Dr. Luna
Demon War: Rise of the Alpha Chapter 14

Jason was doing his best trying to build the relationship between him and Jin. Naturally. Without the mate pull on her end. He was hoping he could be a person she trusted and then build off of that. Today they were having another training session. This time though instead of her training Wyatt she would be sparring against Jason. He wanted to test her skills. Especially since she was so keen on fighting too. How do you tell someone who is your mate who doesn't know you are their mate that you are ultra-protective over them and don't want them fighting? You don't. At least not like that. You spar with them and tell them they are not ready. So, this is what he was doing. He was a guardian after all. He had extra resistances to magic and elements. No, he wasn't immune, but he could tolerate it better.

Jin was bouncing around the training field. She leaped onto the air and tiptoed over the ground. Jason walked out into the field and smiled as he watched her. She looked happy and he hoped she was. Usually, he would have to change and be only wearing a pair of shorts during training. But thanks to his grand parents and forcing him and Wyatt to eat troll nail clippings (which were magical) they could now shift into their animals and back into their human selves with clothes on. It was very convenient this way. So even though he had to ingest something disgusting he guessed it was worth the trade off in the end.

He walked out into the field. He was a bit excited. This was the first time he would be shifting in front of Jin. He wondered what she would think. She turned and her green eyes sparkled as they met with his. "Okay Jin you ready?" Jason asked.

"I am but how will I know if you need me to stop? I can't hear you in my head remember?" Jin frowned slightly. She didn't want to hurt him.

Jason had a low reverberating sound leave his chest as he chuckled at her. "I think it will be just fine." It was adorable how she was concerned about him. She was a wind demon. And while she could be tough, he was certain she would not be a match for him. A guardian's strength was revered for a reason. It was also the same reason that only a handful of guardians existed at a time.

"Ok then. I'm ready when you are." Jin smiled as she shifted from foot to foot unable to hold still with excitement.

With a flash Jason had changed. His body grew to a towering size, he had rich brown fur that covered his body and the same brown eyes. He looked up at Jin whose eyes widened. He watched as she walked up to him. Her hand reached out to him and soon he felt her fingers running through his fur. In his animal form his emotions were more raw. He had to suppress himself from moaning into her touch. It sent tingling sparks over his body.

"Chocolate really is the best color." Jin said softly as she continued to sift her fingers in his fur. As soon as she saw him, she couldn't help herself. She was immediately drawn to him. She tilted her head and looked into his brown eyes and smiled. "I see you. You have the same eyes." She stared into them for a moment. She felt like she was floating into them. She was being sucked in by an invisible force. The tugging inside of her chest began again. She immediately retracted her fingers and pulled her hands back to her side. She took a few steps backwards and shrugged slightly. "I guess I'm the one to begin?" She watched the bear nod his head all the while his gaze was fixated on her.

Her green eyes focused on Jason. She lifted her hand slightly and called to the wind to heed her command. At first light swirls played around her. Almost as if it was greeting her. Then the focus shifted from her to him. The wind shot out towards him in an angry fury. At first it pushed the bear backwards. She was shocked to see him regain his footing. Then she took a hesitant step backwards as he slowly continued to march towards her. She raised her other hand and concentrated harder. Not trying to summon a tornado but an intense windstorm. She didn't want to hurt him after all. A real battle would be different when it was a life-or-death situation. There was something else holding her back though. A pain in her chest. Her chest was burning as she watched the wind lashing at him. She could feel her body fighting her. As if it was lashing back at her for attacking him with the air. When she saw him stumbled to his side her breath stopped. Her chest squeezed tight, and her stomach became instantly nauseous. She stopped the wind and ran up to him. He regained himself instantly and tilted his head at her. He looked confused with why she stopped. Her eyes watered up as she walked up to him. She let her body respond. She reached out and placed her hands on his face and leaned her head into his. "I'm sorry. I know it is just practicing. But I can't. It hurts." She said in a whisper. She felt his body change and soon her hands were resting on his chest.

"What hurts? Are you okay?" He saw her teary eyes and panicked thinking she was in pain.

Jin shook her head and looked down at her feet. "No, I'm fine." She looked up into his brown pooling eyes. "It hurts to fight against you." She bit her bottom lip. She couldn't understand it. She had no problem sparring against Wyatt. But it was different with Jason. His eyes softened and his hands reached out to rest on her shoulder. She could feel that something was about to happen. Something inside of her was breaking free and faintly whispering out. She could almost hear it. "Jason! Jin!" Wyatt called out waving to them from the side of the field. "It's amazing out right now, let's go swimming!"

Jin snapped her head over to Wyatt and stepped away from Jason. She immediately shrugged whatever was happening off and trotted over towards Wyatt.

"It's late evening though?" Jin giggled.

"Best time for a swim." Wyatt beamed.

"We can practice making a whirlpool in the water with the air! It'll be good for you to learn." A big smiled was curved over her lips as she reached him.

