Choosing Mr. Destiny - Chapter 19: Chapter 19

Ashley's POV
( 3 weeks later )
I will never get in one of those huge piece of metal with wings human kind invented ever again. LIKE EVER!
I didn't know being in an airplane would be that bad (Papa and Alicia said I was only over reacting). But seriously though, I thought I was going to puke all my internal organs out when the plane started taking off. Man, I almost peed in my pants. I swear, I almost did. And what's worse is that the flight from Philippines to Los Angeles takes 12 hours. 12 Hours! I tell you, my butt felt sore even without Connor doing his naughty things to it....
Moving on.
Anyways, the twelve hour flight was so freaking boring that all I did almost the entire time was watch a movie and pray that the freaking plane won't magically crash. Also, I was too scared to go to the lavatory, as odd as it may sound. Well, it's because I have this mind set that once I stand up and unbuckle my seat belt, the plane will start crashing down to the Pacific ocean. I know it sounds stupid, but meh, what ever. I mean who can blame me? It's my freaking first time to ride a plane and I was so ignorant. So it's totally normal to be scared.
Like I said, because I was too scared to stand up, I didn't even mind going to the bathroom. That's why in the twelve hour flight, I didn't even try to get out of my seat. And even if Papa and Alicia told me it's completely fine to go to the lavatory, specially when the seat belt sign was turned off, I still didn't. Heck no, I had this gut wrenching feeling that if I did stand up, I'll be the reason why the plane crashed. I still don't wanna die a virgin, I have a wedding very soon and I still wanna get laid. I don't want my life to end in the middle of the pacific ocean being surrounded by hungry great white sharks just waiting to get eaten to shreds. So as much as possible I remained in my lovely, lovely and comfy seat.
Can you guys hear the sarcasm in that? Yeah I love my seat so much.
No seriously, I really do love my seat. Specially when I'm NEAR THE FREAKING WINDOW!!!
Where is the freaking justice in that? They won't allow me to take a seat that wasn't near the window because it's the seat that I was assigned to. I sure as heck wanna kill a freaking flight attendant during that time. And worst things worse, Papa and Alicia thought it was amusing to see me scowling as I stared at the seat in front of me, not even daring to look out the window. I was sure not happy. Not even one bit. Freaking great family are they, huh?
Finally, after like an eternity inside that airplane, we landed in LAX. I almost kissed the ground because I made it out of that death metal trap that flies without missing a limb. Not even lying there.
Well that's what happens when it's your first time being in an airplane.
Freaking terrifying I tell you.
Though there was one flight attendant that I find cute. I guess he's a 6' tall guy with a defined and stubby jawline which made him attractive and ....... and I have a FIANCE and we're getting married soon. So yeah.
But he's cute though.
But Connor is Hot and no one can top that.
Can you believe it? I have a hot fiance with a big di.......
MOVING ON.
Anyways, After that horrifyingly horrible flight, I realized that we have a connecting flight to Phoenix. Which means, getting on another airplane and another 2 hour flight for me. Well it's not like I have any other choice right? I don't want to walk from Los Angeles to Arizona so I chose to be inside that death trap again.
Yay me!
( 2,000 years later.... just kidding... 2 hours later )
I'm still alive, My arms are still here, my legs are still here. Wait! oh yes, my virginity is still here. Everything is perfectly intact.
After another 2 hours of dreadful flight, we landed safely at Phoenix Airport. We all took our baggage and went to go search for Mama.
We made it to the arrivals department and quickly scanned the crowd for my lovely Mother. And not long after, the three of us heard a loud call which I know so well to whom it came from. We all turned around and there we saw her standing with a banner in hand saying "welcome to the U.S.A" paired with teary eyes.
We didn't waste a second and immediately went towards her. Papa dropped his baggage to the ground first and engulfed Mama in the most tear jerking moment ever. And just by seeing that moment my parents shared, had my eyes all watery.
Papa had his face hidden on Mama's neck as she had her arms wrapped around his neck, both had tears in their eyes. Just by the looks of it, I know they felt extremely ecstatic that they finally reunited.
On the other hand, Alicia and I stood quietly as we gave our parents their much needed embrace and privacy. I stared at my father's back and can't help but notice, I've never seen Papa cried before. Most of the time, he's always a person who have a strong aura circulating around him. But seeing as him showing this side of his personality makes me love my father more. Maybe that's why Mama fell in love with Papa, because he surely have a lot to offer and had a great personality. Not just that, but Papa also have a very loving heart. He may be very strict when it comes to him parenting and disciplining us his children, but I know he only does that because he loves and cares for us.
Looking down to the ground, I smiled. I sure as heck want to be like my father, but maybe just tone down the strictness a little and then all is good. But other than that, I can truly say Papa is such a role model, so is Mama.
They really are destined for each other. Seeing as they both perfectly fit each other's personality.
After what feels like 10 minutes, Mama and Papa pulled away from their embrace. Mama smiled at Papa before she gave him a long, sweet kiss on the lips, which by the way, had my nose scrunched up.
"Eww." I whispered lowly.
"I sure as all hell did not want to see that part." Alicia chimed in, in which Papa turned his gaze to her.
"Oh grow up. You guys will get to experience it eventually." He said.
Que Horror.
But damn it. Papa's right. And too bad I can't grow up any longer. I'm stuck being 5'4 my entire life.
"Whatever." Alicia replied with an eye roll.
Papa turned to Mama with a wide grin plastered on his face.
"I can't wait to get home. You know, so we can get it on already." He stated suggestively as he wiggled his eyebrows towards Mama while wrapping his muscular arms on her waist.
And because of that, I probably would need my earplugs for tonight.
Like badly.
I blinked before I turned to look at Alicia with a horrified expression. And when my eyes landed on her face, I found out that she was also wearing the same expression as I am.
We are both thinking the same thing. GREAT!
Mama cleared her throat casually after she saw our faces. She turned to Papa with a raised eyebrows. "What did I tell you about speaking so vulgar Benjamin?" Mama scolded and Papa pouted.
HE JUST POUTED LIKE A FREAKING TEENAGER.
I cannot believe what my eyes just saw.
Papa gave Mama a gentle smile. "But it's true though. Besides, they're in the right age already." Papa added and Mama smacked him in the arm.
"Benjamin!" Mama scolded again with warning in her eyes.
I sighed and mentally slapped myself in the face. Here we are, still in the airport, and my parents already decided to start their usual husband and wife banter.
"What?" Papa said clearly amused with Mama's frustration.
"They're right there, Benjamin. They can clearly hear you." Mama smacked Papa's chest playfully.
Bless your soul Mama. Bless your soul.
"Unless they're deaf then they can't hear me." Papa reasoned out in which Alicia and I both frowned at.
"We can hear you Papa. Loud and clear." Alicia and I stated in unison making us turn to each other and snort.
That was weird.
"Aww." Mama cooed as she stared at us. "You still talk like twins even to this day. That's so adorable."
Okay that was unintentional. But what Mama said was slightly true. When Alicia and I were still kids, we tend to talk at the same time seemingly having the same thought. Which was really weird.
"Ma." Alicia and I both whined at the same time.
I turned to face Alicia again with a glare.
"Stop copying me." We said in chorus.
I huffed as I wrapped my arms on my chest. This just proves Alicia and I are biological siblings with how our mind works. But I still won't deny that most of the time I think I'm adopted with how short I am.
Mama smiled as she watched Alicia and I do the usual sibling banter.
"Maybe we should make twins this time. What do you think?" Papa suggested behind Mama with a thoughtful look on his face.
Mama gasped placing a hand on her chest. While as for me and Alicia, we both shook our heads 'no'.
I'm already done with siblings so please no more.
"I'm 48, Benjamin. I'm already at the stage of menopausal." Mama chimed which I mentally sighed.
"Ah. Hence, the mood swings." Alicia mumbled under her breath.
"Heard that young lady." Mama said causing for Alicia to tense.
I raised my eyebrows after realizing Mama heard that. It wasn't really that audible for the fact that Alicia mumbled it lowly. Even to me it was already a faint sound. But as for Mama, she heard it like it's not even noisy here in the airport.
Mama must have super hearing or something.
Papa chuckled. "Your Mama's a feisty one isn't she? Oh, Specially in bed."
Well there goes my innocence.
