Chapter 41: NO! STOP!

Tori’s POV

When first bumping into Aaron the first thing I noticed was his stunning green eyes. Rune still purring like that of a kitten. My focus still on him even as he moves to speak again. “Are you okay little one?”

At the tone of his voice and him calling me little do I instantly blush. The scent of Sage, Cedarwood and Lemon leaving me wanting more. Much more. To lean forward and kiss him as if he was mine.

Aaron clearly smirking when he notices the blush. “Cute.” My cheeks turning redder as he moves to cup my face. The touch gentle, yet hesitant. Almost like he was holding himself back. My need to know rising.

“I think I should be the one asking you that. Are you okay? I mean after all, I did just walk right into you?”

Aaron quick in arching his brow. “I’m fine little one.” Aaron quick to caress my face yet again. My body humming at the gentle touch. The Moon Goddess’s words now echoing within my mind.

A puzzle that you’ve slowly completed, all except for one. My eyes still locked on Aaron even as I continued to ponder her words. Could the Moon Goddess been hinting at Aaron? Is he my missing piece?

Now curious to know do I move to touch his hand. The same one that lingered along my cheek. Neither of us moving as sparks continued to dance along our skin. Aaron’s eyes still guarded even as he continued to gaze longingly at me. As if he was hiding something from me, but what.

My lips ready to speak the unspoken question only to pause. The sound of my name now being called which pulls my attention. My eyes moving to see who it was.

Alex. Shit.

Alex clearly not happy as he moves to address Aaron. “YOU!” he cries. “How DARE you touch what is OURS” yells Alex the closer he gets. Rune whimpering at the tone. Neither of us happy that our mate was angry.

Aaron now facing Alex even as he waits for him to approach us. Aaron ready to speak only to be met by that of a fist. Alex punching him directly along his face. Aaron quick to stumble as Alex throws the first punch. A gasp leaving my lips as Alex continued.

“ALEX! NO! STOP!”

Quick to jump in do I move to grab Alex’s arm. Alex ready to throw another punch directly at Aaron. My hands still trying to get Alex to stop only for Alex to shove me. My body quick in hitting the ground due to Alex’s strength.

Aaron instantly growling upon seeing me fall. His eyes flashing with that of his wolf even as he moves to punch Alex. Both fighting amongst themselves. Neither one stopping even as I move to get back up. My eyes still locked on both even as I try to get Alex to stop.

“ALEX!” I cry. My body jumping between them in an attempt to protect Aaron. “STOP IT!”

Yet, like before, Alex doesn’t move to stop. Volt clearly in control of his body and actions, an action that proves it when they move to swing again. His fist colliding with me as he accidentally hits me directly within the face.

The force enough to send me crashing into Aaron who instantly moves to catch me. The gesture enough to snap Alex out of his rage as he moves to look at me worriedly.

“OH MY GOD…. TORI!”

Alex quick to spring into action as he moves to approach us. Aaron quick to growl which causes Alex to pause. His eyes on me even as Aaron continued to hold me. A bruise forming along my cheek even as I continued to gaze at Alex.

“Please… Stop. Stop fighting with Aaron. He did nothing wrong.”

“Wrong? Tori he’s fucking touching you!”

“And?”

“And? AND? Your OURS Tori. Your fucking ours and your letting him touch you like it’s nothing!”

Wincing at his words do I try not to let it bother me. A part of me knowing he was just being protective. Rune still whimpering within me. Aaron still growling. The growl enough to catch his attention.

“He’s MINE.”

Now caught in the middle of a rock and a hard place do I try to speak again, hoping that this time he would listen. My voice instantly lodged within my throat when my eyes meet those of Jake and Zak. Both of whom are standing just outside the pack house doors. The same doors Alex emerged from just minutes before.

Zak’s gaze clearly guarded by what he was seeing while Jake’s dual color ones blazed with one of fury. Jake having seen the fist hit when Alex moved to swing his hand. His fist connecting with my cheek.

Jake’s growl loud enough to alert both males. Aaron quick to acknowledge Jake upon his approach. His main reason for being there in the first place. Jake quick when approaching us. Zak close behind him.

“Alex…” warns Jake, his voice low. “Control yourself, NOW. That’s an order.”

At the sound of Jake’s voice does Alex move to do as told. Zak soon approaching me as he does. Jake’s focus on Aaron’s even as he moves to address me.

“Tori?”

“Yeah Jake?”

“Go with Zak. Now. Aaron and I need to have a little talk. Privately.”

“But…”

“NOW” roars Jake. His eyes now on mine which causes me to shiver. His eyes filled with different emotions. Many in which I find hard to figure out. Rune’s voice soon echoing within my mind as he speaks.

‘Something must have happened while we were gone. I think it’s best if we listen to him.’

‘But Aaron…’

‘He’ll be fine Tori. He’s an Alpha, just like Jake. So don’t worry. Now go, go to mate’

Sighing at the words do I move to do as I’m told. My body quick in moving away from Aaron, a part of me reluctant even as I move to approach Zak. My eyes still on Aaron’s even as Zak moves to wrap his arm around my waist. Aaron’s gaze reluctant to pull away from mine.

“I’ll see you soon little one, promise.”

Silently nodding do I move to nod my head. Zak quick to lead me back inside. Another low growl soon rising from within Alex until I’m no longer outside. Zak now leading me back towards the safety of Jake’s room.