Rejection on the Full Moon (Rejection Series) Chapter 106

"Okay, so to keep things even, we will be working in teams. This challenge will be to see just how strong each team can become within a short amount of time. So, within your teams, partner up, and we will go through a few exercises for you all to try. One will be an attacker and one a defender." I continue, motioning for Maddie and Matt to demonstrate the hand-to-hand combat we will be working on. Once the demonstrations were done, with Matt sporting a new black eye, I allow the wolves of Hidden Claws to break into their groups of two as they work hard. Lace and Lena each separate and pair with two weaker wolves, allowing the wolves to practice on them first while Mika pairs with a strong Warrior on his team. I can't help but smile. The Hidden Claws wolves showing me respect as a fellow wolf while accepting my help in growing strong once again is something I never thought possible.

"What's with the smile, darling?" Ariven's voice comes from behind, his hands massaging my stiff shoulders. Tingles crawl along my skin, and I chalk it up to goosebumps from the contact after a long run.

"I'm happy. Our wolves are getting along with Hidden Claws, we have a new ally, and I can put the past behind me." I answer, leaning into his chest as Ariven chuckles and wraps his arms around me. I watch Leery, one of my Trackers, walk up to a wolf in Mika's team. She helps correct his defensive stance and waits to see the results as the wolf's partner attacks. In the end, the wolf she helps throws his partner to the ground and gives a triumphant cheer.

"Thank you for making me accept this job, Riv." My smile widens as a kiss is placed on top of my head, the two of us silently watching the wolves before us train. Slowly, my body begins to heat up, so I suggest we go stand under the tree where we can observe the group and see where we can improve training but nothing helps. After downing my tenth ice-cold water bottle, realization strikes me like a bolt of lightning as to why my body is heating up.

Mother had reassured me that until I met my second-chance mate, I would not go into heat. I could be free of the pain that not being around your mate can cause while in heat and looked forward to not having it for a while. Right now, though, the signs were as clear as day. I can feel the one spot between my legs throb, my body heating up as I start to pant.

"Ariven." I call out meekly, clinging to the tree, waiting for my Theta to return with more water.

"Gem, are you okay?" A moment later, I hear the sweetest voice that chills my body slightly, and I sigh. I feel my body slide along the tree as my knees grow weak. Loud thumps on the ground are followed by strong arms scooping me up and close to a solid chest, the contact forcing my hot body to cool once more, and I sigh in relief.

"Ge— Fuck!" A deep breath takes in my scent followed by a possessive growl. I turn to see male wolves slowly walking near me, their eyes glazed over from the pheromones secreting off of me. The scent of lust is in the air and I groan, my heat flaring up one again.

"Training is over, now!" Ariven growls out, forcing the unmated wolves to cower and back away from his possessive growl as his hold on me tightens.

"We'll hold them back, get our Alpha to safety," Matt calls out somewhere in the crowd. Ariven takes off, him mumbling where to go and I open the link.

[Go straight.] I state, my mind turning hazy. I share the pathway to the Hidden Valley, having Ariven run through the streams and river to hide our scent and dunk me in the cold fall water every so often to ease the pain of the heat. Soon, I hear the rushing of the waterfall, Ariven taking the tunnel until the scent of the familiar Hidden Valley hits me.

My body is placed on a soft bed of grass, Ariven laying on top of me with a very noticeable erection pressed to my thigh as his lips crash onto mine in a passionate and possessive kiss.

"Mine." He growls before his tongue delves into my mouth and battles mine in a dominant dance of passion.