Chapter 5: Third Mate
I stop talking, feeling my bones freeze as I hear his voice. His deep voice sends shivers down my spine, and then the scent follows.
What?
I slowly tilt my head to look over my shoulders, to see a tall man, broad shoulders, a well-structured face. His eyes are icy blue, his lips rosy pink, while his nose is a well pointed nose, not like an eagle's beak, though.
My heart stops as my wolf rages hungrily within me. He is my mate too!
My jaws drop, what is the meaning of this?
His eyes flash with a primal desire, "Hello there, Mate," he closes the gap between us.
I get to my feet, oh good goddess he is tall! Taller than Logan even. I feel like a rabbit standing next to him.
I swallow hard, "Wh- how is this.. possible," the words escape my throat.
"What?" A dangerous smirk play at his lips.
Oh damn it, that smile is just too much for me to handle!
"Such a sweet little thing," his finger trails all over my face, "Who knew I would meet my mate in the middle of nowhere? Strange, and funny right?"
The hairs on my neck stand up as I feel his warm finger trail my cold skin.
He scrunches his nose, "Your pheromones are barely even noticeable," he narrows his eyes, "Is it what I am thinking?"
I coil in shame, why is he judgemental?
He places both hands on my shoulders, "What is your name?" He asks.
I am still reeling in shock of this discovery.
My father often said it would be impossible for me to get a good mate. Well, that was true when I met Ronan, but I still proved him wrong!
Not only do I have two of them, they are finer than the King of the moon.
"Hello?" His deep voice snaps me out of it.
"Aria," I manage to respond, "My name is Aria."
His eyes narrow, his smirk turning into something more like a sly smile.
"You can call me Ryder."
I look up at his beautiful icy blue eyes, "Is that your real name?"
"Actually it is Astraeus, but then my father gave me that name, and I hate him, so Ryder it is."
I look away, my heart thumping really fast. This feels so right, and wrong at the same time!
I back away from him a little, "Ryder, are you really my mate?" I blurt out even before I can think.
Did I really ask that? Oh please do not call me dumb just yet, I am just a really confused, maybe perverted female?
The smile on his face falters, "What? Why are you asking that? Do you not feel it for yourself?"
I scratch my neck nervously, "Well, I do not.. it is quite complicated. The thing is.."
"There is nothing to worry about," he takes hold of my hand, "Even though your pheromones are not noticeable, I can still make do with that. You can feel mine right?"
I blink my eyes at him, "Yes, I can," I look away, my face turning bright red.
He stares back at me what with those hypnotic dreamy eyes of his. I know I have melted before, but I am doing it again.
I gulp down nervously, trying to avoid his eyes.
I know, no one will want to look away, but those eyes are dreamy yet terrifying.
I turn on my heels, my heart pounding hard against my rib cage.
"Aria? Are you going to just walk out on me?" His deep hoarse voice sends a jolt of electric throughout my body.
Aria Moonwhispher stop reacting that way!
I clench my fists into a ball, "Listen, I think I just want space to process everything. It is harder than you think."
Before I can take any other step forward, I feel his hot breath fanning my neck. Oh no, not again.
"You can not keep running away from me. You are mine now," his husky voice states firmly in my ear.
"Please Ryder.." my voice trails off.
I feel his warm lips against my collarbone, "Hm?"
I shake my head, "Wait, hold on," I pull away. My whole body is a mess now, my legs, and arms are shaking real bad, my teeth clattering.
His eyes look at me with concern, "What is the matter?"
I force the air down my lungs, "This does not feel right," I shake my head trying to convince him, maybe convince myself.
A crease form on his brows, "What?" Then he chuckles nervously, "I know we are meeting in the oddest of places, but then it is still a win-win."
He entangles his hands with mine, "There is nothing you should be scared of. You are safe with me."
I look deep into his eyes, trying to find the safety he is promising. Well, I do find it there, but then what is this gnawing feeling in my heart?
He wraps his hand around my waist, pulling me closer. His beautiful scent fills my nose, and I can feel that heat between my legs again.
"Damn," I suck my lower lip in, loving how his hands feel on my waist.
Okay, maybe I am perverted-- a little.
"You like it already," he chuckles before placing a heated kiss on my lips.
I freeze not knowing how to respond. He cups my face deepening the kiss. My heart is bursting open with so much emotions I can not even say what I feel anymore.
I want to feel butterflies, but then I can not, my heart does not flutter, but he is making me melt, making me think thoughts that are far too wild but then--
"Aria," I hear him moan in my lips.
That turns me on, again-- Gosh I must be worse than a Pervert!
At the end of the day I have two mates! Two second chance mates!
I pull away from his lips, "Ryder," I let out a shaky breath, "I have to go," I swallow hard, back away, turn on my heels, then run away from there.