Going Against the Alpha

Chapter 18 -Dinner

Alpha John's POV

Damn it! What if he is not feeling it and he thinks that something is wrong and looks into it.

Ugh, I need to contact my partner immediately. s**t, I cannot leave right now. I have to finish hosting this pointless dinner. I mind link the chef that dinner needs to be served RIGHT NOW! If you could please take your seats. If anyone needs to adjust seating, please do so of your own accord. It looks like both my daughters have found their mates. I announce to everyone. The crowd starts to applaud both Kamila and Claudette before taking their seats.

Claudette’s POV

Oh, thank goodness my father for once had fantastic timing! I get up from my stool and wobble a little bit in my heels. Alpha Blake immediately takes my arm and wraps it around his. I don’t protest because I’m not use to walking in heels, but now that I have had a few, I need some help to keep myself from making a complete fool out of myself. I can see it now. Me trying to walk to my seat, trip over nothing, and face plant into the floor in front of everyone. For now, I’m not going to be able to get away from him like I had planned to do. We walk over to the table. Of course, he pulls out a seat for me right beside him, and what is worse, it is close to my parents. I did not want to sit near them. I wanted to sit down further near my new friends and the younger couples. Whatever, I’m not going to make a scene because I know my parents. They taught Kamila and me to act accordingly and never make a scene. We are the Alpha and Luna’s daughter. We are to know how to behave; if not, there will be consequences, mates, or no mates. Until our birthday, we are still under their control.

I do not want to take the chance of making them upset, especially now that I am so close to getting out of here and away from them. Even if it is with this cheesy arrogant want to be mate. He is really full of himself if he thinks that I’m going to buy that he is my mate. I may have had a couple, but I am not stupid. I have heard countless stories about the mating bond and how alpha males can be the most possessive men when it comes to their mate. One little show in a room full of people will not win me over, not this girl. I may not be able to feel it yet, but I know if my mate couldn’t feel it and I could. I would be even more protective and possessive over them. He did not come to see me or look for me after that day. I mean, damn, Kamila’s mate had the most romantic date ever planned for her. I roll my eyes, comparing the romantic date verse one “little” show of possessiveness.

One hour later. 

As the dinner is practically over. Now, the room is filled with laughter and chit chats from everyone at the table. Alpha Blake tries to talk to me some, but I’m not really in the mood to talk. I just give him a couple of one-word answers, nothing much. When I first meet anyone new, I like to people watch. 

Since there are a lot of new people here, I’m in full watch mode. I have no clue why I am like this, but I feel like I can get a better read on people when I do this. It’s like you are learning little things here and there that they are not saying. By doing this, I have already noticed some of the newly mated couples and how loving they are to each other.

During dinner, some of the females even scooped some of their own food onto their mate's plate so they could have more. Or how the males ate what their mates did not like.

Some of the things I have picked up from Alpha Blake so far from watching him at dinner. If he is not a part of a conversation, he will clear his throat and then butt in with his opinion that no one asked him for. He seemed to be doing it an awful lot with my father, mother, and beta Josh’s conversation.

I was going to bring it to his attention that the conversation had nothing to do with him, but I noticed Alpha Blake’s beta Mark staring directly at me. I gave him a faint smile, but his eyes just got colder. It seriously is making me feel uneasy. I mean, I know I didn’t have the best reaction to Blake, but I didn’t reject him or anything like that. Something inside me is telling me not to do anything stupid. 

Suddenly it dawns on me I met him earlier, and I did not get that vibe from him. He was nice for the very brief time I was over there. I guess he is just mad because I was hanging out with other guys, and then when his alpha told me we were mates, I pretty much called him a liar. That has to be it.

Well, if I am Blakes mate, he wouldn’t allow him to be mean to me or harm me. So I shouldn’t feel scared or nervous, is what I tell myself. I tell myself this because the alcohol from earlier has worn off or somewhat, and I am no longer feeling invincible like earlier.

 I can feel myself start to be nervous about everything that happened earlier, and I do not want to start having regret right here in this room with all these people. Not only am I feeling regret, but I am also feeling so sleepy. If I could just put my head down on this table and close my eyes, I know I would feel so much better. This thing is never going to end by the looks of it.

Suddenly, the sensation to pee hits me like my bladder is going to explode at any minute. I stand up abruptly, almost knocking my chair over. My parents, Blake, Beta Josh, and a few other people sitting close to us, stop talking and look at me. Oh great! Just what I was hoping would not happen is happening. 

I’m sorry, please don’t mind me. Blake gently grabs my hand and pulls me back “is everything okay?” he asked in a concerning tone I didn’t think he had. I put my mouth close to his ear. Yes, I just need to go to the restroom right now! With every word, my lips brush over his skin. As I rush to leave, I noticed his eyes turned a shade darker.

Whatever, I do not have time to stay and find out what that is about. If I do not make it to the bathroom in the next few seconds, I would have caused an even bigger scene. Finally, I make it there. I’m hurrying and trying to make sure I have all of my dress out of the way before I sit down. The last thing I want is for my new dress to go in the toilet and pee on it. 

Awww, thank goodness is all I can think as I start to go, but that freeing feeling was short-lived as the bathroom door opened and a man steps in. In one motion, I make sure all my parts are covered and say WTF. He looks at me like I’m the one in the wrong here. “What!” he says.