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Stealing His Mate

Michelle Torlot

Chapter 2: Skylar

Sebastian

I found myself staring at Alpha James, waiting for his response. Unexpectedly, it was his flirtatious daughter who broke the silence.

“Skylar went to bed a few hours ago.”

Alpha James shot a quick look at his daughter, then turned his gaze back to me.

“Maybe you could visit her tomorrow,” he suggested.

I shot him a hard look.

“Wake her up. Bring her to me now, or I’ll make good on my threat.”

He nodded, swallowing hard, before leaning in to whisper to his daughter.

“Go get her, Emmeline…quickly.”

I wasn’t sure why he felt the need to whisper. I could hear his words as clearly as if he’d spoken them aloud.

However, he didn’t hear Kyrian’s words as he mind-linked me.

Are you sure you want to do this, Bastian?

I didn’t respond, just shot him a look that said it all.

There was something about the girl I’d seen in the window. I knew she wasn’t my destined mate, but I felt an inexplicable pull towards her.

I tapped my fingers on the table, the rings I wore amplifying the sound, making it echo through the room.

An uncomfortable silence stretched out for five minutes as we waited.

Then the door opened, the same one the other daughter had emerged from earlier.

Both women walked through the door. It was clear how different they were. The older daughter, Emmeline, was tall and curvy. Her expression was hard, something I didn’t particularly like.

Skylar was the polar opposite. Her features were soft, her blond hair framing her petite face. She was smaller, not just in height but in overall size.

It was obvious her sister had pulled her from her bed. She was wearing a thin white nightdress that ended just above her knees. She stood there in bare feet, her toes curling nervously on the floor.

When she looked up and saw me, she let out a small gasp. Her face turned pink as she quickly looked down at the floor.

Her sister stepped away from her and rejoined her father and the beta, leaving her standing there like a lost little girl.

Alpha James cleared his throat.

“Skylar, this is Alpha Sebastian. He is…”

I raised my hand to stop him.

I stood up and walked towards her slowly. Despite her initial gasp, I couldn’t detect any fear.

She was tiny. If I didn’t know better, I would have thought she was still a pup.

I gently took hold of her chin, tilting her head to examine her.

“How old did you say she was, Alpha James?” I asked, keeping my gaze on Skylar.

“She turned eighteen a few weeks ago,” he replied, his voice shaky.

I hummed and nodded my head.

“Look at me, Skylar,” I ordered.

I applied gentle pressure to her chin, encouraging her to do so.

She met my gaze for a moment before quickly looking away.

Her eyes were a stunning green. She didn’t resemble her father at all. I removed my hand from her face and frowned.

“Is she your daughter?” I growled, looking at the Alpha.

He nodded. “Yes, but…”

I raised my hand to stop him again.

I didn’t need to know the family history, just that she had Alpha blood in her veins. Her mother must have been very beautiful because she certainly didn’t take after her father.

I turned my attention back to Skylar.

She was frowning, clearly not pleased that I questioned her parentage, though her head was still bowed.

“Good, I’ll take her,” I decided.

She jerked her head up to look at me, then turned to her father.

“Daddy?” she asked, confused.

“Skylar?” I commanded forcefully. “Look at me.”

Her eyes snapped back to me, and she swallowed nervously.

“Kneel. Submit to your Alpha,” I demanded.

She stared at me, a look of horror on her face.

It was the first time she had looked me in the eye without me asking.

She shook her head and took a step backward.

“No. I won’t. You’re not my Alpha.”

She looked at her father.

“Daddy? What’s happening?”

Alpha James’ face twisted into a grimace. He let out a heavy sigh.

“Sky…You have to go with Alpha Sebastian, you’re to be his mate.”

She glared at her father, then at me.

“No… No, I won’t go. He’s not my mate, not my true mate.”

She made a dash for the door, but I anticipated her move, and just as she opened it, I slammed it shut.

I grabbed a handful of her soft hair and yanked her head back, forcing her to look at me.

“You will submit to me, Skylar, now kneel,” I warned.

She narrowed her eyes, but I saw the change in color as they flicked from emerald green to gold and back again.

Her wolf was trying to take control.

“I will not!” she hissed through clenched teeth.

I wasn’t sure if this was her or her wolf. It didn’t really matter. I would not be disobeyed; she would learn that soon enough.

I put my hand around her throat, tight enough to be a threat, but not tight enough to cut off her air.

Then I mind-linked my warriors.

Get in here now!

Within seconds, the doors burst open and my two warriors appeared.

Alpha James stood up.

“I don’t think that’s necessary!” he protested.

I shot him a glare.

“Silence! I will decide what is or is not necessary,” I warned.

I shifted my gaze to one of the warriors.

“Aaron, bind her wrists,” I ordered.

I watched as he pulled a backpack from his back.

He put on a pair of gloves and then pulled out a length of rope.

I felt Skylar start to struggle, so I tightened my grip. She whimpered but stopped her struggling. Good, she was learning who was in control.

Aaron started to bind her wrists; as he did, she let out a cry.

“It hurts,” she yelped.

It was no surprise. The rope was laced with silver and soaked in Wolfsbane. If her wolf was going to emerge, I would need more control.

I had no intention of getting into a fight with an alpha she-wolf. Not if I wanted to make her my mate.

Once Aaron had secured the rope, I looked at her and smirked.

“Cross your alpha, and you’ll pay the price.”

I turned my back on her, making my way to the now welcoming doors. I paused at the entrance, throwing a final look at Alpha James.

“Always a pleasure, Alpha. But heed my warning—don’t even dream of taking your daughter back.”

His gaze flickered between his visibly upset daughter and me.

“Alpha Sebastian, at least let her dress.”

I shot a glance at the woman soon to be mine.

“She forfeited that right when she defied me.”

Skylar turned her pleading eyes to her father.

“Daddy… Please don’t let this happen.”

I watched as he managed a weak smile.

“Just… be good, Skylar. Everything will be okay if you’re good.”

I couldn’t help but roll my eyes.

“Let’s get moving.”

Aaron gave the rope a tug, forcing Skylar to step forward.

We had a long journey ahead—about two hours.

By the time we reached my territory and pack house, she’d be ready to kneel and submit.

I sent a mind-link to my brother.

Wait here until we cross into my territory, then ensure the alpha expels Skylar from his pack.

No wolf ever wanted to be a rogue. The moment she felt the link snap, she’d be more than eager to join my pack.

I admired her strength, but I might have to break her to make her my mate.

If that’s what it took, then so be it.

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