Chapter4
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That day after school I had been welcomed into my house with a lesson from my dad.
"You must learn the proper way to shift," he had said,"The process will be very painful!"
I groaned and said," No need! Jared will be with me, I'll be fine."
Dad had sighed and shook his head," you don't know for sure that he's your mate, Emerald."
"he is my mate!"
"all mates look at each other and just know! That hasn't happened with you."
"so we're a little different. Tonight when he shifts, my inner wolf will finally realize that jared is my mate."
"and if you aren't his mate?"
"dad," I said, looking into his brown eyes," I am. I just know it."
After hours of him, attempting to teach me the 'proper stances' and 'comfortable positions', I had enough and begged him to go let me shower.
He heaved a sigh but agreed.
I took a hot shower and made sure to be squeaky clean for tonight.
I picked out a pretty gold dress that was strapless and stopped just above my knees. For shoes, I chose flats of the same color because I couldn't walk with heels. I let my wavy hair down and added a few curls. For makeup, I put on some lip gloss, mascara and gold eyeshadow.
All in all, I thought I looked pretty good.
A sudden text interrupted me from admiring myself.
I searched for my phone and found it on my dresser. The text was from Lisa saying," good luck and text me as soon as you find out."
I put the phone down as when felt something in my insides shift.
A sudden nervousness dropped over me. Fear bubbled inside of my body, and I sat down before I pass out.
What if everyone was right? What if he's not my mate?
I couldn't imagine the pain I'd go through, to watch him walk around with some girl.
I sigh.
I shouldn't be thinking about this. Just a couple of hours ago I was more sure that jared is my mate than the fact that I'm alive!
I quickly deposed any trace on nervousness but it still left a trail. I sigh again and planted my best smile before checking the time.
Only a couple more minutes.
I headed downstairs to grab a cup of water. Mom and dad were sitting at the table, staring worryingly into each others eyes.
"Where's Jason?" I asked.
"what? Oh, he's at a party," mom stuttered.
"would you guys stop?" I snapped," everything will be fine."
"Em, we don't want you to be too sure, sweetheart," mom said," just keep an open mind,"
I nodded," i'll try."
"you remember everything i taught you? In case you'll have to use it tonight?" asked dad.
I rolled my eyes," I remember, and i will have to use them. He's my mate."
"you don't know that for sure, sweetie, just be prepared for anything, okay?"
"Okay, but I can't wait to prove all of you wrong."
Riing!
"I'll get it!" I screamed, darting to the door.
I made sure to straighten out my dress and hair before opening the door.
"hey," Jared said, flashing me a smile.
"hi," replied, suddenly nervous.
"you look," he muttered, looking me up and down," amazing."
I blushed, letting out a small laugh," you don't look so bad yourself."
He wrapped his arms around me, capturing me in a kiss. He pulled back and muttered in my ear," I don't know how I'll be able to keep my hands off of you tonight."
I laughed and pushed him away," let me grab my stuff."
I ran upstairs and picked up his present and my jacket before running back down.
"ready?" he asked.
"as I'll ever be," I smiled.
He lead me into his car, opening the door for me.
"after you," he faked a british accent.
"why thank you," I replied and got inside.
He ran to the other side and got in too," it's cold tonight," he rubbed his hands together.
I put them in my own and kissed them," now?"
"all better," he winked.
The last thing i saw before we drove away was the sight of my mother and father, watching us as we drove away.
"Where are we going?" I asked, about five minutes later.
He smiled," wouldn't you like to know."
"yes, I would."
"It's a surprise."
A couple of minutes later, we reached a palace-like restaurant, with giant gates that opened to let people in and a massive Statue fountain of an angel.
My breath got cut off short in my throat," Jared," I began," this is, this is amazing. How did you-"
"My father is alpha, Em," he flashed me a smile," He knows people."
We got out of the car, that got handed to a waiter passing by. He took the keys and drove it away.
Jared escorted me to the restaurant doors, holding my moistening hand the whole time.
The inside was even more impressive then the outside. The ceiling was high enough for an airplane to land in. Everything was decorated either velvet, black or gold. Beads skittered along the table cloth and curtains, giving it a unique foreign look. A waiter led us to our table, near the windows, at a very nice view of the back garden.
"I must say Jared," I laughed to myself," you've outdone yourself. It's your birthday though, I should be taking you out, but-"
He shut me up by placing his lips to mine. He pulled back and muttered," your here with me. That's the best thing you could give me."
I blushed and looked away, hiding his present under the table.
I picked up the menu and read all the foods they've got.
"see anything you like?" Jared asked, flipping through his.
"I like the steak, but the lobster looks really good."
"than you have lobster. I'll have steak and we'll share."
I grinned," perfect."
The waiter came back a couple of minutes later and took our orders.
"and what would you like to drink?"
"Coke for me. Lemonade for the lady."
The waiter nodded and scribbled it down.
"alright, should take about fifteen minutes."
"thanks," said Jared.
"no problem."
I watched the waiter walk away before turning back to Jared," what time is it?"
"8: 02, bored with me already?"
I laughed," never."
He grabbed my hands and put them in his.
"four more hours."
I nodded, swallowing back the sudden knot in my throat," yup."
"four more hours before we become forever mates."
I nodded, once again. But before I knew it, I blurted out," why hasn't it happened yet?"
"what?" Jared asked, clearly confused.
"I mean us. Why haven't we mated yet."
"physically? I thought you wanted to wait-"
"no, not that. I meant, why haven't our wolves connected yet?"
"Em, it's just a long pro-"
"but why did Lisa and John just know, they officially mated when John turned eighteen, but they knew their mates. It took one touch and they knew."
"we do too."
"no we don't," I said," w-we don't know that."
"but we will, soon."
"I'm scared, Jared."
"Me too Em. But I have no doubt in us. We are mates. I love you, do you doubt that?"
"No, I don't. I love you too."
He leaned in and gave my lips a peck.
"I can't wait to prove everyone wrong."
I nodded, suddenly refreshed," me too."
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