"Susan is waiting for you over at the house. She has a handful of swimwear for you to try on." Wyatt saw a flash of something go over Jin's eyes, but she continued to hide behind her smile. Just like his sister always did. "Okay, I'll go meet her there now." Jin sped off in the direction of the pack house.

Wyatt watched her with a frown on his face. His brother walked up next to him and sighed.

"You have the worst timing ever." Jason lightly growled to Wyatt. "What is it?"

"I don't know. Maybe it was nothing." Wyatt shrugged. "But she seemed a bit-"

"Wyatt!"

Wyatt and Jason turned their head to see Kelsie running up to them. Great, now what. Wyatt could see there was some concern laced over the kelpies face. The brave water horse looked a bit vulnerable. His heart sank he knew something had happened with his sister Rhea. "Rhea and Cody sent me here. Abaddon reached out through a mind link to her. He said he would be sending his demon wolves after the Diamond pack. She is worried about you all-" Kelsie was immediately bombarded with questions. "Is Rhea alright?"

"How is Cody handling everything?"

"I bet Rhea is so upset."

"Easy boys calm down. She is fine. Honestly, she was more worried about you guys. You know Rhea better than that. You know that her first thoughts would go to you both."

"I'll kill him." Jason growled.

"That demon has lived for far too long." Wyatt scowled as he stomped back and forth. "I'm going to kick that demon's a*s and then I am coming to get my sister. You tell her that I am going to do my part to make sure she is taken care of." "Don't worry. She has a set of protectors around her already. She is fine. She wanted to come here to help protect the Diamond pack." Kelsie sighed with a shrug.

"No, I want her to stay far away from here if that demon plans to show his face. Knowing him he will just be sending in his army to get slaughtered." Wyatt frowned in irritation. He wanted to be with Rhea and keep her safe. He now had to depend on Cody and Leviathan to protect her. It was hard but he had to trust them.

Kelsie pulled out a letter. "This is from Rhea and Cody."

Wyatt and Jason,

We both miss you terribly. We both think about you daily. We want you both to know how much we love you. And if you need us we will come. Just send word. We both have a lot to talk to you two about. Hopefully we can see each other soon and talk in person. Be strong, Rhea and Cody

Wyatt and Jason smiled as they looked down at the letter.

"So how is Cody doing? Is he taking good care of our little sister?" Jason watched as a small pink shade rose over Kelsie's cheeks.

"Yes, he is taking good care of Rhea. They are both doing well." Kelsie said in almost a whisper. "Well, I am going to head back. I don't want to be gone long with what just happened." Kelsie took a few steps back. "Be careful. Rhea and Cody would be devastated if anything happened to the two of you."

"Same with them. Thanks for coming Kelsie." Wyatt nodded to her. He watched her body until it disappeared in the distance. He then turned to look at Jason. "We will start doubling the patrols."

The two men walked back to the pack house going over the future plans for the pack's safety. As they reached the house, they heard the sound of soft sniffles from around the side. The turned and looked at each other. Wyatt furrowed his brows and the two men walked around. There sitting between two bushes was Susan sobbing with her hands covering her face.

"Sues? What's wrong?" Wyatt squatted down in front of her. Her face lifted up and the tears continued to flow down her face.

"It's Jin." She sniffled and shook her head to the side.

"What about Jin?" Jason's aura started to become dark. Like a storm had suddenly washed over him.

She shook her head side to side. "So horrible. It is too horrible. That poor girl." She sniffed and wiped her eyes with her hands.

"Sues." Wyatt said gently. "Tell us what happened."

"I was helping her choose a swimsuit. And I walked in to help her tie one of the swimsuits. Her back. Her back is covered in white scars where she had been whipped. It's horrible. How can she be such a happy person after something like that? I had to leave right after that. I couldn't stop myself from crying. She is such a sweet person. Who could do something like that?" Susan covered her face as she continued to sob again.

Jason glanced up at the house. He stood there quietly watching Susan cry as Wyatt tried to comfort her. He inhaled a deep breath and walked away. He had to see it for himself. His mate had been hurt and mistreated. He had known that. But now that he knew there was evidence, he wanted to inspect it for himself. He had to go to his mate.

He walked into the house shutting the door behind him. He then took determined strides towards Jin's room. Jin was no longer staying in Wyatt's room and had moved into a room of her own. She wasn't a threat and while Jason wanted to keep her close, he also wanted to show he trusted her. Keeping her close had nothing to do about trust but his desire to be close to her. He reached his hand up and knocked on her door.

"Come in."

He took in a deep breath. He would need to control himself. This was going to be a challenge. It would probably be best for him not to see the marks. To not be able to imagine the pain she had been in. But he couldn't help himself. The other part of him wanted to rub over her marks. He wanted to plant light kisses over them. Putting his own mark over the old wounds.

Jason reached up and grabbed the doorknob. He turned it and pushed the door open. It was what he had to do. His beast demanded he go to her right now.