Alicia and I both groaned. While as for Mama, she had her mouth wide open. Is it wrong to wish that Papa would at least shut his mouth for one minute? My innocence is already tainted a little as it is, I don't want it to go 'Poof" gone with the wind.
"Benjamin what did I tell you?" She scolded with crossed arms.
"Which one?About us being in bed thing or about being Vulgar?" Papa smirked and Mama once again gaped at her husband.
Okay this is one of those times when I wish Papa would go back to his usual strict self. Not this.
Is this what happens when you're around your partner? Your sexual hormones are all over the place all the time? Well then if that's the case, then I can't blame Papa, seeing as I can also relate with how I am with Connor.
Okay that was unintentionally spilled detail.
"I can't believe you right now Benjamin." Mama shook her head with her fingers on the bridge of her nose.
Alicia and I stood there watching our parents do their usual teasings.
Well, I gotta admit, even if it's freaking annoying, I miss Papa being so carefree like this. I miss him joking around and annoying Mama for his own entertainment. And I know only Mama can bring out those sides of him, which is why I'm very glad that they're finally together after being separated for a few years.
"Uh are we going to get our hugs or nah?" Alicia interrupted and I agreed.
We've been here in the airport for what I guess has been an hour or so and Mama didn't even give us even as little as a hug.
Mama sighed clearly starting to get annoyed at her husband and walked towards us.
"Don't mind your father. He just needs a little bang on the head so he'll be back to his normal self again." Mama said casually with a smile.
Papa chuckled behind her.
"Oh I don't mind alright. As long as I can bang you in the wall as well." Papa chimed in seductively again making her eyes go wide. And as for me and Alicia, were both sure we can feel our stomachs go up into our throats. Gross!
Mama shook her head and let out a deep sigh as Alicia and I both snickered at the mental image Papa gave us.
Totally not cool.
Such great parenting.
"It's settled then, I'm not going to sleep next to him tonight." Mama declared. "Thankfully, I cleaned the guest room." She added a bit to loud so Papa can hear her clearly.
And I guess he did because we saw how his face fell and gone visibly pale at what Mama stated.
Poor Papa.
But eh, serves him right.
Not acknowledging Papa's situation, Mama pulled Alicia and I into a hug which caused for air to abandon our lungs for a straight minute. But I didn't mind, because If it means I get to hug Mama again, then that's totally fine. Though I admit, Mama bear is one strong hugger.
After she let us go from the hug, she gave the both of us a kiss on the forehead. Then she cupped both our cheeks lovingly as she looked at us with teary eyes. She smiled sweetly as tears welled up in her beautiful orbs before it slowly streamed down her cheeks.
"I miss you both so much." Mama croaked out.
I wiped the tear that fell from Mama's left eye as Alicia did the same to her right.
"Two of my youngest are finally here. I am beyond happy. I feel like no words can explain it." She said after engulfing us back into a hug once again. Though this time it's not one that'll suffocate the living daylights out of you, but the one filled with raw emotions.
I leaned my head into Mama's neck as I savored the moment. And honestly, I can't help but be teary eyed as well.
"We miss you too Mama." Alicia spoke for the both of us and I smiled.
I closed my eyes as I recalled some of my childhood memories.
Whenever I'm in my mother's embrace, I can't help but feel like I'm back to those days when we were really young. She was always there to comfort and teach important lessons for us to use when we grow up. I even remember when I was still 7 years old, Mama was always there to attend my bo-bo, or even a little scratch every time I come home from school. She would always tell me that it's okay to stumble all the time because it's completely normal, especially for my age. She said that every time we stumble we should always keep reminding ourselves to get back up. She would also tell me that one way of growing up is to stand up when you fail and fall. Embracing your failure and using it as a stepping stone towards your goal. Mama had taught me a lot of lessons about life when I was growing up and I love her more and more for that.
After I turned 12, things started to change in our peaceful household. Mama and Papa told me along with my 4 other siblings that she's going abroad after she got hired as a domestic helper that pays good money. At first, I was really mad at her for leaving us. In my mind that age, I thought she doesn't want us anymore that's why she decided to go overseas. At that time, I started hating her. I was too stupid and naive to understand her reasons to go overseas at first that I kept my distance from her. But through the years, I finally understand what Mama's reasons are. She made a huge sacrifice to go to a different country and work herself so hard just so she can provide well for us, her children. And I realized that I was being horrible for hating her when all she did was think for our future.
Now that we are here, I want to make it up to her. I want to repay all the things that she did for me. She worked herself really hard to sustain my needs and give me everything I want without even complaining. She's the best mother I could ever have.
But after the thought of tell her my deepest secret, my spirits plummeted almost to the brink. It kind of scares me that what if she'll hate me and she'll turn her back on me after I came out? What if she'll react the same way just like what I think Papa would do, as well as Alicia and my other siblings? But then again, things had to be done. I will never ber happy being someone I am not. Even right now, I'm not happy pretending to be Papa's perfect little boy who obeys all his commands. But I'm really tired. I'm really tired of hiding my true self from them.
So if it had to be done, then I will do it.
"Honey?" Mama rubbed my shoulder making me snap out of my thoughts.
Oh crap! I thought to myself.
Why did I let my mind roam those depressing thoughts again? Now I feel like a complete poop.
Mama cupped my cheek while eyeing me worriedly. She placed a hand on my forehead checking my temperature. I can't help but smile and feel the familiar warmth on the inside with how my mother got so worried about me.
"Ma, I'm okay. My mind just wandered off by itself again." I stated.
When she looked at me with an expression saying she wasn't buying it, I sighed. "I'm not sick or having a fever Mama. I promise. Just zoned out, that's all." I forced out a humorless chuckle just to make my claim more believable.
Mama gave me her sad eyes that I, once again, so familiar with. With that look, I know she's thinking about me being depressed again, I just know and feel it.
"Ma, I'm fine. I'm already over it." I confirmed with a forced smile which I hope didn't came out as a grimace.
Are you really over it?  My mind spat.
I ignored the stupid voice from the back of my mind and gave Mama a sweet smile. She sighed and nodded her head before she turned to her husband.
"Okay, now that you all are here, we should get going so you can have a much needed rest. I bet you guys are exhausted and hungry. We can stop for food on the way home." Mama said as she wrapped her arms around Papa's elbow.
My ears immediately twitched at the mention of food and my stomach instantly growled on cue.
They all turned their heads towards me making me blush.
"The food they serve in-flight was horrible. Just saying." I stated in attempt of hiding the blush on my face.
Alicia nodded her head. "I agree on a spiritual level short stuff."
I was about to smile at her, but then she called me short stuff so forget it.
"Yeah I must say, it wasn't much of a good food they served." Papa commented where Alicia and I both agreed.
"So can we have chicken curry for dinner then?" Alicia suggest causing for my stomach to growl loudly again.
They all turned to me once more with the same amused looks on their face.
"It was my phone's ringtone." I reasoned out lamely which Alicia rolled her eyes at.
"Of course." Alicia said with a huge grin. "Just tone it down little brother, it won't be long until we will be fed with delicious food." I simply ignored her and focused my attention on Mama. My food giver. Om nom nom nom.
"Well then, we're clearly having an emergency. Our youngest child is hungry and we have to feed him as soon as possible." Mama joked in which we all laughed at. "Quick, to the vehicle." She said as she rushed towards the exit.
When we were outside the airport, Mama turned to me with a determined smile.
"Do not worry my dear child, I will make sure you'll be stuffed and hopefully within a week you will gain some weight." Mama said and I chuckled.
Welp, it's not like I'm ever gonna get fat anyway.
It makes me wonder and think If I have some kind of bug inside of me or something. Though Ali and A.J told me that I have a fast metabolism, that's why I hardly gain weight, but I highly doubt that. I just know I have bugs inside my tummy.
Or Connor's Baby. My mind teased me.
Duh it's not like I can make one. I retorted back to my own mind.
"Hey son, when is Connor's arrival again?" Papa asked suddenly making me turn my attention to him.
"Uhm tomorrow morning." I answered him with a smile.
"Great, he'll be able to make it for your welcome Party. Hooray!" Mama practically squeeled in excitement. "And I am excited to finally meet Ash's friend." She added sending a wink my way.
Okay what was the wink suppose to mean?
"So now that it's settled and you guys have all your baggages, let's get going?" Mama clasped both her hands and gave us a beaming smile. Papa, Alicia, and I all nodded our heads and proceeded on following Mama towards the car.
