Tamming My Wild Lycan Mate

I should've just listened to Sarah when she warned me to be careful. I should've waited a little while and heard what she wanted to say. I should've been patient and found out what was wrong. It's my fault. Curiosity took the best of me. I was jealous because I didn't have the chance to climb the mountain on time and discover this hidden hut with Sarah. Now, I'm facing the consequences of my disobedience. If there's anything I dread most in my life, it's reptiles. I could remember the day I encountered one. I was returning from Valeria High School and walking through the woods. I met it on the way. It coiled in the middle of the road, swallowing a rabbit. It took all my strength and Sarah's intervention not to faint that day. Won't I faint now? I asked myself. Of course, that's the next thing I will do. I could've run, but I can't. It was like my legs were glued to the ground. I couldn't take a single step. I tried speaking to my brain to find a way out or anything I could use as a defense, but the idiot wouldn't respond. My brain had deserted me again. The same goes for all the bones that were controlling the movement of my body, right from the end of the medulla oblongata down to my joint bones. All of them have deserted me, making me stand still like one of the statues in New York. Standing in front of me is a snake that has adapted to the harsh treatment of the weather on this desolate mountain A deadly snowy mamba was waiting for me inside the hut Unlike its tropical relatives, this unique serpent has adapted to harsh winter conditions, boasting scales as white as the freshly fallen snow, allowing it to blend seamlessly with its surroundings. Its eyes, however, glisten with a chilling glint, betraying its venomous and predatory nature. Within the hut, the deadly snowy mamba lies in wait, coiled with deadly precision, its muscular body poised to strike at a moment's notice. Even from where I was standing, I could feel the serpent's instincts that drove it to remain perfectly still, patiently awaiting its prey. As the afternoon light filters through the cracks in the hut's weathered walls, the mamba's eyes narrow, clearly aware of my presence in the room. I could see that the hut itself is a stark reminder of the unforgiving environment it inhabits. The wooden walls on the other side are weather-beaten and sagging, barely providing shelter from the icy winds that howl outside. Abandoned tools and remnants of human presence suggest that this place was once a refuge before Sarah found it, now reclaimed by the harsh, wintry wilderness. Eventually, the reptile repositioned itself and attempted to dash at me. Not knowing what to do, I closed my eyes in anticipation of my death. Instantly, my ear caught the creaking sound of the door as it burst open. The brightness of the sun filled the room, followed by fast-approaching footsteps. I don't need to turn before I can guess who entered. It's none other being than Sarah. Her presence in the room brought me back to my senses and helped me regain my strength. I opened my eyes, half expecting to see the reptile leaping at Sarah instead. However, I was met with the greatest surprise of my life. Surprisingly, the black mamba is gone. Impossible! I yelled in my head. This is a trick! I assured myself. I'm sure of it. This is a trick. I rubbed my eyes to be sure that I wasn't dreaming. The snake was standing right in front of me a second ago. But right now, it's gone. Sarah's present had made it disappear. “Did you lose something?” Sarah asked, her eyes wandering around my body like a robot. I was sure she was looking for any signs of wounds. “You should've listened to me earlier and waited. I hissed, shoved her out of the way, and decided to take a proper look at the small hut. The truth is that I'm damn hungry to listen to any of her moral speeches or her mother's quotes again. She grabbed my hand and said, “Remember, I'm almost ninety, and I have more experience than you. You should just listen to me.” Eventually, I decided to give her my attention. “I know! But please, can we eat first? All the hiking and everything nearby has made me exhausted. She sighed in defeat and let go of my hand. “That's why you should learn how to harness your power. I scared that reptile away with just a growl. Ignoring Sarah's speech, I dashed to the end of the wall, toward the provisions that were neatly arranged on the top of a cabinet. I scrutinized everything to pick something that would quench my hunger. I opened the cabinet, and my eyes landed on a jam and a hamburger that were inside the cabinet. As I attempted to bring out the snacks, I heard something hissing behind me. I could feel all the dread and scary attitude I hid earlier returning. This time, fear