Leto's Vengance (Completed)

Quick Change

Loredana's POV

At dinner I got a phone call, honestly, I forgot I brought it with me. I knew the phone number was something I remembered from making reservations but couldn't place it.

"Liaison for the King and Queen," I answered getting up from the table I just sat down at.

"Greetings" the deep voice started. "This is Alpha Hamish of the Northern Sky pack here in the highlands of Scotland." His deep brogue voice made a smile come to my face.

"Alpha Hamish it is a pleasure to speak with you. Would you like to speak with the King?" I looked back at King Joe to see him stand and come my way.

"That would be grand lassie," Alpha Hamish spoke with a smile in his voice.

I looked up to see King Joe standing next to me. I hand him the phone.

"Hello, this is King Joe," He spoke into the phone. We paused, everyone waited to see what would be said.

"Yes, I like that idea, thank you for bringing this to my attention." King Joe paused and then added, "I agree, then we shall adjust the schedule and see you soon. Thank you." King Joe handed the phone back to me and I noticed it was ended. "We will be heading to Scotland instead, apparently there seem to be some issues with all three packs in Ireland and they decided to postpone our stays without calling. Instead, a friend who lives in one called Alpha Hamish." King Joe looked at everyone. "I know it sounds odd and I agree but we have 3 days before we need to be there." He turned and went back to the table to sit.

"Well, it seems to be we go up instead of west." Hawk shrugged and started eating his meal.

"Do you think a trap?" It was Ray or Justin I still wasn't sure which was which. They never said much. Always playing cards or being silent.

"Of course I do," chuckled King Joe. "But we go in with a lot of plans." he shrugged then began to eat.

I plopped down in the chair, staring at everyone who just mentioned the trap. Everyone went back to eating like it was not even spoken of. My wide eyes and shocked expression caught Athens's attention. "Something on your mind sweet cheeks?" He smirked.

Mike growled at him, and Athens just giggled more. "You guys agree it's a trap but I don't see anyone upset or worrying," I spoke amazement dripping from my words.

Maya cleared her throat, "We expected some craziness to start, granted not quite as soon as this but knew it was an option." She smiled at me. "Don't fret we have plans in place for everyone, including you." Then she went back to her dinner. I was blown back by several thoughts.

"Are we going over these plans?" I was still in shock.

"Yes all plans will be tomorrow," Mortou nodded. "Don't worry everything is well in hand kiddo." Mortou smiled, "now get to that food before it gets cold." He winked. I felt Mike stiffen near me which made Mortou laugh. "Mark the woman and calm yourself." He chuckled as he shoved a fork full of tasty fish in his mouth.

I looked down at my plate and blushed. Mike placed his hand on mine and squeezed. "Things will be fine," Mike's tone clipped and short as he went to eating his food.

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Mike and I walked to our room, I was still worried about the trap but it paled to having to sleep in the same room with a man I was still getting to know. Mike closed the door, and I stood in the middle of the room lost and worried.

"I won't mark you until you are ready," Mike said out of the blue. His tone was thoughtful and worried.

"I wondered if you were doing it tonight," I turned back to meet his soft brown gaze.

"No not until you ask me." He went to the duffle bag he left on the dresser. He grabbed a smaller bag from inside. "I am going to be in the shower and will be out shortly." He nodded to me as he walked into the bathroom and closed the door.

My body sagged as soon as he did that. I sat on the edge of the bed. Why was I feeling this? I felt the pull to him but what was stopping me? I could see he liked me. Even before, we sorted out we were mates. My worry for the trap too. Did these people not have the same fears? I dropped my head in my hands and cried. I wasn't sure how long I sat there. But, when the bathroom door opened I wiped my eyes and looked up to see Mike giving me a worried look.

"What's wrong kitten?" He strides to me kneeling in front, as he places both hands on each side of where I am perched on the corner of the bed.

"I don't know," I sputter as more tears pop to the surface and a half-assed smile lifts the corners of my lips.

Mike wraps his arms around me and pulls me down to his lap. It's then I realize he has no shirt on. My eyes go wide as they take in every dip and curve of his chest and it leads down to abs created to make girls like me stupid. His chest rumbles with laughter as he looks down at me and says, "I have never seen anyone look at me like that." His smile is wide as it's also in his eyes.

"I have never seen anyone built like you, and you're missing your shirt," I huff stiffening just a bit.

"Get used to the show kitten, it's not like you don't like looking," He wiggles his eyebrows.

I blush, as I look away from him, he is right I have ogled him and his muscles since I found out he was my mate. Mike takes an index finger pulling my chin back around he captures my lips in a soft kiss. He pulls back just after he starts, gauging my reaction. "Do you mind when I kiss you?" He murmurs, near my ear.

"No," I blush again but something bolts to the surface, and I add "I like them," in a whisper.

Just like that Mike, turns me to face him. "Did I hear that right kitten?" He raises an eyebrow, his brown eyes glowing with something I had never seen.

I give a slight nod. "Yes," I squeak.

"I like them too," then gives me a peck on my cheek. "Best go take your shower before I keep you on my lap." Mike helps me up. Then adjusts something in his sweats. I realize what happened and scurry off to the shower with my things. Realizing that he was indeed giving me the reins.