chapter seventeen

                                    

                                          
Ryan's POV;

 I glanced at the seat where Lexi just was. I don't know what I had done. She was fine until we were sitting in the detention room. I tried to comfort her as she cried, it wasn't her fault. But she just pushed me away. She had ignored me the whole time and it hurt.

 Running a hand through my hair I sighed and turned off the car engine before jogging up the stairs. I said hi to the other pack members before running up the stairs to Lexi's room. My mouth dropped as I walked into the room, she was kneeling by the wardrobe stuffing food and drinks into a large duffel bag full of all her stuff.

 "What are you doing?" I asked, watching her jump as she turned to face me fear written in her eyes.

 "I...uh..." She trailed off tears shining in her eyes. 

 Running over I dropped to my knees and pulled her into my arms.

 "Lexi what's with the bag?"

 "I'm sorry."

 "What are you sorry about, you've done nothing wrong" I soothed into her ear, my hands rubbing small circles into her back.

 "I'm ruining your life. You should have a mate who doesn't cry all the time, who is strong and pretty and who's dad hasn't hurt her and is trying to take her back. I'm gonna leave so you can be happy and not have to look after me all the time" she mumbled trying to push me away from her.

 Anger coursed through me, how dare she think that! She was beautiful, strong, smart and amazing. She was the perfect mate and would be an even greater Luna. She made my life worth living for, she was perfect. 

 "You are not leaving! You're beautiful, smart, strong and perfect. You're not ruining my life you make it better. You will stay here and like I promised before your dad won't get you. You're mine and only mine. Now unpack your stuff and we'll go out for dinner." I said smiling, I watched as a small smile crept onto her beautiful face. 

 I kissed her on the cheek softly, my lips lingering enjoying the feeling of her skin against mine before I stood up and walked out. Walking into my room I made arrangements for dinner at a nearby restaurant for 6pm. After placing a reservation I jumped into the shower. The hot water relaxing my tense muscles.

 Why would she even think that about herself? She was the bravest and most beautiful girl I had ever met, she made other girls look like shrek with her beauty! I just wanted to hold her in my arms and never let her go. She deserved so much more, she deserved a palace and everything she asks for. 

 Climbing out of the shower I sent a mind link to Holly telling her to help Lexi get ready. Walking over to the closet I pulled out a white button up shirt and blue jeans paired with some black dress shoes. Geling my hair up so it was spiky I smiled into the mirror before making my way to my mates room. I loved being able to say that; mate.

 I had one of the pack members go out and buy some roses for me to give to Lexi, I was now holding them in my hand as I knocked on her bedroom door. I wiped my hands on my jeans nervously as I waited for her to open up.

 My mouth dropped as she opened the door. She was dressed in a pale pink flowy dress that reached just above her knees, matching shoes and her hair was in a bun, two strands of hair fallen gracefully by her face. She looked beautiful.

'Mine! Mark her!' My wolf screamed in my head.

 I wanted to so bad but I couldn't. I wanted to make it special, it wouldn't be fair to her, I would have to wait. How much longer I don't know.

 "You...you look beautiful" I stumbled on my words, way to impress her. 

 "Thank you, so do you" she replied, a blush creeping onto her face.

 I smiled and wrapped my arm around her waist as I led her towards my black mercedes. Opening the door like a gentleman before walking round to the other side and hopping in. 

 We arrived at the restaurant less than ten minutes later. Opening her car door for her I led her into the restaurant; which was owned by werewolves of course. We were led over to our table by a young blonde, I glared at her as she sent Lexi daggers. As if she had a chance, she was ugly compared to Lexi.

 "Would you like to order your drinks?" She said in a polite voice as she stared at me, pushing her chest out and trying to smile seductively. I mean really, I have a beautiful lady with me and this slut thinks she has a chance. I bit back a laugh before replying

 "I'll have a large coke, baby what do you want?" 

 "Can I have a glass of apple juice please?" She asked shyly, gazing up at the waitress.

 I watched as she nodded her head, glaring at Lexi before walking off. 

 "I don't think she liked me" Lexi whispered to me.

 I laughed before taking her hand in mine "she's just jealous of your beauty" I flashed her a toothy smile as she blushed.

 I glanced away from her eyes as I saw the waitress coming back with the drinks. 

 "Thank you" Lexi smiled shyly at the waitress who ignored her and turned to me.

