Notice Me (29 page)

My father and Alpha Perez gave her the
only possible answer, which was, “We can't stop a challenge once
it's started. Marco may have initiated the challenge, but Tristan
sealed it by shifting and attacking."
I'll fight for Lise for as long as I shall live until my heart
stops beating or my last dying breath, whichever tends to come
first. From the looks of things this is going to be one long fight
to the death and I sure as hell don't plan on being the one who
dies. Nah screw that, I plan on living a long and healthy life with
my mate filled with plenty of children so in order to do so, I need
to get up off my ass and fight!
With my mind on Lise, I'll admit I allowed myself to get
distracted. Something I was taught to never do, but yet I did.
Marco go the upper hand forcing me to the ground as his razor sharp
teeth tore away at my side.
'Dammit the
same side the rogues took a chunk out of'
, I thought
as I yelped out in pain. It was healed but once something like that
happens it'll never be a hundred percent again. It's like once you
break a bone, ok it'll repair itself and set back but you'll never
be the same again.
Just as I was about to lift myself up on all fours to turn around
and snap at Marco's neck an ear piercing scream erupted from the
crowd. The scream was enough to send chills up my spine, yes even
underneath my thick coat of fur! It caused my ears to perk up at
attention.
‘Lise’
I thought as
my eyes searched around frantically for my mate, my mate who was
withering around in pain. I watched in amazement as Lise
experienced her first shift, the most painful one of your entire
life.
Before my very eyes, Lise shifted into the most unique wolf I've
ever seen. She was small in size, completely black in color with
the same hazel eyes. Her paws, snout, and tip of her ears were all
white in color. As soon as Lise shifted she ran in between Marco
and I growling angrily at the two of us. It was pretty comical,
almost as though her wolf, which resembled an angry little
chihuahua was cursing us out. Who knew innocent little Lise would
have so much bite.

Chapter 43: Blessing
Lise's POV
’Whoa, what the hell was
that?’
Experiencing what wolves call the 'first shift'
was the most excruciating thing I've ever had to go through in my
entire life! No words of advice could prepare you for the amount of
physical suffering you have to endure when your bones fuse together
and your body contorts in ways you never thought possible. If I had
to explain it in better words, it's as if fire is pumping through
your veins instead of blood and as though someone just got done
pouring acid all over you.
Holy crap that was worse then getting burned by a curling iron
while getting a thousand papercuts at the same time. We all know
how much stinking papercuts hurt! One minute I'm standing there
pleading for someone to stop these two nitwits from killing one
another and the next thing I remembered was hearing Tristan yelp in
pain.
Something inside me snapped, just the thought of him being hurt
caused the flame to ignite. I wanted to beat the crap out of both
of these Neanderthals for thinking violence always solves
everything! I'm a person for goodness sakes not some sort of
possession that they could fight over. I understand Tristan was
only trying to defend my honor, but come on don't they get tired of
battling everything out?
Can't we all just get along? Sit down like a bunch of reasonable
people over a nice hot cup of tea and verbalize our disagreements?
Nah, didn't think so. I'm one to speak with the way I tackled Jewel
at the pack meeting. Feeling an awful lot like Bambi, I tried to
stand up on all fours. I can't even manage to balance on two feet
now I have to trot around on fours? Oh god! What if I stay this way
forever? What if I don't know how to shift back?
There's no way I'm living in wolf form for the rest of my life. I
enjoy all the perks of being a human like having thumbs, being able
to use toilet paper when I go to the bathroom, taking a shower and
smelling fresh, and most of all I love my food. Staying in wolf
form means I have to poo and pee outside, ew gross! I won't smell
too fresh either unless Tristan shifts back to human and washes me
with soap and water!
Shaking my head to dispel all the crazy thoughts in my mind and
refocus on the main task at hand, I turned my attention to the two
wolves staring at me in wonder. I put one paw in front of the other
testing out my balance before breaking out into a full sprint.
Getting in between them I began bouncing up and down and barking
like a mad woman showing them how angry I was.
In my mind what I was yapping about completely made sense to me,
hopefully they'll understand what I'm trying to convey.
'You idiots, what are you two crazy! Hasn't there
been enough death around here, yet you both have a death wish by
challenging each other? I'm not some toy you can fight
over!'
Lowering my head I charged into Marco
shouldering him,
'And you, just who the
hell do you think you are taking a bite out of my mate'
I growled lowly.

