My Alpha mate is my step brother

Chapter 3 Trueme

Chapter 3 Trueme

Eileen POV

After that day， i often think about Glenn，inadvertently.

It’s like,when i saw the courtyard is filled with lush green shrubbery in our pack house，i think of his beautiful green eyes.

When I saw the advertisement on i********: for the opening of the new restaurant at the North Bank, I started fantasizing if that would be the place for our first date. Would he dress formally? How would he look in a suit? But maybe he would need to wear a choker. I couldn't imagine how the skull tattoo on his neck would go with a suit, and I couldn't help but laugh out loud.

“No matter what i do,all i think about is you...”

The familiar melody played through the headphones.

Maybe i just have crush on Glenn.

Maybe.

Whatever, my parents finally finished their business trip and back to our pack,they brought a scented candle with the fragrance of roses and a strong musky scent to celebrate my first day to college.

In this hot summer season，i didn't see Alex nearly a week.I don’t know where he is,i am curious but i haven’t asked my parents this question yet.Cause i just don’t want my parents tell him and let him know his step sister is care about him in some way or something else,that’s really awkward.May i should ask Glenn,but this is not a good idea too,maybe he don’t know, maybe he will tell Alex,maybe even worse...

But today during dinner in our pack house，my step father mentioned Alex representing the school, as a member of the ice hockey team, went to an away game in his phone call.Okay that’s make sense, in his father,i mean my step father’s perspective,Alex is almost perfect.He is incredibly good looking,good at sports and also academic but not in nerdy way，warm-hearted（i didn't see it）and

responsible.Parents tend to look their kids through rose-colored glasses,even that’s not true.

Anyway, i know where Alex is eventually,that’s enough.

I didn’t understand sometimes i will wondering Alex’s whereabouts even after that awkward night.I should let it go and left it behind,but sometimes i just a little bit loosing control.

Perhaps that kind of concern has surpassed mere curiosity, like an invisible bond woven by the hands of a fate goddess, a connection that is not bound by blood but etched deeply in the heart.

But I had no idea about it at the time.

Glenn sent me a text on a muggy afternoon following a rain shower.

‘Aug 26 6pm，hope to see u at Tureme ：)’

That’s so random,you know the moist vapor accelerated the chemistry.

I heard about Trueme from my friend Jessica,she is a full time alcoholic part time student，she tried to invite me to there once but i refused cuz i am a wimpy drinker before.I know Trueme is a bar and popular in our city cause she showed me many influencers checked in and post their stylish photos on ins.I remember that is a Cyberpunk style bar，extremely cool.

Fortunately, I can hold my liquor now, so i am in.

I originally just wanted to respond to Glenn with a simple "OK," but would that be too indifferent? So, I added a "can't wait" with a red lips emoji, but is that too straightforward? I don't want Glenn to know that I'm looking forward to this date so much. I've been thinking about him these past few days. In the end, I replied with just a "good" and a smiling emoji.

He replied me a burning heart emoji immediately，jeez！Should he have seen that I've been typing for so long in the chatbox, or has he been present in our chat without leaving?

I feel my face getting a bit hot.

I didn't invest too much effort in my clothing and makeup in my first date outfit with Glenn , based on what I saw on a dating expert's channel. For a first date, you can opt for a casual look. However, it's recommended to put some thought into choosing the right perfume. Save those exceptionally stylish clothes for later in the serious relationship.I followed her advise，so i chose the guilty love perfume from Gucci，a casual V-neck short top paired with my moonstone necklace, along with a fitted black short skirt, simple yet stylish.

When I pushed open the doors of Trueme, I unexpectedly found the bar surprisingly quiet.

The soft hum of ambient electronic music filled the air as I entered Trueme. The futuristic, cyberpunk-inspired decor surrounded me with a mesmerizing blend of blue and purple hues. The walls were adorned with holographic art, and interactive projections danced across the floor. The contrast of the classical cyberpunk aesthetics and the quietude of the moment created an unexpected sense of anticipation.Neon lights traced intricate patterns across the walls, creating an otherworldly atmosphere that felt both exhilarating and mysterious.