We made it to the car and placed all our belongings inside the trunk. Once we are all inside, we all buckled up. Papa was sitting on the passenger's seat while Alicia and I sat comfortably at the back. After we made it out of the airport's parking lot, Mama drove the car into the busy highway. I looked out the window and observed the new surroundings. I looked at how people do their thing and mind their own business. How different it is than there back in my old home. I'm used to being in a tropical weather but now that I'm here, I will surely experience winter. I'm sure it will take time for me to get used to, but I'm sure soon, I'll get the hang of it.
New environment, new places, new culture, different language, different weather, and different people.
A start of a new beginning.
"How are you liking the U.S. so far Ash and Alicia?" Mama asked while glancing at me on the rear view mirror.
"It's nice." Alicia simply answered with a nod making her black locks sway.
"Uhm, Well, it's different. But It's a good different I guess." I told Mama while looking out the window.
"That's good. Well, are you ready to explore around?" Mama asked focusing her vision on the road.
"Yup. Totally ready." I answered while giving Mama a smile through the rear view mirror.
After that, Mama and Papa started talking about what had happened back in our old home. She asked about the things that had changed through the years she was gone and all that sort of stuff. As their conversation deepened, I just focused my eyes on the houses, trees, and different establishments that were zooming by.
Being in a different country is sort of refreshing for me, but also nerve wracking. It kind of scares me to think that I'll be living in a country I'm not familiar with. It's nerve wracking at first because being in a different country means having a different culture than what I know and what I was grown used to. I was scared because I didn't know if I will be able to make new friends or even if I did, will they treat me differently because of my ethnicity? I was also scared because I didn't know if I'll fit in.
An hour into the drive, I felt my eyelids getting heavier and heavier by the second. Mama told us that the drive will be two hours and a half from the airport. So now that we've been on the road for almost an hour, I feel so damn sleepy.
"Sweety, If you're sleepy then just go to sleep. It might be the jetlag kicking in." Mama said. "We'll just wake you up when we arrive, or maybe when we'll stop for food later, okay?" She added while glancing at me on the rear view mirror.
"Yeah, I know your drained out, Son. So sleep." Papa seconded and all I did was nod my head knowing both of them were right.
"Didn't he sleep during the flight?" Mama asked Papa with her voice starting to sound muffled by the second that sleep starts to consume me.
"No Hun, we found out that he's afraid of flying. Unfortunately, during the 14 hours that we've been in an airplane, he didn't even had a minute of sleep." Papa admitted and then their conversation faded to nothingness after I welcomed the call of peaceful slumber.
Instead of being woken up by either Mama or Papa, I was woken up by the sound of birds chirping, and the sound of different animals roaming around in the forest.......Hold on, Forest? How did I get here? Last time I checked, I fell asleep inside my mother's car with Alicia and Papa. So how did I end up being in the middle of the forest in who knows where?
I looked around feeling overly confused with the situation.
How the heck did I get here?
As I let that question float in the air, I stood up from the damp forest ground. I dusted myself from all the dirt, fallen leaves and small tree branches. I looked around my surrounding to see if there's a way out. And after realizing and seeing as there isn't, I started walking to who knows where. I guess I just let my feet take me to where it'll take me without even considering the dangers I might face if I ended up deeper in this forest.I hugged myself when a cold breeze blew by making goosebumps to appear on my body. It's getting colder and colder by the second and it's starting to get dark.
I looked up to the sky and saw a orangey colored skies, telling me the sun is almost completely set.
I sighed feeling a little frustrated.
Then out of nowhere, a faint sound caught my attention.
It sounds like children laughing, which is kind of creepy since I'm in the middle of the forest. Without thinking my actions, I walked towards the sound in haste. I don't know why it got me excited to hear children in the middle of the forest but I just had this feeling in my gut that I needed to be there. Which made it even weirder because I have no Idea if it's children that I heard or just a figment of my imagination.
But then again, I figured this is just a dream so I thought to just go with it.
As I got closer, the laughing of the children got louder and louder which effectively made me feel eased out that I wasn't imagining things. Let's just hope those laughs are from an actual human child and not some creepy monster.
God, if that happens, I'll surely poop my pants.
Continuing on my mission of finding the source of the laugh, I made it near the end of the forest. I can make out a house from where I am and the laughing also intensified in volume. When I saw the edge of the forrest, I halted before I slowly stepped out. And in my surprise, I was greeted by not a regular house, but a freaking mansion.
I stared at it in awe. How can a mansion as marvelous and beautiful be in the middle of nowhere? But wow, I have to admit, the mansion in front of me is pretty damn impressive. Just the sheer size is impressive. What more on the inside?
I gawked at it for who knows how long. I've never seen such a huge mansion in my entire life before.
"Look? It's Luna." A child's voice exclaimed.
"Hi Luna, do you wanna play tag with us?" A little girl with a cute purple teddy bear in hand approached me. But what's weird is that her face was blurred out.
I furrowed my brows in confusion as I tried rubbing my eyes to clear the blurriness, but it didn't work. I rubbed my eyes again and blinked multiple times but still to no avail.
I looked around me and saw that everything was normal, the only thing that was blurry is their faces.
This is so weird.
Everything is so weird to me right now. What the heck is happening?
"Luna are you okay?" The little girl with a blurry face asked with her soft voice filled with worry.
"I-I'm okay..... wait why are you calling me Luna? My name is Ashley, not Luna." I reasoned out as gently as I can knowing she's only a little girl.
"But you're Arty's mate so you're our Luna." She chirped happily while in the corner of my eyes I could see some more children walking towards us. But their faces were the same as this little girl in front of me. Blurred.
"Your Luna? What does that even mean?" I questioned but none of them answered.
"Wait, Arty? Who's Arty?" I questioned which earned multiple gasp from the blurry faced kids.
"He's your mate and our Alpha. How did you forget that?" The little girl said in disbelief.
"Mate? do you mean like a friend? I don't remember having a friend named Arty at all." I admitted which earned another round of gasps from the kids.
"He's not your friend, he's your husband." The little girl said.
Okay what?
"Husband?" I asked taken aback at what the little girl said.
"Jas-Jas maybe Luna tripped and hit his head on a rock that's why he doesn't remember Alpha Arty." Another blurry faced girl stood next to the little girl infront of me who I assumed has a nickname of Jas-Jas.
Jas-Jas gasped again. "Oh no! we should take him to Uncle Arty. Let's go!" She shouted and grabbed my left hand. She dragged me with her towards the huge mansion.
I was once again left in awe at the beautiful designs and fancy decorations inside that I didn't even notice where the little girl with blurry face dragged me into.
"Arty, Arty! Luna tripped and hit his head on a rock and now he doesn't remember you." Jas-Jas said in a panicky voice.
"What?" A strong masculine voice replied, making me snap my attention to him. But as usual, his face was also blurred like all the kids. But fortunately, I was still able to see an outline of him. And there I see how muscular and tall he is.
The tall guy immediately run towards me and enveloped me into a hug which caught me off guard.
But what shocked me the most was the unexpected sparks that came out of nowhere. Right after his warm skin touched mine, those sparks went flying all throughout my body. And oddly, after being in this mysterious guy's embrace, I felt safe and......as weird as it may sound, I feel loved?
"Did you really tripped and hit your head on a rock?" He said frantically while examining my face, forehead, and my head. "I told you not to go out when I'm not with you." He said worriedly and I was like a statue in his hold, I can't move, I was unable to say anything, and understand everything.
What the actual potato head is happening?
"Bunny, are you hurt? Tell me." He said worriedly as he cupped my face with his huge hands.
I was still at loss for words, and my mind was in so much confusion that I couldn't force my brain to form a coherent thought.
Who is this person infront of me? Why is he calling me Bunny? And why do I feel so safe when he hugged me? Why do I feel like I belong to him? Why am I even here? And what the freaking hell is going on?
"Bunny, you're starting to worry me, are you hurt? Please tell me." The person said pleadingly and all I managed to do was nod.
"I want to hear you say it. Are you hurt?"
I shook my head. "No, I-I'm not hurt." I stuttered out.
When he didn't utter a single word, I decided to speak again.
"I-I promise, I'm o-okay."
He sighed. "Are you sure? Do you want to go to the infirmary and get checked?"
"I'm sure. I'm perfectly fine." I reassured in which he engulfed me into a hug.
