Dr. Luna
Demon War: Rise of the Alpha Chapter 12

Jin looked up at Jason and took a small step away. She reached her hand up and swatted away the wetness on her face. Someone had noticed she had left. She wasn't completely invisible. She smiled up at him as she looked into his chocolate eyes. He had taken the time to comfort her and said he wanted to be friends. She felt a strange feeling deep in her chest. A feeling that had ignited. She didn't know what it was, but she felt excited and warm. Something inside of her slowly began to c***k. Something that she had buried inside of herself. She could feel a strange tug deep inside of her as she stared up into his eyes. She was curious about the tug but also didn't understand it. His eyes were staring back at her unwavering. There was something deeper in his gaze or at least she felt like there was. Her heart rate started picking up and she felt a shivering wave ripple over her body. She took another step back and averted her eyes to her toes.

"I can't go back out there right now. I don't want anyone to know I've been crying." She bit her bottom lip and poked her shoe into the floor.

Jason who had been lost in her shining emeralds snapped out of his haze. He cleared his throat and walked over to the kitchen. "You don't have to go back out there. Would you like something to drink?"

"Yes please." Jin sat on a stool by the kitchen bar. She watched as Jason reached into the fridge and pulled out a big pitcher full of iced tea.

"There you guys are." Wyatt said as he entered the house walking up to them. He immediately regarded Jin noticing the redness around her eyes. "Hey. What happened?" His voice was gentle as he rested a hand on her back.

"It's nothing. Really." Jin forced out a smile trying to show that everything was okay.

"He isn't picking on you is he?" Wyatt raised an eyebrow over towards his brother who only snuffed air out in irritation.

"No, not at all. Jason and I are friends." Jin said sweetly.

"Is that right?" Wyatt smirked looking up at Jason who refused to make eye contact with him.

"You can go back out there." Jin did not want to keep Wyatt away from the pack. She was also touched that even as a busy Alpha he noticed she was missing too.

"Nah, it is just small talk now anyways. Some are already making their way back home." Wyatt reached out and grabbed the cup that Jason had poured for him as well.

Jin looked between both men. There were the only ones in the house now. This would be a good time to explain things to them. And explain about the person in the mall. "If you both are still wanting to know about me, I am ready to talk to you about it. But maybe up in the room."

Wyatt gave her a soft smile and nodded. "Thank you. I would like to know about your past Jin."

The three of them made their way upstairs and into Wyatt's room. Jin went and had a seat on the couch while Jason leaned against the arm of the couch and Wyatt sat beside her.

"I have to warn you once more. It isn't a pleasant story." Jin started and then looked down at her hands. "When I was young my parents were killed. My parents believed in balance and were on the side of yin." She looked over to Wyatt and Jason. "Yin is also known as the dark priestess, Kali. I'm not sure if you have ever heard of her before. She is a balance keeper." She sighed. "As you know there are demons out there that are trying to take over everything. They are heavily tilting the balance. This goes against Kali and she is fighting to restore balance. I am also on the side of balance. But I am not on yin or yang's side. I fall on both sides. Anyways I am getting off track. My parents were killed by other demons for taking the priestess' side."

Her small hands began to tremble slightly as she remembered the flashbacks of that day. "I was then taken and enslaved by those demons. They placed metal chains on me that sealed my powers. I have been held by them all the way up to just a few years ago when Ciana rescued me. I was being taken through a utopian village. I was to be sold, traded or exchanged for a service I imagine. Ciana saw me and snatched me away. She flew down and took off with me. I am forever indebted to her."

Jin inhaled a deep breath through her nose and a couple tears trickled down her cheek. "I was treated horribly there. I was starved and beaten. I often wished for death just so I wouldn't have to suffer anymore. My life changed so much with Ciana. The last few years we lived together deep in the mountains. We kept close company with Kali, the dark priestess, and Selene, the moon goddess. I received guidance from them. They are the ones who told me about your family and about the fight for balance. It was then that I knew. The reason I was alive was so that I could be your partner Wyatt." She looked up to him with the small crystals in her eyes. "I was meant to give you the element of air."

