Neo’s p. o. v
I looked at myself in the mirror with a smirk.
Today was the day we were banishing Sherry as well as the start of a new romance between me and Toni. It wasn’t much of a celebration but I felt like I should celebrate somehow and do something about it.
I touched my hair then chuckled softly.
Ian was definitely going to be shocked over seeing how I had gone back to my original hair color.
“I don’t know if our mate will love this hair color.” I whispered silently to Vision in concern.
My original hair color stood out too much and most people painted my character bad.
“I despise being wrongly judged.” I whispered then tensed when I inhaled Toni’s scent and heard the bedroom door open followed by light footsteps.
“Neo?” She called softly.
“I’m in the bathroom, give me a second.” I answered loudly with a rapid beating heart.
“It will be okay.” Vision answered calmly.
I took in a deep breath and released it.
“She’s my mate, she’s in love with me.” I whispered to myself then turned and walked out of the bathroom.
“Hey.” I greeted nervously then cleared my throat.
“Oh my goodness!” She exclaimed on top of her voice with widened eyes.
I rubbed the back of my neck uncomfortably then Cleared my throat again.
“Is it that bad?” I asked in a low tone.
She moved her hand and covered her mouth with a stunned expression on her face.
“Fuck!” I muttered under my breath.
I wasn’t expecting such an expression from her!.
Now I was regretting the decision I had made.
“I’m sorry Toni, this is my original hair color. The reason why I had dyed my hair was because I hated how the pack members looked at me. Brunette isn’t my actual hair color, as you can see my hair is naturally….”
“You are hot!” She exclaimed on top of her voice, cutting me off.
“What?” I asked in disbelief.
“Oh my goddess, you are hot!. As if being handsome in a brunette wasn’t enough, you now look very sexy and hot in white hair!” She screamed on top of her voice.
I stood still for a few minutes, astonished by her words.
“Are you messing with me?” I asked seriously.
“What, No!. My gosh Neo have you not taken a very good look at yourself in the mirror?” She asked, then moved closer and stood in front of me.
“I did and I look rebellious, notorious, a bully and a jerk. Our pack members also said that a few times in the past.” I answered simply.
A light slap on my cheek made me frown.
“Say that again and I promise I’ll slap you hard.” She warned angrily.
“But it’s the truth.” I pointed out.
“It’s not the truth Neo. Who would you rather believe, between some random pack members or your own mate huh?” She asked softly.
I moved my hand and pressed it on her cheek gently with a smile.
“Of course, I would believe you.” I answered honestly.
“Then believe me because I’m telling you the truth. Your hair looks amazing, actually so damn good that you look even more handsome, hot and sexier.” She said as I laughed softly.
“You are telling me the truth right?” I asked in a whisper.
She moved her hand and pressed it on mine with a warm smile.
“You can tell whenever I’m lying to you, so there is no way I can.” She answered in a low tone.
“Thank you.” I said then pulled her in my embrace.
“I adore you a lot.” I whispered happily.
“And I love you a lot.” She answered while she wrapped her arms around my waist.
I closed my eyes and enjoyed the beautiful tingles I was feeling and having her warmth pressed against my own.
“Should we tell her about Sherry being banished today?” I asked Vision in silence.
“She obviously knows, but you telling her is a good way of us showing her how we are being honest.” He answered.
“Toni.” I called softly then opened my eyes.
She pulled back and looked at me.
“I wanted to let you know that today we will be banishing Sherry. I have to inform Ian to proceed with everything now because I want her gone and out of this pack.” I said honestly.
She smiled widely then grabbed both of my hands in hers.
“Thank you so much for letting me know. I won’t lie, I already heard this from Nana.” She answered cheerfully.
“Then, will you stand by my side when the ceremony begins?” I asked seriously.
“Of course.” She answered.
I pulled one of my hands from her grasp then walked with her out of the bedroom.
“Ian, let’s proceed with the banishment. You will find me near the pack’s border.” I mind linked him.
“Sure brother, I will order everyone to gather near the border and wait for me and Amelia. The guards will be the ones to bring Sherry along.” He answered then closed our mind link before I could say another word.
Immediately we stepped out of the pack house, I could feel brutal stares on me.
“Is that the Beta?” I heard one she-wolf ask loudly.
“Yes.” Another answered.
“Omg, he looks hot!” She exclaimed loudly, getting my attention.
Instantly she lowered her gaze when I looked at her.
She was standing in between other she-wolves who all had their gazes lowered to the ground.
I glanced at Toni who had a sad expression on her face then walked there with her.
Once I was in front of them I cleared my throat.
They slowly looked up and happily smiled while some giggled, annoying me.
If it was back then I could have badly threatened them or done something to scare them off. But after accepting Ian’s rules which I respected and loved, I was just going to talk to them kindly.
“How are you all?” I greeted them as they wasted no time in responding.
“We are good Beta.”
“Good.” I said then continued.
“I am sorry for standing in front of you out of nowhere. It’s just that there is someone I would like to introduce to you guys.” I said softly then turned and faced Toni who looked surprised over my words.
“This next to me is my mate and the love of my life. To me she’s the only she-wolf I see and the rest of you are more like my male friends in my eyes. So whenever you see me and her, please refrain from making unnecessary comments or phrases that may be offensive.” I said seriously without taking my eyes off of her.
She quickly moved her free hand to her mouth covering it. I could tell she was laughing because her shoulders were moving up and down and her eyes were lit up with joy.
I turned and faced the she-wolves who were now all looking at me seriously.
“That’s all I wanted to say, so next time please be more careful. No giggles, murmurs or whispers.” I said seriously then walked away without waiting for their response.
As we walked to the pack’s border, Toni’s laughter filled the air.
“You called them male friends.” She said between laughter.
“Well they do look like that.’ I answered with a chuckle.
“Dramatic.” Vision huffed then kept quiet.
I could feel how he approved of what I did. He was actually very happy seeing our mate laughing freely.
“Neo.” She called softly.
I stopped walking and turned to face her.
“Yes.” I answered.
“I love you.” She whispered softly as I smiled.
“I know.” I responded after I had closed the little space between us.
“That I can never doubt.” I whispered then leaned in and kissed her lips tenderly as she responded and kissed me back.