(Six months later)
Liam dropped his plate on the kitchen counter next to Calley who was busy with dishes. He shifted his attention to her, leaning against the counter with a smug look taking over his expression. “You're looking exceptional this morning Calley" He flirted
Trying to hide her obvious flushed cheeks, Calley looked away from him “Thanks" she replied
“Your boyfriend is one lucky son of a gun" He added with a smirk
“Will you quit flirting with my sister?!" Mason Interrupted, walking into the kitchen. “You've been doing that since you got here. I'm glad Calley hasn't fall for any of your tricks"
“Oh please....I don't do tricks. Right Calley?" Liam shifted his gaze back to her
“Alright cut it out with the staring...I'm glad you're leaving today" Said Mason, picking up the leftover bacon from his plate.
“You're leaving today?" Mrs Donovan inquired with a puzzled look as she joined them in the kitchen. She dropped some more dirty dishes into the sink.
“Seriously?" Calley complained upon the constant piling of dirty dishes.
“Yes Mrs Donovan. I think it's time I go back to my family. I'm sure they're missing me deeply" Liam replied with a smile
“Oh you're right. I know I would be missing my kid if I hadn't seen him for six months. We are gonna miss you over here too. We've gotten used to you here" she stated with a sincere and emotional look.
“I'm gonna miss you guys too. You guys have been the most charitable. You've shown me the kind of hospitality I didn't think anyone could ever show a stranger. I'm grateful"
“You're no stranger here. You always have a place here" said Mrs Donovan
“Thank you so much" he replied
“You welcome" She concluded before walking away.
“‘Always have a place here'? Maybe we should just adopt you" Mason joked
“You wanna lose your spot as the favorite son? 'cause that's what's gonna happen if they do" Liam quipped
“Yeah right....just get ready so I can take you to the airport"
***Redhill Town***
“Why do you think he's having dinner with you and his parents. Having dinner with the Alpha and Luna, this is huge" Karen pointed out as she plumped on the bed next to Emma
“Yeah I know right...." Emma replied with a nervous smile “I mean, I've met the Alpha and Luna occasionally and whenever he invites me to the house but I've never had dinner with them. I'm feeling nervous right now and it's not even time yet"
“You guys have been going out for five months now. I guess it was bound to happen one of these days. You're dating the Alpha's son. That is huge Emma. And he's hot. You should know most of the unmated girls are jealous. They want your spot" Karen laughed
“Well they can't have it" Emma quipped
“Yeah...but seriously Emma..." Karen sat up, adjusting on the bed with a more serious look “You have to be careful with that family. They might not be the welcoming and cheerful family you see at first glance" She advised
“How do you mean?" Emma asked curiously
“I heard they weren't all loving with the Alpha's bastard son, the half breed"
“You mean Liam?"
“Yeah. I heard he was not given the same care and love as Noah and that they are not in good terms. I guess that's probably why he hasn't shown up since"
“I haven't thought about it like that" Emma said with furrowed brows “Anytime I bring him up, Noah's mood always gets soured"
“Just be careful"
“Yeah of course" Emma nodded
***Greenville Town***
Alpha Marcus drew his chair closer to Dante who was tied to a steel chair. He hissed, staring at Dante angrily. “I thought I would have some time to get used to being the new Alpha of my pack before I start making preparations to come after your pack....but....here you are forcing my hand" The Alpha pointed out.
“You don't have to do this" Dante stated, gasoline running down from his hair, down to his bare torso. “There must be something you want...we can work this out" He added, spitting out some gasoline.
“There's nothing you can offer me. You're not an Alpha so you can't offer me more territory. But you will make for a good statement, a message to your Alpha, warning him about my coming and to show him that my brother might have been scared of him but am not" Alpha Marcus explained and then signalled Fern, his closest Beta.
Fern poured some gasoline on Dante and then threw away the empty can. He brought out a lighter, lighting it, he glanced at his Alpha for permission and just before the Alpha could nod his approval, Dante cut in briskly “Wait! wait!! wait!!!" He shifted his gaze between them. “I have something to offer..."
Alpha Marcus stared at him for some seconds, wondering if he should continue wasting his time. He sighed and gestured for Fern to stand down. “Well I'm all ears" he urged
“You just became an Alpha but there's something still missing....." A crooked smile formed on his lips “You're missing a Luna. We all know how important that is for an Alpha. It's only a matter of time before your Pack starts complaining impatiently for you to get a Luna. Without one your spot isn't secure" Dante blurted out
“And how do you intend to help me with that? I have a lot of unmated Betas eager to answer when I call, and would happily let me claim them as my Luna, so why would I need you to do that for me?" The Alpha countered
“Sure, you can get any Beta from your pack...but you'll never have none like my sister and trust me, you wouldn't want anyone else when you see her. You have my phone just go through her pictures"
Alpha Marcus signalled for the phone and within seconds he was going through her images and immediately he was captivated by what he saw. He looked up at Dante, realizing he wasn't lying. “And you would just give up your sister like that?"
“Actually the way I see it, I'm giving her an opportunity too. She becomes the Luna of a pack, a Luna to an Alpha and you get your Luna. Everyone wins" Dante explained, hoping he had convinced the Alpha and saved himself.
“And how do you intend to make her mine?"
