You're Not My Mate

The First Breakfast

Aurelia POV

The next morning I wake up, breathing in the sweet smell of hot cross buns. I smile to myself as I wake up fully. I open my eyes and see Liam right next to me. “Good morning sweet baby.” I flash him a toothy grin and then smell my own morning breath and clamp my mouth shut. He raises an eyebrow at me and I grimace.

“I stink”

“Ohh sweet baby, you could never stink. You smell like the freshest strawberries.”

“Mmm. You smell of perfectly baked hot cross buns.”

“Why don’t we go down and see what’s for breakfast?”

I sit up straight. This sounds like a good plan. Breakfast. I nod and jump up, and my legs almost give way under me. Woah. That was quite a day - and night. I can hear him chuckle behind me as I walk into the walk-in closet. And I’m surprised to see all my stuff hanging up.

“I was up early. I unpacked for you.”

“Ohh, you are amazing.”

I can’t help but smile as I look around. Secretly, I was dreading unpacking all my clothes and organising them in here. But he’d done it perfectly. I quickly put on a pair of pyjamas, find my wash bag and head into the bathroom. Time to sort myself out. I have a quick wash, brush my teeth and then brush through my hair which was pretty matted at this point. I head back into the walk-in closet and to the beauty station. I use my tongs to make my hair wavy, and add some glossy lipstick to my lips. Then I look around at all my clothes. What do I wear to a first breakfast?

“Nothing too revealing please, my sweet.” I laugh at him and roll my eyes. I look over and he’s already dressed in khaki shorts and a tight white t-shirt that clings to his body perfectly. I try not to lick my lips and turn back to my clothes. If he can dress like that and tease me.. I’m going to do the same. I pull on high-waisted blue cotton shorts, and a white short sleeve v-neck blouse. I tuck the blouse into my shorts and then look at my shoes. I think about heels. But I don’t think my feet could take it today. So I slide on some white sandals instead. 

I slide a white flower clip into my hair, and pull out two simple flower stud earrings to wear. I think about a necklace.. And decide against it. I don’t want to look too overdone for breakfast. I walk back into the bedroom to see Liam sitting on the edge of the bed. His face lights up when he sees me and then quickly darkens. 

“Not a chance.” He growls. I laugh and flash him my mark. “You already marked me, my big Hot Bun.” He rolls his eyes. “Don’t you trust your men?” I ask, smiling sweetly at him. He groans. “Yes. But you’re mine and you body is mine. I don’t want anyone else seeing it.” I pretend to pout. “But, I want to show you and your body off to everyone for them to see how gorgeous my mate is. Don’t you like my body?” I ask, walking closer to him, and then climbing on his lap. I sit on top of him and gently rotate my hips, grinding on him. I can feel his d**k under me start to twitch.

“Fine! Just, come on or we’ll never make it off this bed, never mind to breakfast.” I grin triumphantly and he picks me up off him and sets me on my feet. “You know, you literally pick me up as if I’m light as a feather. Maybe I’m not as fat as I thought.” I shrug. He squeezes my hand. 

“You’re nervous. I can feel it in you, and sense it.”

“Yes. What if nobody likes me?”

“They already met you and fell in love with you.”

“But, this is different. This is your family. What if nobody talks to me?”

“Oh, they will. Cruz has been bugging me all night. His wife Clara-Jane is desperate to meet you.”

“What if she doesn’t like me?”

“Well, here we are, we’ll soon see who’s right.”

My head snaps to him as we get to the door of the dining room. I can hear voices inside and bite my lip in a panic. He leans down and kisses me on my lips. His touch gives me the strength and courage I need and I follow his lead into the kitchen.

“Ohh here he is. Finally making an entrance. The big bad Alpha who misses training for the first time EVER.” “f**k off, Cruz.” “Ooooohh. Didn’t you get a morning treat? I thought that’s why you didn’t show?” “CRUZ.” “Oooh. Is he this aggressive with you sweetheart?” He turns to me. I pause briefly and then shrug it off, I’ve grown up with men all my life. “Only when it brings pleasure.” Cruz’s mouth drops open, and what I guess is his wife sitting next to him almost spits her milk out of her mouth. She’s sitting down, so I can’t see much about her, other than she has a warm face, brown short hair and pure green eyes. Definitely a friendly face.

Liam looks at me, shakes his head and laughs. “Do not encourage him.” I laugh and follow him to the top of the table to sit down. He sits at the head chair, and I sit next to him. Further down from us I see Marcus. I grin at him. “Hey Marcus.” He flashes a smile back. “Morning Luna. This is Talula. My veryyy delicious wife.” I turn to her, she has white pale skin with freckles all over her face. She has a short sleeve shirt on and I can see the freckles on her arm and chest too. She has long, auburn hair with green eyes. She flashes me the warmest smile I’ve probably ever seen. “Morning Luna. So lovely to meet the lady who’s brought the Alpha to his knees. Call me Tal.” “Call me Aurelia. It’s lovely to meet Marcus’s better half.” I say, winking at him. She bursts out laughing and he sends me a playful warning glare. 

