull the covers over, "No. I shouldn't." I whispered...."But maybe it would be so bad?" I whispered as I pulled the covers down again, but then I shake my head, "No no. I have to take the Luna's advice and just ignore him. I shake my head and growl to myself in frustration. I hate this! What do I do?

What if you could do both? My wolf intervened

What do you mean?

What if you go, but totally ignore him. You play for your own pleasure, not to impress him. Don't pay him any attention. Imagine yourself in that garden alone.

Why are you helping me? You want to be with his wolf don't you?

Yeah, his wolf not the human.

His wolf wants you?

His wolf wants both of us, but the human seems to be fighting the attraction. Mia! I really think he could be our mate.

But you're supposed to know whether you're mates or not. With him it's not obvious at all.

Ugh! You're impossible. Just go to the damn garden already.

I got up from my bed. I put on a hoodie and walked out of my room. The hallways was dark, but thanks to my wolf senses I could navigate my way just fine. As I was standing right in front of the door of the library garden, I felt my heart thump hard against my chest. I took a deep breath. Pretend he's not even there. I nod to my self. Confidence is key in these situations. I open the door and held my head high and I walked in.

I walk down the hallway of roses to the main area. I could smell him before I even saw him. He's here. He's sitting on the couch reading a book. I look up and see that the bewitched roof is reflecting the stars outside. I look back at Noah, he raises his head to smell the air, he immediately turns his head towards me with his intense eyes. But I look away just as fast. I masked my emotions with an expressionless face.

I don't even acknowledge him as I walk by. I go straight to the piano and sit down. I let my fingers run over the keys. I close my eyes and start to play. I played every song that I liked, not even caring when he made a noise of annoyance. I just played for me and it seems to be working.

"Play something else." He said with a voice that made him seem bored. But I ignored him. I kept playing the song I was playing.

"Play something else," he said a little bit louder. I could tell he is getting frustrated. But again, I ignored and continued playing. However, suddenly I thought I slammed my hands on the keys because I got such a big fright from the big noise. I open my eyes only to get a fright from Noah being right in front of me. His eyes filled with rage, "PLAY A DIFFERENT SONG!" He shouted. I was sick of him pushing my buttons. I am naturally a kind hearted and gentle person, not right now I'm not.

"NO!" I shouted back. His eyes widen at my defiance. "I am going to play what I want to play," I growled at him. We were nose to nose, well my like I nose to chest since he's a giant. His eyes are looking intensely into mine, challenging me almost, But I stare right back. "I am going to play, what I am going to play. it's your choice whether you want to stay or not. If you don't like it...then you can piss off!"

"I piss off? You piss off! This is my private area! You should be the one to bugger off. I made this room for my wife! I am the one who has maintained it for all f these years. It is my room! You shouldn't even be here!" He shouted.

I felt the rage build inside me, I took a step forward and shouted, "Then why haven't you kicked me out yet, huh?" He was taken back by my question. I could tell he wanted to say something, but he didn't know what. He snarls at me and growls, then he storms off out of the room and slams the door behind him.

I collapsed onto the seat and take a deep breath. Well...that wasn't exactly ignoring his presence was it?