Eva's POV
I spent the majority of Saturday in bed watching whatever I could find on the television. Lucy had phoned me to say that both she and Elix 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 Lucy 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 Torey had called Luke 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 to wear.Jason 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 from getting 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 Lucy and Elix were the ones standing outside."You look so good; you should totally add some eyeliner to your look. It would complete it!" Elix complimented, both her and Lucy 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?” Lucy 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, Kelvin mind-linked me saying it's packed already. We should get going in a minute." Lucy 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 perfectly with my outfit, nothing too high, and suited the occasion.On the drive there we spoke about Elix and her mate Joseph. They had both spoken about their relationship, about his ex-girlfriend whom he had been with for two years.He broke it off with her yesterday and thankfully for Elix, it went smoothly. His ex-girlfriend understood they weren't mates and she knew one day, they would find them. She was happy for him.Elix and Joseph decided to take their relationship slow, they were mates and had all the time in the world.It took around an hour to arrive, Lucy had luckily found a decent parking spot, not too much of a walk to the house.The house was huge, bigger than any pack house I had ever seen. It was beautiful and hidden deep within the forest, with trees surrounding the property and lanterns hanging inside, their warm glow filtering through.Music blared loudly, the beats of the music already flowing through our bodies, the urge to dance making us all excited.A few teens were lying flat-out drunk on the lawn. We walked up the path trying to avoid any cups or beer cans that littered the floor as we swiftly walked inside and found our way into the kitchen which was crowded with people.The smell of heavily medicated tonic had my nose twitching, it was an alcoholic drink that was made specifically for werewolves. The alcohol level was six times the normal.It was the only drink that could get a werewolf drunk, it was strong and bitter in taste, but it hits you very quickly. The strong medication within it caused the effects.Lucy handed me a cup full of it, then passed one to Elix. I sipped on it at first, the taste was horrible but the more you drink it, the easier it goes down.I observed my surroundings for a few moments. From what I could tell there were mainly werewolves here, there were a few humans around, but I was guessing that they were someone's mate.I couldn't see Jason, Luke, or Kelvin but I knew they were around somewhere, we would bump into each other eventually."Come on, let's go dance!" Lucy shouted over the music, grabbing me by my hand and pulling me towards the dance floor. Elix followed closely behind.I wanted to enjoy myself, the last few years had been rough, and I deserved some fun.We danced for ages, laughing, and smiling. I couldn't remove the grin from my face as we sang to the songs and drank more tonic.I couldn't count on my fingers how many drinks I had when Jason finally found us. He wasn't too impressed with the state I was in. I could barely hold a conversation without having uncontrollable giggles or instantly changing the conversation when a song I loved come on.I was still dancing, shaking my hips, and moving my body to the beat of the music. Both Lucy and Elix joined me as the guys watched from afar, keeping an eye on us.It wasn't long until a strange sensation hit me. It was instant like a train had collided into me. A wave of anxiousness and anticipation crept up, almost sobering me up from its appearance. My wolf was lingering within my mind wanting to come to the surface and exert herself. I held onto my control even though I was intoxicated, keeping her at bay.My wolf was stirring inside of me, curious as to what had made her so on edge, I completely stopped dancing, my eyes flickering through the crowds searching for the source.
It was then, that I saw him.
The word mate was swirling around my mind as he approached me, his six-foot figure towering over mine.
His aura was intimidating, strong and one only an Alpha carried.
He was incredibly muscular, with tanned skin with emerald green eyes which pierced through mine. He had dark slicked-back hair with a chiseled jaw, his cheekbones sharp with full lips. He was incredibly hot.
I bit my lip slightly, blushing at my sudden thought, my eyes staring at the floor from embarrassment, wanting to hide from my rosy cheeks.
His hand then grabbed my chin, gently raising it, igniting the sparks that tingled on my skin as our eyes connected.
"I'm Torey." He introduced himself, his voice deep and sensual, the butterflies in my stomach fluttering more and more.
"I'm Eva." I replied, my voice slightly nervous and nowhere near as confident as his.
His smile grew bigger, his eyes leaving mine for a moment as everyone had stopped, all staring at the scene we had created.
He dismissed them all, and they all went back to dancing and drinking as Torey grabbed me by my hand, pulling me away from my friends who were all grinning widely at me.
"You look gorgeous by the way." He said as we moved upstairs, directing me into a room that I assumed used to be his old bedroom.
I couldn't stop myself from biting the insides of my cheeks, wanting to stop the crimson blush that covered my whole face.
He chuckled at me, a playful growl leaving his lips from my reaction.
"You look cute when you blush."
I laughed at that, it was such a lie, "I look like a tomato."
He shook his head, amused at my reply, his deep laugh making my smile grow wider.
We sat on his bed for hours, just talking, laughing, and getting to know each other. It was everything I thought it would be, it was the start of our relationship and the beginning of the marking and mating process.
The music had pretty much died down when Torey touched my jaw, his fingers trailing to the back of my neck.
I didn't allow myself to feel nervous, I moved forward, confidently bringing my lips to his, our tongues tangling together. The light taste of alcohol was there but I didn't take much notice as his hands moved toward my hips, pulling my body on top of his.
Moments later he turned us around, his muscular form towering over mine as his lips trailed light torturous kisses down my neck and chest.
Eva's POV My eyes fluttered open, my head pounding from the amount of alcohol I had drunk last night. The room was 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 realized that I wasn't in my own room, I looked around.My conscience and the memories of last night crept up on me, reminding me of the events that happened.Laid beside 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
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Eva's POV "Torey, it's me again. I've been calling and leaving you messages for the last three months and you still haven't called me back. What I want to talk to you about has nothing to do with our relationship or lack of it." I stared down at Luara as she sighed deeply in her sleep, cuddling close to her blanket as she occupied her crib."It's important and I need to speak to you about it, I can't keep leaving you voicemails when we both know you've heard them all. It's not something I want to discuss with you over text. Please Torey, if you have any respect for me and our wolves, you will call me back."I stroked my daughter's head, lightly brushing my fingers across her smooth skin. Her features are the same as her father's, making my heart ache.I gulped, my mouth becoming dry suddenly overwhelmed with my emotions as I spoke my next words."I won't call you again and if you can't pick up the phone and call me back to find out what's so important, then that will be it. I won't b
Torey's POV – the morning of his birthday party:I woke up from the sensation of someone's fingers trailing up and down my bare chest. I pried my eyes open to realize that it was Killa. She had turned up at my house last night, wanting to "speak to me".We had an on and off again relationship, it wasn't anything serious, I had made this clear to her on many occasions, but she didn't seem to grasp that concept.Killa was gorgeous but far too clingy for her own good, she was obsessed with the idea of becoming my Luna.I groaned slightly, moving her hands away from my chest as I sat up, my own hands reaching up to clutch my head from the hangover I was experiencing. The guys had come around last night, having a small celebration for my birthday before the real thing tonight.I felt Killa shift, sitting up herself as she went to touch my shoulders. I quickly got up, walking towards my bathroom for a shower. I didn't even turn around when Killa's voice purred, I could practically see her s
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