A night out

Chapter 4.

—Nathan’s pov—

I just finished with my shower. I’m not in the mood to get all spiffy tonight, so a white V- neck tee will do with a pair of dark blue jeans with my timberland boots. To make sure I looked presentable, I went to have a look in the mirror. Maybe I should ask my wolf. Hey charlie you liking what you see tonight or do you think I should go the fancier route? Nah, we look good. Leave the fancy stuff for the ball in a few days.

Hey Nate, I’m heading downstairs now with my beta and gamma are you read to go yet?

Sure am Alpha Santiago. Are you driving or did you call the chauffeur?

Hell yeah bro, it’s your last night in my pack. Of course, I called the driver. We’re getting wasted tonight, buddy! And remember no girls. I don't want to make another chick cry by turning her down.

Seriously, when do we even bother to hit up the ladies? It’s not our fault we’re blessed with good genes. Ha ha, but don’t worry, have Luca relay the message to the bartenders. They will pass the message on to all the little ladies tonight.

— A fight broke out when we showed up at the bar. When I asked a waitress what happened, she said a male found his mate and marked her. She’s his best friend’s little sister. Her brother must be a prick. Who in the hell gets mad at mates marking each other? What an idiot. Anyway, the fight ended when Jason got annoyed and kicked the dude in the nuts.

We generally like to sit at the bar but since it’s my last night here, we got a vip table so we could enjoy ourselves without too many interruptions. Our usual waitress comes up to our table.

Alpla, fellows, what will you be drinking tonight?

Just keep the beers we ordered at the bar coming Shirley and the pretzels too, please.

No problem, Alpha Santiago. Would you like to order food?

No, thank you. Beta’s, Gamma, how about you guys? Do you want anything from tonight’s menu?

Yes, sir. Shirley, I’ll take a plate of hot wings with a side of ranch dipping please.

Got it beta Nate, how about you beta Luca and Gamma Jason?

Nothing for me. Thank you for asking, though, but we all know Jason wants cheese sticks.

Haha, fuck you Luca. yes please, but can you make that two orders of the cheese sticks?

Sure thing, Gamma. Coming right up.

How are you two fucks still hungry when we had dinner at the pack house an hour ago? Maybe I should have Luca make you run a couple of extra miles at tomorrow mornings at training.

Hah, not me, my man. I’ll be leaving, remember? You guys are supposed to see me off in the morning.

That’s right. Jason, thank Nate here for saving your ass from running extra laps! Uh, Luca heads up. The shewolf that’s had her eye on you all summer is headed our way and she looks pretty determined on getting what she wants this time. Her cousin is with her too. You know the one that wants to eat, Nate!

Why are you laughing, Alpha Santiago? The only reason the ladies haven’t tried swallowing you up yet is because you made the staff keep them away from you tonight!

So, I don’t give a shit. It’s better than a bar full of wailing she-wolves. I mean, come on, I’ve been the Alpha of this pack for a few years already. When have I ever been known to give a chick the time of day? Never! If anything, every female that has hit on me is lucky I haven’t thrown them in a cell for coming on to me when I have a Luna. I don’t fucking get down like that. End of story. If she’s not my mate, then kindly fuck off.

I feel you Santiago, I do, but you have yet to meet our Luna, so dancing with a female won’t hurt anybody. As for myself, I feel like getting my grove on. How about you, Nate? Are you going to join us? Sandy is waiting by the vip entrance with her cousin Anne.

Nah, I’m not feeling it tonight. Take Jason with you Luca, I’m sure Anne won’t mind.

Fine. So how about it, Jason, you up for it?

Hell ya, I’ll meet you guys on the dance floor. I’m going to the Men’s room first. Gotta empty Thor.

Fucking Gamma! Make sure the urinal is free of urine this time. It’s gross.

Lmfao! Fuck you Nate.

What’s up with you tonight, Nathan? You always go dance with a chick. You got something on your mind. I’m all ears if you need to talk beta. I may be a crazy mother fucker but as an Alpha I give brilliant advice. You’re one of my best buds. I’ll always keep shit real with you.

Thanks, bro. There’s this girl back home and when I say she is pretty damn special, I mean it. Her name is Tatiana, she was still young when I left to come here for my beta training.

How young are we talking about here, Nate?

At the time, she was thirteen. She is seventeen now and her birthday is coming up in a few days. I’ll tell you, brother, I have never been more excited to celebrate her birthday with her. I’m worried though.

Why’s that? You were friends when you left. I’m sure she’ll be happy to see you, Beta.

No, that’s not the issue. I know Tatiana will be overjoyed when I return home.It’s my Alpha that I’m worried about Santiago. I haven't mentioned this before. When Tatiana was eight years old, some rogues killed her beta parents, along with our old Alpha and Luna. It was her mother’s birthday and the four of them were out picnicking on Poppy hill. It’s near one of our borders. Alpha Alexzander blames her mother for his parents’ death. He took his anger out on young Tati. She’s been living in the shack in the backyard. Zander forced her to live there after he kicked her out of the pack house. It wasn't long before the beatings started. Sometimes it was whipping, too. Her punishments were based on what mood he was in. At first I would save her or tried preventing it from happening, but then my alpha caught on. Zander used his alpha command on me. I couldn’t save her anymore. It fucked me up. I felt like shit when I left to come here and train. The only reason I agreed to leave her was because he promised he wouldn’t harm her any longer.

I see. Nathan, you should have spoken up sooner. I could have traveled to Red River pack to check up on the child. If anything, I want to leave. I feel the need to show that bitch ass alpha what it's like to be tortured.

That’s how I feel too. The thing is Santiago... Gamma Chase swears up and down that she is fine. But what if he’s unintentionally lying? He could be under the alpha’s command like I was. Only if you knew how beautiful she is; you would throw all your waiting for your mate standards out the fucking window.

That is hard to believe, dude. I have seen every kind of beauty there is out there. Nothing impresses me anymore, Nate.

You say that now, but you are going to eat your words real soon. I’m going to FaceTime Chase right now and ask him for a photo of her.

Hello gamma Chase speaking.

Fool, why are you answering your phone like that? Number one, you have caller I.D and two, we’re on FaceTime, fucker. You can literally see who is calling you!

Shut up Nathan, I answer that way out of habit. Stop giving me a hard time about it! What can I do for you? And yes, I made sure the staff tidied up your room for you.

That is not why I’m calling. Do me a favor and send me a recent photo of Tatiana, please.

What the hell what makes you think I have a picture of her on my phone? Do I look like a stalker snapping photos of the hottest shewolf?

Come on, Chase, help me out here! A buddy of mine doubts how beautiful she is.

What? Well, fuck your friend for not taking your word for it! Tell you what I’ll do better than sending you a picture. Since I have you on FaceTime, I’ll just go down to the kitchen, where I’m sure I’ll find her doing the dishes. You can talk to her yourself. Does she know you are returning home tomorrow, Nathan?

No, she does not. I was planning on surprising her but, fuckit, I would love to speak to her now!

Splendid, I’m on my way down now. I’ll call you back before I enter the kitchen, alright.

Thanks gamma.

Fuck Santiago, can you believe after all these years I get to talk to little Tatiana? I hope she recognizes to me! Do you want to be in on the call or watch from the side where no one can see you?

Thank you for considering me. Yes, I’ll feel more comfortable watching from the sidelines.

Alright cool, he’s calling back now.