Chapter 26 - 25. System

Glen Red Creek, fated mate

Level:??? Race: Werewolf

Blood rank: Alpha

Type: ???

Class: ???

Name: ???

Stats: strength: 1000/10000

Speed: 1000/10000

Agility: 1000/10000

Intelligence: 9889/10000. Open to read more]

Eden stared incredulously at the words written on the holographic screen open in front of him. The luminous dashboard was hiding the face of the sleeping Apollo by his side and the omega couldn't ignore it even though he would have preferred. It was all a dream, so why was this suspicious screen popping up in front of his eyes and preventing him from admiring his deadly gorgeous fated mate? He waved his fingers before his eyes to verify the existence of the screen and tried to touch it. His fingers got through the digital fascia in the most normal way for a completely abnormal situation. Eden wiggled his fingers across the screen then pressed his eyelids together. It was a dream. It had to be a dream. It had to…

Wait. Why should this be a dream? After all, aside from the discomfort of having his vision cluttered by a screen, there was no downside. In any case, not that he knows at the moment. So why panic? Because it was freaking insane! He had a system inside his head!

He observed the panel that displayed his mate's basic information and frowned at the low statistics. How could his alpha be so weak after what he saw on the night of the banquet? There must be some mistake. When he thought he would like to see his own information, the screen immediately changed to show his personal details. So he could do that! It was convenient and reassuring. He didn't want to sound like a lunatic shouting random words every time he wanted to use the system. The teenager decided to test if he could also make the screen disappear from his sight and, to his surprise, the dashboard evaporated as soon as he expressed the desire. Very practical. He brought up the screen again and focused on his stats.

[Eden Bloodhood Level:64

Race: Werewolf

Blood rank: Omega

Type: ???

Class: ???

Name: The Chosen One

Stats: strength: 4387/10000

Speed: 7892/10000

Agility: 6431/10000

Intelligence: 8972/10000. Open to read more]

The omega continued to read, thinking about all of his possibilities when his alpha stirred in his sleep. The man's arms tightened around him and the young werewolf felt the warmth of his breathing tickling his chest. His alpha was the clingy type and he kind of liked that. A smile spread across his face and he turned the panel off to keep his focus on the man curled up in his arms. Eden plunged his fingers into the long wavy black hair.

He twisted a strand around one of his index fingers and his other hand stroked the shoulder, then the back with his fingertips. He heard a half-muffled growl against his skin and he giggled at the cute reaction. Suddenly his teasing mood turned on him. He felt his alpha's hand grab his hip to press him against… A glorious morning wood!

Eden's smile froze and his cheeks heated. He was up and that thing down there was a monster! The alpha kept grinding his erection against Eden's stomach and the omega started to stand up too. He felt a tingling sensation and warmth spread around his groin. Suddenly, a tongue licked his neck with a languor that awakened all his senses. His mate's lips sucked on his skin and the omega shuddered as the teeth erotically nibbled the spot normally used for marking.

"You smell so good." The hoarse voice of its owner's still half-asleep state communicated directly with the omega's lower body. Glen pounded on him and plunged his nose into the crook of his neck. He took a deep breath and his lips started to attack Eden who could only tilt his head to give free access to the man who seemed ready to devour him. He moaned and the alpha took the opportunity to scratch the base of his neck again with his teeth in a teasing way that made the omega shudder. His whole body was on fire. His pheromones filled the room and, soon, he smelled the scent of cocoa and cinnamon which responded to them with the same intensity. Glen's tongue moved up the teen's chin and the man pulled back slightly to look at him.

Two medium ocean green eyes locked onto two golden eyes. "It's… you…" He stated with a hint of awe in his voice. "You're so pretty. " He continued to stare at him and for a moment Eden had the impression that the man was trying to confirm that he was indeed awake. Worship. That's all he could read in the gaze that stared at him as if he wanted to imprint his image on his mind. With his fingertips, he stroked the cheek of the omega, who gave way with the tender gesture. Seeing the expression of the completely abandoned teenager, the alpha panicked. What was he doing? He couldn't allow that! As if he came to his senses, Eden felt the body of his alpha stiffen.

Glen suddenly pulled away and sprang up. He headed towards the bed where he retrieved his clothes before hastily putting them back on him. The omega, not understanding what was going on, followed his movements as he got dressed.

The man finished dressing and was about to cross the threshold of the cave when he turned around. The look he cast on Eden before leaving was desperate as was his voice when he addressed him.

"I'm sorry."

The alpha disappeared behind the curtain leaving the younger man alone. What just happened? Why had his fated mate just left asking for forgiveness? Had he just been rejected? Eden's body started to tremble and his vision blurred. His breathing was choppy and he was having a hard time calming down. The dizziness intensified and his distress pheromones spread. Did his alpha reject him? Why? His strength gave up and he passed out. He didn't see the man who caught him in his arms just before he touched the covers.

Back in the nest, Glen was hugging the Omega when the guards stationed outside arrived after smelling the pheromones of distress. The Alpha looked up, completely lost.

"I tried to leave but he fainted. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. "

"What did you say?" Cherry's head had just popped from behind the two guards, Dante by her side.

"I-I tried to leave but he fainted. I don't know what to do. I didn't think that would happen. "

"Why would you try to leave your mate? What's wrong with you? "

"Enough! Cherry, step back. I'll take over from now on. " Sliver Bloodhood entered the bedroom followed by Snow and Acher. The three werewolves watched the couple holed up in the omega nest.

