Christie Montiero's POV
As i sat there, talking to Alice, the only thing that wandered through my mind was Alex. I would be seeing him shortly, and my heart was pounding with excitement. A rush of adrenaline fluttered through my body as I remembered the words her repeated earlier. 'Listen to me Christie. You are mine. Wether you like it or not. If Derek ever looks at you like that again, I will end him. I'm letting you go now, because I understand your parents want to spend time with you, but when I come to your house later, I am pinning you to that white wall of yours and kissing the crap out of you. You have no idea how much I want you.' I was like a crazy five year old who just recieved her first barbie doll and wanted to play with it all the time. And I wanted Alex so bad. I was suddenly dragged out of my deep thoughts as I felt a pair of fingers snap right infront of my startled face.
"Hello there sleeping beauty, you there?" Alice said as she looked at me confused. I nodded and my head and acted totally cool.
"What were you saying, sorry" I said refocusing my mind on her words - if that was even possible -
"I said are you going to tell that pretty boyfriend yours that I know his sister or what?" Shit. She had a good point. I guess there wouldn't be any harm in letting in somebody on our little secret. Besides, Alice could be a pretty useful getaway. Bonus points for me.
"Sure, why not?" I said getting up and making my to the stairs. Alex was going to be here in the next hour, and even though he liked me the way I am - or so I think - I wanted to look perfect.
I picked out a knee-length beige lace dress with 3/4 sleeves and a small, cute, black belt to go with it. I wore my lipstick nude wedges to make it pop out. I apllied some mascara and some lipgloss, but didn't overdo my makeup. I want it to look mostly natural. I let my brown locks fall to my side and analysed myself one last time in the mirror. After I was satisfied, I headed downstairs to find everything arranged for the dinner. My parents and brother were wearing a casual set of jeans and t-shirts,. My sister wore a cute, but casual pink jumsuit. Clearly Ben was coming over. I just hoped Derek wouldn't show up with his brother. I didn't want things to get awkward or any murders to happen in my house. As we set the grand variety of food on the table I heard the dorbell ring. I immediatley ran up, dreadfully excited to meet my mate. To my surprise, and utter dissapointment, I stood there, facing the two very happy looking Ben and Derek Black. My face immediatley turned upside down on the violent thoughts of tonight. Well this is going to be a bad night.
"Hey guys, come in." I said opening the door with a fake smile plastered to my face.
"Sup sis? Not happy to see my face?" Ben asked pushing his way past me. Yes, he called me sis. My sister and him were so in love, they acted married so yes, he calls me sis. And he is like my older brother. Only a fun version of one. Sorry Peter.
"No! Absolutley not, just momentary bad thought, that's all." I said as Derek walked in after his brother. He had a wide smile on his face as he stared into my eyes. I looked away in a matter of seconds, I couldn't let him get the wrong idea. He needed to understand that I was not into him, that I had already fallen for someone else.
"Ahh yes, I heard. Alex Paddington, CEO of Paddington Corp. Big game sis. However did you affor it, I'm proud of you." he said making his way to my sister, kissing her on the cheek in the process.
"Thanks?" I replied, making it sound more like a question. Truth be told I didn't really have to do much. I was his mate, the attraction was natural. Derek reamained silent as he watched his brother talk about Alex and me. I could see the singn of irritation in his face. But it was the truth and he had to face it. To save my life from the awkward situation I was just about to have, the doorbell rang once again, and I knew it was Alex. Unless someone else wanted to crash our party. Nop. I was right. As soon as I rushed over to open the door, I faced a happy looking Alex holding another beautiful bouquet of roses in his hands. I smiled pathetically as I stared at him.
"Hey." I said awkwardly, considering the fact that Derek was standing right behind us. As if noting the fact Alex was immediatley in front of me and within seconds his lips attacked mine in a desperate and hungry manner. He held my cheek in his free hand as I snaked my arms around his neck, unconciousley. I didn't know if he was doing it to tick off Derek, or just because he wanted to kiss me. But I didn't care. I accepted it anyways. We made it to the second kiss. After what seemed like centuries, we parted only to rest our heads together, gasping for air.
"You look gorgeous." he said kissing my head as he entered my house, giving me the roses.
"Thanks, you don't look too bad yourself" I said eyeing his posh grey suit, his white shirt and grey tie. As always, the shirt accentuating his muscles that I so desperatley craved to feel under my sensible fingers. Derek had already gone and not long after, we followed. He greeted my parents with respect and we sat on the dining table, ready to attack dinner. The dinner was expected to go normally, but obviousley, family being family, they had to embarass you in front of your new boyfriend/mate. And so, just after we ended eating, the interrogation began with my brother.
