Chapter 17: #17 Graysen&##x27;s Note

Sapphire's P.O.V

I sat up, alert when I heard footsteps. I... I sense Graysen's presence, Gwen panicked. It's not him
although I smell his scent, Drew frowned. I relaxed as soon as I smelt my mate's delicious and calming
scent.

"Maybe it's just a scent close to Graysen's." I mummered. Oh, Gwen muttered. No, it's his scent, Drew
insisted.

The door cracked open and a figure slipped in. "Ryder?" I called. The figure stood there silently. Why
isn't Ryler's scent getting stronger? I don't smell him here, Gwen asked confused. Sapph! That's not
Ryder! Drew yelled. He was a little shorter than Ryder and way more bulky. He also didnt have the
scent that i could drown into. And most importantly, he held Graysen's faint scent. I jumped out of bed,
my feet landing gracefully on the ground. "Who are you?" I growled calmly. The figure said nothing and
slipped back out the door. Isn't that weird? I sniffed, how can Graysen's scent remain here when
nobody's here?

"Sapph? What are you doing awake? It's 12.30, I told you not to wait." My mate's gentle voice startled
me. "Huh?" I whipped my head to my mate's presence. "Are you- Hey, who's paper is this?" Ryder
asked, bending down to pick something up from the ground.

I ran in front of him, using my supernatural speed and plucked the paper out if his hand. My face paled
as I recognized the scrawny writing inside.

Dear Sapphire,

Seeking shelter from the Dark Moon Pack I see, nice choice. But as you know, I always get what I
want.And I want you. I'll see you soon my dear Luna.



From: Your dearest Alpha.

My hands shook and I gulped. What does he think we are? An object? Gwen growled. I'll kill him, Drew
snarled in anger. "What's that?" Ryder asked concernly, wrapping his arms around me. I sighed in
content at the reassurance his arms provided. I internally smacked myself for staying here and bringing
danger to the pack my mate was.

"I... Ryder, I really wanna be with you, but... I... I can't stay." I swallowed, forcing the tears to go back in.
I won't cry. I won't let him see him weak. His arms immediately tightened around me. "Why? Did... did I
did something?" He said in panic. I swallowed as I felt guilty for making him sad and scared. "No." I
whispered, the tears threatening to slip. "Sapph..." He started. I couldn't take it, I couldn't take the pain
under his words. I buried my face into his chest and my tears rolled down, free from the wall I build to
keep it in. "Sapphire... please tell me. I need to know." He whispered into my hair, his voice full of pain
and panic.

"You... you don't understand... I'll endanger everyone here." My voice came out muffled as I wept into
his shirt. "It's about Graysen, isn't it?" He growled and I just continued sobbing. I never want to leave
his warm embrace. But I can't. I won't be selfish and bring danger to a pack who never did anything but
provided care for me. Except Jennifer. She's an exception.

He plucked the note that was crumpled in my palm before I could stop him. His eyes scanned the note
and I felt his body tense against mine. A low growl erupted from his throat.

"I won't let him take you." He growled. "You don't understand... Graysen...Graysen gets what he wants.
Not getting it will be a big blow to his pride, he would never let that happen. He doesn't care about
anything but his pride. You've got to understand, I'm not going to endanger another pack because of
me." My voice got louder and louder. "And I won't let him take you. You're my mate Sapphire. You
belong here." He said, his voice also raising. My heart fluttered at his words. I forced the flutters down.
Stupid hormones, I cursed mentally. "But, I'll bring danger. Is that worth it? You can just find another girl



who would willingly take the responsibility of-" he cut me off, He's lips slamming onto mine and tears
rolled downy cheeks as I deciphered the message the kiss gave.

It's worth it. And no one else could ever take your place beside me and as Luna. No one can replace
you. You are the only one.

I started sobbing. He detached his lips and hugged me. He knows that I got the message and I did.

"Do not ever say that." He growled and I nodded, giving in. His lips went down to my neck. Sucking and
nipping occasionally. I whimpered at the pleasure. "Ryder." I moaned as his lips found my delicate and
sweet spot. I felt his lips form a smile against my skin. He continue to kiss my neck. I'm sure a hickey
will soon form there. Thanks a lot Ryder.

"How did you get that note?" His warm breath fanned my face. "Somebody came into the room. At first
I thought it was you, then I found out that he wasn't you." I explained softly. "A male came into our
room?" He growled posessively. "Hey. I'm fine now, aren't I?" I said softly, cupping his face in my
hands, successfully calming him. He nodded calmly. I smiled up at him. Taking in his gorgeous features
again. I can never get enough of him.

"I never want to lose you." He whispered before snuggling into the crook of my shoulder and I giggled
as his breath tickled me. Yes, me, Sapphire, just giggled. The effects this guy has on me...

I learned a new fact today. My giggles turn him on.

He attached his lips against mine, his tongue immediately entered my mouth. This kiss was urgent and
heated. Our tongues battled for dominance while his hands found my waist and he began to trace
circles onto my skin where my shirt had ridden up again. My hands found his hair and I tugged gently,
making him moan into my mouth. I could feel something hard poking at my thigh. He pulled away
immediately.



"I gotta go take a freezing cold shower." He muttered and pushed past me to get to the bathroom. I
couldn't help the full grin that was pasted on my face. He slammed the bathroom door behind him as
he got his boxers he was going to change into.

He's so goddamn hot, Gwen and Drew muttered in sync. I raised an amused eyebrow at them. They
just shrugged in unison.


62fb1bb41dcb31934bd49bda