"Anyways, that's the watered-down version of my story." Jin looked down at her hands quietly.

"I'm so sorry Jin. That must have been horrible. I am glad Ciana found you and rescued you. I don't think you are alive just to give me the air element Jin. I think it is so you can experience a real family here. We are your family now Jin." Wyatt patted her back and she smiled up at him and nodded.

"Thank you. That's what I want more than anything is to have a place that I can call home. I don't even know what a home is anymore. My memory is so foggy from before my parents died. It almost feels like that time never existed." Jin looked up at Jason and then back to Wyatt. "At the mall today, I saw one of the demons who used to mistreat me. And at first, I was very angry. I could use my element now. I wanted to hurt him. But that is not the person I want to be. I want to use my strength for self defense or to protect others. I don't want it for revenge."

"Good for you. Even the best of us get trapped in revenge." Jason said in a gentle tone. His gaze was soft on hers. He felt his insides burning with hurt for her. How could she still be so kind and sweet after being abused for so long. He wanted to hold her. He wanted to feel her against him. He felt confused with his feelings. Why were they growing so strong? How was this feeling developing so quickly? It was starting to become difficult to control. And deep within his beast was growling for her with an intense stare. As his eyes met with hers, he could hear a voice that was his own. A voice that said 'MINE'.

Jason shook it off. They didn't have mates like wolves had. They had chosen mates but never fated mates. They never had an inner voice that told them this person was their mate. So, what the hell was he hearing? What the hell was he feeling? He looked away from her and walked towards the door. He had to get out of there. Before he did something, he had to collect his thoughts.

Jin watched as Jason quietly walked away. The tug in her chest was pulling her to go after him. The moment he was out of sight she felt pained. She wanted to race after him and leap into his arms. This was a very intense scary feeling to have. It made her feel very vulnerable but also excited. At the same time, she felt confused. Why did Jason walk out without saying anything? Had she done something wrong? Maybe he really didn't like her. This thought created a deep pain inside of her. She felt hurt and empty. She looked over at Wyatt.

"What happened? Is he upset with me?" Jin asked quietly.

Wyatt smiled. "He is just like that sometimes Jin. You'll get used to it. It isn't personal. It is how he processes things. I think he feels really bad about what happened to you and is just taking this time to himself."

"He doesn't have to feel bad about it. It wasn't his fault. It was just something horrible that happened. It is the past though. This is my present and here with all of you is my future." Jin said happily.

Wyatt grinned. "That's right Jin. That is the best attitude to have. You are an amazing person, you know that? Not too many people could come out of a situation like you have and still be as happy as you are. You have a bright outlook on life. It is very refreshing Jin." Wyatt stood up and reached his hand out to help her up. "You want a shower? Need me to show you how to work it again?"

Jin giggled and shook her head. "Yes, I'll take a shower, but I think I know how to do it now. Thank you."

Wyatt watched Jin as she scooted into the bathroom and shut the door. His gaze then turned to the bedroom door where Jason had walked out. He didn't say a word. He just got up and left. Despite what he had told Jin this was unlike Jason. To not say anything. He almost looked like he was in a daze. He saw his hands balled in fists like he was fighting for control. Something was bothering his brother and he wanted to know what it was. He slowly walked out of the room. He went to the end of the hall where Jason's room was and opened the door. As he walked in he could see Jason laying on his bed looking up at the ceiling.

"Jase? What is going on?" Wyatt walked up and sat on the edge of the bed.

Jason tossed a ball up in the air and caught it as it came down. "Nothing. Why?"

"Jason, seriously tell me. Why did you just leave like that?" Wyatt watched him squeeze the ball in his hands before he tossed it up again.

"Nothing." He replied tersely.

Wyatt sighed and glared at him. "Really? You aren't even going to tell me?"

"It's because I don't know WYATT!" Jason roared as he launched himself out of bed. He began to menacingly pace about the room as a deep scowl rested on his face.

"You know something though. Maybe I can help? Talk to me." Wyatt's voice was calm despite just getting yelled at. His brother was frustrated, and something was bothering him. He wanted to help him.

