Chapter Four

I spent the majority of Saturday in bed watching whatever I could find on the television. Chloe had phoned me say that both her and Elle would be arriving around 7 o'clock to pick me up.

We had all changed plans, the guys wanted to get to the party earlier which meant Chloe was going to drive us girls down and leave her vehicle there overnight.

Apparently, the party was being held in the Alpha's old house. They had moved and were renovating their old property into a second pack house since their numbers were increasing and needed more space.

Alpha Gabriel had called Reed last night, inviting him and anyone else he wanted to stay which meant we would all be residing on his territory overnight.

Already prepared, I washed and blow-dried my hair the night before. I didn't want my hair to suffer too much from the heat when I straightened it later after my shower.

I had already hung up my dress in my wardrobe and hadn't fully decided on what shoes I wanted wear.

Dylan and I had eaten another takeaway for dinner since it was late when he came into my room wanting to know what I wanted to eat. With him and the rest of the guys leaving early, we had to order something quickly.

It had just turned 5 o'clock and was time for me to get ready. I grabbed some clean clothes for me to wear for after my shower, so I could put on my dress minutes before we leave.

I quickly showered, purposely avoiding getting my hair wet. I shaved and covered myself in shower gel. Once out, I dried myself and covered my arms and legs in lotion.

I then brushed my teeth and threw on some shorts and a strapless top, to stop any make-up marks or stains on my dress while I got ready.

I decided to keep my look simple with foundation, mascara, and a little bit of eyeshadow.

I straightened my hair; it was long and blonde. I couldn't decide whether I wanted it down once I had straightened it, my bangs kept falling into my face.

In the end, I slicked it back into a high ponytail adding a few clips at the front.

A knock on my door had me shouting for them to come in, I could sense that Chloe and Elle were the ones standing outside.

"You look so good; you should totally add some eyeliner to your look. It would complete it!" Elle complimented, both her and Chloe looking gorgeous in their dresses.

I smiled a little shyly and looked back at my make-up bag, searching for an eyeliner. They both made themselves comfortable on my bed while I applied it.

"So, you excited? Chloe questioned, her eyes following mine.

I nodded; I was looking forward to it. "Yeah, I am, now I'm all ready and everything. It should be fun with everyone going."

Both girls smiled at me, I could see the excitement in their eyes.

"The guys are all there, Chase mind-linked me saying it's packed already. We should get going in a minute." Chloe informed us while texting on her phone.

"I don't know what shoes to pair with my dress, will you both have a look in my wardrobe while I get changed?" I asked.

I still hadn't decided on what shoes to match with my dress, I had a few heels, flat shoes and trainers but I didn't know which ones would look best. I didn't want to wear anything too extreme.

While I got dressed, they both searched, coming out with a pair of small black heels. They went perfect with my outfit, nothing too high and suited the occasion.

My eyes fluttered open, my head pounding from the amount of alcohol I had drunk last night. The room still pitch black, a slight gap between the curtains proving it was still night-time.

A thin blanket was scattered over me, goose bumps erupting against my skin due to the lack of clothing on my body. I shivered a little from the coldness that swept my arms and legs.

I groaned from the headache that caused my eyes to be heavy, it was as if I had been trampled on by a herd of elephants. When my eyes finally realised that I wasn't in my own room, I looked around.

My conscience and the memories of last night creeping up on me, reminding me of the events that happened.

Laid besides me was my mate, he was lying flat on his stomach, his back muscles prominent yet relaxed as he slept, a small smile gracing his features.

I smiled, unable to stop the butterflies that filled my belly. Last night was unexpected but I held no regrets, we were mates and although we had mated, we had not fully sealed our relationship with marking one another.

I didn't think too much into it, I wasn't in a rush to be mated fully. With Gabriel being an Alpha, it meant I would become his Luna and that was a huge responsibility. We would both have control and authority over a large territory along with the duty and power of protecting a pack.

Gabriel unexpectedly shuffled a little, stirring in his sleep, manoeuvring himself into a more comfortable position. I froze for a moment not wanting to wake him up.

After a while, I moved myself closer to him as quietly as I could, my body shifting next to his, my eyes closing as I yawned. He unconsciously pulled me closer, tightening his strong arms around me, his body warmth and touch making me fall back to sleep.

It wasn't until a few hours later that I felt a shuffle on the bed, it dipped slightly as Gabriel stood up, I didn't take any notice and closed my eyes again but when I started hearing him move around, I sat up.

My attention was completely focussed on him, he had started to pull up his jeans and threw on his t-shirt. His demeanour made me pull the comforter over my naked body, covering myself. Feeling insecure and conscious.

"Where are you going?" I questioned, panic and uncertainty laced in my voice. My expression utterly confused and alarmed at his cold and distant behaviour.

His eyes never met mine and he didn't utter a single word as he stepped out of the room, leaving me feeling distraught and on edge.

I pulled the comforter back, reaching down to grab my clothes, throwing on my dress as I clutched my shoes in my hand, racing down the stairs, following his lingering scent.

I had just managed to catch up to him, he was walking towards his car, only a few feet away from the door.

"Where are you going?" I repeated, reaching out for his hand. Our touch igniting the tingles that flowed up my fingers and into my arms, confirming our mate bond.

He stopped and turned to face me, his face stone cold and full of regret. My chest began to constrict, my heart palpitating painfully from apprehension. I already knew what he was going to say and do before he opened his mouth.

I swallowed the large lump in my throat, my eyes close to watering but I held it in.

"I'm leaving." He grunted, his voice void of emotion. He pulled my hand from his, backing away as he continued walking to his car.

"Why, I don't understand." I whispered faintly, dread consuming me. "We're mates Gabriel."

He stopped as he reached his car, his hands on the door handle, spinning round to face me. "I never expected to meet you so soon. I never imagined myself with my mate and I never wanted one.