Chapter 10

Arnav who was looking at her almost every second, asked her to get into the middle one while he talks with the beta. She obeyed silently and walked towards it. Even though she did not have much idea about cars, she could clearly make out that it was pretty expensive. Suddenly she doubted herself. What if she unintentionally causes damage to it. Seeing to whom it belonged, she retrieved her hand and waited for the owner to come. When Arnav finally finished his talk, he turned towards his mate expecting her to be already inside. But, she wasn't. That really upset him. Werewolves hate it when they are disobeyed, especially the higher-ranked ones. He walked towards her, meanwhile calming himself to not scare her. "Mate?" He called when he reached her side. Aadhira looked up in his direction. "Why didn't you get in?" He asked as he opened the door for her. She just remained quiet too embarrassed to say the real reason. "Mate! " he sighed yet continued. "When I ask you to do something, you are expected to do it. Please, remember this. Okay? " he said softly. But, she wasn't stupid to not see the underlying warning. To not make him angry, she nodded quickly. Arnav smiled and gestured for her to get inside. Her nostrils filled up with the fragrance of the car as soon as she lowered her head to enter. The interior was quite spacious and comfortable. She sat and scooted at the farthest end she could reach. Arnav followed her cue and entered too. After telling the driver to drive, he turned his full attention towards her. A frown made up to his face, as he noticed the distance she had maintained between them. If he had doubts about her being a reluctant human mate, he was cent percent sure now. He knew now that she would be like those human females who prefer to run away from their mates at the first chance they got. Instead of feeling sad or angry, a smirk played on his lips. He would love to make her surrender to him and eventually get her true love. After all, wolves love a good chase. He took his time in appreciating her beauty, especially her eyes. They held soo much fire in them. Aadhira was aware of the way Arnav was looking at her. She found it creepy and as much as she wanted to ask him to look away, she couldn't. She was scared of him.....his power, status, and capabilities. She was a mere human....and to add on it, a human female. He scooted closer to her and rested his arm on her shoulder. "So, mate! Tell me about yourself!" He asked in a sweet manner, excited to hear everything about his mate. While she just pondered on what to say! The closeness between them was already distracting her a lot and now this question blew her mind! What was she supposed to answer on that? That she had the most boring life anyone can have but still enjoyed it! "Mate!" He called again as she appeared to be lost in her thoughts. "Hmm? What.....what do you want to know?" She asked politely making him smile. "Anything!" He answered. "My name is Aadhira. And, I am twenty-two years old. And....." she trailed not knowing what to say more. "Tell me about your hobbies and favorite things." He asked helping her to speak. "Aaaa....I love to aaaa...." her brows narrowed on instinct. She just figured out that she wasn't even aware of her hobbies. She never paid heed to that! Her main concern all her life was to earn as much as she could. Work and studies were what took all her attention. She never got time to do what she wanted to.....what did she love to do anyway? She thought. "To?" He asked. She sighed. "I don't have any hobby. But, I love to study." She replied, telling the truth. "You are different. People usually hate to study. While you love to do it! I got a nerd as a mate!" He chuckled. "You didn't want a nerd as a mate?" She asked, hiding her joy very well. If he didn't like nerds then she had a perfect excuse to get away from him. "I didn't say that! I love intelligent people. But, I never expected to get an intelligent mate! Although I hate to study, I am happy you love it!" He explained. She didn't want to extend the conversation but, the doubts came to her mind again. "But, I have heard that you were the gold medalist in your university." she asked. "Yes, I am. Just because I can do well in studies doesn't mean I love it, right!" She slightly nodded. "Oh! I never asked you! Which discipline are you in? " he asked sliding his fingers through her hair in a soothing manner. "M.medical science. Final year." She mumbled quickly, praying for him to stop touching her. His chest boomed with pride. "Wow! So, you are a doctor, mate!" He asked. "Well, not exactly till I get a degree in my hand." She said professionally. "Great! Our children would be soo proud to have such a talented mother! I am soo proud of you, mate!!" He praised. It took everything in her to not look at him with disgust as he bent down to her level and kissed her lips. She hated this now. He kept on kissing her without her permission. And, mate or not, he should learn to at least ask her. So, she managed to pull away from the kiss. This made him narrow his eyes at her. "Any problem mate? " he asked cautiously. "You.....you need to stop this. " she said bluntly without thinking of the consequences. "Stop what? " he asked. Her breathing got heavier as she thought of telling him the truth. "You should stop kissing me like this." She finally spoke her mind. A low growl was heard inside the car and her heart picked up more speed if it was possible. He wouldn't hurt her, would he? She thought. Before she could figure out what exactly happened, he had grabbed the back of her head in a tight grasp and crashed his mouth on hers. She tried to push him away but his grip was as strong as stone. It was no 'loving' or 'sweet' kiss. It clearly was a punishing one. She now realized her mistake. Her friend clearly asked her to not deny him affection or there will be consequences. She at least hoped the driver who was clearly witnessing all this, would help her. But, what was she thinking! No one could and would help her from her mate who was a werewolf! She could taste the metallic taste of her blood as he bit her lower lip. She cried in pain, but he didn't stop. He kept on punishing her and adding pressure on the lower lip which made her cry in pain again. After few minutes of agonizing pain, he finally left her mouth but still remained in her personal space. "Say that again and I will make sure you never speak a word." He warned which made goosebumps appear on her skin. Didn't he just claim to love her! How could he do this to someone he claimed to love? She wondered. She just sniffled while tears flowed uncontrollably from her eyes. "I know that you don't want a werewolf mate. I can sense your reluctance mate. But, you need to understand that now, you are my mate. You are my life and will stand by my side all our lives....either willingly or not. You will love me and will accept all my affections. This was the last time that you had denied my affection. Will it happen again?" He asked in a deep and strong voice filled with pure warning. She quickly shook her head. "Good. " he said and smiled. Lifting her head, he looked straight into her tear-filled eyes. It definitely pained him to make her cry, but his wolf was furious when she spoke those words....that he shouldn't kiss her! Why shouldn't he? She was his mate! He had waited so long for her. He had planned soo many things to do with her. And, she was denying him! He couldn't digest that! He was an Alpha male and his instinct wanted to mate her right now. But, seeing as she was a human, he was trying his best to keep his carnal desires at bay. At least he had the right to kiss her till night when he would make her his completely. "Stop crying mate. I don't like your tears." He said while she continued to cry with her eyes closed. She felt used.....felt violated being kissed like that. ...as if she had no self-respect or power. "Mate!" He raised his voice in a scolding manner. He just wanted to stop her tears even though he was the reason behind them. She trembled in fear as she thought he would hurt her again. So, she quickly nodded and wiped her tears from the back of her sleeve. Trying her best to not cry again, she swallowed the heaviness in her throat. "You're crying for a silly reason! Are all human females like this?" He asked. But, she didn't reply. "Mate, this is the last time I am telling you. When I ask you something, you will answer me. Do you understand? " "Yes, I am sorry! " she answered breathlessly. Her voice clearly displaying her sadness. And, he didn't like it a bit. So, he tried to make it up for it. "It's okay. Now, come here." He said and engulfed her in his embrace. He continued playing with her hair to calm her as they drove to their destination. Less than an hour later, the car finally came to halt. Arnav recognized the place. Aadhira, who was forced by him to rest her head on his chest, finally looked up. She saw breathtaking scenery. "Welcome home, mate!" He announced. The place that she was just admiring right now, turned into a nightmare within seconds.