Ian’s p. o. v
We drove back to the pack, chatting here and there.
Amelia sat in front of the car with me while the twins sat behind with Lexi.
I moved my hand and pressed it on her thigh gently.
She sniffed and moved her hand on top of mine.
She became so emotional while saying her goodbye to Whitney and Leomord, since then she couldn’t cheer up.
“We are crossing the pack’s border.” I announced and made a turn.
“How did you convince Whitney to let Lexi come with us?” She asked the twins in a low tone.
“We earned her trust some time back.” Ryan answered.
“That’s good.” She answered softly.
I smiled when the pack house came into view. As we got closer, I could see Neo standing next to Toni with his hand linked to her’s. On his left was my mother and his right stood Logan and Blade.
“Home sweet home.” I whispered when I parked the car a few meters away from them.
Amelia wasted no time in getting out and rushing to hug My mother.
I smiled widely then stepped out of the car as well going to where they were.
“What happened?” Neo asked with a smirk.
I rolled my eyes then turned and looked at the twins who were walking towards us.
“I missed home.” I answered simply then turned back and faced him.
“I get it but why did you drag the twins here?” He asked.
“Me, no. They came on their own accord.” I answered.
“Really!” He asked on top of his voice.
“Yes really.” Evan answered.
“To think you would be glued to that side for her, I guess I was wrong.” Logan said happily then moved to greet them.
“You aren’t the only one in shock.” Blade said as Ryan laughed.
“You guys are fucking funny. We can never come back here easily, that territory is now our new home. We only came here to pack our things.” Ryan answered.
“What!. Alpha, is that true?” Logan asked seriously. He had an angry expression on his face.
“Yeah, they will be working under Whitney and Leo for as long as they breathe.” I responded.
He folded his hands in fists then walked away without a word.
“What’s wrong with him?” Toni asked Amelia who stood next to her.
“It’s nothing, I’ll go and talk to him.” Evan said then rushed after him.
“The twins and Logan are best friends. They grew up and trained together. They also did a few things together. Everyone knew them as three inseparable brothers.” Neo answered.
“I understand.” Toni whispered.
“Alpha, I’ll begin with packing my things so excuse me.” Ryan said then grabbed Lexi’s hand and walked away.
I looked at everyone seriously.
“Who else wants to go somewhere?” I asked calmly.
“Me, there’s something I kneaded for Amelia while you were away.” Nana answered as I sighed.
“Mother, are you now picking sides?. You didn’t even greet me when you haven’t seen me in days.” I complained.
She smiled then moved closer and tip-toed kissing my cheek lightly.
“Welcome back home my son.” She said softly as I smiled at her.
“Thank you mother.” I answered.
“Now then excuse me.” She said and quickly went to Amelia grabbing her hand.
I watched them rush into the pack house with a smile.
“Aren’t you going too?” I asked Neo.
“No.” He answered with a chuckle.
“Toni.” I called with a raised brow.
“I am, excuse me and welcome back.” She said with a low bow then quickly went after them.
“As I thought.” I said then looked at Blade and Neo seriously.
“The fact that you two are here means there is something important you both want to report.” I said because I knew them well.
“Yes, can we go into your office?’ Neo asked.
“Sure.” I answered then walked into the pack house going straight to my office.
Once we were all in, I closed the door behind me and went to take a seat behind my desk.
“What’s up?” I asked simply.
“I wanted to tell you that Toni and I finally went through with our mating.” He said with a wide smile.
I sighed heavily then looked at Blade who shrugged.
“What’s with both of your expressions?. You are supposed to be happy for me.” He said seriously.
“I am brother, it’s just that you took a long time to seal the deal and her scent gave her away that she was finally mated. I knew it before you could tell me.” I answered honestly.
“Ian you fucking suck.” He spat angrily.
“Okay, how about we have a few drinks and talk about everything in the evening?” I asked as his expression lit up.
“Now that’s what I was expecting to hear.” He answered.
I laughed then looked at Blade seriously.
He cleared his throat nervously before taking a step closer.
“What I want to say may be hard to believe but it is the truth, I swear on the moon goddess.” He said seriously as I stood upright and clapped my hands.
“I’ll bet $5000 dollars that you found your mate.” I said quickly.
“What, no way. I’ll bet $6000 that he wants to go to that new territory and live there.” Neo said seriously.
We kept quiet and waited for him to confirm any of our guesses.
“Alpha Ian is right.” He said as I clenched my hand in a fist happily.
“What!” Neo asked on top of his voice.
“I have a mate.” He said softly.
“How!” Neo exclaimed.
“It’s a long story.” He answered.
“I have time, so get on with it.” Neo demanded.
“Sure, but before that, I will love to ask Alpha Ian how he knows when I’m not yet marked by her.” He said as I smiled.
“Her scent is all over you. To be honest, I know you aren’t the type to fuck around like crazy and you aren’t the type to come here smelling like her. Also something about you seems different, how can I say this?. Your Aura is much kinder and softer.” I whispered as Neo burst out in laughter.
“Don’t start with the aura phase, it’s lame.” He said as I laughed softly.
“You are still foolish even after I left you in charge?” I asked.
“He will never change Ian.” Blade whispered with a grin.
“I know.” I answered.
In each other’s presence, we still behaved like the teenagers we were back then.