Unexpected Turn of Events Ch. 15

Just then she noticed how everything around her had grown quiet. The sounds of birds and other insects seemed to have all gone on mute. He's here...

Angel felt her heart racing at the thought of her mate catching her. Normally she would continue to run and make it hard for him, but she needed something else right now. She all the sudden stopped and reached behind her to pull the zipper of her dress down. With that she slowly let her dress fall to the ground.

Angel was slightly startled when she felt Cullen's hot breath, breathing down the back of her neck. She slowly turned around, and had to look up to see Cullen in his hybrid form standing right in front of her. Angel gasped at the sight of him. Cullen was tall to begin with, but now in this form, he was close to 7'8, almost 8' tall. And not to even mention the muscles protruding out of him. To see him half wolf and half human, just excited her even more.

'Do you submit mate?' asked Cullen, while he stared down at her perfect naked form.

While Angel was still staring intently at Cullen's great form, she couldn't help the little grin that escaped when she shook her head no. She was about to turn to run a bit more, when she felt her feet leaving the ground and her back coming to contact with it.

'Submit Angel...now.'

Angel licked her lower lip slowly. She knew she wouldn't be able to hold back any longer. She needed to have Cullen right now. Angel turned her head a bit, to expose her neck to Cullen. 'I submit Cullen. Please, I need you...'

Cullen locked his teeth around her neck for a moment to satisfy his wolf, but then began to slowly lick his way to her breasts. When Angel felt his tongue around her one nipple, she couldn't help but arch her back in surrender.

His hand/claws slid between her legs slowly to find her womanhood. 'Part your legs. That's right, now a little more.'

Angel gasped out loudly when he found the nub for which he had been searching. Her neck arched. A primal cry tightened her throat as he began pressing, circling it. She felt blank, dazed, responding only to touch, like an animal in heat. Angel was aching, still hot with the same fever, but found herself unable to look away from him. She had never seen anyone so alive, so charged with emotion. She could feel his need and passion.

He gently parted her thighs even more, and his hand cupped her womanhood.

Pleasure, need, hunger.

'You want me?' His finger rotated, and pressed.

Angel shuddered. "Yes..."

'Fast? Hard?' asked Cullen, while breathing heavily.

"Yes!"

He pushed her flat on the ground and was between her thighs. As he started to slide deep into her, Cullen growled at how tight she still felt around him. Even though, they had made love many times before, she still felt as if this was their first time coupling. With his last patience waning, he quickly thrusted into her deeply.

At the sudden pain Angel felt there for a moment, her teeth sank into her lower lip to keep from crying out. The pain was quickly dissolved into pleasure. 'Don't stop Cullen, please. I need you so much.'

His eyes were not unseeing, heavy with sensuality, his expression revealing the same mindlessness as she felt. He exploded in a flurry of motion, thrusting, plunging.

Her fingers dug into his shoulders as she held on, moaning out loudly. She felt totally possessed. Cullen had total possession of her. She was held captive by the pleasure, the need that kept soaring higher and higher...

The pleasure mounted, crested and the...

Cullen heard Angel screaming out in complete pleasure and tightening herself even more around him. He couldn't help it, but tensed, his back arching, and an expression of unutterable pleasure stamping his face before he leaned forward—closing his teeth around the mating mark he had left on Angel.

Angel became vaguely aware of Cullen shifting back to his human form, gathering her closer, his fingers idly toying with her hair spread across his shoulder. "Angel, are you alright?"

Angel smiled, while she placed a gentle kiss on his chest. "Never better Cullen."

Soon, Cullen heard the difference in Angel's breathing. He knew she was asleep now. He pulled her closer with a movement unconsciously possessive. She murmured something inaudible into his shoulder and was asleep again.

He did not sleep for a while. He was worrying a bit more about Angel's wolf. That's when he thought it would be better if she would change already. No more walking on egg shells. Once she shifted, everything will be all good. Cullen placed a gentle kiss on top of her head lovingly. Never in his wildest years, did he ever think that he would be so content holding his mate like this.