“Just leave that to me. Let me go and I assure you, you'll have no problem having her as yours"
Alpha Marcus thought about it glanced at Fern who just shrugged. “Alright. You just both yourself few more days to live. But I'm not letting you go just like that. Fern will go with you to make sure you don't run and that you deliver on your promise....if you don't, you're not getting another chance. I'll burn you to a crisp and I'll come for your sister anyway. Do we have an understanding?"
Dante nodded eagerly, uttering a sigh of relief. “I guess we are going on a trip" Fern said, cutting him loose.
***Redhill Town***
“Are you sure this is what you want son?" Katherine questioned, adjusting Noah's tie. “I mean, this is what you have to consider carefully 'cause whatever choice you make, is forever son. I don't want you to make any mistakes"
“I'm sure mother" Noah replied, holding her hands and taking it away from his tie. “You really should stop helping me dress up. I'm not a kid anymore mother" He said softly
Katherine cracked a smile “I'm sorry...old habits" She patted his cheeks, staring intently at him “If this is what you want, then I'll support you"
“Thanks mom. Now go get ready, she'll be here soon and dinner's gonna kick off" he concluded, walking past her.
***
Noah picked up Emma's footsteps, approaching the door. He glanced at his parents who were patiently sitting around the dinning table and gave them a knowing look. He stood up and got to the door just in time to open it for her. His eyes widened, taking in the sight of Emma.
The red gown she wore, wrapped her tightly, hugging her mostly on the right places and stopped just above her ankles. The sleeveless gown did justice to her figure and made sure it showed just the right amount of cleavage and the way she made her hair up brought out the shape of her pretty face. “Wow..." Was all that came out from Noah's mouth.
“Hi!" Emma greeted shyly, feeling a bit embarrassed and more nervous with the way Noah kept on staring at her. “Is it too much?"
“Oh! No no, not at all....this....this is...you're beautiful" He stuttered
“Well thanks" She blushed “Well let's not keep them waiting"
“Oh yeah, I'm sorry, come in" he ushered, taking her hand in his.
They both walked to the dinning table where the Alpha and his Luna were still sitting, waiting for them. “Mom, Dad...Emma" Noah introduced as though it was their first time seeing her.
“It's nice to see you again in this lovely evening Alpha, and Luna" Emma said as politely as she could.
“Same here Emma. Please, have a seat" The Alpha gestured
“Thanks" she whispered to Noah for him bringing out a chair for her. “This all look delicious" She complimented, staring at the sumptuous spread of the different varieties of food on the table.
“Yeah well it's a special occasion, so..." Noah shrugged with a smile
“Oh! What special occasion?" Emma asked with a puzzled but curious look.
Noah glanced at his parents with smile. “I guess it doesn't have to wait till after dinner. It'll be better to eat after" Noah started. He cleared his throat, adjusting on his seat “Emma... we've been together for five months now and I know it doesn't look that long but I'm sure about one thing...and that is me falling in love with you...." He paused, searching her face for any reaction and the one he saw put his mind at ease. “And I know you love me too" She nodded before he continued “Not to make a big speech or anything but...what I'm trying to say, is that, I would love if you'd be my mate, my Luna" He concluded with a hopeful grin on his face.
Taken completely by surprise, Emma didn't know how to react. Plastered on her face was a smile she couldn't seem to control. She shifted her gaze to the Alpha and then to the Luna as though seeking permission. “I knew your father for a long time, he's loyal and trustworthy with a good name. Your whole family have been loyal to the pack, to my family. I wouldn't want anyone else for my son" Alpha Wolverson chipped in.
“You're a good girl Emma, a brave wolf. You'd make a great Luna to the future Alpha" The Luna added
“So what do you say?" Noah asked, becoming more nervous with each passing moment she didn't say anything.
Emma chuckled as she nodded her head in acceptance. “Yes?" Noah inquired, beaming with joy.
“Yeah, yes" She replied
“Oh my God that's great! Thank you!" He uttered a deep sigh, a relieved sigh. “This turned out to be the best night" he chuckled
“Well congratulations to you two" Katherine stated
“Yeah congratulations son. Congratulations Emma" Said the Alpha “Now let's eat. I'm starving" They all laughed before proceeding to passing the dishes around.
The door opened abruptly and everyone turned towards it's direction. “Anyone home? I'm home!" Liam walked in before setting his gaze on them at the dinning table as they all stared at him with a surprised look on their faces. “Well this looks interesting. I guess I came back just in time. What are we celebrating?" He asked, dropping his bags on the floor and walking up to them. “Well hello" He said with a smirk on noticing Emma on the table.
***
Emma approached the front door to her house, looking exhausted as she kept on playing how the dinner went in her mind, especially how it took a turn when Liam showed up. She exhaled sharply before pushing the door open and it turns out the surprise wasn't over for the night.
Her face lit up when she saw her brother standing by the door with their mother. “Oh my God you're back" She yelled out excitedly, jumping into his arms in a hug.
“Good to see you too sis" Dante laughed holding her
“What took you so long? I thought you were suppose to be here three days ago?"
“I got held up" He replied, breaking the hug.
“Held up?" She asked in wonderment “Held up by what?"
Dante's smile faded immediately and replaced with a serious look. “Yeah, well we have to talk Em" He replied.