When the men joined her in the kitchen for dinner they were pensive, not joking around as was their custom. Well, she was so excited about the outing tonight she had even made a chocolate pudding. It was the first time she had made dessert for them, so hopefully they enjoyed it. Getting up to go get it Wulf held her arm.

“I made dessert I was going to get It.” She promptly shook his hand away and went to the fridge to get the huge bowl of pudding. It turned out to be quite funny as these men, fighters as they were, turned to little boys when they saw the dessert. Their pudding bowls were emptied in seconds. Bjarni had three helpings with a big smile on his face. It was funny; all the men teased him about how he was only happy when he was eating, but all of them loved their food.

“Are you ready to go?” She had been so fascinated watching them all enjoy their dessert that she hadn’t even noticed when he had got up.

“We’re going out up to the Drunk Bull,” Wulf informed everyone.

“I will join you, feel like getting out,” Ceric called out.

“Me too,” Bjarni joined.

As Wulf was about to complain Draco intervened. “Wulf, Bjarni and Ceric will join you. You know if anyone should attack you and something happens to Jas we would lose you. I will not take that risk.” Wulf scowled at Draco for a while, then nodded. Turning they made their way out of the kitchen towards the garage. Jas could hear Bjarni’s and Ceric’s footsteps behind them. Entering the garage, they made their way towards the bikes; as they approached Wulf’s bike Jas noticed a box on top of Wulf’s machine.

“A present for you, I hope you like it.” Wulf handed her the box, she was so excited. She had never received a present in her life, she didn’t even know what to do.

“Don’t you want to open it?” he queried with a smile when she was just standing there, staring at the box as if something was going to jump out and bite her.

“I have never had anyone give me a present before.”

Again, she looked up at Wulf with tears in her eyes. Wulf wiped away a tear that was sliding down her cheek. “Sweetheart don’t cry, I wanted to make you happy not sad.”

Wulf felt as if someone was squeezing his heart as he saw the tears in her eyes. “I am happy. It is just overwhelming, I have never had anyone treat me like you do. Thank you, Wulf, you make me very happy.” She said. Lifting onto her tiptoes and giving him such a tender kiss that Wulf was considering staying, not going for a ride and taking her to bed instead.

Opening the lid of the box she found a black leather jacket. “Oh Wulf, it’s beautiful!” the jacket fit her perfectly, moulding her body. The back had the wings of the Elementals MC with “Property of Wulf” below. She had semi- high-heel boots, with a black low back top. The jacket complemented the outfit.

“I will make sure to give you more presents, you are my woman now. You deserve to be spoiled.” Wulf promised.

“Thank you,” she said hugging him.

“Are we going to ride or would you like Bjarni and I to hug too,” Ceric teased.

Jas laughed. “Yes please, I would like to see that,” she joked. Ceric laughed, moving towards Bjarni who was about to mount his bike.

“Come here you handsome devil, give me a hug.” Ceric played moving as if he was about to hug Bjarni.

“Hey! Fuck off. You hug me and I will burn your hair while you sleep!” Bjarni threatened as he backed away from Ceric. Ceric and Jas laughed while Wulf shook his head in amusement.

“Come on Bjarni give the man a kiss.” Wulf joined the teasing, loving the laughter he had heard from Jas and wanting to hear it again. Mission accomplished, she started to laugh so hard she was bent over at the face Bjarni pulled.

“Would rather kiss a rat, than this pompous asshole!” Bjarni grumbled, smiling at their teasing. As their laughter died down they prepared to ride. Soon she was sitting close behind Wulf and they were riding down the winding road with trees on both sides. It was so beautiful she could just see the moon through the trees. Hugging Wulf she let herself go, to just feeling this experience. Wulf was content. He could feel the happiness radiating from her. They rode for about twenty minutes until they came to the pub and restaurant hidden between the trees just outside the city. The men sometimes visited this establishment when looking for a good meal; but since Jas had moved in and started preparing their meals no one had missed a meal. 

They parked the bikes and dismounted, heading towards the pub area. “Seems busy tonight,” Bjarni mentioned, looking around at all the cars.

