RI
I woke up to the sunlight that shone on my face through my open window. I forgot to close it last night.
Last night… I smiled at the thought. Last night was one of the most wonderful nights in my life.
**Flashback**
I was sitting on my bed, after I talked to my Dad about our stay in the pack territory, when I heard a strumming of the guitar followed by the singing voice.
“Lying in your arms, so close together
Didn’t know just what I had”
I stood up and went to my window where the music seems to come from. I gasped as I saw who was there. Right below my window, was no other than my mate. He was the one singing the song. Still shock, I did not move away from the window and instead, I keep on looking at him. He looked at me as he sings every line as if it is his message for me.
“Now I toss and turn cause I’m without you
How I’m missing you so bad
Where was my head? Where was my heart?
Now I cry alone in the dark.
I lie awake, I drive myself crazy
Drive myself crazy, thinking of you
Made a mistake when I let you go baby
I drive myself crazy wanting you the way that I do.
I drive myself crazy wanting you the way that I do…”
He stopped and looked into my eyes. I felt butterflies in my stomach as I watch his eyes full of love. Before I could say anything, he spoke.
“Ri, I’m sorry if I disturbed you. But I just really wanna do something special for you. So I ask your brother for help. He told me to do this and I hope you liked the song coz I meant every line of it.”
I saw the nervous look on his face as he said those words. Those words warmed my heart and I wasn’t able to stop my self and I smiled. His face glowed as he saw me smile.
**End of flashback**
I jumped the last two steps of the stairs as I descended towards the kitchen.
“Someone’s happy today, isn’t it, Babe?” I heard Eana talking to Red. I rolled my eyes in front of them.
“So, are you gonna be with him now?” Red asked.
“You know I can’t Kuya.”
“But why?” Eana spoke. “I know you love him.”
“It’s because of that. I know he loves me, too. He told me so, Cassy even said so. But he also love his pack. And I can’t let him choose, you know.”
“Is it because you don’t want him to choose? Or because he might not choose you?” Eana asked.
“Shapeha.” (Same) I uttered sadly.
“You don’t even know what he will choose, Ri.” Red said.
“As I have said, I don’t want him to choose.” I said as I heard a knock from the door.
“Good morning!” a voice called out and we went out to see who it was.
“Jam! Bethany!” After a minute of hugging, we invited them inside.
(A/N: Jam is the Gab’s beta and Bethany is his mate.)
“It’s been so long since we last saw you guys. If Dad hadn’t told me, I wouldn’t have known.” Bethany spoke, disappointment in her voice.
“Oh, yeah. I’m sorry for that Beth. But we were instructed to keep it a secret. You know, Dad ordered it.” I winked at her. “And please extend our thanks to Uncle Alistair.”
“Hmmp..”she rolled her eyes and looked at Eana.
“By the way,” Red interrupted. “I would like you to meet my mate, Eana. Eana, these two smidgets here are our friends, Bethany and Jam.” Jam smirked at Red’s words.
“Smidgets huh,? Don’t you know, I am now the Beta of this pack?” He jokingly punched Red.
“Oh, I’m scared.” Red added.
“Oh, shut up babe.” Eana said and turned to the two. “Hello, I’m Eana. I apologize for my mate here.”
“Oh, never mind. We’re used to his jokes.” Bethany said. “And welcome to our pack. Is this your first time here in America?” Eana nodded. “Welcome to America, too.”
“Thanks.”
“By the way, Ri,” Jam turned to me from watching his mate talking to Eana. “I was asked by this someone to give this to you.” A playful smile was on his face as he handed me an envelope.
I felt my blood ran to my cheeks as I read from whom it was. Of course, my mate.
I opened the letter and read what it said.
Ri,
Will you do me a great honor of going to a dinner with me tonight? I’ll fetch you at 6. Hope you would come. Please let Cassy send me your reply.
See you later. I love you.
I smiled and blushed once again.
“Someone is really blooming today. Is it because of the Alpha?” Bethany said.
I just gave her a knowing smile.
“Do I look okay?” I asked as I paced around my room preparing for my date. Yes, I have agreed to it. I told Cassy to tell Keifer about it.
“You look great, Ri. You know that!” Eana said.
I just look at her, not believing what she said. I was really uncomfortable. This is my first time to go out on a date.
I heard a knock on the door. My heart beat faster and Cassy became ecstatic.
“Relax, Ri.” Eana stood up and walked to the door. “You are beautiful. Trust me. Besides, you are the queen.” she winked before going out of my room.
I took a deep breath and followed her. I heard Gab talking to Red and Eana.
“There she is.” Eana said. They looked at me and I felt my face blushed.
“Good evening, Ri.” Gab spoke.
“Good evening, too.” I said shyly.
“Let’s go?” I nodded and we went out of the house.
“Where are we going?” He smiled at me but said nothing.
We took his car and went deeper into the forest.
I frowned. I don’t know where we were going. Deeper and deeper we went until we reached the edge of the forest.
“Would you mind telling me where are we going?” I asked when he assisted me out of the car.
Again, he just smiled and spoke, “Patience.”
He led me to a cliff. I gasped as I saw the view of the place.
It was a cave, glistening with crystals. We walked closer to it and I was surprised when I saw a dinner set on a table for two and a candle lit on top. I was touched by his preparations.
“This is beautiful.” I uttered.
“But you are more beautiful.” he said and once again I felt my face heat up.
“Thanks.”
He led me to my seat and assisted me to sit down, just like a gentleman. I smiled.
“Thank you.”
He looked at me with a smirk. “What’s with the smirk?”
“You seemed to be fond of saying ‘thanks'”.
I smiled again as we started eating.
Later, he stood up and offered his hand. “May I have this dance?”
I laughed. “Sure, but there is no music.”
“Don’t worry.” He started whistling and when he stopped, the wind whistled a beautiful song.
We danced to the beautiful song.
“How did you do it?” I asked in amazement.
“Actually, the time when I accepted you as my mate, I discovered this new power, the power to control wind.”
“Just like mine.” I whispered.
“Maybe, it’s because of you.” He kissed my forehead as we continued swaying. “Thank you.”
“Thank you for what?” I asked.
“For giving me this chance to be with you. For giving me the chance to love you.”
I did not answer. I just put my head on his chest and listen to his heartbeat.
I can’t let him choose. I can’t get him out of his pack. He loves this pack so much.
“I think we better go.” Gab said. We have spent hours in this cave talking.
“I think we should.” I answered.
“I have fun tonight, Ri.” he said as he guided me towards the mouth of the cave. “And I hope this won’t be the last.”
Before I can answer, I heard a loud growl from the outside.
“Rogues!” Gab spoke. “But how? Stay back, Ri.” he said.
“I want to help.”
“No. You might be harmed.”
“Dont worry.”
“But—,”
“Gab, watch out!” I screamed as the rogues attacked him unprepared.