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|Rosalie Burns|

When I woke up I felt unnaturally content. I smiled and snuggled closer to my pillow “So… comfy” I murmured happily. My pillow chuckled “Glad you think so” its amused voice said. My eyes shot open and I let out a small squeal when I saw Asher’s handsome face staring directly at me. Somehow during the night I had managed to use his chest as a pillow and our legs were a tangled mess under the covers.

I scrambled to sit up and blushed furiously “Erm… good morning” I muttered embarrassed. Asher laughed and pulled me back down “Good morning Rosalie” he murmured against my head. I felt myself blush again and quickly moved to put a little distance between us, Asher frowned at my actions. To my brain he was still a stranger and I was still a little skeptic about this mate thing, I didn’t want to rush into things and get my heartbroken but my heart… my heart wanted me to leap into his arms and let him have his wicked way with me. 

That wasn’t going to happen. I was still a virgin and planned on staying one for a while. I would be smart about this, plus there’s the oncoming war to think about as well…

“Erm… sorry for last night” I apologized nervously, the memories from last night started to come up and my eyes started to water. Asher shook his head “Shh, it’s okay sweetheart. Don’t cry we can talk about this later okay?” he said as he pulled me in for a hug, so much for keeping a distance. Because instead of pulling away I just nodded my head and snuggled closer into his chest. This was nice, being in comforting arms. It reminded me of my boys and how much I missed them 

But of course at that exact moment my stomach wanted to imitate a dying walrus and made this ugly and loud noise.

I blushed when Asher pulled away to give me an amused look. “Hungry?” he asked as he easily scooped me up and brought me over to the bathroom. He set me on the counter and began to rummage around in the cupboard until he found something. “Here’s a toothbrush, the toothpaste is in the cabinet behind you and you can go and pick out something of mine to wear” he told me. I nodded my head “Okay, thank you Asher” I answered shyly. Asher grinned “I’ll be downstairs making breakfast, be careful when you come down the stairs. I’ll see you soon Rosalie” he said before kissing my forehead and exiting the room. 

Without a shirt.

Oh hot damn. 

I couldn’t help but stare as he left and when he was gone I was still in a slight daze. I sat there in Rosie land for a minute before I shook my head and started to brush my teeth. After that I splashed some water on my face and moved towards the bedroom to get some clothes. I took off my current clothes and rummaged through Asher’s drawer until I found some plain black boxers and slipped them on before walking over to the closet. I found a button up shirt and proceeded to put that on, but you know those pictures on the internet how those girls make shirts/ dresses from wearing their boyfriends shirts?

Well that’s what I did. 

Not that Asher was my boyfriend.

Just my kidnapper.

Yup, that's all he was- my kidnapper nothing else.

After one more glance in the mirror I started to make my way downstairs. When I reached the kitchen I found Asher cooking at the stove- with a shirt on, that kind of made me sad but the food, it smelled heavenly. “That smells good” I commented as I hopped onto the counter next to him, watching as he made pancakes, there were already scrambled eggs and bacon on the table. Asher shot me a grin “Thanks sweetheart” he replied.

Asher did a double take and his mouth dropped open when he looked at me “Rosalie… you are really to sexy for your own good.” He stated as his eyes drank up my appearance. I blushed and swatted his hand “Shut up and get cooking” I demanded, hopping off the counter and beginning to walk to the table to hide my blush.

Asher grinned “Well you’re in luck sweetheart I’m just about finished” he said as he walked over with a plate of pancakes. I mentally drooled at the sight, the man could cook! Everything looked appetizing! Except for the bacon, I do not like bacon. Don’t ask why it just always left a funny taste in my mouth.

Don't judge me!

Anyways… 

“Well dig in Sweetheart” Asher said with a grin. I tentatively smiled back and began to grab two pancakes and drowned them in syrup before I began to satisfy the black hole I call a stomach. Once the pancake landed in my mouth I couldn’t help but let out a moan of satisfaction. It was absolute heaven, my taste buds exploded with flavour. The pancake was so fluffy and the syrup was sugary and delightful.

“I take it you like it?” Asher asked cockily. I nodded my head “Definitely, thank you Asher” I said with a mouthful of pancakes. Asher laughed “Slow down sweetheart, the food isn’t going anywhere” he teased as he smirked at me. I blushed and rolled my eyes, swallowing so I could reply. “Shut up” was my intelligent comeback. Asher just laughed and continued to eat as well. 

Once we were finished Asher placed everything in the sink and began to do the dishes. I offered but was ‘still recovering’ or something like that so I was unable to do anything. So I sat on the table and pouted like a three year old. Asher laughed “Stop pouting princess, unless you want me to come over there and kiss that pout right off because damn you look adorable like that” he commented sending a smirk and a wink in my direction.

Immediately I stopped pouting and scowled in his direction. I may be acting cool about this whole kidnapping situation but that doesn’t mean I am 100% cool with the mate bond. I still have my doubts… how could a hunter be with a wolf? It’s just not right.

