Ash's POV "That's our ride over there." My dad points to a car parked in front of an abandoned building.As we approach the car, the driver's side door opens and a man steps out and opens the passenger's door for us. I recognize him as one of Night Howlers Pack warriors. "Dad, wait," I say as I stop walking. I owe him a lot of explanations about why I went missing and what he witnessed happen between Thor and me. I can't tell him anything in the presence of a non-family member. He stops and smiles at me."What is it? Having second thoughts already?" I can tell from the smile on his face that he's teasing me. But then, his expression suddenly changes and turns serious."If you want to go back then...""No, I'm not going back!..." I reply sharply. "Not right now anyway," I add immediately when I see his eyes widen with shock."Alright." He nods. "I'm sorry you had to witness that..." I indicate in the direction of Lily's house so he will understand what I'm talking about. "I know I
I've never seen a plane this close before in my life and I feel so excited that I'll be traveling in one today."Wow!" I can't stop my jaw from dropping in awe when I see the interior of the plane. I never knew a plane could be so extravagantly furnished."We will talk in the bedroom." My mom says as she leads the way."It also has a bedroom!" I exclaim in wonder under my breath, not thinking anyone would hear me but she did.She briefly turns to me and whispers conspiratorially, "Yes, it did." I laugh."Care to share what's funny?" My dad asks, seeing both of us sharing a secret laugh."No. It's not your concern. Girls' stuff." She replies good-naturedly before winking in my direction.I see some of her concern about me from earlier has eased off a bit. It's amazing how well we quickly take to each other as family. Anyone seeing the way we relate with each other would never believe we just reconnected as parents and daughter a few months ago and it's all thanks to them.My parents
The moment we arrive at Night Howlers Pack, my mom whisks me off to go shopping for clothes. The boutique she takes me to is high-end of course. She leads me to the female section and her expert eyes immediately locate a dress. "Oh, honey! Check out that one!" She exclaims, pulling me to the dress that caught her eye."We're not here to get party clothes, remember?" I say when I see her pull out a beautiful floor-length strap gown from its rack. I will be the center of attention if I wear that to school.She sighs dramatically,"Dear daughter! Of course, I know we're not here to get party clothes. Remember I told you we don't wear this sort of dress to events. The gown you wear to events must always be one of a kind. Exclusively made for you by Javier's Couture or any designer of your choice. This..." She holds the dress up in front of me with a big smile, "...is perfect for a date night with your mate and it's exactly your size so what do we say we get it?" She asks expectantly. U
Thor's POV As Eric is parking the car, I see my Dad come out of the house with a big smile readily displayed on his face."Fuck! What am I going to tell him?" I groan out loud, watching him walk toward the car Eric and I are in. "The truth. Exactly the way it happened so he will know you didn't deliberately set out to fuck everything up. It happened because of misunderstanding and miscommunication on both your parts.""Do you think he will agree to wait until later before I update him? It was a long drive. I need to let Kane out and go on a run.""Me too. But does he look to you like he can wait to hear why she's not with us when he's looking like he can't wait to see her?""No, he certainly doesn't," I reply We tarry in the car a little, watching as he nods and greets my men all around before grabbing Henrik by the shoulders, and looking toward our car as they talk."Well, not like we can stay in the car forever," I say and push the door open.His smile widens when he sees us. "
After the run with my dad, I saw a message on my phone from Elder William Peterson, requesting an urgent meeting with the Council chairman so I didn't get to call and apologize to Alpha Nate until the following morning."Thank you, Alpha." He says after listening to my carefully rehearsed speech. "Thank you for understanding the dilemma of a father. I must confess, I never think you would want to make peace with me after what I did. Allow me to apologize for that. Please accept my apologies.""It's alright. I understand." I reply. "Parents instinctively protect their children from whatever they feel would hurt them. I would do the same if I was in your shoes.""Thank you for your understanding..." He says for the umpteenth time. "Umm, Alpha, It's understandable if you expect she would return home as soon as possible but I'm afraid that might not be possible...""Oh!... Why!?"My heart sank with disappointment as I asked. Although Eric already guessed this might happen and advised I g
I ignore his question and stand up. "Where is the letter? What day is the summit scheduled for?"He sighs as he continues to stare at me."Did you fuck things up with Ash again?"I roll my eyes."Don't think the worst of me, man.""I'm not thinking the worst of you, I just asked a question, which you haven't answered by the way. You said just now that you called Ash with your phone, how then did the phone end up being crushed so badly? Did you fuck things up again?"I return to my chair and slump tiredly into it, putting an arm over my face."She's not coming back any time soon, Eric. She planned on returning to school at her parents' place. Twelve weeks is how long she planned on staying this time... Fuck my life." I hear him chuckle."You don't have a functioning brain where your mate is concerned, do you?""Yeah..." I reply sarcastically, removing my arm to glare at him. "Thank god you have a mate now. Let's see how well your brain functions where she's concerned.""Touché..." He
Ash's POVI end the call with Thor and lean dejectedly against the wall, letting myself slide slowly to the floor. I don't know for how long I sat there just staring into space with different thoughts swirling through my mind...'Am I making the right decision?' I wonder to myself and a voice replies,'Of course, you are! He hurts you, remember? So you need some time off to yourself.''But he said he didn't mean it. He behaved that way because he thought I was going to run away.''Oh! Does that then excuse him manhandling you?''No! Of course, it doesn't!... Just that, do I really need to stay away from him for that long? I'm angry with him but he's still my mate... God, I miss two months ago when we were happy together before Draco invaded our life.''Oh! Draco huh? Are we going to start blaming Draco now for your mate's infidelity?''No, of course not. Draco is a devil but this is not his fault.''Yeah, it is not his fault that your mate cheated and robbed your nose in it. You tho
While having dinner with my parents, Lily and Martha, a familiar essence suddenly drifts into my nose making me freeze in place. The others notice something is wrong with me when my cutleries fall from my flaccid hands to clatter on the plate in front of me."Are you okay, dear?" My mom asks with a frown of concern."Are you alright?" My dad adds."Yes... I smell my mate. He's outside. I need to go bring him in." I reply, already on my feet before what I'm doing fully registers in my mind.Damn it, Ash! What has come over you?The frown on their faces dissolves into smiles that are obviously teasing me.I feel myself blushing as I give the excuse that comes to my mind."I can't just leave him standing outside, can I?" Like isn't that the normal thing to do since you're angry with him?"Of course, you can't." My mom replies and winks"I invited him to dinner. I'm sorry I didn't inform you earlier. Please hurry and bring him in." My Dad says apologetically as if I was not just about t