 "Here are the menus I'll be back"

 Lexi sipped the apple juice through the bendy straw, as she stared at the menu. I glanced down the dishes before settling on steak and chips.

 "Have you chosen yet?"

 "Ermm... Well I don't know most of the food on here" she mumbled her cheeks turning a light shade of pink.

 I smiled before maneuvering myself around the table until I was crouched next to Lexi. I began to point out the foods and explain them, giving my opinion on which I thought were nice and which weren't. 

 "Thank you" she grinned throwing her arms around me.

 I wrapped my arms around her, loving the feel of her skin on mine. I buried my face in the crook of her neck, breathing in her scent of honey and vanilla. I growled as I heard a cough behind me, letting go of Lexi I turned to glare at the person who interrupted us.

 Of course. It had to be the waitress.

 "Would you like to order?" She flashed me a smile once I was seated in my seat.

 "Steak and chips" I replied not even sparing a glance towards her.

 "And you?" She sneered, shooting Lexi daggers. 

 She was p*ssing me off! Lexi had done nothing wrong yet this whore was being rude.

 "Ermm can I have spag-spaghetti ermm bolo- err that one" she mumbled pointing to spaghetti bolognaise on the menu.

 "Idiot" I heard the waitress mumble as she walked off.

 My wolf saw red.

 "I'll be back" I flashed Lexi a smile before storming after the waitress.

 "Excuse me?" I said through gritted teeth as I tapped her on the shoulder.

 She turned around annoyed until she saw me, she indiscreetly pushed out her chest and smiled.

 "Yes?"

 "I think you owe her an apology" I gestured back towards Lexi.

 "I don't owe her nothing" she snapped.

 She was a werewolf, this much I knew about her. There were two packs around here, my pack; the silver mist pack and another neighboring pack called the blue moon pack. She was obviously from the blue moon pack.

 "Well you just disrespected my mate. So I suggest when you come to give us our food you apologize" I growled in my soon to be Alpha tone, smirking as she gulped nervously before nodding her head.

 Without sparing her another glance I turned and walked back to our table. Sitting back down I smiled at Lexi before taking a sip of my drink, my eyes scanned the room. They turned into slits as I glared at the males checking Lexi out. 

'MINE!' My wolf growled inside me.

 'Ours you idiot. And don't worry she will never leave us... I hope' I replied back to my wolf.

 Turning to stare back at Lexi as she sipped on her juice through the straw and then swirling the ice around. She was amused so easily. I couldn't help but smile, she was so beautiful and special and she didn't even know it!

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 I watched as she nibbled on her food, the waitress had apologized before scurrying off back to the counter. Slut. 

 "Would you like some?" I asked Lexi holding a piece of steak onto my fork.

 She stared at it thinking before nodding her head. I lent my body halfway over the table, holding my fork out for her. My eyes followed hers as she leaned forward and gently bit the steak off the fork. She smiled after eating it,

 "Its nice. Here" she wrapped some spaghetti onto the fork and held it out for me. I slurped the spaghetti off my face grinning as Lexi giggled. 

 God she was beautiful. Even her laugh was beautiful! I felt something soft touch my cheek and looked down to see Lexi wiping my cheek with a napkin.

 "You...err had sauce on your face. Sorry" she mumbled pulling back.

 Wrapping my arms around her I quickly kissed her cheek before letting her sit back, pink staining her cheeks. We ate the rest of the dinner peacefully, making small talk.

 I smiled as I scooped some ice cream onto a spoon before placing it in Lexi's mouth, a little smile on her face as she ate it. We had been doing this for the last fifteen minutes, now the ice cream was all gone.

 Paying the bill I grabbed Lexi's hand before driving us home, one hand on the steering wheel and the other stroking her fingers and palm. Everyone was pretty much in there rooms when we got home, it was about eight thirty now. I had some homework to do anyway. 

 "I'm gonna go to my room and do some homework" I said smiling and hugging her as we stopped by her door.

 "Okay, goodnight for later" she smiled stepping back, one hand on the door knob ready to leave. 

 "Goodnight baby" I whispered, lowering my head to hers. 

 I watched as she sucked in a breathe, lifting my hand I gently cupped her cheek before pressing my lips to hers. I kissed her softly before pulling back smiling.

 "Night" I whispered before walking off, a large smile on my face.
                          
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Updated 29th May 2012 .... okay enjoy, hopefully this is long enough. I'm not in the mood to write so I don't know when the next chapter will be up... maybe at the weekend :P