Maybe you should stop thinking about what the world thinks is right and start thinking about what feels right to you… 

I blinked. Whose voice was that? It definitely wasn’t Asher’s… maybe it was my conscious or something…. Or maybe I am just going crazy. It’s quite possible that it could be happening, let’s face it I am not 100% sane.

But maybe the voice was right. Maybe I should think about what feels right to me rather than what my father thinks is right. My whole life I had gone along with whatever my father said, believed in what my father told me and forgave him after everything he did to me. I was too kind, too naïve to do anything I had wanted. 

I shook my head and growled in frustration. This was all too much I need to calm down and take a break from thinking, otherwise I will give myself a migraine and that was the last thing I needed.

“Hey Asher, what day is it?” I asked. Asher turned towards me and turned off the tap after drying his hands. “April 5th” he said after a moment of thinking. I gave him a wide eyed look “Seriously?” I asked. He nodded his head “You’ve been here since the third” he explained. Wow two days went by and I didn’t even know it! It all felt like one whole day!

“I’m officially 18” I mused with a smile. I was finally a legal adult! Asher gave me a shocked look “When was your birthday?” he asked. I shrugged and said “The day you kidnapped me” I stated. Asher laughed “What a wonderful birthday present, you got to meet me” he said cockily. I rolled my eyes “You seriously need to have your ego taken down” I grumbled.

Asher grinned “I’m an alpha, it’s in the job description” he answered. I rolled my eyes “Whatever you say alpha” I said sarcastically before walking off to the T.V room and laying on the loveseat. I heard Asher follow me and was a little but surprised when he picked me up and sat down then placed me in his lap. He grabbed the remote “Any requests?” he asked. I shrugged my shoulders not really caring. There was something else on my mind and I really wanted to ask Asher about it.

Asher began to flip through channels and I nervously fidget with a tied sleeve. I turned around so I was facing him “Um… Asher, can I ask you a question?” I asked shyly. Asher stopped his flipping and nodded his head “Anything” he answered. I blushed “Is there any way to… well… um…to prove that we really are mates?” I asked hoping he wouldn’t be offended by my question.

Instead of seeing the hurt expression I had expected, on his face a smirk had made its way there. I began to get nervous when he flipped us so I was lying on the couch and he had entrapped me with his arms. Then he began to lean really close to my face while I placed my hands on his chest. We were so close that I could see the small orange flecks of lust that were in his eyes. I gulped and nearly fainted when his heavenly breath hit my face.

Dear lord, what is this boy doing to me.

“There’s only one way to prove to you that we’re mates, are you up to the challenge?” he asked teasingly. I breathed deeply; it was so hard to concentrate on his words let alone my actions. But somehow I managed to nod my head and whisper a faint “Yes” breathlessly.

Asher moved closer to me and his lips were literally a centimeter away. I couldn’t help it if my eyes unconsciously flickered towards his luscious lips for a few moments before looking back at his captivating golden gaze.

“To prove to you that we really are mates… I need to…” with every word he said his lips lightly touched mine and I almost fell off the couch with the amount of sparks that rushed through me. Seriously it was just a light barely there touch as he spoke and my head felt like it was going to burst at any second with the anticipation that was building up.

“You need to…” I repeated breathlessly. I sounded like I had just run a marathon! I needed to calm down my heartbeat and even out my breathing.

Ha. That was not going to happen anytime soon, Asher leaned down and pressed his body close to mine, making my hands go around his neck. Seriously I could feel everything and when I saw everything I mean everything.

Yeah, I think you know what I mean.

“I need to kiss you” he whispered.

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|Matthew (Matt) Morris)|

“Our scouts have a lead on where the Lunar Eclipse has taken Rosalie. The place we attacked was actually there summer vacation place. There are several places where we think they might be, down by Cherrystone City, Blue Valley Town and that small town called Graystone. We are sending one squad to each area. Squad 13 you are going to Cherrystone, Squad 21 you are going to Blue Valley and Squad 4 you are going to Graystone. I want you all to scope out the place, you know the drill. Your squad leaders have the rest of the information about the place in their documents. Do not, I repeat do not leave any possibility out. I want my daughter back, do I make myself clear?” Mr. Burns said using his business voice.

There was a chorus of “Yes sir!” from everyone. Mr. Burns or Jared as I called him nodded, pleased with the response. “Good, you are all dismissed” he told us. The squads stood up and saluted him before taking there leave. I sighed and walked over to Jared “Don’t worry we’ll find her” I told him.

Jared looked older than usual; I think losing Rosalie really hit him hard. “I know we will and we are going to take out that damn pack as well. They already took Rosalie’s mother and now they have my baby girl. That is unacceptable. But really Matthew I need you to go and check on Jacob, he’s taking this really hard and we’re going to need him since your squad is down one person” he said, meaning Rosalie of course.

Jake, Mark, Cole, Rosalie and I always made up Squad 4. We were one of the best teams; actually we were the best team, not trying to brag or anything but it's true we are or were anyways.

