Dr. Luna
Demon War: Rise of the Alpha Chapter 13

Jin was slipping on a pair of slippers when Jason walked into the bedroom. Her eyes flipped up to see him and she offered him a smile. "Do you need the shower next? I am so proud of myself. I figured everything out on my own. Next time I am trying the tub." She chirped in excitement. His chocolate eyes seemed to go from milk chocolate to dark chocolate then back to milk chocolate. "Um... I wanted to let you know that when I left it wasn't because you did anything wrong." Jason said awkwardly as he fidgeted. Gosh what am I doing?

Jin giggled. "I know that. Wyatt told me already. He said you were just upset after hearing how I was treated."

Damn you Wyatt. You forced me in here on purpose. "Oh, he didn't mention that to me. I didn't want you misunderstanding." Jason felt completely out of his element and for once felt nervous. At the same time, he was fighting to keep his beast reined in. Her sweet- smelling scent was even stronger now. And sadly, she seemed unaffected by his presence.

Jin smiled. "Everything is good." Her eyes widened and she skipping up to Jason she leaned up on her tiptoes and then whispered, "I think it is time to break out the chocolate."

Jason watched as she bounded away from him and back over to the bag that had all the chocolate from their shopping trip. He inwardly groaned and squeezed his fingernails into his palms. How could she make him feel this way? When he felt her warm breath fan his skin his insides were going crazy. This was insane to him. His body felt like it was no longer his but hers. And likewise, he felt like her body was HIS. He needed to touch her and be close to her. He took a few steps closer towards her. Very slowly like a predator stalking his prey. He eyed the curves of her body as she was bent down digging through the bag. His eyes slowly wandered over her. He was so close he could almost taste her scent.

"Jin." His voice breathed out a bit hoarse and breathless. He watched her eyes flicker up to his. Her green gems shined at him and the cutest smile spread over her face.

"Don't worry. I was going to share with you. You are the one who took me to get them after all." She giggled as she stood up straight with a couple smaller bags in her hand. She was trying not to make eye contact for long though. Because when she did, she started feeling weird things that she couldn't explain. She looked back down and offered a small bag up to Jason. "Chocolate covered potato chips."

Jason felt a warmth flood over him. She was staring at her shoes and held up a small white paper bag towards him. He looked at the adorable girl with a newfound appreciation for her forming deep inside of him. He wanted more but he didn't have to rush it. This small moment right here felt like everything to him. A small smile rested over his face as he slowly reached his hand out towards her. Was this what the mate bond was like? Someone becoming precious and instantly an irreplaceable person in your heart. His body just moved, and his arms landed around her shocked body. He pulled her towards him and hugged her into his chest. He leaned his head down and whispered, "We must really be good friends if you are willing to share your chocolate with me." He felt her tense body relax into him. She didn't try to pull away and instead leaned deeper into him. For now, this was enough.

She was shocked at first. She didn't know why he was grabbing onto her. The moment she felt him hugging her though she instantly relaxed. It was like coming home after an exhausting day. Her muscles melted against him. His warm chest radiated over her body. And the minor chill she had from her damp hair was now gone. All her thoughts were gone. She was being embraced in heavenly comfort. She was safe. She felt wanted. Her heart raced and she shivered against his body when he whispered next to her. How long had she stayed in his arms? Was it minutes? She lost track of everything. But he didn't try to let go of her or step away so she didn't either. His warmth radiated over her making it feel like she was wrapped in a heated blanket. "You're so warm." She finally whispered out.

"Are you cold?"

"Not anymore." The tugging started inside of her again. She could feel like her shell was starting to c***k. She didn't know what was inside of this deep buried shell. She felt his hand sift through the strands of her hair. "Your hair is still damp." His low gentle tone said quietly.

She took a small step back and smiled up at him. "It'll dry soon." She immediately regretted stepping away from his warm embrace. She shivered slightly from the loss of his heat. It would be weird for her to walk back into his arms even though it was what her body demanded. He turned and walked away from her. She stood there unable to move as he walked to the other side of the room. Then she watched him open a cupboard and pulled out something. It was fuzzy and black. He walked back over to her and spread the blanket around her.

"Is that better?" He asked offering a small smile.

"It isn't as warm as you, but it'll work." The words just came out of her mouth. Inwardly she winced. It had to have sounded like something a creep would say. But when she glanced up to meet his eyes, they were smiling back at her. As if he liked hearing what she said.

He reached around her and pulled her into his side as he escorted her towards the couch. "Then I will keep you close until you warm up." He said as he sat her on the couch. He sat next to her and pulled her into his side. She never protested once so he took it as a sign that she was okay with it. Still, he didn't want her to be uncomfortable. What if she was nervous and didn't know how to voice what she wanted?

