6. The Mask comes off

Artemis’s POV

The van stopped. Blake was still going his nose because it was still bleeding.

He had it coming.

The back of the van opened revealing Blake. “Get out.”

“Let me go. Or do I have to brake your nose?” I asked.

“Just get out. Unless you want to spend that rest of you life in this van.” He smirked.

I frowned and got out from the van.

We were at a house. Dang! It’s huge!

Blake grabbed my arm but I got out of his grip.

“I can walk myself.” I pointed out.

I sighed then nodded.

We entered the house. “Do you guys have food?” I ask.

Noah looked at me weirdly. “Yes.”

“Good.” I found the kitchen.

I took out all the junk food. Chips, chocolate, cinnamon rolls, pizza. Pretty much any junk food.

I set it all on the counter and started eating.

Noah and Xander liked at me weirdly while Blake just looked at me whole smiling.

“I’m a stress eater!” I yelled. “Don’t judge me.”

They looked away but Blake kept his gaze on me.

“Do you have any other eating problems?” Xander asked awkwardly.

“Yes, I’m also a fear eater. I eat when I’m scared.” I answered.

Noah and Xander looked at me weirdly again.

“What!? I can’t help it if food taste so good.” I defended.

Blake and Xander left the kitchen but Noah had to stay with me so I wouldn’t escape.

Noah and Xander also told me their names even though I already knew them. But they didn’t know that.

Noah tried taking a piece of my food but I slapped his hand.

“Ow! You don’t have to be violent.” He whined.

“Deal with it.”

I heard faint barking getting louder.

I recognize that bark anywhere.

“Midnight?” I asked.

She soon came into view in the arms of Blake. Xander was behind him.

They both had scratches and bite marks on their faces, arms and legs.

Blake’s nose has stopped bleeding but there was a red bit mark on it.

Midnight saw me and jumped be to my arms.

“You dognapped her!?” I yelled at them.

“She is just like you. Fiesty and violent.” Xander groaned.

“Well you deserve it.” I shot back.

Midnight saw my food on the counter and started eating the pizza.

“I’m guessing she’s a stress eater too.” Noah assumed. “Is she a fear eater too?”

“Nope.” I answered as they nodded. “She’s a fear biter.” I smirked.

They looked at her in fear.

“Well, that explains why she used us as chew toys!” Xander yelled.

“I’m glad you brought her. It makes this kidnapping seem less kidnap-y.” I said sarcastically.

“I’m pretty sure only you can turn me on with sarcasm.” Blake smirked.

“Pervert.” I muttered.

He grabbed me by my waist. “I really want to kiss you right now.”

I mentally smirked.

I’m not going to let this pervert rape me.

I’m just going to play along.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and entangled my finger in his hair.

He visibly leaned into my touch.

Then Noah and Xander are wearing faces that say ‘that heated up quickly.’

“Kiss me, see what happens.” I whispered in Blake’s ear.

He leaned in slowly. Our noses were touching and breath was mixing.

Before he could close the gap I kneed his stomach and used both my fist and hit his back, making him land on the floor.

“Why did you do that?” Noah asked.

“So I can do this.”

I grabbed the last chocolate bar and put it in my mouth. I kicked Noah in the stomach then hit the back of his head. A little too hard.

Oops, he’s unconscious.

I looked at Xander now. He just ran away.

Wimp.

Blake got up and growled at me. “You’re not going anywhere.”

“Yes I am. You’re in no position to order me around dickhead.” I responded.

He growled as a loud sound echoed against the walls.

It took me a second to realize he slapped me.

I stood my ground but my face jerked to the side.

I slowly looked back at him. He looked regretful and ashamed.

“Big mistake.” I punched his jaw as hard as I could.

He fell to the ground with a loud thud as blood fell from his mouth.

I grabbed Midnight in my arms. She curled up in a little ball.

I ran to the window as I put my forehead on Midnight. I crashed straight through the window.

There are some small cuts on my arms now but nothing major.

I put Midnight on the ground and started running towards the forest.

The guys stopped me. I recognize them.

I shot arrows at them while they were in the trees.

“Sorry, Luna. But you have to come with us.” One said.

Luna?

I’m not their Luna.

The only way I could be their Luna is if…

Oh, no.

I’m Blake’s mate!?

Now I really have to get out of here.

“Not going to happen.” I responded. “I leave and you guys are unharmed but if I stay you guys will be missing limbs.”

They looked scared for a moment but quickly masked it.

They all came at me. I kicked one in their ‘manhood’ and another on his face.

The last one lunged at me but missed. I kicked the back of his head leaving him unconscious.

Midnight followed me as I ran into the forest.

I heard a loud growl come from behind me. I didn’t even turn around knowing it was Blake.

I saw a steady branch up ahead. I could tell that Blake was getting closer to me.

I grabbed the branch with both hands and swong myself on it.

Before I made a full turn on it I kicked Blake’s back and sent him flying.

I started to run back to my house. I have to tell them to leave my alone but not as Artemis as Robin Hood.

Eventually me and Midnight got to our house without anybody stopping us. Thank god.

I ran inside and put food in Midnight’s bowl and put on my huntress attire.

I left Midnight at the house then tan back to the edge of Blake’s territory.

I need to tell him to stay away from me.

Mate or not.

Once I arrived at the border there was two guards looking at me disgusted.

“What do you want hunter?” One asked with pure hatred.

This is why I can be his mate. No one will accept me. Not even Blake.

“I need to speak with your alpha. It’s important.” I responded.

“The alpha is busy. He’s taking down his mate so get that pretty little ass of yours out o-” I cut him off.

“Tell him it’s about Artemis King. I’m sure you’ve already heard her name.”

They looked surprised and hesitant. There eyes fogged over. They’re mind linking him.

Blake’s POV

I should have followed her. I shouldn’t have let her go.

I need my mate with me.

When I get her back I’m going to lock her in my bedroom.

I don’t care if that makes me a rapist or kidnapper. I just need her by my side.

It’s only been half an hour but my office is trashed and I already miss her.

I shouldn’t have slapped her.

I deserve that punch she threw at me.

What’s wrong with me!?

I should care for her not hurt her.

I fucked up.

‘Ya think.’ My wolf growled at me.

I blocked him out and kept torturing myself with my thoughts.

‘Alpha, there’s someone here to see you. It’s he huntress you encountered.’ One of my guards linked me.

Not now. Why now!?

‘What does she want!?’ I growled.

‘She says it’s about Artemis King. Our Luna.’

My ears perked up at the mention of her name.

Does she know my mate!?

‘I’m on my way.’ I responded.

I made my way to the edge of my territory.

I saw my guards staring at Robin Hood with disgust.

She saw me and tensed up.

I walked right in front of her.

“Leave us.” I told my guards.

They nodded and left.

“What do you want?” I asked the huntress in front of me.

“I want you to stay away from Artemis. Mate or not.” She spat.

“Why? Why should I listen to you and stay away from my mate!?” I raised my voice a bit.

She looked down at her bow and kept her gaze on it. It looked like she was having a mental battle with herself. Hesitant and worried.

She looked up and stared into my different colored eyes.

She took off her hood slowly. Then removed her mask.

“A-Artemis.” I stuttered.

“This is why I want you to stay away from me. I can’t be your mate, but I’m not going to leave you broken and reject you. Just give me some space.” With that said she put on her mask and hood and left.

I fell down onto my knees crying.

My mate is something I despise.

A hunter.

Hunters took everything from me.

But I still want her in my arms.

I don’t care if she’s a hunter. I just want her.

But I’m still going to give her the space she asked for.