Constantin broke a sweat trying to control his wolf from dominating his human side and jump his mate. She wasn't a thick woman instead she was slender in frame. Her tall height and toned abdomen muscles were evident. Constantin swallowed hard to stop him from salivating. Anybody that stood here and saw what he saw knew she was a woman who worked hard labor and worked her body rigorously. She was very fit.

Feeling a headache come on from trying to restrain him from pouncing on her, he pinched the bridge of his nose and closed his eyes tightly.

"Constantin?" There was hesitation and uncertainty in her voice that broke through his resisting walls. He opened his eyes up immediately and glanced her way. Her eyes glistened with an emotion that had his heart thumping in his chest.

What are you doing? He asked. He wanted to take a step forward but was too afraid of his own control snapping.

She laughed nervously and glanced at the ceiling almost as if she was praying for a sign. She looked back down at him.

"I'm not so sure." She admitted and his heart warmed at her honesty. In that instant, he knew what she needed. Reassurance.

Are you sure you want to do this?

"No." She admitted again.

He broke into a smile. Tell me what you want.

She laughed nervously and Constantin felt like a pervert because all he could do was examine the way her breasts will have a slight bounce to each rumble she made. Biting his lips hard he took in an unsteady breath.

She ran her hands through her hair before wrapping an arm across her chest. He growled his displeasure. He didn't like how she hid her body from his view. He was becoming greedy and wanted her to openly display her body.

"Isn't it obvious?" She retorted her answer and his irritation quickly turned into amusement.

Should we try to do it instead of talking? He let go of whatever resistance he had and took the last few steps to be closer to her.

When he was close enough to almost feel the tips of her soft pebble nipples but enough to touch them he allowed his gaze to leisurely cover every single part of her body. He could see how her skin pebbled with goosebumps from under his watchful gaze.

She was so beautiful and it was times like this that he wished he could speak. He wanted to very much tell her in details how beautiful she was without having to sign everything to her. It was times like this that he hated the fact that Alpha Viktor took his voice.

Before we do anything, I want to tell you something. He needed to tell her before he forgets or loses courage. If after this and she decides to leave him, he will respect her wishes. However, if she didn't care and wanted to stick by him. He was going to love her with all he got.

"Like right now? You do realize I am naked?" She looked a little flabbergasted. He chuckled before lifting up his shirt and slipping it over her head.

She complied without arguing. Once the shirt was over her, he was able to think a little clearly he moved them both to sit on the bed.

I want to tell you about my scar. I want to get this cleared off before you and I move further in our relationship. You of all people deserve to know what happened and I am sorry it took me this long to tell you. He began and couldn't help but feel the surge of fear that washed over him like an ocean wave.

She was attentive now. Her eyes remained solely locked on his to let him know he had her full attention. This was the first time their relationship that Constantin had ever opened up to her without her giving anything to him. To him, it was the most challenging thing ever. He had held in so many emotions for so long. He had been alone for so long even he didn't know how to trust again; that was until he met Natalya.

The scar on my neck was an injury that I receive two years ago. I am related to Alpha Viktor by blood but Alpha Viktor's father was the oldest and had always been Alpha to the pack. My father was the second son but never saw the need to rule. He was happy to just be a member of the pack. When Alpha Viktor became Alpha of the pack after the passing of my uncle, rumors began spreading regarding the strong mix of Alpha blood of mine and his. Constantin's gaze never wavered from Natalya and for some reason it added strength to his ability to continue.

My parents were very well respected warriors in Alpha Viktor's pack and I grew up under that light as well. Not soon after, Alpha Viktor became Alpha, my parents died in a rogue attack. Alpha Viktor felt threatened by my place in his pack. His wolf grew anxious and he sought to place me under his thumb before I could even think about challenging him. Constantin continued. He chained me down and beat me into submission.

"Would you have challenged him?" She asked. He knew she would ask that question.

No. I don't care for titles. I was young. My main focus was my studies and my training. I thought about the pack overall. I wanted it to thrive. I didn't even consider the fact that I will challenge Viktor. Constantin answered immediately.

"What did he do?" She asked.

He announced that I created a crime. I made a secret alliance with the rogue leader that attacked our border and betrayed our pack. I was immediately imprisoned. No judgment. No trial. People were too distraught to care. When there is a tragedy people will seek for someone to blame. Constantin replied honestly. He felt shame crawl up the pit of his stomach to his throat.

"A$$hole." Natalya growled. Her eyes flashed black in fury. "I should have killed him at the Alpha games. Don't tell me he gave you that scar on your neck."

When I threatened to tell the pack what lies he had put over the pack. He grew furious and in a fit of rage, sliced my throat. Constantin felt something lodge in his throat. It was the first time he had ever felt such emotions. He remembered everything. How darkness spilled over his vision. How he fought to stay alive but all he heard was his own gurgling of blood.

Natalya began pacing in front of him. He watched her bare feet paced up and down. Her long legs peeking out from underneath his shirt were quiet distracting. Her eyes were unfocused and clear anger towards Viktor.

His hand flew out and he grabbed onto her hand. She glanced down where the warm sweet tingles were spreading between that simple connection of their hands before she looked over to him. He didn't want her to think about his past. He didn't want her to revenge his demons. He wanted her to understand him.

This is me, Natalya. I am a broken man but if you will have me as yours completely I am more than willing to give you everything of mine. He signed to her. He placed his heart on the table and silently prayed she will take him.

A soft laugh escaped her and her hardened exterior disappeared. She ran a hand through her thick black hair before turning to meet his gaze again. Her violet eyes were shimmering with a flirtatious gleam.

"When you walked into the bedroom, I was bent on seducing you. My mom, Anna, and Octavia told me that wearing lingerie will enhance the curves and beauty our Moon Goddess has given us but our mates are simple men. They don't care what you will have on, either way you will remain beautiful and sexy in their eyes." She gave another soft laugh.

I will have to agree with them on this. Even if you were covered in dirt and ugly ratty clothes, I will still see the beauty in you. He grinned.

"It is the same way with me. I don't care what you are, Constantin. To me, you are everything. I say this before and I will say it again. I want you and I am not letting you go." She spoke firmly.

His heart began beating in his chest and he felt like he could finally breathe again. She wanted him even after he told her his past. Goddess, this woman was amazing. He was the luckiest man on earth.

He reached for her but she shook her head and took another step back.

He frowned and she gave him a hesitant smile. "I want us to try imprinting each other."

His eyes widened almost in surprise. Honestly, he just wanted to hold her close but the thought that she really wanted to try something this intimate and as committed thrilled him.

He nodded his agreement to her suggestion. He was more than eager to explore her body.

Author's Note:

Thank you all for the many blessings and congratulations. I am excited too! I am completely grateful to have you all as my readers. Your understanding and compassion is heartwarming and I think I am falling in love with you all. <3 <3 Lol

This is the last update for the week. Don't worry. There is another one right after this one. See it in the privates chapter book.

Leila Vy