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Cullen woke up to hearing Angel's stomach growling loudly. He couldn't help but smile at that. He looked up at the sky, seeing the sun was about to set. Definitely it was time for them to get up and go back to the compound.

"Angel, wake up," said Cullen, while placing a kiss on her lips. "Dinner will be served soon."

At the mention of food, Angel woke up right away. "Already?" she asked. That's when she looked around and saw that the sun was about to set.

Cullen smiled even more at Angel looking so disheveled with leaves and twigs in her hair. As he sat them up, he began to slowly pull them out of her hair. "I think we may still have time for us to shower. Of course, I love this look on you, but I know you would want to be presentable at dinner."

Angel leaned forward, placing a soft loving kiss on his lips before she stood up and stretched. She walked to where she dropped her dress and quickly put it on. "Come on Cullen, we need to start walki..."

But Angel noticed right away, that Cullen shifted to his wolf form.

'It would be quicker this way love. Come on.'

Angel walked toward Cullen. She couldn't help but let her hands run through his fur. 'So soft. I could honestly pet you all day.'

'Don't tempt me Angel,' said Cullen lightly.

Angel quickly got on top of Cullen, and then he took off right away toward the compound.

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Both Angel and Cullen had the chance to both shower and quickly dress before they headed downstairs to the dining hall. Every one of the members greeted both of them as they entered. Some questioning if Angel felt alright. She quickly reassured everyone that she was fine, and what happened during lunch, was nothing to worry about.

Once they were seated at their tables, the food was brought out. As soon as Angel saw the steak placed before her, she began to eat it quickly. That craving she had earlier came back with full force.

Both Gavin and Cullen just stared at Angel's appetite. The look they gave to one another spoke so much. Angel's wolf is in control now.

Angel was completely enjoying her meal as she grabbed another helping of steak. She felt eyes on her and turned her head to look at both Cullen and Gavin. She smiled, "you know, it's not polite to stare—especially when I am eating here. I would think you would be happier Cullen, that I am finally eating all this steak."

Cullen smiled. "I was wondering when your appetite would increase. But slow down love. I don't want you to start choking on your meal."

Dinner was going exceptionally well. Everyone was enjoying their conversations with one another. There were even many people laughing. Angel seemed overjoyed seeing her pack enjoying their meal this much. There was a sense of pride seeing all of this.

But of course, it couldn't last. Her hearing senses began to pick up the conversation between Layla and Edana. She continued to listen:

'Do you know where they went?' asked Layla.

'I have no idea where Isobel and her lunatic sister went. I saw them heading toward the stables and then they were off riding.'

'Do you think she suspects anything Edana?'

'Ha. Angel suspecting anything? I really doubt that. We don't have anything to worry about her. Isobel on the other hand, is another story. All day she was walking around the compound after lunch. We both need to really be careful of her. Of course there are other ways of dealing with her...'

Angel felt her wolf stirring. Suspect what? What were these two up to? But that wasn't their biggest mistake. Their mistake was bringing Isobel into this and even thinking about threatening her. Angel knew that Isobel would be able to handle herself easily, but she couldn't help feel this need to protect—especially to her family.

Angel quickly stood up, and began to walk toward Layla and Edana. The whole room quieted once again. Once she reached the table she placed her hands on the table and leaned forward.

"If you two are planning on doing anything to hurt Isobel, I am here to warn you that I don't take kindly to people hurting my family."

Both Edana and Layla were clearly surprised. "But how did you hear..."

Angel growled threateningly. "That doesn't matter. Just know I will put you in your places right now if I have too." With that said, Angel was about to walk back to her table. She saw Cullen staring intently at her, worried.

"Is that so?" asked Layla as she stood up from her chair.

Angel turned around to watch Layla walk up to her. Angel held her place and stared directly into her eyes.

