The Golden Bite

09|Veronica

I'm standing outside in Felicities backyard. She has a garden back here and I just want to clear my thoughts. Emilio gave me the best orgasm of all time but he won't touch me with those hands ever again. I don't know why, but it sure is a waste.

I was so confident I could get into his pants last night but he's not a submissive guy. He wants control and that he can gladly have. I have no doubt in my mind that I want him but he won't open up to me. Usually a guy would jump at the chance to sleep with a beautiful girl. Maybe I'm just not pretty. 

I sigh as I play with a flower. My phone starts to ring and I answer it. "Hello." Jonathan's voice sounds through the phone. "Hey babby." He slurs "Are you drunk?" I ask. "Yep I went out with the guys. I would have invited you but you're in another state." I roll my eyes. "Arent you supposed to be visiting me? Why are you out with your friends?

"I don't have time to travel all the way to another state when you can't even pleasure me in beth" he slurs

"Then why are you with me?" I roll my eyes. "Because of this f****d up mate bond. I didn't want to mate with you but life isn't fair." a tear falls down my eyes. I know that we both don't love each other but this is the first time Jonathan has ever said those words to me. It honestly hurts not being loved by the person you were destined to be with. 

"I-I didn't mean that." By the sound of his voice I know he's only apologizing because he can hear me crying. "Goodbye, Jonathon." I hang up the phone and turn my head away from the flowers. I catch sight of Emilio standing by a car with a very beautiful girl. Her hair is long and straight. It's the dark red color of blood and flows in the breeze like fire. She looks like a free-spirited wolf.

Emilio is smiling at her and it makes my chest tight. His smile is so perfect. Straight white teeth and cute dimples. It's the first time I've ever seen him smiling but he isn't smiling at me. He's smiling at her. I wonder who she is to have him smiling like that.

The girl's gaze shifts to my sad tear-filled face then she says something to Emilio. He looks at me with a frown on his face. I don't need this after that call with Jonathan. He couldn't have even faked a smile when he looked at me? He had to look at me like I'm unwanted.

I wipe my tears and stand up from the ground. Then I head back inside the house. Why was I destined to such an asshole? He hasn't even tried in this relationship. I wipe all the tears from my eyes and gain my composure. I don't care what it takes I will get rid of this mate bond. 

A knock sounds at the door and I jump with a squeal. When I turn to see who it is my mood changes. I'm happy to see him. I don't know why I'm so happy to see him but I am. 

Emilio is leaning on the door frame with his arms crossed a frown on his face. "Why are you crying?" He asks. I don't answer. I don't want this perfect guy who's mate is waiting for him out there to know I don't want to be with mine anymore. I told him some things but not everything. Not the heartbreak or the full extent of my loneliness.

"I'm not crying." I force a smile. "Why were you crying." he takes a step closer to me. "I j-just hurt my finger." I look away from his intense eyes. "Don't lie to me." I bite my lip and fidget with my fingers. "Does it have something to do with the girl I was with." I snap my eyes back up to him.

"What makes you think I would be crying over that." I furrow my brows. "Then why." he asks.

He takes another step. "I-I was just on the phone with Jonathan and he just said something hurtful." he growls "What did he say?" 

"That he didn't want this mate bond with me." for some reason I couldn't hide it from him. I felt like he would listen, like he would understand my loneliness. It sounds crazy but I have a feeling he's felt that emptiness before. 

"You know how crazy he is to not want you in his bed every night. I mean look at you." he purrs. He eyes flicker between a gold like color and his hazel color. I've never known a wolf's eyes to turn gold. Maybe I'm just imagining it. "Don't say things like that." 

"Why." he furrows his brow. "You said you won't touch me. You're playing with my feelings."

He takes many steps towards me before gripping onto my neck and pulling my into his chest. I let out a small unnoticeable moan. I lean my face up to look at his. "I said I won't not that I don't want to. Delilah ever since I met you I've dreamed about taking you from your mate and tying you up to my f*****g bed while I have my way with you." he whispers close to my ear. 

His hand on me.

Claiming me.

Makes me forget why I was crying in the first place. I lean into his touch and his eyes flicker again. I want him to show me that smile. I stand up on my Tippie's toes and he bends his head down. So close. So freaking close to a kiss but someone clears their throat from behind us. Emilio turns to look and let's me go immediately when he realizes it's the girl from before.

She's smiling at us with her arms crossed. "Has Emilio finally moved on." he rolls his eyes "Oh shut up." I blush and move back a little.

"Hello I'm Veronica." the girl holds out her hand to me and I shake it. "I'm Emilio's good friend from his old pack." 

"Old pack?" I look at Emilio. "I used to hang out with a pack on a different territory." he muttered.

"Oh" There's so much I don't know about him that I wish I did. Like what he did when he was younger and what his life was like before I met him.

                                  ꧁꧂

*Emilio* 

I watch as Veronica tells Delilah why she's here. There's confusion on her face mixed with something else. I can't quiet read it.

"Yeah I had to come and tell him how the pack is doing and catch up with him." Veronica says with an ecstatic expression. "Didn't know he finally has a new girlfriend."

"She's not my girlfriend." I cross my arms and roll my eyes. I don't deserve happiness after what I did to my ex. "She already has a mate," I add and she watches me with a gloomy expression.

I'm not going to touch her or claim her until I'm sure she's over her mate. I don't think she is though. She wants him to love her not break the mating contract.

"We should get going." I grab Veronica's wrist and lead her out of the house leaving Delilah standing there to watch us. 

Once we are outside I turn towards her and let her go. "You were about to wolf out you know. I'm surprised she didn't say anything about your golden eyes."

Veronica has known me for a very long time. We met at the age of 14 and she was my Ex girlfriends best friend. When she found out I was a golden wolf she wasn't afraid of me. She might be the only one out there who isn't. When my Ex died she wasn't angry at me. She told me It wasn't my fault and I can't help who I am.

She's been there for me through my darkest days and I appreciate her. I'm glad I met her and if it ever came to it I want my future wife if I can find one to get to know her.

"I don't think she noticed. We were uh....a little caught in the moment." I rub the back of my neck. "Seems you have a little thing for the new girl." Veronica winks.

"V you know I'm not going to get with anyone else." I say

She sighs "You can have a little fun Emilio. You deserve to be happy."  I know what she's saying is true but I can't get over the life I took. If I never met her she would still be alive. I don't want the same thing to happen to Delilah.

"Just take the pill your mother used to keep herself under control." I scrunch up my nose at the thought of my mother having s*x with my dad.

It's true she used a pill to keep herself under control but I have no idea if it even works. My father still ended up being marked which means she lost control from something. I can't even ask him about if it's safe. He doesn't want me having s*x with anyone's mate.

Why am I even thinking about having s*x with her.

I shake my head. "No. It's still dangerous either way." 

"Alright, party pooper. When you do though remember to give me credit for the idea." I sneer and shake my head. "Its not."

"Whatever makes you sleep at night." I walk her back to her car and give her a hug before she gets in. "Remember to call me so we can hang out sometime. Oh and be careful of Xavier even though I know you can handle him." I nod and she pulls off.

Never thought I would hear that name again. If she's telling me that must mean he's out looking for me. I walk back into my house and find that my dad is still gone. It seems that he went on a date with Felicity. I thought he would be back by now but I guess he's staying out late.

I take out my phone and dial Sarah so I can get this lunch date over with.....