Forbidden Fruit

Awe and Possesivness

    But soon enough, I begin to hear two pairs of feet coming towards us. One steady and strong, the other light and sensual. Both coming towards us. I stiffen, because if these two can get Wolfie all tense and growly maybe I should be worried too.

   As the footsteps hover just around the bend of the house, Wolfie backs up so that his tail is pressing against my side as if trying to make sure I'm there.

   He emits a warning growl just as two people come in sight. There's a tall handsome man who I would be drooling over if not for the terrible circumstances I found myself in. Beside him is a small petite male who is basically wrapped around the taller male as if he's not used to standing on his own.

   Ahhh Mates, then. I realize. What surprises me though is how unimpressed they seem with the growling overprotective wolf that is currently leaning his weight into me. The growls only deepen and grow the closer they get, the smallest one starts to whine low in his throat at the clear dominance in the growl while the older one rolls his eyes.

   "Shut the fuck up, Tobias. No one is impressed with your pissing contest. You're the only one participating." The taller male says, tucking his lover beneath his arm to sooth him. The clear exasperation in his voice lets me know two things. One, he and Alex are close. Two, I shouldn't be worried by Wolfie's behavior after all.

   Both of my assumptions are proven true when he huffs throwing hisself down in the ground by my feet and starts licking his large paws in front of him. The two other males finally reach close enough for a comfortable conversation once he settles down.

    The smallest one, hides behind his Mates back, though his curly hair still peaks out to say hello. So of course it's the tallest one that breaks the silence first.

   "Hello." He says politely as if he's used to introductions though it doesn't quite fit the rugged look he has going for him. " My name is James and I am the Alpha of the Autumn Falls pack. And sadly the cocky bastard that's currently trying to nip at your tail, is my best friend."

   Sure enough, when I look down, the stupid wolf is trying to follow my slowly wagging tail with his muzzle trying to catch it still long enough to take a quick nip at it. But once James reveals his plan, he flops back down on the ground with a huff of defeat. I chuckle as I look back up to reach James' amused gaze.

  " Hey, my name is Chloe. And sadly the cocky bastard has been causing troubles all morning." I greet back, reaching out my hand to shake his. His grip was strong warm and secure. Before Alex, my briefs would be dripping in precum, but all I feel is camaraderie with the Alpha wolf.

    "He's been doing that all his life, so I wouldn't expect anything different." I look down again only to see the wolf fast asleep. I wonder if he slept last night, and the thought that I had interrupted him trying to sleep, bothers me for some reason.

   I settle down beside him and begin to scratch him behind the ears. Leaving him here asleep just seems wrong. Surprisingly, both James and his Mate follow suit and settle down in the grass, James with this legs open and his small Mate tucked between them leaning against his chest.

    "This small bean is Cody." James explains as if knowing Cody wouldn't introduce himself. It makes sense as Cody buries his head into James chest as if hiding from me. "He's an omega, so he's a bit shy sometimes. But don't let that fool you, he's the sassiest person I know." A small giggle finds it's way out of Cody, the sound muffled by his Mate who doesn't seem to mind as his arms winds perfectly around his small frame.

    "Nice to meet you." I say softly towards Cody. Hazel eyes peek out at me, a small smile being nervously sent my way before his cute face disappears again. As if proud, James gives him a peck on the forehead that has him melting even deeper into his chest.

    "I won't lie, Chloe." James starts, giving half of his attention to me as he continues to coddle his lover. "I knew you were here. I came here to talk." My back stiffen slightly. This is the part when he says I'm not allowed to see Alex. That my race is disgusting and I should know my place. "You know, Alex here has been dreaming about his Mate since he was 5. I'm glad he's finally found you." The sentence had me blinking in surprise, not expecting that response at all.

   "Since he was 5?" He nods in affirmation.

    "But I wanted to tell you a story. I've heard of you aversion to Soulmates and your belief of a 'forced love' and I thought maybe I could help you." I feel my face burn in shame at what he's heard.

    "I don't mean to disrespect your Moon Goddess! I'm sorry!" I exclaim before he can go any further, but it all he does is chuckle as his fingers brush through Cody's loose curls.

    "Don't worry, Chloe. No one is upset with you. I just want you to hear something real quick. Food for thought if you will." I nod, leaning so that my back is resting against Wolfie's stomach and his body automatically curls around me making a protective barrier. His fur is soft in warm as I settle down for whatever lesson I am here to learn.

    "Before we found out we were Mates, we were already in love. I was already 18, so I had spend two long years searching for my Mate. This little bean just hadn't turned sixteen yet, but a week before his birthday we met, and I was infatuated. Everything from his constant red cheeks, to the way he remained completely oblivious of my crush to the point where I though he didn't like me. We were already in love by the time he turned of age." The story has me floored. The thought that someone fell in love before even knowing they were meant to be, was a concept I've never thought of before.

   "And that's the thing Chloe." James continues, he pulls Cody into his lap, wrapping his arms and legs around his body as he stands up, keeping his drowsy body close. "Mates aren't two random people who are forced to love blindly, they're two people literally made for each other. Our souls were crafted so that the idea of never falling in love, even without the Mate bond, seems impossible. So as much as you don't want the cocky wolf. You need him. And he's already so in love with you, he'll take anything you give him, even if it's killing him inside." And with those ground-breaking words, he begins to walk away. Throwing a "Nice to meet you!" over his shoulder.

   My stolen voice isn't working so I wave weakly. A sleepy Cody peers over James' shoulder shyly, his hand coming up to wave back just as they turn the corner around the house and out of view.

   Once they're gone, I tuck myself deeper into the warm coat the surrounds my body, my thoughts scattered. Toby and Alex were made for me? Me? A dumb slut that never has seen healthy love in his life? Impossible.

    My last thought before I drift off to sleep, in the warm sun is:

     Even things made for you, can break.

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So Toby and Chloe have met. What do you think? And what do you think of James and Chloe's interaction?

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QOTD: Any siblings?