The Alpha Can’t Sense His Mate

ITHRA

Not as good as my tits?

I huffed as I walked through the woods, trying and failing to put off the flames in my cheeks.

Zadok was unreasonable, I thought. Remembering his lopsided grin as he teased me without shame. I couldn’t have it with him.

I walked through the bushes, placing thoughts of Zadok in the corner of my mind. My stomach growled, reminding me of the hunger that ate at me.

There was nothing in the forest – not even a single bunny. I wondered where the animals fled and why. A scare came upon me at the thought of them running away.

If they had all run away, I presumed something scared them – and whatever it was, I knew I needed to be wary of it. I pulled out my knife and stayed guard, and my eyes opened for any unfriendly attacks.

I heard rustling in the bushes and turned around with my hands clutched tightly on my knife. I smiled when I saw an antelope feasting on leaves. I felt joy as I checked out its large behind and hinds.

Meat. I thought with a smile, getting ready to strike.

Slowly, I drew closer to my prey. The more I drew closer. I doubted my ability to kill it with the meagre weapon I held. I couldn’t allow it to escape. I stayed rooted in my spot, contemplating my odds.

I’d die before I gave up without a fight.

Charged with determination to kill and starvation, I rushed towards the antelope with my knife. I must have been too fast and loud in my approach because the antelope looked towards my direction at the speed of light.

I didn’t let it deter me. I increased my speed and thankfully got to it before it escaped. However, I couldn’t pin it down with a strike to the neck. Despite how hard my knife dug into it, the antelope was desperate to live and escape – Not under my watch.

I used every bit of strength to pin it down, all to no avail. All my attempts to pull it down seemed like it would go down the drain as it managed to bring me to my knees.

I must give it to the antelope – It was a smart one. Watching it struggle against my hold was a beauty to behold. Such doggedness and will to live was admirable. However, my will was fiercer than that. Hell will be darned if I let my breakfast, lunch and dinner elude me.

Somewhere between our struggle, the antelope hit my arm with my dagger buried between his neck. A burst of pain exploded from my arm, and I withdrew my hands and held on to my bite wound.

I bit back the scream that threatened to leave my lips at the pain I felt, and by the time I opened my eyes, my breakfast, lunch and probably dinner was galloping away with a bloodied neck and my knife.Copyright by Nôv/elDrama.Org.

My reaction was instant. I rushed towards the direction, pursuing my catch with all my strength, hoping I could close the gap between us and even the playing field.

However, the more I got closer, the farther it went. I was having a hard time keeping track of the road back. I didn’t like the thought of getting lost in the darned forest and losing track of Zadok and the cave.

At that moment, I felt split between two roads. To forget about the antelope meant to forget about my knife, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Do I pursue it and risk getting lost and losing touch with Zadok?

The thought of not returning to Zadok brought a sore taste to my mouth. I couldn’t stomach it. However, I also couldn’t stomach losing out on such a large kill, so I pursued still – Against my better judgment.

I’ll figure out my way back. I just need to capture the darned animal first. I thought, encouraging myself to move faster. The antelope must have had a similar pep talk in its head because it also increased its pace.

How was it running that fast with a knife to its neck?!

I ran out of breath, and frustration ebbed at me. I couldn’t continue. It was a fruitless chase. I reckon it would eventually die for loss of blood and perhaps fatigue. I didn’t think I’d see that happen.

I knew when to bow out of a fight – That I learned the hard way.

I slowed my chase, giving up altogether. To my surprise, A sharp arrow flew past my head, hit the antelope in its neck and brought it to the ground. Dead.

I turned around, shell-shocked, wondering who or what was behind me. Our eyes connected, and pleasure bloomed within me.

I was happy to see him.

“You’re welcome,” Zadok said with an insufferable smirk.

He cocked his head to the side to buttress his point, and a wince escaped him. The fluttering butterflies in my stomach died at the sight of his wince. He wasn’t supposed to be out here.

He was supposed to be back at the cave, resting.

My face reflected my reprimand, and he raised his hands in mock surrender, “I know, I know, I shouldn’t be here.” He said, “I felt a lot better, and you were taking too long. I was worried you were hurt, and my worry was justified.”

I was ready to throw my knife at him, but fortunately for him, it was buried deep in the neck of the antelope, or rather – Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

“Don’t give me that look. You should be glad I caught the antelope before it disappeared.” He walked ahead of me and squatted when he got to the dead animal. “It would be a shame if it ran away.”

“I was working on it.” I breathed, fire burning in my eyes.

“Let’s not lie now, princess. We both know you were ready to bow out of the chase.” He said with a raised eyebrow.

How did he read me so well?

“How long have you been here?” I asked instead, fighting the blush that threatened to expose just how fond I was of his nickname, or should I say, endearment for me.

“Long enough.” He said and plucked out my knife from the dead meat. “With how hard you were breathing, I couldn’t sit back.” his eyes connected with mine, and he added with a glint in his eyes, “I love your tits too much to put them through such stress.”

I opened my mouth, but no words came out. Zadok rendered me speechless. My face burned as I felt his gaze on my chest. Such a pervert!

Zadok was going to be the death of me.