Going to the Ball
1097 Words
Maya's POV
"Mike is escorting Loredana correct?" I asked Athens as he worked to do something with my crazy hair.
"Of course I did." Athens sounded offended. "He did tell Logan, how there is a pull to her and when she touches his arm shocks go up it. Says he doesn't understand it." Athens shook his head with a grin.
"Men can be so dense at times." I laughed. "We will just keep putting them together till something happens," I announced with conviction. "My gut tells me and even the cards suggest they are mates. You can't fight the bond it will drag them together panting like hungry wolves," I laughed.
"Are we talking about Mike and Lory again?" Amber walked up freshly showered waiting for Athens's magic touch of beauty.
"Yes," Athens answered waving to the chair next to me. "Please sit I will start your hair in just a second." Winking at Amber with a smirk.
"You heard Jewel threw the Alpha's son in the rose bush." Amber glanced at them both. I burst out laughing, " sorry Athens, why did she do that?" My laughter jumping between words.
"Apparently he called her a bird or something and wanted to get closer to Lory." Amber snickered.
"Bird is an English term for a beautiful lady." Athens piped up.
"Ah, well Jewel didn't see it that way even gave him an Alpha command to stay away after chucking him in the rose bush." Amber's grin spread wide across her face.
"That's my baby girl," I was bursting at the seams, laughing so hard.
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Loredana's POV
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My friend showed up and got straight to work setting up just after our breakfast. We got massages, showered, and then sat down in chairs as we chatted while our hair, nails, and make-up were done. We had a blast even when the lunch trays were brought in for us to snack on. Bread, cheese, and different types of meats. All super yummy. Jewel was finished first as being part of the royal family she had to be introduced in a big show. I did not, I could quietly walk in unannounced thank goodness.
A knock sounded at the door, Jewel got up to open it as my friend was doing the last bits to my makeup. "Mortou don't you look snazzy!" Jewel yipped with delight yanking Mortou into the room. "Look, Lory!"
I looked to see Mortou dressed in an all-black suit, made perfectly to fit his board shoulders and massive seven-foot height. "You look grand," I grinned.
"Mike will be by shortly for you, Lory," Mortou looped Jewel's arm in his as they walked back out toward the ball.
I gulped, I had hoped that they would send Logan or Ace. Mike always gave me nervous tingles and I couldn't stop looking at him. He made my brain kinda stupid and I couldn't figure out how to fix it. "You ok Lory?" I heard my friend ask.
"Yes Tiffany, I just am still getting used to this job and all the parts with it." I sighed.
"You very well could meet your mate during this. It won't be a bad thing." Tiffany smiled her blue eyes softening as she finished the last few brush strokes on my eyes. "Perfect!" She smiled, handing me a small mirror to look at the back "Lory you are beautiful, go out there enjoy yourself. These people are nothing like Alpha Thaddeus." Tiffany gave me a quick hug and started packing her things.
Another knock at the door brought my eyes away from myself in the mirror. I went to the door, opening it, Mike stood in the hallway dressed exactly like Mortou all-black suit fitted to his muscular large frame. "Please come in a moment I need to grab my jewelry." I left the door open as I walked back to the desk that held the soft pinkish-orange stones, that matched my dress. I tried to place the necklace myself but was having difficulty.
"Here let me," Mike spoke softly to the side of me holding out his large calloused hand.
I handed him the necklace, turning so my back was to him he reached around placing the necklace around me. Clasping the lock at the base of the back of my neck his fingertips lightly brushed the area causing me to snap my eyes closed and suck in a ragged breath.
"I will be by the door," Mike stepped back quickly to stand waiting at the door.
"Thank you again, Tiffany." I gave her a big hug. "I was surprised to hear you were so close to London." I smiled releasing her from the hug.
"I have always wanted to travel. Hoping to find my mate." She smiled leaning closer to me she ever so quietly, "I think you and that big guy there might just be mates. The s****l tension is off the charts," She whisper squealed.
"Mates?" I gave her a shocked raised brow.
"Duh," she tapped my nose, "Now if I could see that silver-streaked man that looked like him again my life could be complete," Tiffany gave a wistful little wiggle.
"Mike, could you ask Logan to walk Tiffany to her car please?" I glanced over to see Mike nod and his eyes glaze in mind link.
"You didn't!" Tiffany shrieked in mock offense.
"I did," I winked, sticking my tongue out in defense.
"Logan will be here shortly to help you to the car," Mike announced just after our exchange.
"Perfect!" I smiled at Tiffany. "Thank you," I gave her one more hug.
"Get out of here you silly girl," Tiffany shooed me toward the door. Where Mike offered me his arm as always.
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Logan's POV
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I was a little pissed that Mike had asked me to escort the make-up lady who helped Jewel and Lory. But because he asked I figured I would be nice. I knocked on the door to the room, that she was in.
The most beautiful woman with long blonde hair and bright blue eyes met me. Her scent of honeysuckle and earth washed over me instantly. My bear yelled, " MATE!" just as I heard her sweet voice say it.
She flew into my arms, as I claimed her lips, with so much need. I was nearly 30 and had given up all hope of finding my mate. This was indeed a blessing.
"Logan I presume," Tiffany giggled as we broke from the kiss.
"Yes, my beautiful little mate," I replied. "And you are?"
"Tiffany," she purred.
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