Not knowing what to do, I was hesitant if I should hug him back or not.
But then decided with the latter and hugged him back. With that, he hid his face on my neck and inhaled deeply.
"I love you Ashley." He whispered.
I frowned. How did he know my name?
Ugh, this felt so right yet......it felt so wrong.
Who is this guy?
"Ashley Dale Ramirez Valdez, wake the hell up or I swear I won't hesitate to leave you here outside and freeze to death."
With Alicia waking me, I immediately bolted up. I looked around me and saw that I'm still on my seat and the car was parked infront of a two story house.
"Woah, are you okay?" Alicia asked while placing the box down that she was carrying.
"Huh? Oh, uhm, yeah, yeah I'm okay." I stated feeling a little disoriented.
Alicia looked at me with a weird look on her face with her left eye brow quirked up.
"You sure? You're sweating like you just ran a marathon." She said unconvinced.
I rubbed my face to fully awaken myself.
"I'm fine Alicia. I just had a crazy dream is all." I admitted while wiping my sweaty hands on my jeans.
She nodded and shrugged before she took the box from the ground. "If you say so." She said as she started heading towards the house. "Anyways, if you don't mind taking the stuff left on the trunk I'd appreciate your help." She added before stepping inside the house I'm assuming is our new home.
I nodded and unbuckled my seatbelt. I hopped out of the car and went to the trunk to get the stuff left. After managing to get it all in one go, I made my way to the house. Once I was inside, I looked around and took the new sorrounding.
The interior of the house was simple yet beautiful. The walls are painted in white which makes the house more cozier and felt more like home. To my right, there's a staircase leading to the second floor that I will soon explore. Then I turned to my left. I saw the living room complete with comfy couches and a flat screen television mounted on the wall. Below the T.V is a line of picture frames of me and my family, and below that is the fire place.
I must admit, this is alot bigger than our old house and it seems like it's more comfortable to live in.
"Do you like your new house?" Mom said out of nowhere making me jump out of my own skin for a second.
I sighed in hopes of calming my heart down.
"Ma, don't startle me like that." I stated with a pout which Mama replied with a smile.
"Sorry hun, I didn't mean to." She apologized while walking towards me. She engulfed me into a sideways hug and then stood next to me after.
Damn it. Mama is way taller than me and it's humiliating. Now I really do think I'm adopted.
Well who wouldn't?
"It's ok Ma. I'm just not used to being startled." I told her as I placed the boxes I was carrying to the side. "And do you know that Alicia keeps on doing that to me? She's evil." I added.
Mama chuckled at that and looked down at me.
"Well, I will surely give her an hour of lecture to not startle my baby ever again." Mama said while pinching my cheeks making me blush a deep shade of red.
I groaned.
"Ma, I'm not a baby anymore. I even have a boyfriend so I'm all grown up now." I said.
Wait, hold on. Something isn't right with what I just said.
"Well that's good.......wait what?" Mama said as her head quickly looked down at me that I thought she'd break her neck.
"What?" I replied. Deciding to play dumb.
"You said you have a boyfriend." Mama stated with a raised brow.
I pretended to frown.
"I didn't say anything." I shrugged.
"No I heard you say boyfriend clearly."
Holy Crabs. Just act normal.
"No I didn't. I think you misheard it." I defended.
She shook her head, clearly standing her ground.
"I am quite sure I heard the word boyfriend." She admitted looking at me suspiciously and it took everything in me not to look scared so she won't suspect anything.
"I think you mean boy trend." I stated.
"Boy trend? What's that?" She asked looking confused.
"Well uhm, boy trend is uhm....the....the latest trend in clothes and...you know, blings." I explained trying to come up with an idea to make my lie believable.
And where the heck did I get the Idea of boy trend? I don't even know. It's so freaking random and out context but what ever. Let's just pray and hope Mama will take the bait and leave the subject alone.
"Huh?" Mama asked scrunching her face in confusion.
"Ma, it's 2018, you won't understand us millennials." I told her with my arms folded on my chest.
She shook her head again.
"Ugh, kids these days." Mama said while throwing her arms up in surender. "But I was sure I heard you say boyfriend." She said while scratching her head.
"Ma, you're getting old." I stated while trying my best not to smile.
"Oh shush. I'm still good in bed like the old days." Mama responded making my eyes go wide.
"Ma!!!" I said while covering my ears.
"It just slipped out of my mouth. It was suppose to be for your father but then..."
"I remember I have something else to do." I immediately cut her off before she can even think of finishing her sentence.
Nope, I did not want to know about that.
"Enough details Ma. I get it, you're not old. You're just born in the 70's." I said making her nod her head in approval.
"That is true." Mama agreed with a smile and I mustered myself not to snort or laugh.
Ma, if you're born in the 70's then you are old. I thought.
Old people nowadays.
"Anyways, we have to get you guys settled so we can prepare for the welcome party tomorrow." Mama said and I nodded my head.
I can't wait to see Connor tomorrow morning.
And I can't believe I'm in a different country. And I am staying here for good.
Athur's POV
Just finished showering in this fine morning, and now I feel so refreshed. I don't know what is up today but for some reason I have this odd feeling in my gut that something big is going to happen, and it's not a bad feeling either. I just feel like something is coming.
Also, I'm oddly in a really good mood today.
Wrapping a towel around my waist, I stepped out of the shower and went infront of the mirror. I brushed my teeth thoroughly and after that, I gargled my mint mouth wash.
Stepping out of the bathroom, I went to my walk-in closet to fetch myself some fresh clothes. I took a grey v-neck shirt and a simple jeans for today.
After getting dressed, I made my way to my office to see if I have any paperwork to work on. Seeing as there isn't much, I decided to skip it for now and skype call Benny.
I turned my laptop on and and went to the skype app, but before I can call Benny, I was stopped by a knock on my door.
"Alpha, it's me Brandon." He said from the other side of the door.
"Yeah come in."
I straightened up on my seat.
"What brought you here?" I asked.
"Well you remember Cathy Valdez, right?" He asked sitting on the chair infornt of my desk.
I reminisce for a second who he was talking about. And when the name rang a bell, I looked up at him.
"Yeah what about her?" I questioned back curiously.
"Jennica, Chandler's mom, told me that Cathy's husband and two children arrived yesterday afternoon, and they will have their welcome party today at lunch." He stated. "And I thought you would like see their backgrounds." He added while handing me a USB stick.
I smirked at him when the memory of last time came to mind.
"No nearly nudes of my sister in here, right?" I asked with a teasing grin as I held the thing in my hand.
Brandon rolled his eyes. "No, I put it in a separate USB just to be safe." He said honestly making me shake my head.
I chuckled. Brandon being Brandon as always.
Once the USB was plugged into my laptop, I opened the folder which says "Valdez Family Background check". I looked up at Brandon and gave him a 'seriously' look.
"What?" He questioned.
"Valdez Family Background check? Really? Who are you, the FBI?" I asked teasing.
"What? It sounds cool to me." He defended while I, on the other hand, just shook my head at my beta.
Opening the folder, I clicked the document for Benjamin Valdez. I thoroughly scanned his file to see if there is anything suspicious or anything that would make them look harmful to the pack. Seeing as his file was negative of harm, I proceeded to scanning Alicia Valdez' file. Then, after checking Alicia's document, I went to the last one whose name is Ashley Dale Valdez.
After opening his file, a cute picture of him with a bright smile instantly greeted me.
Then oddly, my wolf Zion started stirring in my mind which was kind of wierd.
"Hmmm." I hummed gaining Brandon's attention.
"What's up? Is there something wrong?" He asked while peeking on my computer screen.
"No, just a picture caught my attention." I admitted without looking away from the picture.
"What picture?" He asked and looked at where I was staring. "Oh, him. Jennica told me this Ashley guy is a cutie. I admit, he really is a cute one." He commented with a nod.
Shrugging the wierd feeling off, I continued scanning his file. Ashley Dale Ramires Valdez, 19 years old and born in the Philippines. Birthdate is September 16th. Graduated high school as Salutatorian and so on. After making sure everything is clean and checked their files, I closed the folder and unplugged the USB from my laptop and handed it back to Brandon.
"Oh, and Jennica told me that if you want to go to their welcome party to check them out then we should tell her beforehand. So she can remind Cathy that she'll be going with a plus one." Brandon said and without even thinking about it, I immediately said yes. Oddly, Zion answered for me.
