Kristof's Point of View
I noticed her the moment she entered the club. The subtle scent of blossoms was remarkably different from the rest of the room. The fragrance was driving me wild and overpowered all other smells in the room.
She was stunningly beautiful in an elegant way but seemed out of place here. I caught her staring at me. I wondered if she felt as drawn to me as I was to her. I smiled seductively at her, and she blushed and looked away. It seemed so innocent. I could certainly hope.
"My mate!" I growled softly to Noah, "and human."
Noah looked in the same direction as I was looking.
"Surely not the dark-skinned one in the red dress?" he said. "I hope not because we have hooked up a couple of times."
That could be awkward since I was his Alpha, but I assured him I meant the strawberry blonde in the black dress next to her.
"Not her."
"Her friend?" Noah confirmed. "Well, that is fortuitous."
I started to go up to claim my mate, even though I knew she was human. I was sure she would feel the pull of the mate bond. After all, she stood there and stared at me as if we weren't in a crowded nightclub.
"Alpha. Wait," he said. "The woman in the red dress; her name is Zara. She could be merely a way of introducing yourself. Her friend's name is Alàine, if I remember correctly. She is quiet and a lot more reserved than her friend."
I was surprised when she stopped to talk to a group of young whelps. If I remember rightly, the girl's name was Tyra, and she was mated to Noah's younger sister. They seemed to know each other, and it didn't look as if it was a friendly conversation.
"Caution, Kristof; there are many humans here. This is not our club, remember."
However, the scent of my future mate was driving me crazy and drowned out the rest of the world. Frankly, I was not listening to him as I walked toward her.
Noah sighed and hurried after me as he was known to do, hoping that I wouldn't do anything extreme in front of humans. I wouldn't, but I wanted my mate and she wasn't going to get away from me. I had been waiting too long for her.
Aláine's Point of View
"Al… Kristof!" uttered Tyra.
I was turning around to leave and walked into him. Standing close behind me was the handsome stranger I had seen before. He was almost a head taller than me, which was no mean feat for my 180 centimetres. A well-trimmed beard adorned his chiselled face.
I found myself mesmerised by his deep brown eyes flecked with gold. To top it off, he exuded a raw sexuality and was standing so close.
Again, we stood there staring into each other's eyes for what seemed like an eternity. This time it was not across a crowded nightclub. I had to control myself as there was nothing to stop me from running my hands through his hair.
"Perfect," he whispered.
I really wanted him to kiss him... and more. I had never felt such wantonness before, and it terrified and thrilled me. I had to remind myself to breathe and close my mouth just before I drooled.
Feeling overwhelmed, I stuttered my apologies and tried to take a step to the side but tripped instead. He reached out and caught me by the waist. Pulling me into him, he burrowed his nose into my neck and inhaled deeply.
I used this opportunity to smell him too. There was the subtle scent of grass after the rain that tantalised my senses. What was I doing?
"My name is Kristof, and you are meant to be my mate," he growled in a deep voice.
"Mate? What the actual fuck?" I tried to push him away and shook my head to bring myself back to reality. "Zara!" I called for my friend.
I really needed her hardheadedness right now.
I heard Tyra talking to the handsome stranger who called himself Kristof, "She's my cousin, Kristof. She doesn't know."
I could still feel Kristof's hands around my waist. He was not letting go and I was confused. On one hand, I was drawn to this drop-dead gorgeous stranger; on the other hand, I was so far out of my comfort zone. With all of my conflicting emotions tonight, all I wanted to do was run away like Cinderella.
"Pup. Come, and we will take a trip while you explain it to her." Kristof demanded as he gently manoeuvred me toward the exit.
"Where are you going with my friend?" asked Zara. "She has done nothing wrong. Noah! Stop him!"
I could always rely on Zara to help out. He stopped and stared at Zara, trying to intimidate her. She wouldn't be though, I was sure.
"Where she goes, I go," Zara said bravely, obviously not having a bar of it.
Go, girlfriend! Kristof looks at Zara, then at Noah, then back at Zara.
"Fine." he snapped.
Thank God for that. I really didn't want to go anywhere with this stranger without her, even if he could melt my insides just by looking at me.
Noah's Point of View
When Kristof and I arrived at the nightclub, we immediately found Lucas, the unmated Alpha of the Midnight Pack. His pack were situated in the city and ran the nightclub, among other businesses. I had heard that he was pretty hands-on with the nightclub.
"Welcome, Alpha Kristof, Beta Noah," said Lucas bowing.
"Are you here for personal, pack or kingdom business?"
"Personal, Alpha Lucas," Kristof replied.
"I was directed to your city to find my mate."
"May you find our next Queen soon and easily," he replied.
"Enjoy your time in my club."
With that, he went off to attend to business.
As usual, we were surrounded by many unmated female wolves hoping to attract an Alpha or Beta. There were even some human females staring at us with desire.
Neither Kristof nor myself were interested unless they were destined to be our true mates. I had already found mine, but she was human, and I wasn't entirely sure whether it would be an issue or not. It was one thing for my sister to mate with a human, but I was a Beta.
I also had the problem that my Alpha was also looking for his mate, and I didn't want to distract him or make him feel bad if I announced that I had met mine.
Kristof and I were heading to the VIP table when I felt this powerful pull from across the room. Zara had just walked into the nightclub, and I could feel her across the smoky, crowded dance floor.
It didn't matter that I couldn't see her in the darkened club, but I knew she was there, having just entered and by the front door. I could even smell her apple pie and cinnamon scent that was unique just for her. Even though it was a subtle aroma, it dominated all other smells.
After a while, I was able to spot Zara over on the left side of the dance floor. Watching her, I felt like a voyeur. Her self-confidence and assertiveness were a major turn-on.
She was with her flatmate, whose name was Aláine if I remember correctly. I had met her briefly when dropping Zara off one night. She was quiet and reserved, unlike Zara, but they complemented each other.
They both walked over to a table where my sister, Cassandra, was sitting with her mate Tyra. I hadn't even noticed they were here tonight, and I certainly hadn't known that Zara or her flatmate knew them.
Suddenly, I felt Kristof tense up, and I turned around to face him.
"What's up?" I asked.
"My mate!" he growled softly, "and human."
I looked at where Kristof was looking. It was towards Zara, Aláine, Cassandra and Tyra were. He could mean anyone in between, but I wasn't sure. I knew he didn't mean Zara because she was mine.
"Surely not the dark-skinned one in the red dress?" I said.
"I hope not because we have hooked up a couple of times."
More than a couple, but I wasn't going to tell Kristof, well, at least not yet. If I said that, he would know something was up for sure.
"Not her," he replied.
"Her friend?" I asked. "Well, that is fortuitous."
Kristof started moving towards them, and I knew there were quite a few humans in the club tonight. He was totally consumed with getting to his mate. Therefore, it was my job to ensure he didn't do anything that would identify us as anything other than human.
"Alpha. Wait," I said, as he was walking away.
"Alpha! Wait," I repeated a little louder. "The woman in the red dress; her name is Zara."
I went on to explain that she could be merely a way of introducing himself, "Her friend's name is Alàine if I remember correctly. She is quiet, not like her friend, Zara, and a lot more reserved."
He stopped. This was good.
"Caution, Kristof; there are many humans here. This is not our club, remember." I continued preferring to use his name instead of Alpha as we were now that much closer to the humans.
However, the pull from the mate bond was too much for Kristof, and all I could do was closely follow him.
"Shit!" I exclaimed under my breath.