"Is this okay?" He asked a bit nervously. He felt her body snuggled into his side.

"Mmmhmm, Thank you."

She was thanking him. His chest squeezed. He was selfishly fulfilling his own desire and she was thanking him. She was okay with this too. He smiled and grabbed a remote that was on the end table. He turned the television on. "What do you want to watch?"

She shook her head and smiled. "I don't know. I've never really watched television. Not since I was little. Best you pick something." She felt his fingers tug her closer into his side. She glanced up to see a mixture of emotions on his face. His eyes were soft and sad. His jaw was tense and clenched. "Hey." She said softly and watched his amazing chocolate eyes land onto hers. She smiled up at him. "It's okay. You don't have to feel bad. That isn't my life anymore."

"Jin." He wrapped his other arm around her and leaned his head onto hers. It might have been a bit much, but he needed to hold her. "That will never ever happen again. I promise. You are safe here. If anything, ever happened I will come for you Jin. You will never have to live a life like that again." He felt something wet land on his arm and he glanced down to see her crying. He was forcing himself on her too much. "I'm sorry Jin. I shouldn't-" He started to drop his arm away from her but her hand landed on his. "This is fine, Jason. It's comforting." She moved her fingertips over his arm briefly. "I'm really touched by what you said. We hardly know each other but I believe you. I do feel safe here and with you." She wiped her eyes and then gave him a crooked smile. "I didn't come here to be protected though. I came here to help fight."

Jason leaned into the couch comfortably tugging her along into his side. Feeling confident that she was comfortable like this. He leaned onto the arm of the couch at a slant while she laid on his side. He smiled as he flicked through the channels. "I know you came out here to fight. But I am going to have to test out those fighting skills. I'll need to evaluate you."

"I don't want to hurt you though."

A deep chuckle ripped through his chest. "Hmmm, I wonder if you can. I am not just a regular werebear. I am a guardian. I am also a very quick healer. It will be fine, Jin. And I won't feel comfortable until I see for myself your strength." Her resting against him felt right. It was enough that it calmed his feral animal down as he breathed in her scent. A smile spread across his face when he noticed she had fallen asleep still clutching her bag of chocolate. He slowly removed the bag from her hand and placed it on the floor. Then very delicately he positioned her more comfortably on him. He looked at the tiny girl next to his large frame. Somehow, it was perfect. She fit perfectly next to him. As if her body was molded to be there. He leaned his head down and brushed his lips against her forehead. I'll always protect you, my Jin. My mate.

Jason opened his eyes as the sun light crept upon him. His arms were both asleep, but he dared not move. He didn't want to wake her. His emotions washed over him with adoration for the remarkably cheerful girl in his arms. He listened to her soft rhythmic breathing, watching the slow rise and fall of her chest. Her tiny mouth was slightly parted, and her head was nestled into his chest. It was the first time he ever wished a moment could never end. Being this close to her all night was fastening his mate bond to her. What started out as a trickle had now flooded inside of him. Everything felt more intense. The feeling that he had always known her was now there. The desire to claim her and the need to love her. Yes, the feeling of falling in deep was already filling him up. He inwardly smiled at himself. He never understood the mate pull and how mates were instantly attached to one another. And how devastated they could be from instant rejection. He saw Wyatt go through it, but he couldn't understand it. Now he understood it completely. If Jin ends up not wanting him, he wasn't sure how he could recover. Already she had secured a place in his heart. This feeling would only get more intense once he marked her.

She was the piece of his life that he never knew had been missing. Now that he knows what it feels like to find your other half; he could never go back to the way it was. He could not go back to only being half of himself. He caught movement out of the corner of his eye and glanced up. He met with the grey eyes of his brother who had sat up on his bed. An arrogant smirk resting on his lips. Jason tilted his head to the side a bit and smiled. He glanced down at Jin then back up to Wyatt who nodded his head towards him. He was now smiling genuinely.

I'm happy for you Jason.

Thank you, Wyatt. I still don't know what the hell I am doing but I'm figuring it out. Wyatt... seriously, thank you.

Wyatt grinned widely. You're welcome.

Jin opened her eyes and squinted around the room. It was light out. It was then that the realization dawned on her that she had fallen asleep like that all night. She saw Wyatt sitting up on the bed and she leaned up off of Jason. She turned and looked at him with a small smile. "I guess I fell asleep. Sorry."

"Don't' apologize." Jason smiled and rolled his shoulders. He stood up and moved his arms about to wake them back up again. He didn't want her to apologize. That would mean it was a mistake. It wasn't one to him. And he would love to fall asleep with her every night.

"Awe, look at you. You're all stiff." Jin frowned and Jason motioned it off with his hand.

If she only knew how accurate her statement is. Wyatt snickered into Jason's head