"You know since I am the beta, to show some respect in the wolf hierarchy, you are to lower your eyes and never make eye contact with me," informed Layla. She straightened her back. "You know, if Cullen was with me, we would be finding much better things to do right now, instead of talking with you."

"That would be only to someone who is lower in your status Layla," answered Angel sternly, while lifting her chin slightly. "Why don't you go back and sit down. We all know that you are a desperate slut who will sleep with anyone to get attention. But you will need to face it. Cullen is mine and he will always be mine. So why don't you take that bravado of yours and take it up on someone else. But I should warn you, you hurt anyone in my pack, you will be dealing with me."

"Your pack?" asked Layla, while laughing. "This will never be your pack. Not if I have something to do about it."

Angel felt the wolf stirring even more. She felt her claws begin to lengthen again, but clenched them in a tight fist. "Thinking you can stop me? It is already to late bitch. This pack is mine."

Angel heard the murmurs going around the room. She knew many of them were confused, but she also knew many of them sided with her.

Layla slapped Angel hard, while then glaring at her. "This pack is not yours yet. And I have been meaning to do that since you first showed up."

Angel head whipped to the side from the slap. She felt Cullen struggling to get up to defend her, but was held back by Owen and Gavin. Angel slowly turned her head to face Layla again. "And I have been meaning to do this as well," said Angel as she slapped Layla right back.

Layla was thrown back from the impact of Angel's slap. As she straightened herself out, she felt something running down her cheek. She reached up to touch it, and looked down at her hand. Blood?

That is when everyone in the room noticed Layla was bleeding—the marks almost as if by claws? When they all looked back at Angel, they clearly saw her standing her ground, but that isn't what surprised them. Her eyes, they were different. Not only that, her nails—claws?

"You stupid bitch, you made me bleed!" accused Layla, getting all upset even more.

"Can't get one past you, can I?" asked Angel sarcastically before continuing, "You will be bleeding a whole lot more if you continue this," warned Angel again, growling.

Layla looked up to see Cullen seething in anger while still trying to get both Owen and Gavin to let him go. "It would seem like your knight in shining armor is ready to defend you." Layla called out to Cullen, "Cullen, why don't you take this bitch away, before I do some serious damage to her where you wouldn't be able to intervene when I call for a challenge."

"Layla I am warning you," Cullen ground out between his clenched teeth.

"Cullen stay out of this," said Angel harshly. She heard others gasp at what she said, but at this point she didn't care—she felt her wolf coming to the surface quickly. "A challenge you say?"

"I know a pathetic human such as yourself, wouldn't understand. But I have every right to challenge you for the right of having Cullen and no one will be able to stop me. The fight is to the death."

Angel startled everyone by saying, "I accept you stupid bitch." With that, she quickly punched Layla. Layla once again went flying backward landing on a table. "He is MINE." Angel heard herself growl menacingly. Her wolf was coming and there was no way Angel would be able to prevent it—not like she wanted to anyways.

Layla quickly shifted to her hybrid form when she stood back up.

NO!!" Cullen shouted. He completely was afraid now. He couldn't lose Angel, not now...not ever. "Let me fucking go now," Cullen screamed at his betas.

"Cullen there is nothing you can do! The challenge has been set!" screamed Gavin, trying to reason with his Alpha.

Cullen struggled even more. He was about to break free, when even more of his members held him back.

'Angel! Leave now! Get away from Layla' screamed Cullen through their bond.

'No love. The time has come. It ends tonight.'

'Listen you crazy woman. You can not defeat Layla. Wait until the full moon when you can shift.'

'Don't be to sure about that Cullen,' growled Angel. She focused once more on Layla. Angel quickly side-stepped when Layla lunged for her. This was done over and over again.

"What's wrong bitch? Can't seem to get a hold of a simple human?" taunted Angel.

