02~ Mates?

Rosaria

It was 8 pm and Mark had not showed up yet. I was starting to get bored and tired of chasing away boys who were trying to flirt with me. Sheila seemed to be enjoying herself and was slightly drunk. I had to stay close to her to prevent her from misbehaving. She looked beautiful in her elegant hair updo and neutral make up. I probably had the same look because she worked on my face and hair. It was bewildering but I knew nothing about make up or fashion, I'm more of a natural look in a simple plain dress kind of girl. 

“You are such a party pooper!” she protested trying to run away from me. 

Sighing inwardly, I pulled her back, “just looking out for you so that you don’t do something you will regret tomorrow.” Alcohol made people do crazy things, while it was thrilling to have fun with the new acquired boldness, the walk of shame done afterwards was equally embarrassing and shameful. 

“Fine..” she grumbled unhappily. “I guess I will just ogle at some hot guys from the side lines,” she pouted and I let out a chuckle. She behaved like a child sometimes when she's the older one.

A few minutes had passed and Sheila was suddenly restless, I could see her trying to reign in her wolf as her eyes flashed.

“Hey, what’s wrong?” I asked but she didn’t respond, I could only see her nostrils flaring as she kept sniffing the air.

“He's here!” She exclaimed too loudly and I could tell from the excitement laced in her voice that she had sniffed out her mate. She left immediately following the scent that led to her soulmate and I was left there beside the food table looking out of place.

I think I should look for someone I know.. I started going through the crowd untill I saw a familiar face. Jaxon, Mark’s future delta. What is he doing here? Does it mean Mark’s here as well, then why didn’t he come to me? Did he find his mate? I felt my heart sink and I made my way to Jaxon who looked uneasy upon seeing me.

“Rosa…are you looking..for Mark?“ He stuttered nervously and I raised an eyebrow. Why was he nervous?

“Uh ..yeah I thought you two move together where is he?" I asked him not missing the change in his facial expressions as he evaded my eyes, like he's hiding something. Before I could prob further, I felt someone hug me from behind.

“Hey little mate,” Marks deep voice whispered in my ears. I turned around and he was looking at me with adoration. “You're my mate little one, only mine,” he added. 

My heart rate spiked up. “Really?” I was so happy but I didn’t know how to express myself, so I just stood on my tip toes and kissed his lips. After what felt like hours, we pulled away to catch our breath, as I looked up at the man who's now my mate. This gorgeous man is mine.. I smiled to myself.. though I couldn’t feel the sparks and tingles that rush through the body when touched by your mate...but I brushed it off with the idea that I am too young to feel the mate bond.. it will be complete in 2 years. 

I was so lost in happiness and bliss as I danced with Mark on the dance floor that was put up in the ball room that I totally forgot about Sheila. It was only past midnight when I remembered she had gone in search of her mate.

“Have you seen Sheila?” I asked Mark. “She had gone to find her mate but she's not back, I think I should go look for her,” I added and felt him stiffen as he held my waist.

“Come on baby,” he said in his husky voice, “if she went to look for her mate, they are probably mating and marking each other right now."

What he said made sense and I thought I shouldn’t disturb the couple. What Mark said came to my mind and I blushed.. mating and marking each other.. I suddenly became shy and he noticed.

“What…” He said with an amused smile on his face. “You feeling shy now kitten?” I glared at him and he chuckled, dragging me out of the hall by my waist.

“ We have a long night my love. The things I will do to you will make you scream so loud the whole pack will hear,” he whispered. And I felt my core throb in anticipation.