Crossroad Mates

Arrival’s

Chapter 2: Arrivals 

Atlas: POV 

It was late afternoon when we arrived at JFK Airport, as this wasn’t my first time in the states I was able to navigate it fairly well, Reed on the other hand well let’s just say a girl on prom night was less nervous than he was.  We walked down the obscenely crowds pathways of the airport to our luggage. Of course not before every female in a ten-mile radius way trying to catch our attention, By either batting eyelashes, scrunching up their boobs, “accidentally” bumping into us, or flat out asking for a good time or promising one. Now mind you if I wasn’t pressed for time I might have taken one up on their offer but Reed wasn’t having any of it, buzzkill. This is quite out of character considering I’m generally the one making him stop eyeing ever female or jumping into to bed with one and on occasion more than one.  

After finally gathering our luggage, we went to the front where a car was waiting for us with all the familiar scent of wolves, after a 10-hour flight with humans, I was very happy to be around my kind, not that humans are bad but sometimes the term “wet dog” does them no justice to there own body odor’s. We walk to the car and the man holding the sign bow’s, “ welcome to New York Alp-...Mr. Creol, we’ve been expecting you, I trust your flight was fine?” A very good recovery from the driver as we are in human territory, a hunter hearing an alpha is here could get quite messy if not deadly depending on the hunter, “Yes thank you it was fine if we could get going quickly, I apologize but I think we may have drawn a crowd by accident.” I gesture over my shoulder to a group of women looking L***F***y at us.  “Of course Mr. Creol, I’ll take your bags and we will depart momentarily.” The driver took our bags and placed them in the truck of the SUV as we got in. Once in I couldn’t help but notice the interior of the vehicle, it was a very beautiful, Gray 2020 Audi E-Tran, with beautiful black and cream interior. I watched as Reed drooled over the car and kept asking the driver about the specifications of it.  

As we pulled away from the airport I looked through company emails, to make sure it didn’t burn down on my flight.  I left my brother in charge, so it was a possibility, but with dad sick and mom depressed, I couldn’t ask for their help. So really Brandon was the only other option. My family runs a rather large banking corporation, when I say large let’s just say we have been in business since king George the first was alive. Though Because of that, we have been able to expand our network to shipping and exports of goods, to stock and network investments. After looking through as many emails and my brain could take I closed the laptop, “Reed?” He snapped his head to me, “what’s up, is something wrong?” He said alert. “No, everything is fine for now, what I want to know what is the itinerary from here?”  He opened his calendar and started reading off where we were going.  

The driver then got a call, “ excuse me, Alpha Creol, Alpha Davidson is calling and has asked me to put it on speaker.” He stated. “ please do so then, Alpha Davidson what do I owe the pleasure?” I asked, “ Alpha Creol, glad to know to make it here safely, I’ll be blunt and get straight to the point, I’ve had some rather unsavory events happen today as have other packs across the nation. Rogue attacks all the same, different packs targeted in the same way, hundreds of rogues ransacking packs, looking for something. we believe it’s a wolf, female, a couple of wolves from some packs have gone missing, all the same description: black hair, lean, with curves and hazel eyes.”

My wolf became anxious suddenly at the description pacing in my mind huffing, which was odd as he never does this. “This has been happening for a couple of months now but it’s starting to get more frequent and more killings are happening. the Council, has had enough and we are all called to meet so I apologize but since your here they have requested you to attend as well.”  After a moment I asked“ will all the alpha leaders be there that we were to sign treaties and alliances with?”  He replied “ yes of course and while we meet there we can also take care of that matter as well.”  I sighed, “it can’t be helped then, where is the meeting taking place?” I inquired, he replied, “It’s on the west coast in Seattle, they plan on having the alpha from the north come down as well as they could be next.” I nodded to Reed, “All alright we will be on the first flight there, the driver takes us back to JFK, we leave immediately, we shall see you soon Alpha Davidson.”  “ see you in Seattle then, alpha Creol.” After that, the line disconnected, while Reed got us tickets on the next flight to Washington.  A feeling washed over me like a tidal wave, that very soon, something was going to happen something that would change my life forever but I wasn’t sure if it was for good or bad. 

POV: Mavis 

Creep alert, Aaron and his father finally arrived two HOURS after I got done getting ready, they pulled up in a pretentious Ferrari, in its staple Red color, preferably I like older cars if any at all. they are harder to come by and aren’t a dime a dozen. Alpha Ember stepped out of the driver's seat, and intimidating Aura doesn’t do the man justice, every time I see him I get chills instantly, and I don’t know whether it’s from Admiration or an underlining sense of fear, either way, he is a kind alpha, who rules his pack fairly. I smiled at him and bowed, then Aaron emerged from the car in a very expensive suit, reeking of Cologne. If He wasn’t so insufferable one might think he was attractive, 6’1, good fit build, brown eyes and blonde hair, and a strong chiseled jaw with some stubble.  