Despite the initial quietness, I could sense the potential for the night to unfold into something extraordinary. The bartenders, adorned in sleek cyberpunk attire,skillfully crafted avant-garde cocktail behind the illuminated bar.There only a few patrons here,and the music is not loud as i expect.

My gaze swept through the whole bar, searching for Glenn.I didn’t saw him,maybe he is late?

I texted him 15mins ago but he didn’t response,what’s wrong?

What happened ?

‘Where are you?I’m at Trueme now.’

I texted him again.

With each passing minute, the soft hum of the music seemed to amplify the ticking of the clock.

Just as I was anxiously waiting, suddenly, the lights and music in the bar went out.The only audible sound was the rhythmic ticking of the clock, echoing in the quietude.

Then a dazzling spotlight suddenly illuminated the center of the stage. All eyes were drawn to the stage.

The stage was enveloped in vibrant blue and purple lights, and a massive moon-shaped lamp emitted a captivating glow in sync with the rhythm of the music. On the stage, a colossal wolf-shaped mech extended its claws, its electronic eyes gazing intently at everything within Trueme. Its claws gracefully extended, creating an enchanting dance in the mesmerizing lights.Neon lights flickered, smoke filled the air, and as the curtains slowly unveiled, I noticed a circular opening at the center of the stage, where something was gradually ascending.

A breathtaking scene unfolded.

I saw Glenn, played with his electronic guitar and sang a song,and rising up from the depth of the stage.

He is handsome, and more than just handsome, he is astonishing. Clad in deep black, he exudes an aura of darkness and profundity, giving the impression of the night's depth. His eyes are like green gems, vaguely gleaming with mystery, and his gaze shines like a comet, capturing the aftermath glow of an explosion in the universe.But now，the green eyes that accommodated a universe only looked at me. Meanwhile,his fingers danced across the strings, producing soul-stirring melodies,i felt my heart danced with his finger too.

Now he approached me with the song,like a devil of the underworld who has an irresistible attraction,with a strong aroma of red wine.

As Glenn approached me under the mesmerizing lights, the crowd fell into a hushed awe. It was as if time had stopped, and the only thing that existed in that moment was the enchanting music and the magnetic gaze of those emerald eyes.

“Baby,won’t you be my girl?”

He sang and held out his hand to me when he reached the edge of the stage,I took it, feeling the warmth of his touch against my skin. His fingers interlaced with mine, and for a moment, the world outside of that spotlight ceased to exist.It felt as if the music had wrapped itself around us, creating a cocoon where only the two of us existed.

As the final notes of the song lingered in the air, the lights slowly returned to their normal brightness.There was a ripple of applause,and he kissed my face gently as a curtain call.

To be honest， cheek kiss is a tricky cheat，cause you can feel the kisser’s warmth and captivated by him and let your soul turned upside down，but he will not on the same page.

After the performance, we seat in a quiet corner in Trueme where have the best view of moon-shaped light.

“Do you like that?”He asked,then take a sip of the cocktail called ‘Between the sheets’,a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

“Absolutely, that was incredible,Glenn.I never expected such a performance.”I replied, still can feeling the lingering magic of the moment.

“Baby, i mean that kiss,is it good?”His green eyes gleaming with a mix of mystery and charm, they have some magic to let you believe they only focus on you and let you feel the satisfaction just at the right amount you need.

Oh my god， I feel my face blushing, spreading to the roots of my ears at that moment.

I’m grateful for the dim lighting that concealed my embarrassment.

He really have some wheels.

That night in Trueme is incredible,we talked a lot ,about life, hobbies,favorite movies,college,childhood story and something we can’t live without, no one knows where alcohol will lead us.I don’t know why Glenn avoid to talk anything related to Alex，in my slightly inebriated state, i couldn’t help to wonder why.I keep mentioned the name “Alex”,but he always change the subjects in tricky way.I don’t know he avoid to talk anything about Alex,but the weight of this name seems to bear too much significance in my life. I just want to repeat this name, driven by a strong impulse, like a tightly stretched thread reaching the tension limit just before it breaks, akin to a glass filled with wine that would overflow and lose control with even a drop more.

I don't remember the ending of this night，i only have the memory of Martini，Bramble and Hanky Panky.