Of course, he wasn't moving anywhere
because he's so much bigger then me, but it's the principle that
counts! Not getting the desired effect of fear that I hoped to
receive from him I turned my muzzle and bit him on what I assumed
to be his ankle or maybe it was a wrist...who knows, who cares. I
bit down hard enough to produce a small yelp of pain as Marco
pulled his paw away out of reach from my teeth, while he retreated
a few steps backwards.
I could hear a few chuckles before Rico's voice filled my head. I
glanced over at him, but his lips weren't moving
. 'They don't understand a word you're saying sis.'
Rico's voice said. What is this? Why can I hear his thoughts,
have I gone crazy?
'No you're not crazy Analia, you
were welcomed into the pack as the Manzanares Princess. You have a
mind link with myself, Rico, and Alonso because we're
family.'
My father's voice answered.
'As soon as you accept the pack as your own,
you'll be able to communicate with all of them.'
At hearing this, I instantly shut my mouth and stopped yipping.
Wow, don't I feel like a total moron, shush it! So what if I
thought wolves speak to one another in their own barks, laugh all
you want now. How was I supposed to know there's no secret wolf
language, I'm no wolf expert here.
'Well can you tell them I said no
more fighting!'
I thought, pointedly staring in Rico's
direction expecting him to play translator.
'Yea, tell the beefcakes to stop
flapping around like a bunch of wusses.'
Alonso chimed
in causing me to laugh.
"Analia says no more fighting." Rico announced with a slight smile.
I think I'm going like having big brothers, our personalities seem
to get along well.
Allowing my eyes to roam, I realized Marco hasn't move a muscle as
he observed me spazzing out in front of him. He still seemed like
he was in shock for some reason. Did he not expect me to be a wolf
or was he surprised I attacked him? Tristan stood before me with a
wolfy smirk on his face? If I could smack the smirk right off him I
would, but I don't think my paw reached up to his face! He's
enormous! What's so freaking funny anyway?
Here I am worried sick that he's going to get himself killed and
he's watching me in amusement. Glad I could be some form of
entertainment to him. Not able to control my anger anymore I
narrowed my eyes and took a few steps back. Crouching down low in
an attempt to maximize my velocity, I pushed off the dirt with my
front paws. Sailing into the air, I managed to pounce onto
Tristan's back...barely! I was basically latching on to his rear
end! My entire hind legs were still hanging off as I shuffled my
paws against his massive body to try and hoist myself up.
'Want to make fun of me? I'll show
you!'
I thought as I bit down playfully on the tip of
his ear. Grr! In the blink of an eye Tristan jerked slightly to the
left causing me to slide off.
His teeth bit down hard...but not hard enough to hurt... onto the
scruff of my fur at the back of my head. In one swift movement
Tristan picked me up and placed me down in front of him. Show off!
That's when I felt the warmness of his tongue as he licked my nose.
Eww, yuck is that a wolf kiss of some sort?
'Eww yuck?'
Tristan's
voice pushed into my head. He tilted his head sideways and looked
at me questionably. His tongue darted out and licked me yet
again!
'Yes it's a wolf
kiss.'
'Wh...why are you in my head?'
I asked completely astonished. Ok I understood the part where
I'm connected to my Father, Rico and Alonso, but Tristan's not part
of the Manzanares Pack.
'We can communicate because we're
mates and I marked you.'
Tristan notified me with a
smile, his pointy teeth showing as his lips lifted up a bit.
'So you marking me allows us to speak
to each other? Why couldn't we do it before?'
I
pondered, damn these wolves with their confusing bits of knowledge.
I feel like I'm so out of the loop. I still have so much to
learn.

'Because you didn't shift yet
sweetheart. Here I thought you were an innocent little human...only
to find out you're a Princess she-wolf.'
Tristan's
tone came out as teasing.
"You claimed my daughter?" My Father's voice bellowed interrupting
our lovey-dovey Moment. It caused my to cringe inwardly,
uh-oh!
Doesn't he know this already? Didn't Rico and Alonso go back and
tell him about me having Tristan's mark for heaven's sake? I guess,
maybe I'll have to learn to keep my thoughts to myself? Eek, can
you even do something like that or will they forever invade my
mind. Shifting back to human form, my eyes bulged out of their
sockets. What the heck is he doing? My mind raced as I was faced
with the smooth skin of Tristan's butt in front of me!
At least he's facing forward, but then I realized there are other
female wolves around and a tinge of jealousy pierced my heart. I
don't want other females seeing his junk! I allowed a grumble to
escape my lips causing Tristan to glance over his shoulder at me
and wink. He knew exactly what he was doing and that I hated it.
Alonso being the great big brother that he is threw a pair of
shorts at Tristan, "Cover up man, no one wants to see all
that