"You and Chandler are both coming as well." I added.
"Okay then, I'll just go tell Jennica she'll be taking two more people." He said then proceeded to the door.
Right after Brandon stepped out of my door, I immediately asked Zion why he's been on edge since this morning.
Zion are you okay? I asked.
Yeah, I'm fine. He answered before disappearing into the back of my mind.
That was odd. I thought.
With that, I decided to skype call Benny since it's only 11 in the morning and I assume we'll leave at 12 so I still have time to talk to my little sister.
After pressing the call button, I waited for her to pick it up. After three rings, she answered the call and her face instantly popped out on my screen.
"Heya Thor, how's Zandar?" She greeted making me chuckle.
"Hello Benny, how's my little girl?" I replied.
"I'm good and I'm not a little girl you know. I have a mate if you haven't notice." She commented while flicking her hair that was hanging on her face.
"Yeah right, you still act like a preschooler though." I retorted teasingly.
She scoffed.
"Oh yeah? Whose the one been eating baby foods in secret? Oh right, the big bad Alpha." She retorted back making me scowl at her.
"Hey, baby foods aren't bad. They are freaking tasty." I defended.
She made a face before responding.
"Seriously Arthur, you're gross." She commented.
"Oh please, I know you like baby food too. Just admit it." I said with a smirk.
"Well yes. Yes I do. When I was a baby! You moron." She replied with an eyeroll.
I chuckled.
"Ohoho. Is that so? Remember when we went to Aunt Lennie's Place? Her daughter Sasha was feeding her 4 months old baby Natalie and after that you ate her left over baby foods." I said making her eye widen and mouth open.
"Oh my god Arthur. That was a long time ago." She whined.
"You were 17." I deadpanned making her pout.
"I was just tasting." She mummbled still pouting.
"Riggghhht." I said prolonging the word.
"Well atleast I'm not the one who's been stealing Jasmine's baby food for almost two months." She retorted with a smug smile making me glare at her.
"How'd you know that?" I questioned while still glaring at my sister.
"Nate and Jen told me." She simply stated while checking her nails.
"I was going to pay them." I defended with a scowl.
"Oh yeah. When?" She asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Uh, later?" I said unsure making Benny shake her head.
"Rigghhhtt." She said copying what I just did earlier.
"It doesn't matter. I have money. I can pay them whenever I want." I said with a huff and my arms folded on my chest.
"That's the point Thor. You have money yet you decided to steal. You can just go to a nearby store and buy yourself a ton of baby foods, yet you didn't." She said mockingly making me glare daggers at her intensely.
"Aww, is Arthur afraid that once you buy a ton of baby foods the casheir will think you're feeding 10 dozen babies? Or much worse, she'll think your eating it all by yourself? which was true." She cooed mockingly making my nose flair.
"The big bad Alpha is afraid to be called a daddy or a baby!" Benny said in a sing-song manner making me attack the screen in irritation and annoyance.
"Wahhhhh I will call CPS." She shouted while running away and I immediately ended the call.
So what if I like baby foods? F**king judgemental.
I was comfortable leaning on my desk chair when my phone vibrated, telling me a new message was present.
I unlocked my phone and opened the messaging app only to be greeted with Benny's text.
B: Would you like me to send you two boxes of baby foods Arthur? Ya know, for your cravings XD.
You see, my little sister has this kind of ability in annoying me to the very core. I may be the oldest but when she annoys me, she always succeeds which is f**king irritating.
Me: Send me one and I will make sure to cut your personal lollipop hanging between Brandon's legs.
I replied and in two seconds I got a reply.
B: Woah! I was just kidding. I come in peace Thor. I still wanna enjoy my life. So please don't take that away from me. Or should I say: cut that away from me.
I instantly burst out laughing at her reply. Seriously Bethany? She really is something else.
Me: Fine, I won't. But once you mentioned about me eating baby foods again then say final goodbye to Brandon's hardwood pole baby maker. Got it?
I replied while still chuckling.
B: Affirmative Captain.
She replied and I chuckled. Then I heard a knock on my door once again making me snap my attention from my phone to the door. I glanced at the time at the top part of my phone's screen and saw it's almost 12 noon, meaning Benny and I has been bantering for almost an hour.
I chuckled and shook my head.
"Come in." I called out.
The door opened and Jennica walked in.
"Alpha, it's time for us to leave. Cathy called me and said that the party has started." She said after she bowed her head in respect.
"Okay. Let me just grab my wallet and we're good to go. Meet me downstairs." I told her and she nodded her head following what I said.
I stood up from my comfy desk chair and did some stretching before making my way to my bedroom. After grabbing my wallet and car keys, I went to the bathroom to see my appearance. I checked my hair, my teeth and my clothing. After making sure I looked okay, I made my way to my dresser to grab my cologne.
After getting ready, I stepped out of my room and made my way downstairs.
After meeting Jennica, Brandon and Chandler, we made our way outside to our cars. Brandon is going to be hitching a ride with me, while as for Chandler, he's taking a ride with his mom's car.
"Watch over the pack for a few hours Lukas, we'll be back later this afternoon. If something happens or any emergencies, call me immediately." I mindlinked Lukas before hopping inside my Black Audi R8 V10.
"Of course Alpha, I will." He replied back before I completely closed the link.
I drove out of the driveway and followed Jennica into the road leading to the highway.
After almost 20 minutes of driving, we entered a neighbourhood that was filled with medium sized houses. We drove further into the neighbourhood and Jennica stoped infront of a two story house that looked cozy and felt like home.
We parked along with a few other cars. We all stepped out of our cars then Jennica made her way first towards the house. We followed behind her and went up to the porch steps. But before Jennica could knock on the door, my sensitive nose picked up the most delectable scent that I was able to pick up. I instantly froze on my feet and stared at the door in wonderment.
That scent must have come from my mate. It has to be.
I inhaled again in hopes of smelling the delicious scent and my nose didn't disappoint me. It was a sweet combination of fresh strawberries and vanilla with a hint of fresh coconut.
Instantly, my wolf started to jump with joy and then the words that I've longed to say was spilled out from my wolf's mouth and whispered out into my own.
"Mate."
Right after that one single word left my mouth, Brandon, Chandler and Jennica froze where they were standing.
"What?" Chandler asked in shock.
"Did you just say 'Mate'?" Brandon asked.
I stared at the door intently.
"I can smell my mate, they're here." I said in disbelief.
Jennica was the first one who seemed to have snapped out of the shock and spoke. "Well then what are we waiting for." With that, she pushed the doorbell making our presence known.
Not long after, the door swung open revealing a petite woman in her early forties with a smile on her face.
"Jen you made it." She beamed and hugged Jennica.
After they pulled away, Cathy turned her attention to us.
I casually roamed my eyes behind her just in case my mate is in sight.
"You have met my son Chandler, right?" Jennica asked.
"Yes I have. Hey there Chand." She said lively and gave Chandler a hug.
"Hello Cathy. It was nice to see you again." He greeted back after they pulled away.
"I'm also glad you and your friends are here." She stated happily.
"Well this is his friends Arthur, and Brandon." She introduced and Cathy both gave us a hug. I can already see that she's a nice lady. I wonder if my mate is her child.
Probably. It's either the girl or the boy.
"It's nice to meet you gentlemen." Cathy said after pulling away. "Anyways, come in, come in." She ushered us inside and we all complied obediently.
After we all stepped inside, my eyes started roaming the sorrounding insearch for my mate. Cathy led us into the living room where most people were hanging out. I subtly sniffed the air and my head instantly snapped into the direction where I assume the kitchen is.
"If you guys want some beer, we have them in the fridge at the kitchen." Cathy said.
Perfect, I can go check if my mate is there.
I gestured my head to the kitchen. Brandon, Chandler and I made our way towards where the intoxicating scent of my mate was the strongest.
We made it to the kitchen and I subtly sniffed the air once again, but the scent changed it's direction and went back to the living room. I frowned and turned my head towards another hall which I'm guessing will also lead to the living room.
This house have so many hallways.
What the f**kin hell. I want my mate right f**king now. I thought.
"I'm going back to the living room." I told them as I started making my way back.
"Okay. We'll just grab you a drink." Brandon said but I was almost halfway down the hall before he could even finish his sentence.
