The Drama-filled Bonfire[Part 3]

"I don't think-" Before I could say anything more, a scene interrupts the ENTIRE party as a trio enters. The two heirs : Rainer and Ander - and behind them a female that I have never seen before. She was beautiful, but something about her made me uncomfortable. 

"Rainer!" Screams Evette in a happy tone, running up to greet him. Circe and Soren were not far behind her. "You came!" Rainer gives her a smile. "Of course, Eve. We had to celebrate our return."

"Who is that behind you, Rainer?" Evette says, her tone clearly unhappy. 

Rainer raises a brow at her hostility, but moves to bring the woman forward. "This is our friend, Juniper." "Friend? Not mate..." Evette says in a curious manner. "Yes friend, silly." 

"Sister please." Ander groans, not enjoying her jealousy. "Juniper is our friend. And she is now part of our pack. We rescued her. It's a...long story."

"And not for here. Later." Rainer responds then looks to his sister. "Hello Circe, beautiful as ever." "Hello Brother, annoying as ever." She responds, moving to give him a hug. 

"Now let's get back to the festivities!" Rainer says loudly, looking out at the audience they have created. "Please everyone, enjoy the night!" 

I stare at Juniper as she hides behind Rainer a moment longer before looking at Rhory. "Is it just me?" 

Rhory looks a bit on edge, I move to place my hand on his forearm. "Rhory?" 

He snaps out of it, looking at me with a smile. "Sorry. That was strange..." He says nervously, rubbing the back of his neck before whispering. "My wolf doesn't seem to like her..."

Vesper has been awfully quiet. Hello voice in my head can you hear me? 'Strange.' Vesper finally responds, but doesn't give me anything else. 

"Mine seems confused." I whisper back to Rhory. 

"Would you like to dance?" Rhory looks at me, pushing past what just happened and refocusing on his 'desired'. 

"Dance? I uh - I am not very good at that." I give him back a honest response, unsure if I'd be any good. 

"It's nothing fancy, just fun. We can look silly together." His smile gives me confidence and I take his hand to be led to dance before the fire.

We dance and twirl in a playful manner, not really caring if it was good enough. He seems sweet - different from what I thought just seeing him in the forest. I can't take my eyes off his smile. Every now and again he catches me staring, clearly enjoying the attention. 

'Ask him to date!' Vesper whines at me, wanting to spend more time with him. 'We are free tomorrow!' 

We both go to speak at the same time, but I allow him to go first. "Would you like to...hang out again with me?" Rhory blushes, looking at me in a hopeful manner. 

"Yes!" I almost scream, catching myself and quickly covering my mouth. I remove my hands and whisper softly. "Yes. I have tomorrow off..." 

"Great!" Rhory looks happy with himself, but then pauses and looks at something behind me. His face looks...concerning. 

"Hello little mouse." My heart rate goes up as I hear Soren behind me - what the fuck does he want?! 

I slowly turn around, looking at the Gamme with a polite smile. "Hello Gamma Soren."

Rhory is quiet for now, but I can feel a soft growl come from him. That makes Vesper happy. 

"Having fun, Little mouse? I saw you were enjoying yourself dancing." Soren smirks, looking at me and seeming to ignore Rhory. 

"I am having a lot of fun, Gamma Soren." I keep a polite smile, looking around for a moment. "Aren't you supposed to be with Circe?" 

"Trying to get rid of me, little Mouse? That isn't polite. I was hoping to have the next dance with you?" He says in a teasing tone, still not paying any attention to Rhory. 

"I am sorry, Gamma Soren. I am not a very good dancer and-" I am cut off by Rhory. "And she is currently enjoying my company. I find it rude for you to interrupt us, Gamma. You should be watching your change, not toying with the omegas." He seems to not want to put up with Soren's bullshit as much as I do.

'He senses you are uncomfortable.' Vesper says, purring at the display that Rhory is giving. 'Lean into him. Show him you like it!'

I do as Vesper says, leaning on Rhory a bit so he can possessively wrap an arm around me. "Now if you excuse us." Rhory says calmly before dipping his head respectfully at the Gamma. 

"Of course. I am sorry for the interruption...little mouse." Soren gives me a wink as Rhory pulls me away. 

"What the fuck is wrong with that prick?" Rhory grumbles as we get a safe distance away. "He should be focused on Circe not getting his dick-" He stops, clearly not wanting to say the rest in front of me. 

"It's okay, Rhory. I understand he was likely...flirting with ill intentions. Thank you for protecting me." I give him a big smile, still shaking a bit from the predator before. 

"He likes stealing other males..." Rhory looks out at Soren in the distance, then down at me and his look softens. "Let's talk about something else." 

The mood has been ruined, but perhaps I can turn things around again. "Want to go for a run?"

Rhory smiles, but then it is quickly replaced with worry as his eyes glaze over a bit. Someone must be thinking of linking with him, but then I look around and quite a few people have the same expression. 

Rainer raises his voice, giving orders. "Omegas and others head quickly back to the dorms. Warriors with me, it seems rogues are at our borders!" 

I reach out to Rhory, him looking at me with an apologetic smile. "Rain check? You get yourself and the others back to the dorms. Stay in a group and on the path. Don't worry, everything is going to be okay." 

'Mmmmmmm.' Vesper purrs. 'I like this side of him too. Give me orders.' 

I roll my eyes internally at my wolf, and give Rhory a nod - but before he can slip from me, I lean up to press a kiss to his cheek. "Be careful." 

He is caught off guard by me for a moment, blinking as he just looks at me with a silly smirk. "Of course, Alesi. I'll come see you tomorrow, promise." 

And with that he was off, following Rainer and the others towards the threat. 

Evette and Cerci gather the omegas and we start making our way to the dorms, Juniper trailing slowly behind Cerci like a lost puppy. It seems the girls don't really care to bother with her, but are 'watching her' for their Brother. Gamma Soren is with us too, having to watch Cerci at all costs. He seems extra anxious, given at times like this he would be with Luna. 

We make it back to the dorms alright, and the trio with Soren head to the packhouse next. 

Bre was quiet till we got to our rooms, then she would not shut up the rest of the night about her new boyfriend. She is hoping they can be mates, but they will have to wait and see if the Goddess approves at the mating ceremony.