The Alpha Can’t Sense His Mate

ZADOK

Ithra disappeared from my eyes.

I rushed to the corridors where I saw her go but couldn’t find her.

My eyes went through the stairs, breathing heavily. With one glance up, I saw her shadow headed to the right on the second floor, and I rushed through the flight of stairs with the agility of an eagle, eager to see her.

On getting to the top of it, I went the same way I saw her walk and was led to a large balcony that saw the entire pack. Wind pushed her short hair back, making the soft skin of her neck visible.

For the first time, I thought her short hair wasn’t that bad. It couldn’t be if I had the pleasure of seeing such beauty. I watched her eyes flutter close as she took a deep breath, seeming relieved.

My steps slowed as I walked towards her, memorising every inch of her body and committing it to memory. She was beautiful, every curve, and every inch. And she was mine.

Lost in the beauty before me, I missed a step, and she turned around with the speed of light, eyes ablaze, and hands ready to defend herself.

“Calm down,” I said softly, raising my hands in surrender, “It’s me, Ithra. No need to be afraid, it’s just me.”

Her eyes narrowed, and she brought her hands down. Her eyes searched my face, almost as though trying to recollect where she’d seen me from. Eventually, she stopped and her gaze grew hostile.

“Who are you?” She asked, eyeing me warily.

I couldn’t believe my ears. “Ithra..” My heart broke, “Ithra… I’ve searched for you all these while. I lost my mind trying to search the dark forest when you disappeared, what happened to you?” I said, taking her hand in mine.

Ithra didn’t say a word, her eyes fixed on me and she sported a confused look. “I am so sorry, Amore.” I sobbed, “I am so sorry I let you go through all of this alone. I am so sorry. I am so sorry I didn’t find you sooner.”

With her continued silence, my heart broke further, and I dropped to my knees, worshipping at her feet. “Please, please… my love. Just say something.”

“Who are you?” She muttered again, stiff as wood. “What are you talking about?”

I looked up at her, and my gaze met her cold eyes. Her eyes were hollow and empty. She seemed like a shell of what she used to be. What had happened to my Ithra?

“Ah-hum!” I heard the sound of someone clearing his throat and I turned around to meet the cold eyes of Cole.This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

“Is there something going on?” He asked, and Ithra left my hold, and walked into his embrace, leaning into him.

My blood boiled at the sight of them together. “Leave her alone,” I said, meaning every word.

“Alpha Zadok,” Cole said in an unfriendly tone, “I didn’t realise you were up here.”

“I want her back. Give her back to me.” I growled. “She’s mine.”

Cole let out a growl, baring his canines at me. “Don’t you dare?” He warned in a threatening tone. “I will not watch you disrespect me in my territory, Zadok.”

I didn’t care what he thought. All I knew was if he didn’t get his hands off what’s mine this instant, I was going to sever his arms from his body. I felt Kir’s approval of my thoughts as he itched to come out and make true of my thoughts.

“Scar, take her away.” Cole suddenly said, and I turned around. A woman came into my sight, her aura told me she was no ordinary woman, but I couldn’t quite pinpoint what she was.

“Come, Calla.” She said softly, and like magic, I watched Ithra step away from Cole, and head towards her.

No. I needed to get to her.

Cole sensed my intent because he immediately snarled, and got into an offensive stance. I let out a similar snarl, ready to defend myself. Unfortunately, Ithra was safely on the strange lady’s side.

I saw the relief in Cole’s eyes when she finally got to the arms of the lady. He faced me, seeming more confident and said, “I will forgive you this once because I heard a tweet saying my mate looks like a lady you once lost. But make no mistakes, the next time you try something of this nature, you will not walk away free.”

He turned to Ithra, eyes focused on the woman beside her. “It’s been a long night. I’m sure she’s tired. Please escort her to her chambers, I will join you in a moment.”

I made to grab her but got stopped by a soft familiar hand. “Alpha. Please.” Athaliah said, pleading with her eyes.

A frustrated sound left my lips. I couldn’t leave without her. How was I supposed to survive another night without her? “Athaliah…” I said in warning but she remained rooted in front of me.

Ithra walked away, led by the woman, while Cole remained in his stance. Just when she was about to go through the door, she turned around and her eyes connected to mine.

“Calla.” She said, and I was confused. “My name. It’s Calla.” She said, and for the briefest second, I saw her lips twitch in a smile.

Before I could understand her words, she turned around and disappeared into the hallway with the lady assigned to her – leaving me with Cole and Athaliah.

“Never again,” Cole said, drawing my attention. “Never should this madness repeat itself.”

“She belongs to me.” I snarled, and my lips twitched in a smirk. “Was this why you were so keen on having me here?”

“Watch your tongue,” Cole said. “I will forgive you this once, but I promise the next time, I won’t take it lightly. Stay away from my mate.”

“Your mate?” I asked with a scoff. Was he trying to be funny? I attacked him in a split second, holding him by the shirt. “What did you do to her? Huh? Why can’t she recognise me?” I asked, brimming with fury.

Cole laughed, not even trying to fight me. “The rumours were true. Something is wrong with you.” His face turned cold. With one pull, he got out of my hold. “Get out of my pack.”