"I don't know Wyatt. Everything is so strange and foreign. I just don't know. But this isn't making sense at all." Jason groaned out in his hands as he leaned back against the wall.

Wyatt walked up to him and place a hand on his shoulder. "Jase. I'm here. Talk to me."

"I don't understand Wyatt. We don't have mates like werewolves do. We have chosen mates but not fated ones. But..." Jason sighed and flung his hands down to his side as he looked up at the ceiling. "These feelings are getting confusing and stronger. How are these feelings getting this strong? It shouldn't be possible. I am having a hard time fighting myself off. I am losing my self-control, Wyatt. And I have heard my beast inside of me. My feral instincts have called out to me. I could hear it's voice and it is calling Jin mine." He looked down at Wyatt. "That can't be right though. That is a werewolf thing."

Wyatt studied Jason's face for a moment. "That sounds like a mate pull for sure. That would explain why the feelings are hard to fight off." Wyatt looked at Jason. "I don't know what the reasoning would be behind you feeling it though but I don't think you can deny what it is."

Jason groaned and looked down. "Now what Wyatt."

"What do you mean now what? You like her don't you? Go talk to her. Just maybe wait until she is finished showering." Wyatt smirked.

"Ugh, Wyatt. She has been abused and is just now settling in here. I don't want to scare her off. She might not be feeling this too. In fact, I am certain she isn't. There is nothing about her that shows she is being drawn to me. I'm afraid if I say something, I will scare her off." Jason frowned and leaned back against the wall again.

"Well, this is a step forward." Wyatt said with a smile.

"Say what?" Jason arched his eyebrows as he stared at his crazy little brother.

"Well earlier today you were refusing to admit you liked her and now you are claiming her as your mate. Boy you progress fast." Wyatt winked and chuckled as he dodged his brother's swat.

"I have to try to hold back for her sake Wyatt. I want her to give her some time to adjust here. I don't know what all she has been through. I hope... I hope she will accept me." Jason looked at Wyatt knowing he could understand him. On a deeper level. Wyatt knew the feeling of rejection.

"I don't see why she wouldn't. You are a great guy. And if not, I am still here for you." Wyatt said softly.

"Sorry to talk about this with you after what you have just went through." Jason felt bad but didn't have anyone else to confide in.

"Nonsense. I am the one person you should always be able to talk to. No matter what it is. Don't worry about me. I am sure this Alpha King has an amazing Queen out there somewhere. And I will find her." Wyatt grinned and patted Jason on the back. "For now though. You may want to make sure Jin knows you aren't upset with her. I think she felt a bit insecure with how you left."

"Really?" Jason frowned. "Yeah, I will go and talk with her."

"Jason." Wyatt watched as Jason turned his head to look at him. "You don't have to fight off all of your urges. It's okay to be close to her and as long as she is okay with your advances then it is okay. If you need to be close to her then be close to her. Take baby steps until you find a line. Who knows, maybe there isn't a line. She could be feeling it too."

"Thanks Wyatt." Jason smiled and roughed his brother's hair. He laughed and shook his head. "Gosh I have no clue what I am doing."

"You need a crash course in s*x education?" Wyatt teased and Jason shoved him playfully.

"You know what I am talk about mutt. I've never had a relationship before. And I really am suddenly terrified of screwing it up." Jason looked down and ran his hand through his brown hair. "Man do I sound pathetic."

"Not at all." Wyatt smiled at his brother. "You sound very normal for once. I couldn't be prouder of you right now. You are not running away from the mate pull. You are willing to embrace it. Jason this is everything I have always wanted for you. I hope it all works out. You deserve this."

It was funny. It was like a seed planted and sprouted all at once. What was once not even a thought was now the reality he was willing to chase. He knew it right at that moment. The feeling he had been fighting and trying so desperately to bury was something he wanted. He wanted Jin. As soon as he allowed himself to think that the flood gate opened. Something cracked inside of him and a strong sweet scent hit his nose. It was the smell of brown sugar and it made his heart beat in excitement. That voice sounded again in his mind only this time it said something different, 'Mate'.