The Guardian Wolf And Her Alpha Mate
The Blessed Ones – A Blessing Or A Curse? Chapter 13

Mila POV:

"We're here" Bruno announces, snapping me from my thoughts, as the car rolls to a gentle stop.

"Where is here?" I ask him quietly. Peering out the window I see we are parked in a clearing surrounded by thick forest. There are six log cabins, varying in size on one side surrounded by large burly men all dressed in black. Without answering, Bruno quickly opens his door and slides out, leaving me alone in the car where I can take a few calming breaths.

"Stay strong Mila, don't let them sense your nerves" I hear a soft voice whisper to me, making me immediately sob in relief. "Alia" I cry, "you're here."

"I'm always here Mila, I'm sorry I withdrew. The thought of being back with Bruno scared me. But now is not a time for us to be scared, it is a time to be strong and show them just who we are. Our pack needs us remember" she tells me with conviction in her voice. "Hold your head up, stand proud and remember that we are a Luna, the Luna of the White Mountain Pack, and we are going to get home, to them and to our mate" she says encouragingly.

Feeling a renewed sense of hope in me, I look out the front of the vehicle where Bruno is busy talking to two other men. Grasping the door handle, I'm quite surprised when I realise its not locked, and with a slight grunt I climb out of my seat. Feeling my muscles protest at the movement, I stand up and stretch, attempting to alleviate the soreness of my muscles.

Taking a deep breath, I close my eyes and smile as the scent of forest after some fresh rain hits my senses.

"You look happy to be here" I hear Bruno state as he appears beside me.

"Correction. Happy to have some fresh air so I don't have to breathe in your scent in a claustrophobic vehicle any longer" I sneer back at him with a cold smile.

Flitting my eyes to Bruno's muscular form, I take in his amused smile as he notes my attitude change. Stepping forward, he leans in so close that his warm breath fans my ear, making my body shudder with disgust. "I'll have you know Mila the more you push me away and try to insult me, the more determined I'll be to wear you down. I love a good challenge and I have missed your defiance surprisingly" he whispers lowly in my ear. Keeping my stance relaxed, I don't allow him to see the disgust I feel inside from his words. Pursing my lips, I step back and simply look at him while shaking my head. Chuckling, he straightens himself, staring down at me as he does so, trying to gage my reaction. After a moment, he reaches out and grasps my arm roughly before he all but drags me towards a smaller cabin nearer the end. Quickly looking around, I note that each cabin has a group of 8-12 men outside, all covered in tattoos and scars showing their experiences at fighting. Their eyes focus on me as I am forced to cross the clearing. Narrowing my eyes, I hold my head tall and don't look away from their cold gazes. They will not see me cower away from them I tell myself.

"This is where you'll be staying" Bruno grunts as we reach the already open door. With a slight push, I'm forced inside as Bruno follows close behind, snapping the door shut. Turning around, I keep my eyes on him as he moves smoothly to the fridge, retrieving two cold drinks before passing me one. Taking it, I check the lid hasn't been opened previously before sighing and quickly opening it.

Studying Bruno over the bottle as I gulp it down, I cant deny the fact that he is an attractive Alpha. His dark brown curls frame his sun kissed face, his dark eyes are surrounded by long lashes and his strong cheekbones and two dimples still appear when he cracks a rare smile. But unfortunately that's where the attractiveness ends, his eyes no longer have the ability to take my breath away. His smile no longer makes my knees weak, and his scent now strikes me as repulsive instead of irresistible. "What are you thinking?" Bruno asks me with a rare grin as I realise he's caught me staring.

"That it's a shame you aren't as attractive as your appearance suggests. Outside you're a typical handsome Alpha, but really you're just a cold heartless Alpha in a shell of muscle and tattoos" I shrug at him.

"Was that a compliment?" he asks coming to stand beside me.

"Just a fact" I snap back.

Ignoring my rudeness, he steps past me into the open kitchen and living room. "This is your new home, you'll have food brought to you so you can cook your meals. There is a bedroom back there and a bathroom. If your behave you can go and use the small patio at the back, but you will have a guard with you at all times when you are outside the cabin" he tells me while lifting his finger to point to a set of double doors facing the forest.

Taking a quick walk round I note the cabin is kitted out, not overly fancy but it has everything I could possibly need for staying in the middle of a forest. The kitchen is surprisingly light and the living room has two sofas facing a TV unit. My eyes pass over the room slowly before they focus on what is in the corner. A small pile of yoga blocks and a mat are there along with a water bottle and a music player.

Furrowing my brows in confusion I look at Bruno who simply shrugs, looking slightly awkward. "I remember you like yoga, I thought it may help you pass the time, maybe this time together it can be easier for the both of us."

Gulping I take a step back, "What's going on?"

When he doesn't reply, I press further. "I mean why are you suddenly interested in making sure I have something here I can find enjoyable. Why put me somewhere like this? Why take me in the first place?"

"So many questions" Bruno sighs.

"Answer me Bruno" I snap. "Tell me the truth for once..it's about time you did."