The Alpha's Bride

1044  Alpha Violet (5)

Violet squirmed in Ashton's arms, making him slow his run.

"Are you uncomfortable?" He asked. "Just a minute and we will be there."

"Where are you taking me?" She knew all the main roads and landmarks in the allied territories, but Ashton was taking her through a forest she had never seen before. Was taking a road she was unaware of, or did they exit the allied territories already?

He smiled a little. "You will see."

Violet gave up trying to figure him out. The point was that she trusted him, so she leaned her head on his shoulder and took a deep breath to fill her lungs with his scent. Carnations, her favorite. How come she didn't realize his unique scent before? Ashton would always bring her flowers, and she assumed that the sweet scent came from the white carnations in her hands. She was so silly.

She was giddy at the thought that her mate was tall, muscular, and impossibly handsome, and he was stark naked and carrying her somewhere they will find privacy and have sex.

Ashton's smile froze when he picked up the scent of her arousal. With a low growl, he was back to a full run.

During their time apart, Ashton was imagining how it would be when he reunites with Violet. He expected that she will be angry and ask him to make up to her. Part of him feared that she had someone else by her side because she couldn't bear the loneliness, but he was happy now because he couldn't smell any other male on her, and she didn't have any demands before accepting him. She was gorgeous and perfect, just as his mother described her.

Ashton didn't tell anyone that Violet was his mate, but he had a feeling that his mother suspected it because he didn't ask about any other female while he was away. At the same time, he was nearly confident that Talia knew. Talia was looking at him teasingly since he came of age, but she never said anything, and he was grateful for it.

Ashton clearly remembered the moment when he realized that Violet was his mate. At that time, there was only one thing on his mind: RUN!

It was at his eighteenth's birthday party. His mother invited everyone!

Ashton was standing at the podium with his mother and father, they were telling him to blow out the Violet looked around and took note of the dense forest surrounding them.

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Her eyes widened at the sight of the two-story dwelling that looked like a massive cottage. Big candles, but he ended up staring at the table where Damon and Talia were with their offspring. Damon was glaring daggers at Ashton, thinking that the birthday boy was looking at Talia, unaware that Ashton's gaze was just a bit to the left… on the teenage girl sitting by her mother. Violet was looking at him with sparkles in her eyes and smiling innocently, oblivious to the dirty thoughts going through his mind.

Ashton was disgusted at himself. She was just a child!

Black Demon was on the verge of murdering Ashton because he was (according to Damon) too close to Talia, and Ashton was confident that the merciless Alpha will grant him a slow and excruciating death if he knew that Ashton was thinking about desecrating his only daughter. But that was then. Ashton was not a powerless teenager anymore. He was enduring the horniness for years and the thought of finally getting a taste of his mate was boosting his courage.

Ashton was determined to claim his mate and deal with the consequences later.

Violet lost track of how long Ashton was running, and her insides flipped when he slowed to a walk. It meant only one thing: they reached their destination!

Violet looked around and took note of the dense forest surrounding them.

Her eyes widened at the sight of the two-story dwelling that looked like a massive cottage. Big windows on the upper floor hinted at great views.

Ashton walked straight to the door, and he paused in the living area to decide which way to go. He knew the location, but it was his first time inside this house.

The interior was modern, with clean lines, hardwood floors, and carpets. It was decorated with trinkets that looked expensive.

Violet sniffed the air. "Why do I smell Uncle Max and Aunt Tanya?"

"I asked them for a favor," Ashton said. "In your or my territory, we can be found easily, and I was hoping for a few days of solitude."

A few days!? Violet screamed internally. She cleared her throat. "So, we are in the territory of the Blue River pack?"

"Yup. Luna Tatiana promised we won't be disturbed." She also told him that this was the same cottage where Violet was conceived, so Ashton thought it would be appropriate for the occasion. He didn't want to admit that aloud, but by claiming Violet as his mate here, it was like he was overriding Damon's power over his daughter. It was just symbolic, but Ashton felt it was important.

"Who else knows we are here?" Violet asked. The thought of Ethan knowing made her nervous. Nothing ever happened between them, but for all her teenage years, Violet believed Ethan was her mate and she had no idea how to act when she sees him the next time.

"Are you thinking about anyone in particular?" Ashton asked suspiciously.

"Yes. Everyone," Violet lied and hoped he won't figure it out.

"I spoke to Luna Tatiana and I assume that Alpha Maddox knows we are here."

"Do they know we are mates?"

"No," Ashton responded right away. "No one knows. I told Luna Tatiana I found my mate and will bring her here, but she doesn't know it's you."

Violet stared at him. She just found out that Ashton was her mate, and she wanted to shout so everyone could hear her, yet he... "You are keeping this a secret for five years?"

"I was hoping we can announce it together." He leaned closer and pressed a gentle kiss to her neck.

Violet exhaled shakily and gripped his shoulders because an electric bold shot from the point where his lips touched her, and hit her core. That was such a sensitive spot.

Ashton smirked. "You will wear my mark, Violet, for everyone to see. Are you ready?"

Was she ready? "Ash?"

"Yes, Vi?"

"I never… With a man… I don't know how to…"

Ashton thought she was adorable. He was 99% certain that Violet was never with a man, but hearing her say that meant the world to him.

How was he so certain? First, because Violet believed the mate bond was sacred, and second, because her father would murder anyone who dared to put a finger on her. Ashton was familiar with their dynamics; if Damon was sleeping, Violet had four brothers hovering around her at any given time. Only a suicidal idiot would try to get frisky with the future Alpha Violet. And here was Ashton… carrying naked Violet upstairs, to the bedroom… like an idiot. Suicidal? Maybe. Horny? Definitely.

Ashton lowered Violet onto the bed and observed her flushed cheeks. The sound of her heart pounding was audible and the rhythm matched his.

He felt like pinching himself. After so much waiting, the time had come. His mate was right there, THEY were right there, on the bed, naked. It was happening, and he was nervous.

Are you curious about the place where Ash brought Vi? Check out chapter 802!