Chapter Seven

Kaine took me by the hand and led me through the double doors as we exited the boutique. There were a few passerbys outside that stopped to stare at us as the soon to be Alpha led his mate by the hand outside and to his very expensive looking sports car. He opened the passenger side door for me and waited patiently for me to enter, and secure both of my dainty feet inside the vehicle before closing the door. I locked the seatbelt in place as he took his place in the driver's side seat. Kaine looked a little aggrivated by the recent turn of events, but still forced a smile for my benefit. "I'm sorry. That should have never happened, that girl my brother parades around with is a mockery of our pack, and I'm sorry that I didn't send you with more protection. I will not tolerate anyone disrespecting my mate." I didn't get the chance to respond before he pulled me in and gave me a quick and hungry kiss on my pouty lips. 

As Kaine pulled back, he was quick to start the engine of the car and pulled out of the parking lot and headed off towards the otherside of town. There was much to this man that I didn't yet quite understand. He seemed very dominant, and commanded an air of power around him that I couldn't quite place. He was rough around the edges, definitely a deliquent type, but the way he softened towards me... It made me yearn for him even more. I couldn't explain it, but I felt like I was falling for him and it wasn't just the mate bond forcing me to feel that way. Kaine was rough, and a little hot headed, but he cared for me, and that was definitely something that I really needed in my life. I barely noticed the fact that we had already sped past half of town before I drew my attention back to the road and the passing buildings. 

"Where are we going, anyway?" I asked him. Kaine only grinned in response and shifted gears again. "You'll see. I take it you've never been treated fairly, so I have decided I will make sure that you are treated like a queen." I flushed in response to his words. He needn't think so highly of little me. Nonsense, you deserve it. My wolf said to me. I sighed, and tried my best to accept it all. We eventually pulled up to a restaurant, high end at that. The lights were on, but there weren't really any other cars in sight. He stepped out of the car and made his way to the passenger side and opened the door for me. Kaine held his hand out to help me out of the car. I took his hand and allowed him to pull me up to my feet. He planted a soft kiss on my forehead and once again, he took my hand and led me inside. 

"I heard from your brother that you like Italian Cuisine. So, I rented the place for tonight. I want to learn more about you, and I don't want any distractions. So I decided that this would be the perfect setting." Kaine announced, he seemed quite proud of himself. I couldn't help but laugh in response as the Host led us to our booth in a darkened corner, this place had to be the expensive sort. Without Kaine, I probably would have never had the opportunity to eat at a place like this. He stood as I took a seat at the booth against the wall, and he slid in opposite to me, to sit across the table from me. The waiter looked familiar. I had definitely seen him around town, but I couldn't really place him. "Can I interest you in something to drink?" The waiter asked. I smiled towards him. "Sweet Tea with Lemon." I requested. The man nodded, I barely heard what Kaine rattled off. I looked over the menu absently. I felt sort of out of place in a place like this. 

I talked with Kaine, filling him in on my childhood, while he spoke about his, we discussed favorite bands and likes and dislikes in literature and other parts of pop culture. I accepted my drink when the waiter returned and took a sip from my drink. "So, there's something you need to be aware of. Being chosen as my father's successor doesn't exactly solidify my claim as Alpha. My brother can still challenge me. If that happens, things might get violent... The same to be said of the Luna Ceremony. I've posponed for a few weeks so that you can have time to be trained properly. Seraphine will be handling your training, starting tomorrow. You'll be meeting up with her in the mornings to work on that. So your schedule is about to change. Before all that, I wanted to take you out like a real couple. Are you okay with all of that, I mean. If you suddenly want to reject your mate. I want to make sure it's before the whole Ascension ceremonies and all." Kaine said with a slight chuckle. 

I thought about everything he said as the waiter brought our order. I got distracted by the smell of delicious food and it took a moment for me to respond. "I've been kicked around long enough. I guess it's time to fight back. I'll go through with the training. I don't have a problem with that." Kaine smiled happily. The rest of the meal was spent in silence as I enjoyed the taste of real food for once. My life had completely changed on its head in a matter of days. I was happy with Kaine, he was the first person that had actually saw me and didn't try to throw me away like trash because of my home life. I respected that. 

"Anyway, when you're done. I want you to meet me in the bathroom." I was shocked by his statement. "Can I ask why?" I asked. Kaine grinned in response. "I have no intention of waiting until we return back home to thoroughly enjoy you. I'm gonna make the most of what I spent to get this place to ourselves." Kaine stated, with a look that spoke volumes. My cheeks flushed, but somewhere deep down I was excited to experience first hand his intentions for the finale of our first date.