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A young host with neatly styled golden hair, and a dark collared t-shirt led us to our table, flushing profusely whenever Nolan looked in his direction. His cinnamon freckles were completely lost as he stammered a warm welcome to the two of us.
“Looks like it’s not just the she-wolves drooling over their Alpha.” Sean chuckled once we were seated out on the patio, directly beside the picket fence that separated the restaurant from the sidewalk and street.
While it gave us the perfect view of the setting sun and glittering lake ahead, it also gave everyone on the street their own perfect view of Nolan and I.
I had dealt with plenty of hate in the past, so I found myself waiting for the petty whispers to start.
“They wouldn’t dare.” Nolan said without a fraction of hesitation, reassuring me that this pack was much different from the one I had been raised in.
“Not around you, they wouldn’t.” I smirked, meeting the curious eyes that watched us. “I wonder what they’ll say when you’re not at my side.”
Nolan snorted, a quiet sound that I had almost missed. In the depths of his golden eyes, there was more than a hint of amusement.
“You’re excited for them to challenge you.” He stated, as it wasn’t a question. A giggle escaped my lips, followed by my dad’s raspy chortle.
“Of course, she is. Didn’t hesitate to p**s you off, even before you met.” He grinned, and the sight made my chest flutter.
This was the happiest dad had been since morn was k****d. Grandma was forcing him to leave the house, and even with his injured leg, walking was getting just a tad easier. He was making friends- –
rebuilding his life that had once crumbled.
What had been most surprising, was the excitement he showed when Nolan and I announced we’d be leaving for the capital of our pack. We had offered they come, of course, without much hope that dad would leave the house. All week he talked about the trip, and how his bag was already packed.
I blinked back the emotion in my eyes, refusing to become a blubbering mess over top of the steak I ordered. Instead, I lived in the moment , the curious eyes along my skin already forgotten.
I was already planning on my midnight trip for leftovers as we left the restaurant, and quite literally stumbled into two people who seemed more than elated to see Nolan.
I knew who the first one was instantly. The moment his cerulean colored eyes met mine, the same shade a s Claire’s, and his smirk, the one he shared with Nolan.
At Brandon’s side, her arm laced with his, was a woman with pale blonde hair. Her rich, hazel eyes brightened and an excited smile blossomed on her face, turning her cheeks a rosy shade of pink.
“Well, if it isn’t my brothers’ mate.” Brandon grinned cheekily, untangling himself from his companion to take a few steps towards me. He was just a few inches shorter than Nolan, but still towered over me.
His dark hair was cropped a bit longer, making him look mischievous and rugged. I felt my own eyes widen and surprise flicker across my face when his eyes dipped down to the dress I wore, “Brother, you didn’t tell me- “
“Nolan!” The blonde squealed, the sound both soft and feminine. She clasped her dainty hands together, painted nails drawing my attention. “Oh, you should have called me once you got in! We could have planned something- “
Her eyes swiveled to me as I took a step in Nolan’s direction, flecks of mossy green showing around her pupil. Her smile never faltered, but I swore I saw a flash of something cross her eyes that brief second.
“This is your mate?” Her petal-colored lips widened, flashing a genuine smile that was soft and sweet.
She pressed forwards and took her hands in my own, ” It’s so incredible to meet you, Luna. I’m Nolan and Brandon’s best-friend, Cassidy. We practically grew up with one another, well us and their cousins.”
It was hard to keep up with her enthusiasm, but the kindness she spoke with seemed so genuine. I gave her my own smile and introduced myself.
Her attention quickly turned back to Nolan , and I tried not to let that fact grate on my nerves. Shoving my wolf’s instincts down where they could no longer torment me, I paid attention to the conversation, and was surprised at what I had noticed.
Nolan was very obviously glaring at Brandon, all whilst Cassidy talked solely to him.
“I think we should definitely get together tomorrow for lunch.” She said with a giggle , brushing her hand against his arm to gain his attention. His eyes flickered down on me when I very obviously stiffened, but
Cassidy was still talking. “We have so much to catch up on. Hopefully you won’t be leaving again soon with my birthday coining up next week.”
“We will be in town for a while.” Nolan nodded at Cassidy, familiarity in his eyes for his childhood best-
friend. “I ‘in sure Daisy and I can find time to meet up with you, though not until after the pack meeting tomorrow.”
“Why don’t you invite them to the party Sunday, Cass?” Brandon murmured, a silky smile on his face.
Like a warped version of Nolan that I neither liked nor hated, Brandon was the exact opposite of his brother. Brandon tugged on a lock of her pale blonde hair, making her giggle and swat at his hand. His amused eyes flickered over to me, ” I don’t suppose you like to have fun, Daisy. Nolan here was always so miserable at parties. I ‘d hate it if his mate had the same affliction.”
“Really, it would be super awesome if you came.” Cassidy smiled softly at Nolan. Her eyes flickered over to me after a few long seconds, but her smile never faltered. “It’s at a local swimming spot in town.
We keep it secret year-round so the tourists can’t ruin it.”
Nolan’s eyes were hardened granite, glancing down a t me in a way that made my face and neck flush.
‘Don’t you dare.’ He warned, gruff voice rolling through my head on a wave of command that made my knee’s nearly buckle.
Unfortunately, I didn’t do very well with commands.
‘It sounds like fun.’ I pouted, ‘Besides, I need to get to know people in our pack and they need a chance to get to know their Luna.’ ‘There will be other oppor’
“We’ll be there! ” I grinned, feeling his rough growl roll across my mind.
There was something so satisfying about disobeying my mate, no matter how selfish and conceited it sounded. Perhaps it was the way his eyes darkened and nostrils flared whenever rage surged through him, or maybe it was the fact that deep down, my disobedience turned him on.
The respected and feared Alpha Nolan, tormented and denied by a girl.
From the possessive touches that reminded me who my body responded to, and with the looks that held just a flicker of anger, I knew what Nolan had planned for me the moment we made it back to the house.
Luckily, the things he wanted to do weren’t suited for his parents’ house, so I was in the clear for the time being.
A silent game played between the two of us, one where I seldom won -but I wasn’t through trying.
Later that night, like many previous nights, sleep was an elusive beast that even I couldn’t tame.
I woke up with foggy eyes and a bit of drool on my face, torn from what could have been the best sleep
I’ve had all week.
That was perhaps the only thing I missed about my old life, the endless potential for naps.
I woke from Giovanni tugging on the chord that connected me, the Vampire Queen, to every single living Vampire in this world.
It wasn’t quite like a mind-link. I couldn’t enter his thoughts and snare him to my will. I could merely feel his presence, like an annoying tap on the shoulder that wouldn’t cease.
I left the bedroom and wandered down the hall to the bathroom, opting to wake Nolan up once I could form coherent sentences.
“I’m beginning to wonder who’s really the monarch here. Doesn’t the Queen ever get to sleep in?” I mumbled to myself, stumbling backwards when I nearly ran into Brandon’s towering form. I took a few steps back, wiping my eyes with the backs of my hands. “Oh.”
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