8. Justin and Iesha

Blake’s POV

I was starting to get cold.

I cuddled to the closest thing next to me.

I felt someone licking my face.

“Artemis stop it.” I smiled.

I opened my eyes slowly and saw Midnight licking my face.

I groaned.

Aw, Dang it!

Stupid dog.

Gavin kept laughing at me.

I put Midnight back onto the floor and wiped all the dog drool off my face.

I always thought that when you woke up next to your mate they would look beautiful.

I was so wrong.

Artemis had a large bed head and was taking up half the bed. She was snoring a bit and there was drool on the side of her cheek.

She still looks adorable.

‘You’re whipped.’ Gavin pointed out.

‘You’re not?’

I sat up when Artemis jumped out of the bed and ran to the bathroom.

I tried getting in but it was locked. I heard retching and groaning.

I knocked on the door. “Baby, are you ok?”

The door opened. “I’m sick and I’m on my period. The worst combination. I’m going to take a shower.” She went back into the bathroom.

I’ll surprise her. Since she’s in pain I’ll make it better.

I went downstairs and started to make her breakfast. I also put food in Midnight’s bowl.

Yes, I know how to cook.

I put one bacon on the pan.

“Bacon!” I turned around and saw Artemis sniffing the air. “Gimme gimme gimme.”

“Aw. You ruined my surprise.” I groaned.

“When I comes to chocolate and bacon, I’m a blood hound.” She took a piece of bacon from the plate.

I hugged her from behind. Sparks were everywhere. “How are you feeling?”

“Like the next time I blow chunks it’s going to be all over you if you don’t let me go.” She threatened but I kept my hold on her.

“I’ll risk it.”

She hunched over a bit, her face paled, she started retching.

I let her go and backed away. She started laughing.

“‘Risk it’ my ass.” She said in between laughs.

I pouted. “Just eat your breakfast.”

She started eating. The rest of the day we just watched movies on the couch.

She’s not throwing up anymore. It’s just a fever.

She’s been saying weird things but that’s only her fever talking.

She even told me stories about when she was hunting rogues in other places.

I was kinda hoping it was her when she called me cute.

But hey, a guy can dream.

I was eating popcorn when Artemis put her arms around my waist.

I wasn’t complaining but it was weird because it wasn’t like her to do something like that.

“Artemis what are you doing?” I asked.

“So you don’t enjoy my company. OK I get it.” She removed her hands from my waist.

‘Way to fuck up. I’m totally on your side.’ Gavin was being sarcastic.

I rolled my eyes at him and turned back to my mate.

“I’m just asking.” I put my arms around her.

“Every time we cuddle my fever goes away a little.”

‘She’s going into heat jackass!’ Gavin yelled at me.

Oh no.

I have to mark her.

But I can do that.

She wouldn’t want me to.

And with the full moon coming up.

Why is this so stressful!?

‘You better mark her soon or I will.’ Gavin growled.

‘I will not. It’s her choice not yours.’ I growled back.

“Artemis?” I asked.

“Yes.”

“Can I-I m-mark you?” I stuttered.

She looked at me with disbelief. “Jerk.”

She ran up to her room and shut the door in my face. I heard the nob lock.

I put my forehead against the door. “I’m sorry. Please open the door baby. Please let me in.”

“Get out of my house.” She commanded.

I sighed but obeyed.

‘Nice going genus.’ Gavin growled.

‘Shut up. This is your fault. You wanted my to mark her or you would do it by force.’ I growled back

He blocked me out.

I shifted into my wolf and started running.

Artemis’s POV

That asshole.

It’s only been one day and he wants to mark me!

Jerk.

Asshole.

Jackass.

Fuckhead.

Horny alpha.

Can’t he control his hormones!?

Ugh!

I need to go out. I quickly put on my hunters attire and ran outside.

I kept walking deeper and deeper into the woods.

I heard rustling coming from some trees and bushes.

I got an arrow and pulled the string back.

The rustling got louder and more violent.

I was about to fire the arrow until I was met with a familiar face.

“Stupid rose bush thorns.” He grumbled.

I put my arrow back. “Justin?”

He looked in my direction and smiled. “Robin?”

He calls me Robin for short.

I brought him into a hug.

Justin Wood is one of those nice rogues I’ve met.

He has a twin sister named Iesha Wood. Their wolves names are Lake and Lexi.

“Where’s Iesha?” I asked.

“Behind you.” A familiar voice said behind me.

I turned around and saw Iesha with her arms spread out.

I took her offer and hugged her.

They are both black wolves with special powers. Their alpha abused them because only he knew about them and it threatened his power as alpha.

They told me what happened when I met them. I spared their lives and we started hanging out in the forest. We talked and we just became friends.

They have powers of elements and their own special powers. Justin has air and telekinesis. Iesha has earth and flight.

I pulled away from Iesha. “What are you guys doing here?”

“Alpha Mac found us so we had to leave California.” Justin explained.

Alpha Mac was the name of their old alpha.

“Well you guys can stay with me. I have plenty of room.” I offered.

“But wouldn’t that mean you’d have to stay as Robin Hood the whole time we are there?” Iesha asked.

“I trust you guys to keep my identity a secret.”

“Are you sure? You don’t have to tell us.” Said Justin.

I nodded. “Besides someone else already knows who I am and I want to tell you guys.”

“Who else knows?” Justin asked.

“My mate.” I answered. “Alpha Blake.”

“Man, am I sorry I asked.” Justin’s said.

“Doesn’t matter. C’mon. My house is this way.” I lead the towards my house.

As soon as I closed the door I took off my mask and hood in front of them.

“Wow. You’re pretty.” Iesha complimented.

“Thanks.”

Justin just stood there shocked.

“What? Do I have something on my face?” I asked.

“You’re beautiful.” He complimented.

I blushed a bit but I don’t think they noticed.

“C’mon I’ll show you to your rooms.”

“Wait what’s your name?” Justin asked.

“Artemis.” I answered.

“The Greek goddess Artemis?” Iesha asked.

“You know about Greek goddesses?” I asked.

“There was a lot of libraries where we were staying.” She answered.

I nodded. Midnight came running towards us and barked at Justin and Iesha.

“Guys this is Midnight. Midnight don’t worry these are nice rogues.” I introduce them.

“Rottweiler. Good choice.” Justin started to put Midnight’s head.

After Midnight’s barking stopped I showed the twins to their rooms.

I changed my clothes and plopped down on my bed.

It’s been a long day and it feels like my fever is getting worse.

Why would Blake ask to mark me?