“Yeah, we won’t be long; just having a drink then we can leave.” Wulf was feeling uncomfortable bringing her close to so many people, especially men. She had been in the compound since she had arrived. She needed to be out with other people for a bit, and then they would return home. Besides, this place was safer than any in the city. As they walked in they noticed there was some kind of bachelorette party going on in the restaurant area. One group of men in the far side of the pub looked like they had one too many drinks already plus a table with two couples; and three regulars at the bar talking about sport.

Ceric took the lead, moving towards a table near one of the windows, followed by Wulf and Jas, with Bjarni taking up the rear. Jas sat next to the window and Wulf sat on the outside, better to protect her if need be. Ceric and Bjarni sat across from them. As soon as they sat down a waitress appeared at their table, she must have been in her mid-twenties. Jas raised her brows when she saw the woman’s cleavage. Her nipples were about to pop out.

“Hi guys. I was starting to lose hope that you weren’t ever coming to visit me again.” She clearly flirted as she looked at each man.

“Hi Suzy. We wouldn’t do that,” Ceric said winking at her.

“I’m glad to hear that, I was about to resign. You guys are what keeps me here.”

“So, what can I get you today?” Her tone suggested anything they wanted including her. Bjarni was smiling while looking at her breasts unashamedly. Ceric was rubbing his finger up and down her arm. Lucky for Wulf he was looking down at the drinks menu. She would have strangled him if he had been drooling over this hussy. Had he drooled over her before? Did he also ogle her breasts like Bjarni was doing? Well obviously, the other two liked her, they were practically drooling.

“Hey Sugar. How have you been? Haven’t seen you in a while” Suzy asked turning her attention to Wulf, she put her hand on his hair starting to stroke it. Wulf grabbed her wrist with such speed she hardly had time to touch him. As soon as she turned her attention to Wulf, Jas’s mood soured. 

‘How dare she touch him, if she tries that again she will lose a hand.’ 

“Hi Suzy, I’ve been around.” Dropping her wrist he continued looking at his menu. He had felt Jas tensing beside him and could feel how tense she was sitting. This was a bad idea, he had forgotten about Suzy. Some of the brothers had fucked her but he wasn’t one of them, Suzy found that a challenge. He was starting to regret coming here; he knew that the possessiveness he felt towards Jas, would be felt by Jas also. It was part of the bond between mated couples.

“And who might you be?” Suzy asked, looking at Jas with a raised brow.

“She’s my wife.” Wulf stated before Jas could reply. He took hold of her fisted hand that was on her lap and brought it to his lips. Kissing her fingers tenderly.

“Oh, you have just broken my heart!” Suzy teased, giving Jas a curious look, studying her from her head to her feet. She could feel the woman’s jealous stare boring into her.

“How about three drafts. What would you like Jas?” Ceric asked, trying to break the tension. He had only realised what was happening when Wulf stopped Suzi from stroking his hair.

“Cola, thanks,” she said woodenly.

“Sure, I will be right back.” Winking at them she moved away swinging her hips. As she left, Wulf glanced at Jas, she was sitting rigidly, staring out the window.

“Damn, that woman is definitely an eyeful!” Bjarni stated, completely oblivious of the tension between Jas and Wulf. She turned her head from the window and glared at him, Wulf gave him a murderous look and Ceric elbowed him in the ribs.

“What?” He had been so distracted with Suzy that he was oblivious to the tension at the table and didn’t understand why everyone was frowning at him.

“Did you sleep with her?” she questioned Wulf, glaring at him.

“No!” Damn! He should have just turned around and left when he saw Suzy, but no, like an idiot he hadn’t thought about it.

“Angel, she’s just a flirt. I have never found her attractive, I swear.” When he had parked the bike, and felt uncomfortable he should have known. He always followed his instinct but today he had squashed the feeling and come in anyway. Now his woman was upset with him. Damn he felt like hitting something. As he saw Suzy making her way towards them again, he groaned.

“Jas? Where are you going?” Wulf asked taking hold of her wrist as she got up.

“To the bathroom, why can’t I?” she answers sarcastically and starts to try to move around him.

“I will take you.” He gets up to follow her, but she places her hand over his. “No. I can go to the bathroom by myself.” And with a glare she shakes his hand off her arm and moves away.

