The Long Wait is Over
1217 Words
Zamani’s POV
It was girls night out for me and my girls. A monthly date we used to break from our lives and get together and have fun. Kim, my best friend, sat across the table from me. We preferred to sit like this as we often had our own conversation with our eyes. The night was going as it usually does, lots of laughter and plenty drinks and eats. Carolyn was regaling us with a story of her latest beau,. She was a pretty girl but was a habitual flirt who changed beaus every couple of months. Kim looked at me and smirked, which meant that was a conversation for the ride home. I smirked back and then tuned back into Carolyn’s story. Suddenly an alluring scent reached my nose above the usual scents in the bar. Calia, my wolf. immediately stood at alert, as the scent intensified she said “our mate is here at long last”. This smelled…. different… heavenly… sexy. It was too pronounced to be a cologne, and it made all noise, smells fade into the background. I inhaled deeply, fighting the urge to get up and comb the bar to find the owner of this woodsy scent with hints of spice and peppermint. I scanned the faces in the room as discretely as I could without bringing attention to myself.
I scanned the room methodically, searching for a pair of eyes as intent as mine. Directly in front of me I, noticed the piercing gaze of two green eyes set in the most handsome face I have ever seen. His hair was black, mid length and curly with one patch of white hair in stark contrast at the front. This curl hung over his forehead and close to his left eye. He was standing still in the centre of the throng of people but not focussed on football match they were watching. When our eyes met he smiled and started coming straight towards me. s**t! I can’t have him approach me at the table with these girls. Not only are they nosy, they also have no idea that I’m half werewolf, well the others don’t, but Kim does. I immediately frown, and shake my head from side to side and looked away. It was a small movement but hopefully enough to stop his advance. I scan the faces at the table. Did they notice. Luckily they are enjoying Carolyn’s story, even Kim seems unaware. Satisfied that I hadn’t drawn any attention, I look in his direction. He is a hunk, taller than most in this bar. His handsome face was right this minute contorted and made him look as though he wants to wring my neck. I smile and point with the crown of my head to the balcony before I break our gaze and look directly at it. When I look at him again, I see relief on his face as he and his friend (whom I hadn’t noticed before) walked towards the double doors. When I looked in front again Kim was looking right at me. "You ok?" She mouthed. I leaned over to her and mouthed “my mate is here.’ She frowned meaning she didn’t understand. I picked up my phone and shot her the message “my mate is here. I need to go out onto the balcony for a bit and meet him. Cover for me. we will talk.
When I put down my phone she waited for a bit before she took up hers and read my message. The others hated when we had out own conversations so we tried to be discreet. When she read the message I saw her eyebrows raise and her eyes open wide. She smiled and looked up from her phone to Carolyn, but I knew that smile meant she had my back. I announced that I was going to the bathroom and made a hasty exit before anyone could suggest they tag along. As I approach the balcony I notice that ‘the friend’ is seated at one of the small tables staring at me. His scent immediately told me that he was also a wolf. I nodded to him as I pushed the door open, but then halted and decided to enlist his help. I guess your friend told you what’s happening here. I need you to run some interference in case my friend can’t keep my group over there. Is that ok? “Sure” he answered and smiled. “Do you need anything? I’ll call a waitress over.” I notice Jalisa passing by and I wave to catch her attention. She notices me and starts making her way over to me. I motioned the friend sitting there and she nods “she’ll get you sorted, excuse me.” I felt as though I was being rude, but I was eager to meet my mate. I stepped out onto the balcony and saw him at the far end perched on the bannister with his head tilted back onto the wall. He is tall, a bit pale which means he hasn’t been on the island long, but solidly built. His clothes are tasteful and fit him well and that smell is so intense it beckons me. His eyes were closed but flew open when I started making my way to him. “Hi I’m Zamani” I said when I reached him and extended my hand to him. He left it hanging there for what seemed like an eternity. Is he angry with us? Calia whined softly. Finally he took mine and announced “ I’m Zane.” Immediately the most pleasurable sensation began where we made contact. I released his hand abruptly, shocked by the arousal I felt awakening in me. Instead of retrearing, I stepped closer, I needed more of him. "Please don’t let him be mean or horrible, Goddess" I prayed, as I got as close as I could without touching him. I searched his eyes for some indication of his personality. His eyes looked kind but uncertain in this moment. I close my eyes and inhale deeply, revelling in his glorious scent. Calia is driving me insane with her shouting TOUCH HIM! TOUCH HIM! TOUCH HIM! I’m reluctant to, but when she bellows KISS... OUR... MATE... HE IS OURS! I open my eyes to find him watching me intently and I throw all caution to the wind. I give in. “Mate!” I whisper as I bend slightly and find his lips with my own, lightly at first. Intense sparks result from this new point of contact, leading me to increase the insistency of my kiss. Calia howled with delight at the contact. He still hasn’t moved and I open my eyes to see that he has closed his. I lick his bottom lip and he groans and pulls me to him, opening his mouth, assuming control and intensifying the kiss. I melt into him and in that moment I realize, the long wait is over.
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