Tristan's
POV
Thankfully, Alpha Perez dismissed everyone telling them the shows
over and it's time to leave us to discuss things. Maria led
everyone including my parents, our friends and the rest of the pack
members back inside the house so that we could have some privacy.
The only people left outside were Rico, Alonso, Alpha Perez, myself
and Lise and Marco who were still in wolf form. As I pulled on the
shorts and approached Alpha Perez who was standing there furious
with anger I decided to tell him the god honest truth.
"With all due respect Sir, Lise is my mate and at the time I
claimed her I had no knowledge of her being a wolf, let alone a
Princess." I began, as I thought of a way to phrase my next set of
words without insulting him. "Had I of known, I would have came to
you first. I love your daughter with every fiber of my being and
ask that you give us your blessing of being mates...but I'll tell
you this much, even without your blessing, Lise belongs to me. She
always will." I refused to back down to him, even if he's royalty,
an Alpha, and my mate's father.
Alpha Perez seemed to ponder over my confession for a few Moments
before nodding his head in agreement. A proud look gleamed in his
eyes. "I meant it when I said you'll make a fine Alpha one day son.
Even if you're not royalty, I'm honored that my daughter has a mate
as strong as you to watch over her."
My heart began racing, holy crap is he accepting me as his
daughter's mate? My hands began shaking at my sides as Alpha Perez
reached out and offered his hand. Taking it into my own I shook it,
"A good Alpha never backs down. I give you two my blessing. Take
care of my baby or I'll hunt you down and kill you." Alpha Perez
warned in a joking manner, but somehow I knew deep down inside he
wasn't really joking.
"Thank you Sir, you won't regret this." I said excitedly. Ha! Now
that I have the Alpha Perez...aka...the King's blessing, Marco can
kiss his thoughts of taking Lise away goodbye. Marco must have been
thinking the same thing because he let out an anguish filled howl
and took off into the woods again. Damn he sure runs away a
lot.
A small whimper escaped Lise's lips causing me to turn around to
try and figure out what was wrong with her. She wasn't physically
hurt. 'What's wrong baby?' I asked turning around and walking over
to her.
'I don't know how to change back Tristan. Am I gonna stay like this
forever?' Lise mind-linked me letting out a soft whimper again. The
sound of her whimpers made my heart ache.
Running my hands over her soft coat of fur, I kneeled down next to
her. 'No baby, you're not going to stay like this forever. I'm
going to walk you through shifting back.' I reassured her allowing
my voice to calm her.
I could instantly feel her relax a bit under my hand as I massaged
my fingers into her fur. 'Will it hurt?' Her voice sounded so
broken and timid.
I wanted to kick myself in the ass for not being by Lise's side
during her first shift. Instead I was too busy fighting this prick.
'I promise it won't hurt at all. All you have to do is close your
eyes and concentrate on being human again. You need to accept the
change and imagine your legs growing back, then your arms and so
forth.'
Glancing over at Rico I suggestively raised my eyebrows toward the
shirt hanging on one of the patio chairs. Getting the hint he
picked it up, balled it in his hands, and threw it over to me.
Gratefully Alpha Perez, Rico, and Alonso left us to go inside and
join everyone else. About damn time we get to be alone.
Seems like every time we try to be together something comes up.
Either that or there's always something or someone trying to ruin
things for us. Within seconds Lise was back to human form, I
quickly yanked the t-shirt over her head. Just the brief glimpse I
received of her naked body caused me to want more. I ran my hands
roughly over my face in hopes of wiping away the lust overcoming my
body. Dammit, nope didn't work.
My wolf was beginning to surface again as I was starting to lose
control. After all we've been through he wanted to mate her and
make her ours and he wanted to do it now. Lise's hazel eyes met my
glowing silver ones as she stood on her tip toes and leaned up
brushing her lips against mine. "Thank you Tristan." She whispered
giving me a slight peck.
I don't think she's aware of how sexy she sounds when she drags out
the Tris part of my name, my name innocently rolling off that
tongue of hers. That was all it took for me to lose the last ounce
of control, I scooped her up into my arms and ran into the house
with only one thing on my mind.