"But he said he tried to leave! Why did he try to leave Eden? " The tone of the female omega grew angrier. Soon her pheromones mingled with those of Eden. Silver gritted his teeth and growled.

"Dante, take her away and calm her down. Now! "

The young beta lifted her mate and wrapped her in his pheromones to comfort her and led her out of the cave. As they turned back down the hallway to the omega quarters, they passed the two humans being escorted by Trinity. Dante turned just in time to see them disappear inside.

In the cave of the male omega, Silver approached his son's nest, without entering it. Even though he was his father, he didn't know how Eden's alpha could react to the presence of another dominant in his mate's nest. The tall black werewolf knelt to level with the couple. He avoided moving abruptly so as not to send the wrong signal to the visibly lost alpha. He had smelled the moment he entered the room, the comforting pheromones that met the still unconscious teenager's needs. The man with the long dark hair held Eden's body with extreme delicacy, and the alpha recalled the conversation he had had with the two humans.

As they had described, his son's mate acted only on instinct. His expression showed he had no idea what he was doing. The man seemed about to fall into a well of despair and only awakening Eden could bring him out of that state.

"What happened to him?", The Bloohood's alpha asked in a calm tone.

"He fainted. Is that my fault? Because I tried to leave him? " Glen's voice was trembling as if he was on the verge of tears.

"It's ok, Son. You're leaking comforting pheromones, it will help him recover. You're doing well. "

"B-But…"

"It's ok. I know. You didn't intend to. "

"I don't want to hurt him. That's why I tried to stay away. I'm sorry I failed. "

The alpha's arms tightened around the body. He buried his nose in the omega's neck and his comfort pheromones rose slightly. Silver observed his interaction with Eden.

The man stroked the omega's hair as if he were handling something precious, his eyes filled with concern and tenderness. Besides him and his wife, nobody ever treats his son like that, even his two best friends. He could see all the care and affection a dominant gives to his mate. Even without a bond, even if the alpha kept saying that he didn't want to be with Eden, he could tell his true feelings. Silver clenched his fist and took a deep breath. He had made up his mind.

"I… My pack will help you if you want to stay with Eden. We will help you. "

"But I'm… I can't… I'm not good enough to be his mate. I'm not… a real werewolf."

The man bowed his head, awaiting the reaction from the leader of Bloodhood. The younger man snuggled into his alpha's arms and Silver saw a brief smile appear on the man's face. Silver was furious. This alpha knew little about his own kind. Why did his pack just abandon him and let him live with humans? He saw it the day of the banquet. He was far from weak and with the way he acted, the leader was sure his shifting problem could be solved. But something was also off. How could he partially transform, but fail to take on his werewolf or wolf form? The processes were the same. Truthfully, it was more difficult to transform just one part of the body. This type of transformation required more control and subtlety. The whole thing was definitively off. Silver sighed and answered Glen reassuringly.

"You're his fated mate. It means that you are the best thing that could ever happen to Eden. I know about your condition… "

"And you still think that I'm good enough to be with him?"

"How could I not approve of someone who looks at my son like you do?"

Glen met the gaze of his best friend who was in the room with Greg and two other people he didn't recognize. The man gave him an encouraging smile and nodded. It was as if he was telling Glen that he had the right to accept his mate. The Red Creek alpha looked down at the man sleeping in his arms and remained silent.

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A chime echoed in his head. The omega let out a whimper and opened his eyes, but the darkness remained unchanged. Was this the room of his dreams again? He stood up painfully but didn't try to move around anymore because of the lack of light. Despair filled him one again. His mate couldn't reject him, right? He tried to think, but the sound of the ringing inside his head disturbed him. He concentrated and the holographic screen appeared in front of him again. A word was displayed and the young man stared at the flashing triangle just below.

[WARNING]

Eden frowned and an explanatory note replaced the warning message. When the omega read the explanation, his heart skipped a beat.

[The "fated mates reunited" prerequisite cannot be removed. To be able to use the system, the Chosen One needs his fated mate. To make sure the Chosen One maintains his prerequisites, complete the 'Bonded by Fate' quest.]

"I don't care about the system. Why does my mate not want me? We're fated mates doesn't it mean anything? Why did he reject me? Why would the Moon Goddess give me a mate who doesn't want me? Why did she wrong me like that? "

Eden was upset and kept shouting. A light flashed and the will-o'-the-wisp appeared in front of the omega.

"The Moon Goddess is not mistaken. The Fated mates are meant to be. Overcome any hardship and strengthen your bond."

They are meant to be? Eden's heart warmed up a little. Yes. That is also what he thought when he looked into his alpha's eyes. The messenger claimed there was a problem, what is he supposed to do? Question his mate? The ringing in his head caught his attention and the omega flicked on the screen. He was reading the information written on the page when he froze.

[Glen Red Creek, fated mate

Level:???

Race: Werewolf

Blood rank: Alpha

Type: ???

Class: ???

Name: ???

Stats: strength: 1000/10000

Speed: 1000/10000

Agility: 1000/10000

Intelligence: 9889/10000

Skills: Healing (Passive) Domination (Passive)

Stats are blocked. The subject has been cursed.

Current debuff: Shifting to werewolf form and wolf form is impossible.. Time before death 87 days 19 hours 42 seconds.]