Chapter 28: Stepping out

"Zack!" Elize screamed, struggling in his arms.

Zack laughed and picked up more speed.

The first floor was filled with people who were sitting in groups and having dinner. The moment they saw their Alpha rush out through them towards the entrance of the pack house, they all gasped in shock- especially when they saw who it was in his arms.

Within seconds, the couple were out of the building. Zack carefully let her down on the ground. Elize swayed, the world spinning around her. She felt Zack's hands on both sides of her arms, trying to steady her.

"Steady there." He said, a slight mockery in his voice.

Elize glared at him, feeling irritated. But it quickly dissipated, seeing the smile plastered on his face. Her heartbeat fastened, watching him stand there with a slight smirk on his beautiful face. The contours of his cheeks were highlighted by the moonlight. His slightly moistened lips were shining. Elize reached out to touch it, wanting to feel its softness by herself,

"Alpha." A deep voice startled Elize and she quickly jumped back.

Zack chuckled and took hold of her hand, turning towards the newcomer. She was trying to let go of his death grip when he replied, "Mikail, you're here."

Elize looked up at the the man standing in front of them, his gaze steadily on Zack's face. She knew that he was trying hard to avoid looking at her. She was after all, not among his favorite people. Like everyone else in the pack that she met, this man, too, resented her. Maybe it was because of her identity as a witch, Elize thought.

"Yes sir, awaiting your instructions." Mikail replied, his posture upright.

"I'll get going with Elize first, you can follow with the others. Remember, stay close but not too close." Zack said.

Mikail nodded once and disappeared into the forest. Elize looked up at her mate in confusion. She had no idea what was going on. Zack turned towards her and smiled.

"You wanted to go out right? I'm taking you out." He said as he opened the door of his Rover.

Elize didn't believe him. Why would he take her out after keeping her closed inside his room for two days? She refused to get inside the vehicle.

"What trick are you playing on me?" Elize asked, narrowing her eyes.

Zack rolled his eyes and pushed her inside the car, banging the door shut. He then quickly walked towards the driver's seat and and slipped inside the vehicle. Elize was now glaring at him.

"Can you stop pushing me around like I'm a lifeless doll? I have my rights! This is physical abuse!" She shouted, pointing her finger at him.

"So you don't want to go out?" Zack asked, cocking his head to the side with an annoyingly blinding smile.

Elize rolled her eyes and leaned back in her seat. A slow smile started taking shape on her face as Zack turned on the ignition of the vehicle. Elize reached out and placed her hand on his hand placed on he gear stick. She then leaned on his shoulder as he turned the vehicle away from the pack house and towards a well paved road.

It's been two hours since they started their journey through the forest. Elize was more than happy, traveling alone with her mate. A sense of belonging enveloped her as she looked out the window, watching the moonlight stream in through the gaps between the huge trees that flanked both sides of the road.

"Zack?" She called her mate, without lifting her head off of his shoulder.

"Yes baby?"

"I love you." Elize said, placing a kiss on his cheek.

"I love you Elize." He replied with a smile.

"Where are we going though?"

"It's a surprise. Be patient." Zack said, looking at her and winking.

Elize couldn't stop herself from smiling. At that moment she felt like she was content, staying like this with him. After all, it was not often that she could enjoy quiet moments like this with her mate. As the vehicle took a turn, Elize thought she could hear the sound of water gushing from somewhere nearby. Soon after, they came to a stop as they came to a dead end. She looked towards Zack questioningly, all she could see was endless forest from where she sat.

"Trust me. You're going to love this." Zack said, placing a small kiss on the back of her palm.

Her heart started racing at the touch. Elize nodded, reminding herself to breathe. In the next moment, he was out of the car and at her door, swiftly opening and with a slight bow.

"My lady." He said, a sweet smile on his face, holding out his hand for her.

Elize jumped at the sudden motion then started laughing at herself. She took his hand and jumped out of the vehicle, only to be pulled towards him. She crashed into his arms, her hands desperately clinging onto his waist for support. Zack chuckled.

"Hey! Don't use your wolf speed to intimidate me!" Elize complained, pouting her lips.

"Then you better grow up fast and turn as soon as possible." Zack said, holding her close.

Elize struggled out of his arms and jumped away from him. "Now why would I do that?" she asked clearly teasing him. Her gray eyes shone in mischief.

Zack smiled, taking slow steps towards her as she started walking backwards. Despite trying to keep the upper hand, Elize started getting nervous watching him walk towards her like that. Her heart was hammering in her chest. Every step of his was graceful, like a Tiger approaching its prey. She could see his eyes darkening as desire clouded his eyes. She couldn't help but keep her eyes on his face. The moonlight made his features seem otherworldly, making Elize yearn to touch him.

"Nervous much baby?" Zack teased.

"Why would I be?" She replied, her wavering ever so slightly.

Elize licked her lips, trying to calm herself. It was not working. Suddenly her back hit the car as she realized that she had nowhere to escape. She panicked, as her body started getting more excited. In a flash Zack stood in front of her, his face inches from hers. He leaned in further, his breath fanning the side of her face. Elize closed her eyes in anticipation.

"Because you want to bite me like I bit you." He whispered against her ear, sending shivers throughout her body.

Elize gasped and opened her eyes. Her memories flashed back to all the things that they were doing to each other. Her breathing quickened in response. She wanted him so badly, but he held back saying that it was not time yet. The thought brought a sudden sense of disappointment as she scrunched her face. Zack chuckled and took a step back, seemingly understanding what was going on in her mind.

"What are you laughing at?" Elize asked, trying her best to act pissed.

Zack feigned surprise and laughed again. Suddenly his head turned to his left and his face took on a serious expression. He then looked back at her with a forced smile on his face.

"Let me take you somewhere." Zack said.

Before she could make sense of what triggered his mood change, Zack was suddenly shifting in front of her. In a flash, the handsome man was gone and in his stead stood a huge brown wolf which almost looked golden to her. A strange tug at her heart drew her to the creature, who she knew was her mate. As she caressed the soft fur on his back, she heard his voice in her head.

'Get on my back instead of trying to turn me on.' It said.

Elize chuckled. She jumped on to the wolf's back and leaned in on him, holding on tight to his sides.

"Let's go wolfie. Run away with me." She whispered, patting his fur.

The wolf let out a strange sound, almost like a chuckle and launched itself into the forest ahead of them.