was flowing through my veins multiple times. It's twice as bad as the one I felt before. “Marvel, dodge to the left!” I heard Sarah alert me. But I couldn't process anything. I could hear my intelligence screaming at my leg and telling it to desert me again. I could hear them telling each other that they didn't want to be victims of the reptile. I could hear them discussing the venom of the mamba. I looked at the wall, and I could see the shadow of the snake rising and getting ready to lunge at me. I heard Sarah screaming again, “Marvel, shift to the right now.” This time, I was able to grasp what she was saying. Before my brain and legs could run like a rabbit that was running away from a cat, I snatched them, called them to duty, and ducked aside. Instantly, the reptile struck the wall of my previous position, shattering the wall in the process. Sarah dashed at me and grabbed my hand before we both rushed out together. “That's a narrow escape,” I mumbled. My heart was racing badly, and I could feel myself breathing heavily. Sarah said proudly, “All thanks to me. I had just saved you once again.” I rolled my eyes at her reply: “Isn't that your duty as a mother?” “Yes, and I didn't fail,” she said, not ready to accept defeat. “And you must not fail,” I warned her with a stern look, and she giggled. “What about the reptile?” I asked while looking back at the hut before switching my gaze to the wall that was shattered by the creature. “Who knows?” She shrugged, “It could still be lurking around and waiting for another victim.” She explained and made her way toward the bottom of the mountain. “I wish the Alpha of the Matilda pack would become his next victim,” I said venomously, and Sarah gave me a quick hard glance. “That's my wish!” I repeated it and strolled after her. I hadn't taken more than three steps when I felt a strong scent hitting my nostrils. It's the scent of vanilla and chocolate cream. It smelled so sweet that I could feel myself salivating. “Can you smell that?” I asked Sarah. She paused and gave me a puzzled look. She asked, “Smell what?” while walking toward me. “Tell me you don't smell that vanilla and chocolate cream!” I exclaimed while sniffing around for where the scent might be coming from. Sarah said, “I couldn't smell any…” She was still talking when I noticed that she furrowed her brow as if she knew what it meant. “Your mate is nearby!” She exclaimed Mate!!! I screamed in my head. Rapidly, something struck my mind. I had smelled this scent before, but I couldn't remember. I was sure of it. I ransacked my brain and tried forcing myself to remember. After a few seconds of searching my mind, I was able to remember. Mate!!! Sarah's voice replayed in my head, and I felt my heart skip another beat. It's the same scent I smelled when we went to prank Alpha Rey and his pack. That means one of the Matilda Werewolf is my destiny mate. Not only that, but it also means they are nearby “Sarah!” I shouted her name. “They're nearby.” Her eyes widened at my words, which also meant she knew what I was talking about. Before the blink of my eyes, I watched as Sarah started transforming. It starts with a soft, gentle breeze that begins to pick up, swirling around Sarah as if whispering secrets of ancient power. Her eyes sparkled with a mix of anticipation and trepidation, for she knew what was about to happen. From what she told me, It was a secret she had guarded close to her heart, a gift passed down through generations in her family. I watched in anticipation as Sarah closed her eyes, and a serene calm washed over her. At the same time, the last rays of the setting sun kissed the mountaintop. Her body started to tremble slightly, and a shimmering light enveloped her form, like a cascade of falling stars descending upon her. Her hair, once flowing like dark rivers, now shimmered with the brightness of the snowy mountain. Her skin took on a pearlescent glow, and her eyes gleamed with an otherworldly radiance. Sarah's body elongated, her limbs stretching gracefully as she grew taller, and her fingers transformed into delicate, silken white paws Before long, a magnificent white coyote stood in Sarah's place. Her coat was as pure as the freshly fallen snow, with faint, ethereal patterns that seemed to shift with every movement. She blinked her eyes, now reflecting the wisdom of ages past She gazed at her new form, feeling the power coursing through her veins, the spirit of the coyote now one with her own. With newfound agility and grace, she leaped through the snow toward me, leaving no footprints in her wake. As she stood in front of me, I needed no one to tell me what to do next. I jumped on top of the Coyote and grabbed her fur in readiness for the long sprint away from the Ruthless Alpha of the Matilda pack.