CHAPTER 4

I woke up and itched my eyes. I was still in the car, and we were unfortunately still driving. I turned to my right, and there was Valor still driving. He gave me a smile, but I rolled my eyes and looked out of the window. "Are you hungry, Lenora?" Valor asked, trying hard to make conversation with me. "Actually, I am. Can we stop off at Nandos and eat there? I love that place," I said, smiling at Valor. He looked a bit taken aback by my sudden mood change, but then again, so was I. However, he happily agreed.

Ten minutes later, we were at a Nandos, and I jumped out, glad to have the opportunity to stretch my legs. Valor offered me his hand, but I kindly refused. I felt bad afterward, seeing the pain in his eyes. I quickly shook away the feeling. What the hell was happening to me?

My wolf was laughing at my expense and my inability to stop feeling for my mate. I mean, he was insanely good looking with his black hair, and he looked casual with jeans and a tightly fitting top that showed off his amazing muscles. His eyes were so intriguing; I couldn't help but stare. "Are you done checking me out, Lenora? Not that I'm complaining, of course, but we really need to get inside now." Valor's voice was full of amusement. Color rose to my cheeks, and I started to walk fast, but Valor pulled me back. I gasped at the sparks that I felt when he touched me. My wolf was thoroughly enjoying the way Valor was touching us, whereas I was trying but failing to get out of his grasp. I was now right by Valor's side with his arm around my waist. This feeling was all so new to me that I didn't know what to feel. It felt so right. My wolf was telling me to enjoy it while my mind was telling me to stop. I was not meant to be falling for him.

Elara came running up to me, hand in hand with Alistair, of course. I smiled when I saw my best friend; at least there was one person here who would keep me sane. Of course, my wolf had to ruin that thought by reminding me how Elara would want to spend most of her time with her mate like any normal female wolf would. I swear that your wolf is meant to be on the same side as you, but my wolf makes it her mission to go against me and ruin every thought or dream I have. We walked into Nandos, and I felt the eyes of all the females glaring at me with jealousy. It was then that I realized it was because of my mate, Valor. Rolling my eyes at their jealousy, I took a seat and was followed by Valor Elara, and Alistair.

I opened the menu but closed it straight after, knowing what I would order. As you had to go up and order, I said that Elara and I had been here countless times. Valor, being the gentleman, gave Elara a £50 note using his Alpha tone so she couldn't refuse. I gave Valor a dirty glare before storming off with Elara behind me.

As we were ordering, the server whose name was Cian tried and failed to flirt with both me and Elara, and we were both laughing through our mind links to each other. Once we had ordered and paid, I took the receipt only to realize that there was Cian's number on it. I held in my laughter and showed Elara. She shook her head, trying to hold in her laughter.

We sat down at the table, and I saw Elara purposely lean her head on Alistair's shoulder. I, on the other hand, took one look at the receipt and ripped it up. I know it was mean, but I didn't really want to lie to Valor. My amazing wolf then butted in, saying that I did but wasn't accepting it, and the only person I was lying to was myself. When the food finally arrived, the waitress, whose name was Rose, adjusted her top before coming over so that her breasts were popping out of her uniform. Both Elara and I noticed this and raised our eyebrows. Rose came over and gave both Elara and me our food first. She then leaned right over Elara to give Alistair his food, in the process showing her boobs to Alistair. Elara's eyes darkened quickly, and Alistair noticed this. Before Elara could do anything, he kissed her on the cheek, and her eyes returned to their lovely vibrant green color.

Rose looked pissed that she had been blown off. Although she had been blown off once, I thought it was still brave of her to lean over me and give Valor his food while showing him her boobs. I didn't react, thinking that Valor wouldn't look. However, when Elara gave me a look, I saw Valor actually staring at them. Rose looked pleased, but all I could see, mainly thanks to my wolf, was anger. She kept growling in my head to beat her and take her away so Valor would stop looking at her. I tried to restrain myself and my wolf, but it wasn't working. I felt my claws coming out, and a little growl left my mouth. Valor pretended not to notice, but Rose couldn't have missed it, and Alistair and Elara shifted uncomfortably in their seats. Before I could even think about what I was doing, I picked up my drink and poured it all over Rose, pushing her away. My wolf was growling and begging me to beat her up. Elara and Alistair quickly got up, followed by Valor.

"Urgh, bitch, what the hell? It's not my fault that your man is interested in these. I mean, who could blame him?" Rose said, shrugging her shoulders. I had never been this angry in my life, but right now, all I was seeing was red. I was about to throw a punch when Valor pulled me back. Most of my anger vanished, but there was still some directed at him. He whispered in my ear, "Now, now, Lenora. We don't want to cause a scene here." He had a hint of amusement in his voice. I pushed him away and went back to my seat. I saw Valor apologizing to the manager and Rose. Alistair and Elara ate in silence, as did I. Valor joined us soon after, but I didn't even acknowledge his presence. We left straight after we had eaten, and I went and sat in the front of the car in silence.

Valor got in the driver's side and started the engine. He tried to say something, but I butted in before, "If you don't say anything, the better. Right now, you aren't in my good books." I said, venom and probably jealousy laced in my voice. What was happening to me? Why was I so jealous? I am trying not to fall for him, but it's going the opposite way for me. I am falling, and falling badly, for Valor. I don't want to, but I can't help it. The way I got so angry and jealous today at Nandos was proof of that, and I know that Valor did that deliberately. The way I acted would show him that I do have feelings for him. Sighing, I put in my headphones and started my music. I stared out the window and watched the scenery rush past me, which made me feel relaxed and helped me forget about my problems, temporarily.