Chapter 4: Groveling

Noah’s POV

Owen nudges me as he talks about the last few times we were up here. “Noah remember last summer when we used to come out for the weekends and bring different girls with us each time.” All of us except Milo, I want to add. He continues with his thought. “Man those were crazy times. I remember when you took that one chick you were dating, Ember-“ All of sudden my wolf picked up on movement to my right and a familiar scent hint hit my nose before someone small jumps on me.

“Liv! I can’t believe it’s you!” I hug her and pick up a scent off of her shirt but before I can indulge in it she backs away and hits Owen on the shoulder.

“Hey Owen! That’s such a great story! I’ll make sure to tell mom and dad the next time I see them.” Olivia busts his balls and all Owen can do is open his mouth like a fish while he tries to think of a way to backpedal while everyone else laughs.

This was exactly what I wanted before I take the title. A week away with good friends and - in an instant the wind shifts and I pick up that delectable scent once again but this time it’s not coming from Olivia’s shirt, this time it’s coming from behind me.

My wolf begins pacing and panting at the smell which could only mean one thing.

My shoulders tense as I prepare to meet the eyes of my mate. I take one more inhale of the almond, honey and wildflower mixture before I turn to meet her eyes.

Baby blue eyes stun me as I stand frozen where I am. I can’t help but look her up and down to appreciate what the goddess gave me.

Hunter is howling in my head over how drop dead gorgeous she is.

Her blonde curls go down to her breasts which are not small but the perfect size to fit in my hand, her tank top showing a glimpse of the tops of her tits. I am taking in her waist that I would be able to wrap my arms around. So small and slim but then her hips are full and voluptuous. Giving her the curves most girls are jealous of. Wearing a pair of shorts that show off her tan legs which earns a growl of approval from my wolf.

I start walking towards what is mine and connect with the Aphrodite in front of me. ‘Mate’ Hunter growls to her, letting her know that we are claiming her as ours.

She stands still as if she is shocked to find me.

Trust me baby I feel the same way but I yearn to have my hands and lips all over your body.

I stop about 10 paces from her waiting for her to wake up from her daze and to come running into my arms. Hunter growls into her head once again “What are you waiting for little mate? Come claim what is yours.”

Before I can get a response or hear her voice for the first time, the wrong person comes jumping into my arms. This is wrong, this is not my mate and then I feel her lips attach to mine.

Oh goddess it’s my ex.

Ember—-

I feel spiders crawling on my skin as Ember kisses me and my eyes are still on my mate. She is clutching at her heart as she watches us.

Oh fuck-

I push Ember off of me still connecting with my mate who looks betrayed at this point.

Fuck, fuck, fuck!

“Baby! I miss you so much! Why didn’t you tell me we were going to the lake this week? I had to hear it from your mom instead.” Her shrill voice killing my ears.

I honestly haven’t cared about Ember for a few months now. She was more someone to keep my bed warm. I have been giving her signals that it is over like telling her ‘Ember it’s over’ but she still can’t take a hint. I guess good ole mom decide to meddle in my love life. I know they are pushing me to find a Luna but little did they know I would meet her this week.

I keep staring at those baby blue eyes and those full lips. Now giving me the ‘you screwed up’ look.

Hunter is going into full on panic mode and tries suggesting that we kill Ember to shut her up and then claim our mate. I push him back down and try to think of a way to salvage this.

I am about to apologize and grovel on hands and knees if needed for her to overlook what just happened but Olivia always has the best timing.

“Noah you remember Amelia Beckett. She has been my best friend forever. We went away to boarding school together and well I decided it would be fun to bring her along.” She says as she snaps Amelia out of her trance. “Anyways we should put our stuff on the porch to join in on the festivities. C’mon Ames.”

And with that my mate breaks eye lock with me and follows my sister.

This is not how this is supposed to go. We are supposed to recognize each other and run into each other’s arms, falling madly in love. At least that’s how Milo described it.

Ember is still talking while pushing her boobs up in her mini dress. Trying to flash me a little something in the process.

I never realized how unattractive she is until I saw Amelia. Amelia is damn supermodel compared to Ember.

I just can’t believe that is little Amelia Beckett, the girl who was too afraid to talk to me. Man she has grown into a gorgeous woman.

I turn to watch her drop her stuff off on the porch before she followed Olivia to the campfire. Goddess her ass has this perfect swing.

Is everything on this girl perfect?

Of course it is, she is my mate.

I glance at my friends around the fire and see all the single males admire her with lust in their eyes. Especially Ryder. Hunter growls in my head and is all but ready to start a war for our mate.

Owen gets up to greet her and gives her a spinning hug.

My wolf growls at the audacity that he is touching what is mine and I send him a mindlink immediately, ‘Amelia is off limits. Put her the fuck down now!’ Hunter snarls to him.

Amelia almost falls on the ground at the rate he dropped her and backed up with his hands up.

She turns and pins me with a look, knowing I am what caused her to be dropped like that.

This really changes everything…

I found my mate.

Ember kissed me in front of my mate.

My mate is pissed.

Others want her.

Goddess what happened to a fun week of getting to relax. Looks like I’ll be using it to make her swoon for me.

Who am I kidding I will be the one that’s a puppy dog following her around.

Now I just need to see Milo about rearranging room assignments.