“Jas!” he warned.

“Wulf!” She returned glaring at him, but he could see the hurt in her eyes. That’s what changed his mind. She walked towards the back of the pub where the bathrooms were situated, just as Suzy arrived at their table.

“Here you go boys. Where’s the wife?” Wulf was so focused looking at Jas that he didn’t even hear her. In the meantime, another table called Suzy and she left to take their order.

“Relax,” Ceric said, looking at Wulf and thinking about what had happened to that fearless, controlled brother that he knew.

‘If this is what it means to have a mate, I’m not in a hurry to get mine.’

“Fuck! We should never have stopped here!” Wulf growled as he got up to go after her.

“Where are you going?” Bjarni asked.

“To find my woman, and make peace. Try to keep your mouth shut next time, will you?” He was walking to the rear of the pub when he heard Jas call for him. His heart lurched as he moved in a blur to get to her.

She had been so angry that she hadn’t paid attention as she rounded the corner at the back and started down a corridor to get to the ladies, a man stepped out of the men’s and bumped into her. Falling back, she hit the wall as he practically fell on her. Hitting her shoulder against the wall there was an instant excruciating pain. It hurt like the devil.

“Well! Well! What have I found? Must be my lucky day.” He reeked of alcohol, as he spoke she realised that he was drunk, very drunk.

“Excuse me!” Straightening from the wall she tried to get past.

“Don’t be in a hurry Darling!” Moving closer to her he blocked her path to the bathroom, this also bringing her closer to him. 

“Mmm, you smell nice!” He tried pressing his lips to her neck, but she put her hand against his chest pushing him away, she couldn’t put much pressure on her right arm as it was still painful and numb.

“Let me go!” but he wasn’t listening. His hand had come up to cup her breast. She was sure she was going to gag.

“Wulf!” she screamed, as loud as she could manage. Starting to panic, she heard her T-shirt tear. As the man was pulling at it. Suddenly he was thrown off her and she could breathe without gagging. She heard a growl as if from an animal, looking to her left she saw Wulf picking the man up by his jacket and pinning him to the wall. Banging his head against the wall a few times, the man looked like he was unconscious but Wulf carried on shacking him. Bjarni appeared behind Wulf with Ceric standing by the entrance to the corridor that led to the bathrooms.

“Wulf. Come on my man, let him go. Jas is fine, see.” Bjarni looked sideways at her and motioned with his hand for her to come over to him.

“Speak to him Jas, so he knows you’re okay.”

“Please let him go Babe, just take me home.” placing her hand on his bicep, it felt like rock as he held the man by his throat.

“Wulf. Please!” She just wanted to leave and go home. Wulf frightened her in this state, even though she knew he would never hurt her.

“Wulf!” 

Regaining control, he shook his head to try and clear his vision. He was breathing erratically; his eyes were still smouldering but awareness was now apparent.

“Jas?” Looking at her his rage started to take over again as he saw her. She could just guess at her appearance, that her T-shirt was torn. Her face was puffy and she couldn’t move her arm without flinching.

“Please take me home!” He reluctantly let go of the man. Dropping him like a stone unconscious to the floor.

“Bjarni, is he alive?” Ceric asked as Bjarni bent down to feel his pulse.

“Yip, the motherfucker is still breathing.”

“We should go.” Looking at Wulf, Bjarni noticed that he was still fighting to regain control. He had pulled Jas towards him and buried his face in her hair as he hugged her, but in the process, he squeezed her shoulder making her flinch.

“What’s wrong?” His voice was still low and rough with anger. Lifting his head, he started to examine her. Noticing her torn T-shirt he snarled, exposing his teeth again. His eyes were such a dark amethyst that they looked black. Running his hands over her body he tried to check if she was okay. Keeping a brave face, she tried not to flinch, but when he probed her shoulder she cried out.

“Son of a bitch! I’m going to kill him!” gently pulling her jacket down her arms to see her shoulder. He was gently probing her ever so lightly, you would never say he was as angry as he was.

“It seems dislocated.” Turning he headed towards the unconscious man, but Bjarni jumped towards him placing his arms around him from behind.