I sighed and ran a hand through my hair “He still in her room?” I asked. Jared nodded “Yeah go on up, I need a drink” he muttered before stalking off to the kitchen. I shook my head; he and Jake both drowned themselves in alcohol since Rosalie got kidnapped. Slowly I made my way up the stairs until I made it to Rosalie’s familiar room. There was Jake sitting on her bed and staring at the small velvet box that carried a beautiful diamond ring in his hands.

He plans on marrying her- Rosalie that is. He was going to ask her right after the attack; he had truly fallen for our little Rosie.

“Jake?” I called moving over to sit on the chair. The broken boy looked up and me and gave me a hard look “What is it Matt” he muttered. I shook my head “We have a lead and Jared is sending us on a check up. We need to go dude” I informed him. Jake’s head snapped up and a confident smirk made its way to his face “We have a lead?” he asked looking happy for the first time in weeks.

I nodded my head “That’s right, down in Graystone. Now get off your lazy ass and let’s get going!” I said slapping his back. Jake grinned and pocketed the ring “Well what are we waiting for? I have my future fiancé to find!” he said confidently before pushing past me and rushing down the stairs. I sighed; this wasn’t going to be good. If Rose was telling the truth about being the mate to the alpha then we were going to have some serious problems.

Alphas are possessive. Especially when it comes to their mates, nothing and no one will take them away from the one they are destined to be with.

Only a couple people know but it’s happened once before in this pack… but that is confidential information and only a select few know about it.

That did not include Rosalie, Mark, Cole or Jake but it did include me and of course Jared. But that’s about it I can share about the topic.

“MATT GET YOUR ASS DOWN HERE! WE NEED TO GET GOING!!” Jake screamed at me. I groaned and made my way downstairs. I need to find a way to get into contact with Rose, I need to tell her what happening down here.

“MATTHEW MORRIS HURRY THE FUCK UP!!”

“GOD DAMMIT JACOB I AM COMING!”

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|Rosalie Burns|

He said he needed to kiss me.

I stared at Asher for a moment as I was about to okay but something stopped me. 

I don’t know why but we were both surprised when I blurted out “No!”

I quickly pushed Asher away from me, which was easy because he was still shocked that I had said no. I sat on the other end of the couch not really knowing what to do or say. After a moment of silence Asher turned to me with an annoyed look in his face.

“What do you mean ‘no’?” he almost shouted. I flinched at the anger in his voice but I didn’t back down, I gave Asher the biggest glare I could muster “No means no, I will not kiss you. Asher whatever you middle and last names are, the fact is that I still don’t know you. I do not go around kissing strangers, if I want to kiss some one I will once I know them well enough” I told him as if speaking from experience.

Truth is I haven’t been kissed, ever.

I am, as Massie Block from the Clique book would say, a “lip virgin.”

Never, ever been kissed and to me my first kiss was something I wanted to cherish not because Asher wanted me to be convinced we really were mates. That’s not how I do things, I like to take one step at a time, there’s no need to rush.

Asher gave me a pained look “Sweetheart, you can’t deny me. I am your mate and your alpha, you will respect and listen to me.” He stated firmly. I shook my head and gave him a dirty look “I will not kiss you Asher, you have no control over me” I said. My eyes widened when I saw the angry look come over his face.

Ops… Those were definitely the wrong words to say.

“You are MINE sweetheart and you better learn that quickly because you are going to regret saying that to me” he growled as his eyes flashed orange. I squeaked and ran up the stairs as fast as I could try to get to the room as fast as I could without being caught. I turned to look behind me and saw Asher was hot on my heels. “You can run little mate but you can’t hide, we’re in my house” he pointed out.

I sped up and ran into the room locking and shutting the door behind me. I pressed my back against the door as if it would really keep him out.

I heard the knob jiggle for a moment then Asher growled. “Open this door Rosalie” he muttered slightly annoyed. I shook my head “NO!” I shouted. Asher growled “STOP DEFYING ME!” he practically yelled. I unintentionally whimpered and moved towards the bed “Just go away Asher” I murmured. “We’ll talk when we both cool down and after you apologize” if there was one thing I’m good at it would be being stubborn.

I do not give in, ever.

I heard a sigh come from behind the door. “Fine” he said curtly. “But you’re going to be the one to apologize first” and with that he stomped back down the stairs. I released a sigh and flopped onto the bed to get comfortable, it was only 12:30 and I guess I could use a nap even if I woke up only a couple hours ago.

To think we were fighting over a stupid kiss.

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Hey people! How are all of you? Good I hope!

Sorry about the update being late but I had some major writer’s block today and couldn’t seem to find the right things to put in this chapter. I rewrote this whole thing 5 times before this came out, and this was the best draft. Trust me.

I bet you’re all wondering what Matt meant by this happening once before, I can not reveal that secret information at this time. Ah but time will tell my little erm… skittles? I don’t really know what to call you… 

And OMG Jake was in love with Rosalie? Why yes, yes he was.

What are your thoughts? Any suggestions? What do you think will happen next?

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