I forced a smile at him, and he smirked, Aaron walked up to me, I internally groaned, knowing the illusion of him being a good person would end in 3, 2, “ Always beautiful and sexy no matter what your in I see, though I would prefer nothing on you better.” He whispered kissing my hand, I quickly retracted my hand from him repulsed as usual. I heard low growling from my brothers knowing they just heard what he said, “ Aaron, it’s always so good to see you” said Damon through gritted teeth, extending his hand to Aaron, “ likewise Damon always a pleasure” taking Damon’s hand shaking it, “ what happened to you faces Damon you and Eric look a bit roughed up, hard time training?” Aaron smirked, Damon growling squeezed Aaron's hand until he felt a pop and smiled at Aaron who hands now retracted his hand with watering eyes.  A small smile gracing my face at the new turn of events. 

“Come along now, let us sit and eat I imagine your guests are famished from their trip here.” Mother called.  “We’re coming,” I replied to mother. “ Aaron,” I asked him. “are you alright, you look in pain?” He righted himself and smiled, “ Of course darling, nothing could keep me down, figuratively or literally.” He looked at me with L**t filed eyes, he extended his arm to me, I hesitantly took it and walked to the dining area arm in arm with the sleazy man. Once in the dining room, I promptly let go and seat myself next to my brother Eric. Aaron frowned but took the seat next to me. After a few moments, the kitchen staff came out with our food and poured our drinks, and left us to eat and talk. 

After eating Alpha Ember cleared his throat, 

 “I would like to discuss the arrangements between us, in regards to Aaron and Mavis's engagement in uniting out packs.”  At the mention of the arranged marriage, my blood suddenly ran cold. Aaron who was silent most of the meal,  grinned at me like a Cheshire Cat, who caught its prey, making my skin crawl. “Alpha Embers, I think before that there is a more pressing matter such as the council meeting tomorrow, about the Rouge issues.” At the mention of the rogue attacks, the whole room went still. “That’s also true, though I would like to make our alliance secure for the future, and having a strong bloodline between our packs and family is of most importance under the current circumstances.” I started to feel sick at the suggestion of me and Aaron having a child let alone the act to do that. “Well, then said” Aaron got out of his seat and got down in front of me, making me stop breathing, “Mavis I know we are not true mates but I couldn’t imagine being with someone as beautiful and strong as you, will you do me and our packs, the honor of being my chosen mate?” At that moment everyone looked at me my father with pride and something else, I think sadness, maybe cause he is selling my happiness for security. My mother with a stern look saying you will say yes or I will say yes for you, and my brother's eyes pleading me to says no. I know what I have to do though, I turn to Aaron, “ Aaron I agree to your proposal, on one condition.” Aaron’s smile, turned into a smirk at my statement, “of course whatever you want.” I released the breath I was holding and then continued, “ I will marry you however if either of us meets our true mates before the wedding we call this engagement as we know the wedding won’t take place for at least 3 months I feel these are fair terms.”  Aaron for a moment had not quite realized what I said but when he did the look of pure anger crossed his face, he opened his mouth when my father cut in, “ I think that is a welcomed solution! Very wise decision Mavis! The consideration you put into this on Aaron’s feelings on a forced engagement with his true mate out there, I’m proud of you!” My father beamed at my suggestion, while Aaron’s expression changed from one of anger to another one of understanding? “ Oh Mavis, I understand how you think once I find my true mate I won’t love you but that’s not true your too perfect.” He looked lustfully at my body. “ Of course, though still, I feel it’s only right.” Aaron smirked, “ it’s a deal then.”  After that our family’s clapped and toasted at the engagement, some happily, almost begrudgingly. 

After dinner I excused myself and went outside to the garden area, when my father met my mother he wanted her to have a place where she could get away from all of the worries and responsibilities of being the pack's Luna, so he made her this garden, with beautifully carved hedges, marble statues of swans and fountains with carved scenes from times long ago. She never really cares for the garden though, so when I was old enough I tended it and it became my escape. I filled it with all of my favorite flowers, tulips, Lilly’s, roses, and sunflowers. Though my favorite part is where in middle, deep in the garden, there is a hidden area, that has a small door covered in ivy, that leads to an area with a greenhouse. The greenhouse has a comfy bench and shelves and shelves of books and a small gas burner, so I can make tea and read when I need some space, and right now I need some space. I make some tea and dust off the bench and reach into an old trunk and pull out a soft blanket and pick up one of my favorite books,  “Cinderella.” I know it’s cliché and that I and her have no life similarities, but I feel drawn to her like she’s waiting on this dream that’s supposed to happen and come true, and right now I’m waiting for my prince to come and my dreams to happen. But for now, I guess, I’ll settle for this moment, warm and at peace in my little haven.