I finally made it back in the living room. Without wasting a second, I sniffed and scanned the people who are in here. Then not long after, my eyes locked into the person that I've been waiting for my whole life. My mate.
Now it explains why I felt something odd when I saw the picture earlier cause he was our mate.
Ashley Dale Valdez.
What a beautiful name for a beautiful person like him.
I stood there frozen on the spot. My eyes locked to the only person I want to lay my eyes on and no one else. I smiled as I casually checked him out without worrying about someone catching me in the act.
He's my mate and I can stare at him whenever, whereever, and everytime I want.
My eyes are glued towards him and he didn't even notice someone was staring at him. I smiled again as I stared at him intently and notice that he's short. Probably 5'3 or 5'4 but I don't freaking care. He's perfect and his height only added up to his cuteness. His skin was beautifully kissed by the sun making him glow from the others. His body was perfectly lean and feminine with those curves that made him even sexier. His facial features was like of a baby, soft and innocent. Perfectly curved brows, adorable nose, naturally pink-tinted cheeks and an oh so kissable lips. But what caught my attention the most was his eyes. His hypnotizing light brown orbs that if he's going to stare straight at you, you'll melt into a puddle. They are just so beautiful and captivating.
And lucky me, he's all mine.
"Cathy's son is your mate, Alpha?" Jennica said snapping me out of my trance.
I looked down at her and then quickly went back to my mate.
"Yes. He is." I said nearly a whisper.
"Finally. After so many years of you searching all over the world, you finally found him." She stated genuinely. "I'm so happy for you Alpha. I honestly am." She admited making me smile as I looked down at her appreciatively.
"Well no time needs to be wasted, come and I'll introduce you to each other." She said while dragging me towards my mate with his mom and a couple more people.
When we almost made it to their group, Cathy saw us and ushered us to come over.
"Oh there you are, I would like you guys to meet my children." She said making our presence known to her other friends and to my mate which I just noticed had a tall guy standing next to him with his arms resting on my mate's shoulder.
I tried my hardest not to scowl and rip this guy's throat out for touching my mate. Intead, I smiled as bright as I can muster even if deep inside, my wolf and I are both planning on how to kill the bastard limb by limb.
"But before that, where is your sister?" She turned to my mate and ask. He only shrugged his shoulder as his mom started looking around for her said daughter.
"I don't know where that kid went." She mumbled. "But anyways, I would like to introduce my son, Ash. And this is his friend, Connor." She introduced and Ash outstretched his small hand towards Jennica and she gladly took it. After that Jennica turned towards Connor and he gave her a polite wave and a smile.
"Oh my gosh, you are a cutie." Jennica took Ash into a hug effectively catching him of guard and instantly tensed. But once Jennica pulled away, he regained himself like nothing even happened.
"It's a pleasure to meet you dear. Your Mom here told me a lot of things about you." She commented making Ash turn red.
I had to restrain myself not to kiss him right then and there.
He was just too damn adorable for his own good.
"And I must say, you really are adorable." Jennica said as she pinched his cheeks.
Ash gave her a nervous smile as he scooted closer towards that Connor guy.
I tried not to frown, but damn, it was hard. Specially if another guy is touching my mate.
"Thank you." Ash spoke lowly with bright cheeks.
Then right on time, Brandon and Chandler came and stood next to me with a bottle of bear each on their hands.
"I would also like you to meet my son, Chandler, and his friends Arthur and Brandon." She introduced and I outstretched my hand, waiting for my mate to take. He turned his gaze towards us and instantly fear clouded his eyes. But it was gone right after it came.
I wonder why he got so anxious all of a sudden? We don't mean no harm, specially me, so why is he scared?
He looked down into my outstretched hand hesitantly before he smiled and took it.
We shake hands and right then and there, the most amazing feeling consumed me as pleasurable sparks erupted from where our skin had touched. It felt so good as it went flying all throughout my body. I saw that Ash felt it too as he gasped with his eyes wide in shock and his heart going up a faster beat than normal.
"It's nice meeting you Ash." I said softly. Ash then suddenly frowned and slowly withdraw his hand from me causing for my wolf to whimper from the loss of contact.
"I-It was nice meeting y-you too." He stuttered out and damn, his voice. His freaking voice had me hard down south instantly.
His voice was like of an angel. Smooth and soothing. He really is perfect and I can't thank the goddess enough for giving me such beautiful other half.
After Ash gave me a smile, he stood next to the guy named Connor and again, this guy immediately placed his arm in my mate's shoulder which made me f**king angry in less than a second.
How dare he touch my mate. No one. And I mean no one can touch my mate but me. This f**king bastard will get a piece of my mind one day. I f**king promise that.
I assume Brandon sensed my change of mood because he placed a hand on my shoulder. Keeping me grounded.
"Man, relax, most who are in here are human so take a hold of your wolf. You don't want to make a scene here now, do you?" Brandon whispered on my ear.
It was easier said than done. How will you be able to control yourself when the only person you've waited your whole life is being touched by someone else? I bet he will be the same if it happens to him.
Werewolves are naturally born protective and possessive. And if someone tries to test that, all hell shall break lose.
It was already a hard task on calming myself down, what more in taming my own wolf? Especially when we are both in the brink of shifting due to anger.
Ash sat down on the couch with the leech on his side still with his arms resting on my mates shoulder. Brandon, Chandler and I sat down on the couch opposite to Ash, which gave me full view of this Connor guy who acts like Ash's boyfriend. I mean, is he even Ashley's boyfriend? Hopefully not. Though I don't give a f*ck if he's Ash's boyfriend cause I will surely do everything in my power to make Ash mine. After all, he's my mate and he's destined to be with me.
I remained seated there on the couch with my beta and third in command next to me just watching and remaining on guard in case I decided to strangle the life out of Connor. I swear if the majority of who are in here are werewolves then I would have cut the bastard's head off in a heartbeat.
If I wasn't the kind of person who doesn't have the self control; specially when you're a werewolf, then I would have literally ripped Connor's throat out. Well, who wouldn't when you see someone else trying to flirt with your mate in front of you?
If it weren't for the fact that this is a human's residence, I would have lashed out at the f*cker any second. What's even more infuriating is that Connor is whispering bullsh*ts on my mate'e ears. And the sad part, my mate sort of liked it.
With the help of my enhanced hearing, I was able to eavesdrop on their conversation while shutting everyone's voices in the background.
"You smell so good babe. What cologne did you put on?" Connor said softly towards Ash. On instinct, a growl erupted lowly in my chest as he kept looking at my mate with his annoying smile.
"I do? I just put on my usual cologne. That was all." Ash said lowly with a tilt of his head.
"Really? I thought you had a new perfume or something. It smells nice though. It made you even sexier." Connor purred which in turn made Ash blush a deep shade of red.
I took a deep breath in hopes of calming myself down.
It took everything in my power to keep my wolf on a tight leash because of what I've just heard. So it confirms my suspicions that they are in fact a couple which only made my rage boil to the highest possible.
"Shut it Domo, people might hear you." Ash warned looking around.
"Let them, so they know not to keep their hands on you since you're mine." Connor whispered on my mate's ear making him shiver.
Yours? I will tell you what's yours you f*cker. That grave I just dug up for you, that's definitely yours. Zion growled angrily.
And that was the last straw for me. My wolf almost won control on my body and almost attacked the guy who declared my mate belongs to him. I made an attempt to stand up from the couch but Brandon took my arm, effectively stopping me on the spot.
"Alpha don't. I know this is infuriating for you but let's avoid doing unnecessary shifts specially when we're inside the human's land." Brandon said in the mind link.
"Let's just go outside and breathe some fresh air, Alpha." Chandler seconded which I had no choice since Brandon already dragged me out of the living room without me saying anything on my part.
I guess it is for the best to take some fresh air, let of steam and calm my nerves -as well as my wolf- down. I know it wasn't the wisest thing to do to just walk over to them and kill the Bastard in front of that many people including Ash. I would just expose our real identity to everyone and to the world by doing so. Besides, I clearly don't have a right to do such thing anyway seeing as Ash and him are together. But that doesn't mean it will stop me from pursuing my mate. No one, and I mean no one can stop me. And if someone dared, specially Connor, I will make sure to let them know who they're dealing with.