Layla growled even more, attacking with such ferocity that other members in the pack started to back away. Many of them wanted to protect their Alpha's future mate—since she brought so much life and happiness to their Alpha. But none of them would ever dream of going up against Layla—she was the lead bitch of the female members of this pack for a reason. Layla managed to tackle Angel quickly to the ground.

Many members closed their eyes at what was about to come. They were beyond shocked when they heard another different growl. When they opened their eyes, their eyes widened even more to see two hybrids fighting.

Cullen, Gavin and Owen were all shocked to see how fast Angel shifted to her hybrid form. They all couldn't form even a single thought at the moment. That's when they heard Isobel. "Go kick her fucking ass Angel! Rip her throat out!!" When they glanced at her, Isobel was so into it that she had her fists out in front of her; throwing punches and jabs left and right—as if she was fighting the battle.

Angel quickly threw Layla off of her. She quickly got up and pounced on Layla, grabbing her around the throat. "Oopsies, let me help you up," said Angel as she lifted Layla up and slamming her against the wall. Then against the floor. Next against the table, before throwing her across the room, where members quickly moved out of the way.

Angel quickly walked to Layla as she was slowly trying to get up. "Submit Layla."

Layla glared at Angel. She was still getting over the distress of knowing that Angel can shift. "Never, you whore!"

Angel easily reached down, and grasped Layla once again. She was about to throw her again, when Layla managed to throw in a kick. Angel stumbled back, and was then tackled when Layla charged at her.

They both were beginning to growl loudly, snapping their jaws at each other—both trying to grab the others neck. Unexpectedly, Angel butted her head against Layla's nose. Moving with a speed that surprised everyone, she managed to get her teeth around her throat. "Submit," Angel grounded out, putting pressure down on her bite.

Layla struggled right away. With doing so, she began to feel her blood running from her neck.

Angel growled once again. "Submit bitch."

Layla had no choice, but to submit as she whimpered from the pain. She was now waiting for the final bite that would end her life.

Angel held her down for a while, but let go and backed away. "You will live, only because I think dying wouldn't be a harsh enough punishment for you. Now you will get to have the pleasure of knowing that you are beneath me and," Angel said wiping the blood from her mouth, "that Cullen will always be mine. I am the Alpha bitch."

Angel looked across the room at Edana. Still in hybrid form, she walked over to her, glaring down. "Do I need to make myself clear with you too?"

Edana clearly shaken, lowered her head down in submission.

"From now on, I am in charge of this house hold. All the things you have done prior to me arriving here at this compound will now be my responsibilities."

Edana was about to argue, but Angel took a menacing step closer while growling, and that seemed to change her mind quickly.

Angel had no idea how long she stayed there glaring at her, but then she heard her mate.

"Angel..." said Cullen, as he stepped closer.

Angel turned around to face him. There was such pride in his eyes, even though she was able to detect fear and anger still warring within him. She felt her wolf sated for the moment. She took a deep calming breath and shifted back to human form. She felt Glynis step up to her and put a robe around her shoulders. She looked at her and offered a smile, before Angel began to walk to Cullen.

Once she was within reach, Cullen grabbed Angel quickly, pressing his lips possessively against hers, wrapping his arms tightly around her. When Cullen was able to sate his wolf that Angel was safe, he rested his head against her forehead.

Angel looked up at Cullen and smiled softly. "I love you Cullen."

Cullen felt his heart stop for a moment at hearing this. "I love you too my Angel." He then noticed the smirk on her face. "What?"

"How was that for surprising the pack?" asked Angel.

Cullen had to laugh at this. He looked around the room, still seeing many surprised. "You surprised them alright." Cullen took a step back and pulled Angel to his side.

Now it was time for Angel to be surprised when she saw the pack one by one kneeling down on one knee and baring their neck in submission.

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Here you go everyone! Finally you got the confrontation that many have been anticipating for. I do hope it turned out good enough for you all. I know this chapter was much longer than I normally write, but I had to get this confrontation in, or some of the readers probably would have chewed my head off! Lol.