Ch. 6 - Disclosure Pt. 1

Aláine's Point of View

Fuck! Right this moment, my world was on shaky ground. It was all too much and I wanted to get out of the nightclub, and not necessarily with anyone else. I was determined not to be weak. I was not a crier. Not now or ever, and I would stick to that come hell or high water.

"Damn! I am losing it," I sternly told myself. "Come on, damn it! Focus and get control!"

Apart from being upset by Tyra's comments and confused by this man, I didn't like the feeling of not being in control. I also didn't like the oversexed, gorgeous hunk of a male who smelt like grass after the rain, whose light touch on my waist was sending a frisson down my body.

Oh, who was I kidding? I needed to amend that thought. I just hated the feeling of not being in control. That oversexed, gorgeous hunk of a male who smelt like grass after the rain is exactly what I liked and really, really wanted.

"I'm not going anywhere with you until you explain yourself," I threatened, trying to sound brave and in control.

"You are my mate," Kristof repeated as if that should make perfect sense to me, "and your cousin will explain in a short while when we are all in the car."

Tyra nodded, smiling in a blatant attempt to calm me.

"Trust me, Aláine," she said, "it will all make sense once we've explained. This..." indicating the nightclub, "is not the place to do it."

I glared at her.

"Is this why you didn't want me here?" I said accusingly.

"Well, I am glad you did come here," said Kristof interrupting us, "otherwise it could have been rather difficult to find you."

I could only sigh and let myself be led outside to the car. A sleek black limousine even; how typical and expected, and totally groan-worthy. Our little group now consisted of Tyra, Cassandra, Noah, Zara, Kristof and myself.

The other four got into the car first. Feeling somewhat subdued, I got in, with Kristof following me.

Getting in the vehicle, I was aware of Kristof's hand on my waist the entire time. It was exceptionally difficult to think straight, made worse when he started stroking my wrist with one hand and the side of my neck with the other.

I wondered what this power he had over me was. I was not like this, especially over males who seem to always have an agenda. All the while, Tyra was talking about mates and werewolves. I was hardly listening, but hold on... What?

At this point, I took note of the last word and asked incredulously, "Werewolves?!"

"You mean I've been hooking up with a werewolf? Grrrr?" exclaimed Zara.

Everyone turned and looked at Zara and a rather sheepish Noah. I simply cracked up laughing.

Kristof's Point of View

I was growling almost silently. Why did my mate have to be human, and why was she laughing? I was getting frustrated with this whole scenario. I was used to people who obeyed my commands.

I had found my mate, and we should be preparing for the mating ritual. If it wasn't for the blessing of the Goddess, I probably wouldn't have bothered.

"Werewolf?" she repeated. "I thought you said this would make sense! Do you know how ridiculous you sound, Tyra?" Aláine was asking her cousin.

"But it's the truth," Tyra answered. "Cassandra is my mate. We went through a mating ritual, and now I am a werewolf too."

Aláine was looking at Tyra and then turned to face me with a look of astonishment. I was taking this opportunity to inspect her closely, and I had to say, I was delighted with her appearance. At least she looked good, even if she was laughing at us. She would make a beautiful Luna.

"Okay... so say I believe you, what happens next?" she asked him.

I looked at her intently, "You come with me, and then we are mated... for life."

"Aaah, what?! How do I know we are supposed to be mates?" she countered.

"You must have noticed that you are drawn to me. You may not know why, but you are definitely drawn to me. I saw you staring at me when you entered the club. I am also drawn to you in the same way. When we are mated, you'll feel it more." I replied, bringing my face even closer to hers.

Whether I wanted it or not, the urge to take her in my arms and then passionately kiss her was immensely intense. My wolf and Lycan were encouraging me, adding to my desire. I breathed in and closed my eyes to calm them both down.