I shook my head as I tried to shake the horrendous thoughts of murder to leave my head. Just like that, I was suddenly thirsty for blood. I don't know why but I guess it was also driven by the fact that I was desperate. Desperate to have my mate with me. What I've been through was never easy and now that I finally found my mate, I just want to have a fresh start. Is it too much to ask?
I sighed heavily as I tried to calm my raging nerves down. But when the mere thought of my mate being with someone else other than me immediately set my anger back on full rage.
I growled as I tried to restrain myself. Right after we made it out the front door, I angrily snatched my arms from Brandon's hold and made my way to my car and hopped in.
I rested my head on the steering wheel and did my best to not explode because of the situation I was in earlier. I was on the brink of shifting and I wasn't considering the fact that I'm in the human territory. All that was clouding my mind was my mate. The thought of doing the merciless things possible to Connor was also swirling in my mind. How he call my mate his' was just heartbreaking and at the same time made all my hopes start crumbling to the ground.
I punched the steering wheel in frustration.
Now that I finally found my mate, this has to happen. I had to find out he's with someone else.
Why can't I just have my mate and just skip with all the unnecessary dramas? That was all I'm asking.
Isn't 4 years or more of waiting ain't enough already?
I rubbed my hands on my face, feeling drained. I decided to stay inside my car and just do nothing other than calm myself down for 10 minutes.
I gripped my hair with my hands and let out a sigh.
I'm not giving up. I thought to myself.
Hell no.
I'm an Alpha and I don't f**king give up just like that. Specially when I'm fighting for my mate.
Now that I have my mate close to my grasp, I will do anything to make him mine. I've waited for too long to just let that Connor guy ruin everything. I just had to step up my game and get rid of the nuisance and then everything will be easy.
I was snapped back from reality when someone knocked on my window.
I sat up straight and looked out to see who it was.
Brandon stood there with a small smile visible on his features. I rolled down my window and immediately, the cold wind hit my face like a truck.
"Are we going back in or are we going ho..." I didn't let him finish the sentence before cutting him off.
"I'm going back in." I said determined.
"Okay. Then Chand and I are going back in as well." He stated and I opened my car door and stepped out with a determined look plastered on my face.
I'm more calm and composed now. And I'm more ready to accept the challenge.
The three of us walked back inside the house and went straight to the living room where my mate and the damn parasite was still sitting on the same couch. Thankfully, The bastard's arm was no longer resting on my mate's shoulder, making my wolf feel a little happy.
Right when we stepped in the living room, my mate's gaze landed on us making his cheek turn an adorable shade of pink.
"Oh there you guys are." He said after spotting us. He stood. "Jennica was looking for you 5 minutes ago." My mate stated making me stare at him without even bothering to glance at the nuisance sitting beside him.
"Why is she looking for us though?" Chandler answered and Ash shrugged his shoulders.
"No idea. But I can take you guys to them if you want. Mama, Jennica and some of her close friends are at the back." Ash offered making me beam internally.
"Yeah sure."I quickly replied which made Brandon and Chandler chuckle behind me at my eagerness.
"Okay then." He said as he turned to his boyfriend, the parasite. "I won't be long, I'll just take them to the back. You can stay here." He told Connor who only nodded in reply. As for me on the other hand, I was jumping with joy that I had the chance to have a private moment with my mate.
I smiled as I gazed down at him. "Lead the way Cutie." I said which in turn intensified his blush. While as for me and my wolf, we both howled in joy. Hopefully the bond is starting to pull him to me as I am to him, because if that's the case then he can't do anything to stop it.
My smiled widened when I noticed the effect he possess on me, while I also have these effects on him from the slightest things we do.
"O-Okay. Follow me." He stuttered adorably that I almost picked him up and hugged him for being so damn cute like a bunny.
Bunny. I should call him bunny since he have this cute bracelet with a bunny pendant with it. And he's just so adorable that a nickname Bunny fits him so well.
With that, he started walking in front of us heading to where Jennica and his mom are probably talking.
While we were walking, I can't help but let my eyes roam my beautiful mate's body. He had this feminine kind of build because of his girly curves and body structure. If you look closely on his back, you'll see the hourglass shape of his body that it will make you think he's a girl. The only thing that's missing are boobs and a vagina.
But I don't even mind that I'm mated to a guy since I'm clearly gay. But even if my mate was a girl, I still won't mind one bit either.
As I continued to check him out, my eyes landed on his ass. His big, round ass that looked so f*cking edible. In addition to that, the way he walks makes his hips sway so sexily causing for the southern region of my body to waken just from the awesome view.
Then suddenly, I felt a nudge on the ribs. I turned to my side and saw Brandon smirking knowingly at me which I only rolled my eyes as my response.
"Bro, if you don't want your mate to think that you're some kind of creepy sex crazed animal then I suggest you to stop staring at his ass. You're practically drooling man." He said with a chuckle and I just ignored him.
Ash is my mate so I can stare at him whenever I want.
"You don't want him punching the living daylights out of you right now too Brandon so I suggest you shut the hell up." Chandler retorted making me smile sheepishly.
Place a ton of ice on that burn b*tches.
"Oh f*ck off Chand. You just want to get laid that's why your being so f*cking moody." Brandon countered which caused me to shake my head at my beta and gamma.
"Says the one who doens't get laid. Lucky me I get my vitamin S every f*cking time I want." Chandler countered.
"Shut the f*ck up and suck a d*ck." Brandon retorted.
Their bantering never gets old, I see.
"Uhm guys?" Ash said stopping on his tracks. I smiled down at him while the two childish high ranked Weres behind me stopped their bantering and gazed at the 5'4 figure of my mate. He then blushed deeply once he had all our attentions. I bit my bottom lips as I fought the urge to kiss those pink and soft looking lips of his.
"Yeah?" I asked with a soft smile.
"W-Well uhm. It's just uh. C-Can you tone down the s-sexual topic down a bit? You do know I can hear you, right?" He admitted stuttering on his word. He was playing with his fingers making him even more adorable than he already is.
"Oh. Sorry about that. These guys are just so immature sometimes. So don't mind them." I spoke with a soft smile. Ash only nodded his head as his response.
"Okay." He replied then continued walking towards the back part of their house.
I turned back to the two childish werewolves who I call my friends and gave them both death glares.
"Make one more sentence relating  to sex topics again and consider the both of you unable to reproduce. Got it?" I said sternly at my beta and gamma making them nod their head in obedience while snickering.
I turned to my mate again who was almost at the door heading to the back porch and continued walking. Brandon and Chandler followed close behind me without uttering a single word.
We walked out the door and there we saw Jennica, Ash's mom Cathy and her three other friends who I have no idea what their names are.
"Excuse me Jen? You were looking for them earlier, right?" Ash spoke politely, causing for the women to stop their talking or gossiping and turn to Ash.
"Oh thank you dear. I was just looking for Chandler since I forgot he was holding my phone earlier." Jennica said and Ash nodded.
"You're welcome." He smiled warmly causing for those annoying butterflies to swarm my stomach.
Ash then turned to us.
"Is there anything I can help you with while I'm still here?" He asked.
Damn it, why is he so nice? With his voice sounding so soft and soothing, you'll definitely think he's an angel sent from heaven. But in my case, sent from the Moon Goddess herself.
"I guess we're fine Ash. Thank you." Chandler replied which had me internally beating the crap out of him.
That's it? I haven't even talked to him in private yet and he's going back to that bastard? Nope, I have to find a way to stall him for a bit.
"Oh Ash honey. Since you're here anyways, can you get the wine for me? It's down in the basement, cause you know, I can't afford having your Papa finding out that I kept a wine on the fridge in the kitchen, so I hid it at the basement's fridge instead." His mom asked using her motherly tone of voice which was gentle that even I think it was soothing.
"Sure Ma." Ash obeyed and then started making his way back inside.
"Oh before I forgot, you do know where the fridge on the basement right?" Cathy asked in which Ash stopped in his tracks and turned back to his mother.
"Uh yeah I do. You showed me yesterday remember?" Ash reminded which had Cathy nodding her head remembering yesterday.
"Oh of course I did." She chuckled along with her friends. "I really am getting old, am I honey?" She asked with a chuckle.
"Well. Honestly you are." Ash admitted which made his mom to pout like a teenager. "But still beautiful as ever." Ash added and this time, Cathy had a bright smile on her face and her friends saying 'awe' at Ash's sweet reply.