“You can’t kill him My Man, there are people around that can identify you.”

“Get out of my way!”

“Sorry man, but I can’t let you do this.” Bjarni knew that if it was him he would be wanting blood too.

“Wulf … Please just take me home. Bion needs to look at my arm.” Holding his hand and pulling him back, she could see the rage in Wulf’s’ eyes. She didn’t want him fighting Bjarni because of her.

“His friends are starting to notice that he’s missing. We need to go!” Ceric called from the entrance. Turning abruptly, Wulf pulled her towards him, helping her with her jacket. Flinching as he adjusted it across her shoulder and noticed her paleness.

“Okay, let’s go! Bion will look at your arm as soon as we get to the compound.” They started to make their way out of the pub just as Suzy stopped them.

“Where you going? You haven’t finished your drinks.”

Wulf didn’t even stop as he guided her around Suzy and out of the Pub. Ceric apologised with an excuse about having to leave unexpectedly and paid for their drinks. As they walked towards the bikes Jas noticed a huge split on the paving outside the pub and it was relatively wide crossing the width of the parking, noticing that one of the car’s parked there, its wheels had sunk into the crack where it was wider.

“What happened here? There must have been an earthquake? I didn’t even feel anything.”

“Ask your man.” Bjarni nodded towards Wulf while mounting his bike

“Was this you?” She knew that he had the power of the earth element but she never imagined that he could do this.

“Let’s get you home and checked out; we will talk about this later.” He mounted the bike, slanting it so she could get on easier. Swinging her leg over, Wulf used his left arm to pull her up into place. The jolt made her grit her teeth, it was painful now. 

“We will be there soon. I will try and make it as smooth as possible. Let me know if you want to stop. Okay?”

“I’ll be fine.” Nodding he squeezed her leg, starting the bike and they were off. Five minutes into the ride she did not think that she would make it to the compound without fainting. She tried to keep her arm as still as possible, but it wasn’t helping. Over a bump she heard Wulf swear. She knew he was worried about her and she did not want to worry him anymore, so she kept quiet. Nearly losing consciousness, she hung on. Ten minutes into the ride, she was crying openly, ready to walk if need be. Wulf was riding like a maniac breaking all the speed limits, Ceric and Bjarni right behind them. 

As they parked in the garage, she didn’t move, worried that if she did there was a possibility that she was going to black-out. “Can you get off?” turning around, Wulf looked at her worriedly. Her head was down so he couldn’t see that she was crying. She shook her head. 

“Ceric help Jas off please.” She knew Wulf didn’t like other men touching her, no matter what, but he couldn’t get her off without jolting her more. Ceric placed his hands around her waist and lifted, the slightest jolt was too much for her after the ride. She blacked out.

When Ceric felt her go limp, he panicked. “Wulf! Hey! Hey! Hey!” He tried to wake her even though her back was to him. Wulf jumped off the bike, taking her into his arms.

“Angel, wake up!” Carrying her into the compound he made his way to the infirmary.

“Bjarni, get Bion!” Getting to the infirmary he noticed that she was starting to wake up.

“Bion will be here soon, Angel,” he whispered close to her ear, he didn’t know if he was trying to calm himself or her. His heart was pounding, he just wanted to hold her close and not let anything hurt her. What kind of a man was he? He wasn’t even able to protect her the first time they went out, and it wasn’t even the Keres MC. Now she had to go through more pain to get her shoulder sorted out, and it was all his fault. 

She rubbed her cheek against his chest, feeling comfort from his closeness. He was still standing in the middle of the infirmary holding her when Bion, Bjarni and Draco walked in.

“So Beautiful, I hear you can’t keep out of trouble. Let’s see what you did to yourself? How about you sit her over here so I can have a look.” Bion moved a chair closer to them as he spoke in a calm voice. Wulf knew he had to do this, but he also knew that to pop the shoulder back was going to hurt her and he just couldn’t make himself let go.

“Come on Wulf. To help her you need to let me look at her.” Wulf reluctantly lowered her to the chair, standing next to her with a penetrating look in his eyes.

“How about we let Bion do his work and we wait outside.” Draco suggested to Wulf, knowing that if Bion started probing and she cried out in pain, Wulf might attack him.

