**Authors Note: Hey everyone again! I want to thank you all for taking the time to read my first chapter and writing helpful comments back to me. It really does mean a lot to me. Sorry, there isn't any sex in this chapter, and probably not even in the following one, but it is coming! Lol. I just don't want to rush the story. Enjoy! And please comment. I tired to make this chapter longer than the first one but I had to stop where I did. I promise you, that you won't be disappointed with the length of the next chapter! :) **
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Gavin just stared at Cullen in utter shock.
Your mate? Are you certain?
A little bit frustrated, Cullen barked back,
Of course I am certain!
Just standing there, I looked from side to side, trying to figure out where my mate could have possibly gone. I can't believe I have found my mate after all this time. I honestly thought this would never happen. Then the sudden thought occurred—
no emotions
—is what I was taught from the beginning.
Growling,
at just the thought that a mere woman would be able to tame the beast inside of me. A mere woman that could probably dig her claws into me. Never! An inner battle was just beginning between myself and my wolf. My wolf felt like busting out and trying to hunt down our mate so that we can be bonded together. Tied down to a woman...just one woman? The thought sounded too absurd. I can admit easily, that I have lain with numerous of women. I have a need that has to be fulfilled and none of the bitches in my clan have ever complained about it.
Soul mate. The one and only person made just for me...to complete me.
"Perhaps your mate works here Cullen? This whole area is empty. You never know, Donald may be able to assist you. He is the doctor here...so he will know who is scheduled today," Gavin quietly said sensing how on edge his Alpha is at the moment, he tried to keep his voice calm, not wanting to anger the wolf. Gavin knew from the beginning how Cullen was raised. Shaking his head, he did feel sorry for Cullen. To be raised by a cold father like that. Perhaps finding his mate can actually be the key to the lock that is around his heart. To bring life and laughter back to his Alpha. Above all else, love back into his life—love that he never had growing up.
Gavin started to remember bits and pieces of Cullen's past. He was just slightly older than Cullen by only 3 years, so he was able to remember a bit more of when the previous Alpha died. Thinking back many years ago...
There was a terrible war that was going on between packs over territory. There was no possible way that the enemy got through the castle's wall. Iain was a mighty Alpha. He was very tough and hard on all his warriors, but that was the reason why our pack grew so strong. Now on his dying bed, he was leaving his legacy. His legacy was hate. The Alpha was consumed by hatred for his enemy. He needed to see his son burn with the fever for revenge, and until he was certain the boy understood the importance of righting the terrible wrong done this dark day, he would continue to fight death.
"Avenge me, Cullen MacAlister. Take my hatred into your heart, protect it, nurture it, and when you've grown older and stronger, use my sword to slay my enemies. I cannot die in peace until you've given me your word you'll avenge this evil deed done to me and mine. Promise me, boy."
"Yes father," Cullen fervently vowed. "I will avenge you."
"Do you burn with the fever for revenge?"
"I do."
Iain nodded with contentment. He was finally at peace, and if he lived long enough to give his son directions for his future, that was all well and good; but if the next breath he drew were to be his last, that would be acceptable to him too, because he knew his sone would find a way to do what he must. Laying there with a broken leg and a fair-sized hole near his belly, he knew how foolish it was to wish for impossible things.
"Who was it father?"
"They came down from the north and from too far away to want our land. Don't act in haste," he cautioned. "Neither the Kaerns nor the MacNares are cunning enough to have planned this boldness. They must have acted under directions from another. I don't know who the traitor is, but you'll find out. 'Tis my feeling the enemy hails from within." Nodding his head, Iain continued, "There's a traitor all right, and it will be your duty to ferret him out. He's one of us, Cullen, of that I'm certain. God willing, he's singing the death rattle even now on my own battlefield. You'll bide your time until you have all the names. Then wreak vengeance upon all of those still living. Consider killing their sons as well, boy."
He was ready to let death have him, for he had seen the fire burning bright in Cullen's eyes, and he knew he would be avenged. Iain MacAlister died a few minutes later. He died as he lived, with honor, dignity, and on his own stubborn terms.
Being brought back to the conversation at hand, Gavin had to quickly stop remembering the past.
"Call the compound. I want a few men sent here immediately." Cullen stated fiercely as he walked away.
Seeing his Alpha walk away, he couldn't help but shake his head sadly. Responsibilities forced him to grow up too soon. First his older brother died mysteriously, and then his father during the battle. Cullen was pretty much the forgotten child. His parents seemed only to have enough love for the heir apparent. Cullen tried to do everything to gain their attention and love when he was a little boy. His father only acknowledged him finally on his death bed. But after years of being rejected and denied of love, Cullen began to close his heart to everyone.
Cullen didn't wait for a response from Gavin. Without further details explained to Gavin, I turned right away towards the Critical Care Unit. Now finding Donald was my first priority. "Then you can go and find out if there is an update with Alec," telling Gavin that over my shoulder as I headed down the hallway. Grabbing my cell out of my front pocket, I called up Donald right away, waiting for him to answer the phone.
"Yes Alpha. What can I do for you this morning?" asked Donald—too cheerful for being this early in the morning.
"Give me your location right now," demanded Cullen. To tired for any pleasantries.
"I am actually heading over to Alec at this very moment. Is something wrong Alpha?" asked Donald carefully, sensing his irritation clearly. He already could hear the tightness in his Alpha's voice. Something has to be up. It couldn't be just about Alec getting shot.
I didn't even bother answering Donald back as I ended the call. My first initial plans when I arrived at the hospital escaped me the very moment I caught
her
scent. I was striding over to CCU with a more important purpose at hand. Millions of thoughts and emotions running through my head, but just one thought stood out above all.