Chapter 32
The next morning, a group of one hundred warriors arrived at the mansion, led by the Gamma Ares.
Gina was on her way to Eos’ room when her nostrils flooded with a scent of male lemon that to her was the most exquisite, she had ever sniffed, a smell that called to her. Intrigued, she slipped down the hallway and hid in a corner on the second floor, crouched down so as not to be seen, and began to search for the source of the smell. It was then that his eyes fell on an imposing man: tall, handsome, and blonde-haired. What she saw left her spellbound. However, noticing that he was also looking for her with his eyes, she quickly stuck her head in.
“Gina, what are you doing lying on the floor?” Maya said, seeing Gina keeping an eye on the ground floor.
Gina backed away slowly. When he noticed that he was out of danger, he whispered softly.
“Come with me and I’ll tell you.” She pulled Maya’s hand and led her to the end of the hallway, into an empty room.
Ares was desperately searching for the source of that smell of sweet cherries that stunned him and did not let him hear the conversation of his men. He looked everywhere and found nothing.
“It’s our mate, we’ve finally found it.” Orion, his inner wolf, murmured.
“I don’t see her. Its smell is in this mansion. If we weren’t at war, I’d search every corner of this house until I found it.
Orion howled with happiness, waited a long time for his destiny, and had finally found it.
As the two women reached a room, Gina took Maya’s arm and led her inside, closing the door behind them.
“Now, tell me, what the hell is wrong with you?” You’re red as a tomato and scared.
Gina paced back and forth with a finger in her mouth and her head down.
Maya sighed and sat on the edge of the bed, her hands on either side.
“Woman, you’re making me dizzy from seeing you. Trust me and tell me.
Gina stopped suddenly, and her eyes sparkled, she blurted out:
“My mate is in the living room and I was hiding from it.
Danna thought for a moment about the warriors who were there.
“Are you telling me that your mate is among the men who came from my pack?” It’s a good thing you’ve found your destined companion. Tell me, what was your partner like? There are several warriors.
Gina rolled her eyes and, in a dramatic little voice, said:
“I didn’t want to find him. I’m a low-ranking omega. At 21 years old, I’ve found myself surrounded by higher-level wolves who yearn to submit and mate with me, due to the distinctive omega scent I emanate. However, my own omega phenotype prevents me from denying his desires. In spite of this, I refuse to surrender to wolves that do not awaken in me a deep physical need and that are not able to prove that I will be the only one in their hearts
Maya was perplexed by the way Gina expressed her feelings.
“How have you managed to avoid being with those wolves that seek you out when you’re in heat, if you haven’t been tagged yet?”
“My mom has helped me hide during those moments. I use medication she provides to hide my smell. On one occasion, I was about to be attacked and outraged by a wolf.” Tears welled up on her face and she began to sob.Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.
Maya immediately walked over and hugged her, trying to reassure her.
“Calm down and tell me, what happened on that occasion?”
Gina pulled away from her and, removing the excess liquid from her face, gave a big sigh to gather strength, after a few seconds she expressed.
“That day, I was in class and focused on my studies. I got distracted talking to other wolves and didn’t realize that I was going into heat and that it was getting dark. There was a moment when I realized that several fellow wolves were watching me, I hurriedly said goodbye to my friends and almost ran home. Along the way, I felt like a man was following me. I ran as fast as I could, but he turned out to be stronger and more agile than me. Finally, he caught up with me and violently tore my clothes. I filled the air with my howls of anguish. In the midst of the confusion, I witnessed the man who had attacked me being rammed by another wolf. This, one second, this malicious man, transformed into a towering beast and began to fight. My father was the wolf who defended me, he bit my aggressor. However, the other wolf who was an alpha of another pack reacted fiercely. She grabbed my father by the neck, shook him violently, and finally threw him to the ground in an almost dying state. In the midst of the chaos, I thought that this big and scary wolf would turn towards me. Although he bared his sharp teeth in a menacing growl, he eventually walked away wounded.
“By the moon goddess, Gina, it’s terrible what you’re telling me.
Other tears came rushing out, pushing against each other.
“I ran out and walked over to where my father was. When he regained his human form, blood gushed from his wound and spat out blood. I dragged him to me and placed him on my lap, feeling a deep despair. In the midst of helplessness, I couldn’t help it and began to howl, at that moment I felt a heart-wrenching anguish in my heart. He paused to catch his breath so he could continue. I said, “Daddy, hold on, I’ll be back. I’m going to get help.” I could only hear her last words: “My beloved child, I will no longer be able to defend you. Don’t let me die alone. Tell your mother that she was always the love of my life.” He breathed his last and died in my arms.
Maya put her hand to her mouth. A lump of helplessness formed in his throat. He could only hug her again.
“I’m sorry your father died defending you, and I can’t imagine the pain of seeing him die in your arms.
“From that moment, when I feel that I am about to go into heat, I find refuge here, in the safety of this mansion. The moon Eurides knows what happened and has protected me. My father was one of his most loyal employees.
“From now on, I’m also going to protect you and teach you how to defend yourself from those wolves that want to hurt you.
“Tell my mother to come.” She will know how to help me make my smell go away.
“I’m going to get it, but first tell me, what’s your mate like to try to get it out of your way?”
“He’s a tall, blond man with a short, well-groomed beard that makes him look very attractive.
“By any chance, did he have an emerald, green shirt?”
“Yes, you know him.
“Yes, it’s the gamma of the Breaking Dawn pack. He looks like a tough guy, but he’s a kind-hearted man.
“I don’t want him to find out he’s my destined partner until I know what his intentions are with me, especially now that he’s of higher rank than I am.
Maya looked into her eyes and in a soft voice said:
“I’m going to help you.” But there is something I have to confess to you.
Gina’s eyes widened. It crossed his mind. “Oh, Goddess Selene! He’s from the same pack as her. They are almost of the same rank; will they know each other very well? Could they be couples? Or does she like it?”
“Maya, if you like that gamma of your pack or if you’re a couple and you’re together, I’m not going to keep it because it’s my mate.” On the contrary, I will find a way for him to reject me as a partner.
Maya let out a laugh that echoed through the room.
“Me, partner of that lazy, grumpy wolf?” No! What I wanted to tell you is that that Gamma’s name is Ares and he’s, my brother. Seeing that he was going to open his mouth, he continued. But I promise you that I will protect you from him if you ask me, and what you have told me I will not tell anyone. Trust me as a friend. That’s what you’ll be to me, just like Danna is.
“Thank you, Maya. Thank you very much for helping me.
“I’m going to look for Ophelia.” He looked her in the eye, giving her strength, and left the room, whispering in his mind, “Oh, little brother, they won’t make it easy for you. Especially if you do your womanizing.”