“No!” he stated. Looking down at her and tenderly stroking her hair. She looked up at him, trying to smile to lesson his anxiety. Bion pulled down her jacket to see her shoulder. She bit her lip trying to not cry out in pain. As Bion examined her arm and shoulder Jas flinched in pain.

“Stop hurting her!” Wulf snarled.

“It’s fine Babe, it’s not too bad.” She lied, knowing that Wulf would most probably attack Bion if he hurt her. Bion gave him a dry look, then looked back at Draco and Bjarni and nodded. They promptly moved to stand one on each side of Wulf, just in case he tried to attack. Bion took hold of Jas’s arm with one hand and with the other he braced the back of her shoulder where her tattoo was visible. Slowly he lifted her arm until she flinched, he then twisted and pulled her shoulder back into place so quickly that she just had time to gasp in pain as the shoulder popped back into place. Tears ran down her face but already the pain was going away. Wulf’s breathing was erratic and she noticed his eyes were that very dark amethyst, nearly black colour again. Draco and Bjarni had a hand on his shoulders, holding him back. 

“The pain is going away.” Holding his hand, she squeezed. Not letting go, as Bion bandaged her shoulder.

“Keep your arm like this for about a week, with as little movement as possible. It might be tender for a few days,” Bion advised, looking at Wulf. “Give her blood and she will mend quicker.”

“Thank you Bion, it’s feeling better already.”

“My pleasure, but you have to promise to keep out of trouble for a while or I will have to be treating Wulf for heart failure.” Bion joked, winking at her. Draco and Bjarni had already moved away, noticing that Wulf was calmer now that she wasn’t in pain. 

Once Bion was finished with her, Wulf carried her to their room laying her down on their bed. “I’m never taking you out again.”

“I’m feeling much better.” She stroked his leg as he sat next to her; she was trying to calm him as she could still see the darkness in his eyes.

“I’m sorry I didn’t protect you, this is my fault. I should have gone with you but you were upset and I wanted to give you some space.” Angrily looking at her he got up and started to pace. He just wanted to get on his bike and go find the asshole and decimate him. He could still feel the anger coursing through his body; he needed to calm down.

“Why do you say that, if anyone is at fault it’s me? I was angry and wasn’t paying attention, so when he bumped into me I wasn’t prepared,” she divulged, looking at him apologetically.

“It is my duty to protect you and I failed. It won’t happen again.”

“I know you will protect me.” sitting up she placed a kiss on his lips. “I’m sorry that I overreacted about the waitress. I don’t know what came over me, and just thinking of you with her makes me mad,” she confessed. Wulf hugged her close, careful not to hurt her arm.

“You know you’re the only woman for me, don’t you? No other woman can ever incite me, even before you I felt no attraction to her. But I know what you are saying. If I see any man trying to flirt with you I will rearrange his face, you are mine.” Possessively, he kissed her pouring all his feelings into the kiss.

“Wulf, you’re the only man I want.” He kissed her again passionately, relieved that she was now safe in their room. Pulling away, he tore at his wrist with his teeth, bringing his wrist to her mouth. “Take my blood my Angel, it will help you heal quicker.” She lowered her head taking him into her, while suckling at his wrist. The sound made Wulf hard instantly.

He groaned, lowering his head, he licked her neck preparing her for his bite. As Elementals, they would have to take blood at least once a month. But when elementals were mated they only drank from their woman. That’s the reason why they also couldn’t stay away for too long. Also, if their woman didn’t drink from the men they could start feeling sick and finally die. Their bodies don’t accept blood from anyone else except their man.

Wulf pulled away, lifting his wrist and replacing it with his lips. He could taste himself on her lips. “Try and sleep a bit; you have been through quite an ordeal today. I will stay here with you for a bit until you fall asleep then I need to go speak to the guys.” Stretching out next to her, he cradled her in his arms, waiting for her to fall asleep.

“Thank you for taking such good care of me,” she said against his chest. He kissed the top of her head, not agreeing with her, as he didn’t take care of her at all today, but not saying anything. He waited until he heard her breath deepen in sleep before he went looking for his brothers.