"So Mr. Paddington, what are your intentions with my siste?" he asked casually. Almost chocking on my food, I gave him a death glare as I shouted
"Peter!" he shrugged his shoulders replying
"What? Your my little sister, it's my job to protect you. I went through the process with Ben, he seems to be fine with it." he responded. I jerked my head towards Ben looking for an answer.
"Yeah he did, not something I like to talk about. The first time he saw me kiss Alice he almost shot me." the room immedialey bursted into chuckles except me and Derek. Clearly he wasn't enjoying this, but he was the least of my worries right now.
"Don't worry about it." I heard Alex whisper in my ear from beside me. "My only intention with your sister, Peter, is to keep her happy. That's all I want." he said truthfully. A big smile crept up to my face as I stared at him with red cheeks. Eyeing my brother from the corner of my eye, I noticed his satisfied look, but he had more questions on the way, I could feel it.
"Good, because if you hurt her in any way, I will break every bone in your body."
"Peter!" I gave him another glare. It didn't seem to work because once again, he just shrugged his shoulders. What the hell? My family is insane. Before he could shoot another question and scare my mate away I stood up, grabbing the dishes from the table, making my way into the kitchen. I felt the rest laughing in the background. I started rinsing the plates. Not long after, I felt a pair of familiar, strong arms snake their way through the back of my waist, his face snuggled up into the crook of my neck, where he would have to mark me... eventually. He inhaled my scent deeply and I closed my eyes, embracing the moment.
"You know that nothing your brother, or anybody for that matter, can separate me from you now. You're mine Christie, and I am not letting you out of my sight. Ever." he whispered, still buried in my shoulder. I turned around in his arms to face his electric blue eyes, the softness in them.
"I know. He just gets a bit too overprotective." I sighed as he held me close, our chests touching and his breath fanning my face.
"I can see. Don't worry, I know where he is coming from. I had to give my own beta that speech when I found out he was my sister's mate." Talking about Hannah. Now was the time.
"Oh and by the way, speaking of Hannah. Alice knows her, and she knows what you guys are. Apparently your sister saved mine from a wolf attack and they have some sort of deal. My family doesn't hunt yours down, and your family doesn't hunt mine." his face instantly turned into a confused, angry look. Bad move?
"Wait, your sister knows? Why the hell didn't Hannah tell me. I'm the Alpha, I'm supposed to know what happens in my own pack!" Now he just sounded angry.
"Hey, calm down. It's no big deal. We will see to that later. Now keep your voice down because just incase you forgot, there is a whole bunch of hunters out there." I said grabbing onto his broad arm. I felt his tense muscles relax against my touch, taking a deep breath as he did so.
"Yeah you're right. We will deal with that later." Before any further movement, I felt the air tense up as Derek shot daggers our way. He let go of me, turning around to recieve Derek's death glares openly as he challenged him with his eyes. Oh no. This is not going to end well. I don't have a good feeling about this. But Derek's next words, made me hate him more than I already did.
"Take advantage of her all you want now. Soon she will be screaming my name as I put myself inside her." in that very moment, I knew something bad was going to happen. I saw the face on Alex's face and immediatley saw his wolf coming in front. I couldn't let that happen. I had to stop it. I saw Alex take his first angry steps towards Derek, ready to attack but I put myself between them before he could make another move. I heard him growl and only hoped Derek hadn't. I put my hand on his chest and he abruptly calmed down.
"Stop. Don't." were the only words I could utter to him as panic flew through my body.
"Mine." he growled. His eyes were changing to pitch black and I begged to god Derek wouldn't catch any signs, but when I glanced back at him he was just smiling evily. I looked back and my anger-filled mate and placed both my hands on either side of his arms.
"Yes, I'm yours. I want you, not him. You're my boyfriend Alex, not him." Instantly his eyes returned to normality. Turning back towards Derek, I shot him a disgusted look, inching a step forwards, only to be pulled back my possesive mate. "And you, what is your fucking problem? What part of, he is my boyfriend do you not understand. Look Derek, I don't like you, and I never will. Atleast not in that way, so quit trying! And don't you ever say those disgusting words again" in that very moment, I saw him flinch at my harsh words. But he deserved them, every inch of them. Before much further ado, Alex's phone
"Hey, what's going on?" I couldn't hear what was going on, but I saw as he tensed up and panic filled his eyes. "What? Right now? I'm on my way." with that he hung up and faced me that instant. I didn't even had to ask before he told me. "It's Hannah, she's in labour. I have to go." What? I couldn't believe it as the words escaped his cage. Hell no!
"I'm coming with you."
A/N
Hey so there it is!! Sorry for delaying it!! I know there isn't much action but it will come soon so bare with me!! See yaa!!!
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