"Thank you honey. Anyways, I'm assuming the basement is dark right now since I forgot, again, to turn on the lights." Cathy stated and then turned her attention to me which caught me off guard a bit. "Arthur is it okay if you go with my baby over here to the basement? He's kinda uncomfortable in the dark." She asked which had me doing cartwheels and back flips in my mind.
Of f**king course. Thank you for being my angel in disguise, Cathy. Much appreciated.
I smiled a bit too wide and then replied. "Yeah I'd love to."
"Uh Ma, I'm already 19. I'm not that afraid of the dark anymore." Ash said making my spirits to crash to the ground like a damn 100 mile wide meteorite burning it's way down to earth.
"You're not 'that' afraid of the dark." Cathy said air quoting the word 'that' to emphasize it even more. "Hon, I know you. Even if you're already at your thirties you'd still be scared of the dark. That's why I asked Arthur here to go with you so you don't have to go down there alone." Cathy said making his son pout adorably at her.
He sighed and nodded his head. "Okay." He replied with the same pout.
I f**king want to mark those lips so badly. I thought.
Hold your horses Romeo. Our mate is a bundle of innocence. Please don't take that away from him this early. My wolf entered with a wolfish grin which made me shake my head internally.
Says the one who's always horny. I retorted to Zion who huffed and then smiled teasingly at me.
Oh yeah? Says the one who's in control of your own body. Boy, stop accusing me cause I'm not the one guilty here. He replied and I just glared at his wolf face.
Smart Ass.
And have a big d*ck, thank you. He added and all I did was shut him out of my mind.
"Uhm are you coming?" Ash said snapping me out from the brawl I was in with my perverted wolf.
Oh F*ck. I'd love to. My mind quickly answered
I'm the pervert, right. That is one hundred percent believable at the moment. Zion suddenly replied in my mind which had me rolling my eyes at his sarcasm.
"Yeah." I simply replied while ignoring my wolf inside my head.
Ash then turned on his heels and started walking towards where the basement was as I followed close behind him. While also silently swooning over him.
We walked down the stairs and I can see that it really was dark down there so I decided to stop Ash and told him I'll go look for the light switch.
I walked further into the basement and thanks to my enhanced eyesight, I was able to find the light switch with ease and without breaking a sweat. But there was a problem, the light won't turn on.
"Oh sh*t." I cursed under my breath.
"What is it Arthur?"Ash said starting to sound worried which had me grinning like a damn lunatic. And holy crap, the way he says my name had my middles waking up in an instant. Great timing, right?
"The light won't turn on." I admitted. Ash let out groan in slight annoyance.
"You've got to be kidding me. It was working perfectly fine yesterday when we came down here." He whined and then searched something in his jean pockets. Probably his phone to use the flashlight.
"They probably used a faulty cheap light bulb that's why it died quickly." I stated while looking up at the light bulb.
"Yeah maybe you're right. I'll just tell Mama to have it replaced after we came back." He said while opening the flashlight on his phone illuminating the basement slightly.
I hummed in reply and Ash made his way over to me and used his phone's flashlight to search for the fridge his Mom was talking about. Not too long after, we found it and walked over to it to get the wine Cathy asked his son to get.
Ash was about to get the bottle of wine from the fridge when a noise sounded behind us which made Ash jump in reflex and in fear. Unconsciously, he stepped closer to me without even realizing it which had me grinning from ear to ear like Cheshire cat from Alice in wonderland.
"Uh, what was that?" He said as he tried to keep himself composed. But I knew better, his voice gave it away as obvious fear caused it to slightly crack by the end of what he said.
I focused my gaze to where the noise came from and saw nothing but a bunch of stuff being placed there.
"I don't know." I replied mentally grinning and just going with the situation since Ash was afraid of the dark, might as well use it to make my first move on my mate. I know it's a mean and a d*ck move, but I guess I'm just too desperate to have my mate's touch to do such thing.
He took a deep breath before he pointed his flashlight towards the origin of the noise.
"Probably just a rat." He said as he turned his attention back to the fridge.
When he was about to walk towards the fridge and open it, another noise echoed from the same spot from earlier.
Ash froze. "Please let it be a rat and not a ghost." He prayed under his breath but I was still able to hear it.
When another noise sounded again, he didn't waste a second before he scooted towards me while pointing his falshlight back to the same spot the noise came.
"It's.....It's probably just a rat, right?" He asked while gripping my arm.
I can feel his hand was shaking a little from fear which instantly made me feel bad.
"Yeah, I think so." I stated honestly. I don't want to scare my mate as much as he already was. I might be using this very moment for my own benefit but I don't want my mate to feel scared when I'm around. I want him to feel safe in my arms and know that he can depend on me. I'm his stone while he is mine's.
"I don't want to get bitten by a rat. What if they have rabies?" He said as my arm wrapped around his waist protectively without him even noticing it.
"Don't worry, I'm here. The rats won't harm you." I stated honestly once again. Who ever or what ever made that noise, either here to harm or not, I'm always here to protect my mate.
"C-Can we get o-out of here?" He asked which I was no near from disobeying knowing my mate is already scared.
"Alright. But please, calm down." I told him using a voice gentle enough to at least calm him down a little. "I'm not letting anything or anyone hurt you, lay a hand or even just take a single strand of your hair because if they did or they dared to. They will have to deal with me." I said near his ear making him nod and shiver in response to my voice.
Then it was like fate was having a good time doing pranks on Ash that it turned the flashlight off and slammed the basement door shut. Right after his phone turned off and we were basically consumed with complete darkness, he immediately launched himself at me. And damn, once our skins connected, the sparks that I was never used to made it's presence known once again. The most pleasurable sparks went flying throughout my body that I was instantly being thrown in a content, blissful state. I'm guessing it was the same for Ash since I heard him let out a not-so-audible gasp, but I still heard it nonetheless.
"Oh my god. What the heck w-was that?" He said with a trembling voice. And all I did was tighten my hold around his waist to reassure him he's in good hands. He did the same as he tighten his arms that was wrapped around my neck.
"Calm down, Ash. I'm here, don't worry." I tried to reassure him but his body was still trembling like a leaf.
"Take m-me out of h-here Arthur, please." He whimpered as he begged. And even if he didn't asked me, I would still take him out of the basement since his trembling figure was enough as a giveaway that he was too scared to even stay a minute in here.
Before obeying his wishes. I let my face bury on the crook of his neck, inhaling his intoxicating and relaxing scent knowing I won't be able to do it for a while since he's not mine yet. But when he finally is. I will indulge him like my life depended on it. And it does. He's my life. Without him, I'm nothing.
I inhaled his scent once again. "I will, Bunny. Don't worry, I'll take you out of here." I said and he held a firm grip around my neck with his legs wrapped around my waist. His body continued trembling and shaking uncontrollably from fear so I decided to do one thing that I hope will calm him down a little.
I placed a gentle kiss on his neck.
"Calm down Bunny. You're alright. I just have to grab the wine and then we're out of here." I told him and he nodded his head without pulling away from hiding under my neck.
I turned to the fridge and quickly grabbed the wine which was the reason why we were here in the first place. After I had the wine on my hand, I made my way out of the basement and up the stairs heading to the back porch where his mom and friends were.
When we were almost at the last three steps, I decided to place Ash down even if I didn't ever want to let him go. But I know I'll make him feel uncomfortable if I didn't let him go since he had only known me for a day. So with a heavy heart, I placed Ash down while making sure he had his right footing and balance so he won't fall. Then with a small smile on my face, I handed the wine bottle to him and he gladly took it with a silent 'thank you'. Without a word exchanged, he walked back out to the back porch.
I stood there and watched him walk flawlessly.
Soon Bunny, you'll finally be mine.
I may just met you less than 24 hours but I know right when my eyes landed on your beautiful figure that I've already fallen hard for you.
I can't find the way to thank the goddess for giving me such precious gift. I am so honored that you're my mate. Hell, I'm such a lucky guy to have someone nearly in such perfection as my mate. Now all I have to do is too make you the happiest.
I feel like I'm finally complete but I do know I still have a lot of things to go through to finally have you.
But I'll get through it all in a heartbeat without even an ounce of doubt in my mind just because I know I'll have you in the end.
Fighting for something so precious as love will surely be worth it. Because the word love itself is so damn worth it.
You, Ashley Dale Valdez. My mate, my one and only love, and my other half, has given my life new meaning.