chapter six || reminisce
Taylah's POV

I was skipping through through the woods, my little ponytails bouncing with every step. It was peaceful and calm, very quiet and relaxing. Until a huge, grey wolf attacked me from behind. My little body hit the ground and I placed my tiny hands in front of me to break my fall. My hands were now grazed and bleeding. Tears welled up in my big, green eyes but I pushed the pain away and faced the large wolf.

I could tell the wolf a was male due to its strength and large build. He had two different colored eyes, one red and one brown, with a large scar running down his neck, to the bottom of his paw.

I wiggled my way out of his grip and darted towards my cabin, running as fast as my little legs could take me. It wasn't long until I got attacked again and my small body was thrown across the grass. The wolf stalked towards me slowly, a loud growl emitting from his chest.

"P-please don't hurt me," I sobbed, crawling away from him.

The wolf snarled and without a second thought, he pounced.

I shot up in my bed, with tears streaming down my rosy cheeks and heart hammering against my chest. I touched my face and I felt hot all over. A thin layer of sweat coated my body, causing the sheet to stick to me. My hair was matted down to my face and a little drop of sweat was dripping down my forehead.

I coughed in discomfort and noticed my throat was really dry and scratchy.

I felt like crap.

Running a hand through my messy hair, I thought back to the dream, or more like nightmare. It felt so real and lifelike but I couldn't remember that actually happening to me. It felt too real to be just a dream. It honestly felt like I was there and reliving a memory, a very horrible one at that. I couldn't be older than nine and even if I tried, it gave me too much of a headache to try remember my life during those early years. I really wanted to know what happened just before I woke up but I guess that's not happening.

The wolf also seemed so familiar, yet I couldn't tell where I had seen him before.

Sighing, I threw the blanket off me and swung my legs over the side of my bed and stood up. I walked out of my room, down the long hallway and down the spiral stairs.

Making my way to the kitchen, I checked the time on the large clock hanging up on the wall. 2.20am. Why I was awake so early is beyond me. I hate the mornings.

Taking a glass off the drying rack, I poured myself cold water from the fridge dispenser, trying to make as little noise as possible. I took a large sip, quenching my thirst and leaned back against the countertop.

My thoughts then immediately drifted to my mate. I wonder what he was doing right now, probably sleeping. I couldn't help but think, does he feel for me what I feel for him? Does he wan- no, need me like I need him? All these thoughts were giving me a headache.

I honestly never imagined myself with a mate, let alone a mate who rejected me because he didn't want me. Having been on the run for eleven years with only my mom by my side turned me into an independent girl and for me to have a mate didn't feel right. And here I was, moping around because my rejected me.

Placing the cup in the sink quietly, I trudged my way up the spiral stairs. Walking down the hallway, I paused outside of my room. I didn't want to go back to sleep, I was honestly too scared.

I turned around and continued my way down the hallway. I remember Eden telling me there was a library in here, but she never showed me where. I wandered down the hallway until I reached a large mahogany door. 'Pack Library.'

Smiling giddily, I pushed the door open and relished the aroma of books. The smell of books always seemed to calm me. Looking around, I noticed the library was huge. Rows and rows of books were all lined up on their bookcases. And by the looks of it, they were colour coded. The library being very quiet, made it all that much calmer and relaxing.

Walking further into the room, I slowly made my way toward the Historical Fiction section. I skimmed my fingers across all the book spines and inspected my finger, which now had dust on it. I guess no one has come in here in a while.

A large grin spread across my face when I saw my favourite book. 'The Book Thief.'

Picking up the book, I walked to the corner of the library where there were beanbags, lounges and chairs. I plonked myself on one of the beanbags and covered myself with a striped blanket that I found next to the beanbag. Snuggling into the warmth, I opened the book and started reading.

By the time I was in the middle of the first chapter, my eyes felt droopy so I close them and drifted to sleep.

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A loud crash and constant yelling startled me awake from my deep sleep.

Rubbing my eyes gently, I realized I must have fallen asleep on the beanbag last night whilst reading my book, which was still open on my lap. Picking up the book, I closed it and placed it on the small coffee table. Taking the blanket off me, I stood up from the beanbag and stretched out my achy muscles. My bones cracked and small noises escaped my mouth, sounding like a dying seal.

Another loud crash and bang was heard, causing me to jump in fright. What the hell?

"Where is she?" The voice was low yet held a large amount power and authority.

Who is he talki-

"W-we, followed her scent and found her sleeping in the library, Alpha," a softer voice spoke.

Oh.

My eyes widened in fright. The Alpha was looking for me? My mate was looking for me. If it wasn't for my advanced hearing, I wouldn't of heard a thing. I knew once I got here I had unconsciously dropped my power to hide my scent, but I wasn't fussed because I knew o was safe here. No more running.

Sighing, I fixed the beanbag and blanket and picked up the book and placed it back on the shelf. I straightened out my crinkled shirt and made my way to the door. I was not even two steps away from the door when I heard loud footsteps rushing to the door. My eyes widened and my breathing quickened. I searched the room frantically for a spot to hide, even though it was useless because he could smell my scent.

My train of thought was cut off by the library door opening and slamming up against the wall.

Gasping, I looked up at my mate who stood angrily in the doorway. Taking a couple of steps away from him, I lowered my gaze to the floor. I could hear him stalking his way closer to me, which didn't exactly help my panicked state.

Adrianno stopped once he was right in front of me, not even an inch between us. He was so close, I could feel his body heat radiating off him in waves. His large, calloused hands, reached up and roughly grabbed my face and yanked my head up to meet his intense gaze. His hands created a path of sparks and felt so good and warm on my skin.

"I don't like it when people don't meet my eye. It shows weakness and disrespect," he snarled, his hot breath fanning my face.

Both my wolf and I whimpered at his tone, yet I maintained his gaze.

"I also don't like tardiness," he continued. "Yet you managed to do both of those things which you should be punished for. But since you aren't a member of my pack, yet, I will let it go. Next time I will not be as lenient with you. Now go get changed and fix yourself up. Your coronation started ten minutes ago."

He dropped his warm hands from my face causing my cheeks to go cold from the lack of contact.

He gave me one last glare and walked out of the library, slamming the door behind him.

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annnnnnnd the picture is BETA RYDER

boring chapter i am so sorry *cries* but at least I updated... right? right? *tumbleweed rolls past* okay nvm

HIIIII! I am so sorry for making you all wait so long for this update and making it so crappy and short :( I had writers block and yea >.<

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