A Grimms Fate

Chapter 13 - The game continues

POV-Ryan

I was absolutely mortified. I stood there, alone in the kitchen after that reaction from Bjorn. He basically told me that he didn't want me but no one else could have me.. not that I was even thinking about going there with Ridge, but seeing how Bjorn reacted to Ridge just speaking to me, I was definitely going to milk this for all its worth.

Something about me, I don't take well to people telling me what to do, no, I don't take well to it at all. A devious smile started to spread across my face, yes, I was going to make Bjorn regret pushing me away, he wants to play, then let's play.

I walked out of the kitchen and through the corridor, towards the living room of the pack house. This was usually where everyone hung out. I was just about to walk in when I was called back by a female voice. "Ryan! wait up!" A short, quirky female, with blonde hair, cut in a messy bob, was jogging toward me. When she reached me she leaned forward, resting her hands on her knees, panting. "whooooh.." she heaved " you are a difficult woman to find!" she said, still panting. " Then her beamed a big bright smile at me. "I'm Tayler, I'm Dane's mate." she said proudly. I smiled back at her and told her it was nice to meet her and that I was surprised that he had a mate. "yeah," she answered, amused. "he is a little rough around the edges, but is really just mush on the inside." she finished, her words laces with affection. we started walking together, entering the main living room, walking past many staring eyes and took a seat on a sofa in the left corner of the large room, right next to an enormous window looking over the back end of the forest. "It is so good to finally meet you. Dane told me all about how you kicked Celestes ass at training, in front of Alpha Bjorn, I'm so glad someone finally put her in her place." Tayler was delighting in the memory of hearing the story. I laughed as she scrunched her nose in dislike at the mention of Celeste's name.

"she's been after Bjorn for years. doing everything she could to catch his attention, get him to fall for her to pick her as his chosen Luna, it's been quite annoying really." I smiled at her as she spoke, absent-minded, tthnking of how difficult that task really is, getting Bjorn to be interested in me. "yeah well, Goodluck to her, he doesn't seem to be interested in anyone." I say, looking put the window, then realizing I was being a bit too dramatic, so I looked back at Tayler and smiled. She, on the other hand, looked very confused. "what do you mean?" she started "surly he is showing interest in you? Dane says that the two of them speak about you constantly, when they spar together. Dane says that there is definitely affection there, and you being his mate, I figured..." I cut her off, slightly annoyed. "Trust me Tayler, with the encounter I just had, proves to me that he is definitely not interested. She sat there, quietly for a while, as if to consider all that I had said. "well then, I think we should do something about that, don't you?" I looked at her, a bit puzzled, when I didn't respond, she continued. "you have a dress for the event tonight?" a slow smile appeared on her face, and she looked a bit mischievous. "event? what event?" I asked, genuinely, as I had no clue what she was taking about. "Yes, there is a huge party tonight, semi-formal, to celebrate the alliance between our pack and the Blood Moon pack. Everyone is expected to attend, including yourself." her smile grew as she continued, " which means we will need need to get you a dress, and I know the perfect place." she jumps up and holds her hand out to me, I grab it while giggling, happy to have finally made a female friend.

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After about an hour and a half on the road, we entered the heart of the town. It was extremely modern for a small town, loads of restaurants and stores. Tayler pulled me into a boutique called De Lu L'Amour and walked us straight up to the counter where the cashier greeted us both with a big smile. "Misses Tayler Delport, it is good to see you, how can I help you and your friend?" the cashier looked at me and smiled. "We'd like champagne, please Rose.." Tayler said, smiling at me. "and lots of it! We'll be shopping for dresses, for tonight's event" Rose smiled at us and nodded her head and she disappearing into the back. Tayler grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the rows and rows of dresses that hung from one end of the room to the other. There were dresses in every shape and shade. Some were short and others long. An arrange of materials such as silk, velvet and teal. Some sparkled with diamonds and other precious stones and others and details embroidered on them. Tayler beamed and she saw my face. "well, grab a few and try them on" she exclaimed. " you first, I said, suddenly feeling a bit overwhelmed, I'd never really done anything like this. Tayler grabbed a few dresses and disappeared into the dressing rooms as Rose carried in a bottle of champagne and two flute glasses. She poured me a glass and handed it to me. I allowed the bubbling liquid to slowing slip down my throat, the sweet sour mixture danced around in my mouth, I really did like champagne. I jumped, startled at the squeal that came from the dressing room. "Okay, I think I've find the one!" Tayler shouted. She came out, wearing an emerald green lace dress that complimented her body well. It has a three quarter sleeve and a A frame neck line it suited her so well. "I love it!" I exclaimed. She smiled and me and nodded in agreement. After I tried on dress after dress, I found a silk black dress and took it to the dressing room. It fit me perfectly, it hugged my curves in all the right places. it had the thinnest straps and a full, low cut, open back and was mid-calf length. It made me feel incredibly sexy. I picked out a pair of crimson red high heels and walked out of the dressing room to show Tayler. Her jaw dropped as she looked at me and motioned with her finger that I should turn. She whistled before saying "He will not be able to keep his eyes off you." Good, I thought, that was the plan.