Lola comes bounding up to us with a plate of blueberry muffins. “Morning, Lola.” I hear Liam say half-heartedly. I can feel every feeling he has, and now he feels uneasy. I’m slightly confused but shrug it off when I see the blueberry muffins. “Hey Lola, how are you?” I ask. She beams at me. “Oh Luna, good morning! Cain told Jordan you absolutely HAD to have these for your first breakfast, no exceptions.” And she puts the plate of muffins in front of me. “Thank you so much! I love these muffins. And call me Aurelia.” Liam shakes his head and I look to see what’s wrong. He leans closer to whisper into my ear. “Baby, they have to call you Luna. That’s what you are.” I shrug. “I’m Luna when it’s serious, Aurelia every other day of the week.” He chuckles and Lola grins. “I like.. Auri. That’s what I’m gonna call you.” She nods to herself and bounds off out of the room.

“I know, she’s a lot.” Liam says, shaking his head like he’s had to bring her up himself all these years. I laugh and start devouring my muffins. They are amazing. I would know Cain’s recipe anywhere. I have to thank him. I eat 3 muffins and if I’m honest, I could eat more. But, it’s probably best to pace myself. Liam has eaten his way through 3 English breakfasts. I raise an eyebrow. “Worked up an appetite?” He shoots me a warning glare and I can hear Cruz snicker. This time the warning glare goes to him. I look down the table and see Cruz biting his lips together to stop him from laughing. “I think you’re settling in very well, Aurelia.” Marcus says. It surprises me that he’s chosen my name over Luna. I flash him a wide smile. “I love it here. Especially when I have you as a big brother.” He chuckles and then takes Talula’s hand as they leave the table.

Clara-Jane whispers goodbye to Cruz and leaves the table. Now, it’s just me, Liam and Cruz. Jordan fetches me a fresh orange juice and I could kiss him. “Thanks Jordan. Those muffins were perfect. Cain better watch out, he has very strong competition.” He laughs, “My pleasure Luna, enjoy the rest of your day. Please let me know if I can help with anything.” And he disappears with some of the empty dishes. “I like him.” Cruz rolls his eyes. “You like everyone. But you must have a favourite, who’s your favourite?” He asks, his eyes lighting up. “Liam” I answer immediately, shrugging. “Well OBVIOUSLY. But other than Liam.” I think about it briefly. “Marcus.” His jaw drops. “What?” I can even see Liam out of the corner of my eye turn to face me.

“Well. He’s like a big brother. He’s gonna be my best friend, like a big brother.” I grin. Cruz’s face drops and pretends to pout. “Aww Cruz. You’re a close 4th.” “FOURTH?” He growls. I smile sweetly. “Lola is 3rd.” He rolls his eyes, throws himself back on the chair and covers his eyes with his arm. I get up, laughing, sweep my hand across Liam’s back and walk behind Cruz. “Aww Cruz, I love you already too.” I say, giving his shoulders a quick massage. “Fine, I forgive you.” He growls. I laugh and head back to Liam who’s holding his arms out for me. I take them and he pulls me in close. “You two... Get a room.” Cruz moans. Liam laughs. “I remember you and Clara-Jane having to be ordered by the Alpha.” Liam replies. Cruz flashes him a wicked smile and then starts to leave.

“Hey Luna. Don’t wear him out tonight. We can’t have the Alpha missing training two days in a row. People will start challenging him.” Liam gives a warning growl and Cruz walks out, laughing to himself. “Did you 3 grow up together?” I ask, intrigued. He nods, curiously. “You remind me of my brothers and the Gamma boys. Always goofing around, winding each other up.” I shrug. He smiles. “I’d probably never tell them both. But, Cruz and Marcus mean a very great deal to me.” I nod. “Then, they mean a very great deal to me too. I’ll be nicer to Cruz.” He chuckles at me. “Oh please don’t. It’s good for once that he’s not somebody’s favourite. Maybe he’ll learn something.” I laugh. 

He pulls me onto his lap roughly. “But, remember I’m always the favourite, not Marcus.” He growls quietly in his chest. I grin. “Oh Hot Bun, there’s no competition. You’re my favourite for everything on this planet.” This time his growl is a softer one and I love it. It sings to me. I put my ear on his chest and he does it again. It’s the sweetest sound. One I’ll remember forever. 

“It’s sunny out today. Want to go for a swim?” He asks. I think it over. “Sure. I need to phone my family first though, to check-in and for a few party plans. Is that OK?” He shrugs. Then I remember. “Hey, didn’t you say that Cruz and Marcus are coming to the party?” He nods. I grin. “Well, I’ll have to order them some costumes too!” I flash all my teeth in excitement and he bursts out laughing. “I have to be there when you tell them. I need to see their faces.” I shrug. “They’ll probably look how you did.” He growls and narrows his eyes at me and I laugh.