Primals (Reverse Harem 1)

“At least, that’s what I thought,” I go on, fidgeting with my nails. “I thought those are the worst feelings in the world. All I ever wanted was to feel I’m not alone, to have a mate of my own. Traditionally, Cats share mates, you know. A male can have several mates and so can females, which is encouraged now more than ever because of the dwindling population. But I’ve never wanted that. I wanted someone I can call my own. And you know what? When I met you, I thought there was someone. I thought that maybe there was hope for me too.”

I turn to face her. “Clarissa, I didn’t know what you were then but even then, I knew you were special. When I was with you, laughing with you, having those fun adventures and those serious conversations with you, for the first time in my life, I felt like I wasn’t alone. I felt alive. I found my purpose and a place where I could belong.”

Her lips part and I wait for her to say something but instead, she purses them.

“Th

at time, I finally understood why so many male Cats live like humans and take human mates,” I go on. “They don’t feel alienated or lonely. They are happy because their mates are happy. I was happy with you. And all I wanted was for you to be happy. All I wanted was you. Yeah, I was willing to give up everything for you. I didn’t care if you were human. You were never an ordinary human to me.”

As I reach for her hand, Clarissa lifts her head, turning to meet my gaze. When she still says nothing, I continue.

“Now, you may not be who you thought you were, Clarissa but you’re still you and I still want to be with you. I want to be by your side and I want you to be by mine. You gave me a new purpose. Let me give you yours. Let me...”

“Toshi!” I suddenly hear Sebastian calling from outside the window.

I roll my eyes. Talk about timing. What does the fucking mutt need now?

“Toshi!”

I squeeze Clarissa’s hand. “I’ll be right back.” I head to the window, looking out. “You don’t have to shout, you know. I can hear you perfectly. What do you want?”

“Aren’t you supposed to be on patrol?” he asks, arms crossed over his chest.

Who does he think he is?

“If you’re so worried, why don’t you patrol?” I throw the question back at him.

Sebastian growls. “Stop bothering Clarissa.”

“Oh, that’s what bothering you, isn’t it?” I, too, cross my arms over my chest. “You heard me talking to her and you couldn’t stand it so you decided to rudely interrupt.”

“Don’t be selfish, Toshi,” he says. “You’re not supposed to be burdening her with your feelings.”

Burdening her? I chuckle.

“It’s not funny,” Sebastian says through gritted teeth.

I turn serious. “Oh, I’m very serious about my feelings. Why don’t you just admit you’re jealous because I actually have the courage to tell her how I feel and you don’t?”

His arms fall to his sides, his shoulders heaving. “I’m not.”

“Coward!”

His lips curl, teeth bare.

“What are you going to do?” I taunt him. “Tear me apart? Is fighting all you Wolves ever do?” I click my tongue. “That’s not going to impress Clarissa, you know, but then you Wolves don’t know anything about women. Or love.”

“How dare you,” he hisses. “Come down here.”

“Ooh. Now, he’s mad. You Wolves and your quick tempers.”

“Why don’t you come down here and face me, pussy?” he shouts. “Who’s the coward now?”

Oh, it is on.

I jump down, landing on all fours and brandishing my claws as I launch myself back up, no time to think. No time for anything but to act.

This is going to be fun.