The Clan

11

He first looked at my hand, then back to me and I could see that he was dumbfounded. Well. We both could be full of surprises. He then laughed so hard, I saw tears in his eyes. It was my turn to look surprised. I was expecting a blow of anger but not laughter. Did he lose it?

"The Moon Goddess couldn't have been more right about you for me." He said regaining his calm composure. "You're a devil baby. I can only admit defeat. This is actually a very good idea if you can convince him."

I was so happy that I threw my arms around his neck letting relief wash over my whole body. I felt better than I had in the last few days. There was a chance for my family to be safe and I would take it. Hell I would fight for it fangs and claws if I needed to.

"Let me call him and I'll see what I can do." I said.

"All right." He chuckled.

I parted from him and opened my palm so he would give me his cell phone. He did it reluctantly but he took advantage of the situation to pull me on his lap. Goddess! I was not expecting that. He held me securely against him as I dialled my dad's office number.

"Walker." Said the voice of my father after the second tone.

"Dad?"

I heard a commotion on the other end of the line and bit my lower lip nervously. What was he doing? Dante kissed my neck and I stifled a moan. Don't distract me you devil. I thought.

"Selena? Oh honey! What happened? Where are you? We were so worried!" My father said fast. Geez.

"Calm down. I'm fine. I just..." I breathed in deeply and out. That part would not be easy to tell my dad because he still saw me as his little girl with unicorn t-shirts but he needed to know. "I found my mate and I have been staying with him for the last few days."

There was a pregnant pause on my father's end and I let him digest the news. It could be hard on parents to see their pups go. Especially on Alphas who were used to have control over everything.

"Selena Helena Walker. Couldn't you call to tell us this sooner?" He said visibly pissed.

Shit the full name. He was furious. Why? I mean I understood he would be worried but furious? That was a bit extreme.

"I'm sorry... I was busy." I said.

"Having s*x is not being busy. You could have..."

I gasped and blushed instantly. I never thought my dad would be so forward. He didn't see me as his little girl anymore now I could see it.

"Dad! Stop this please. It just made my ears bleed to hear you say that. No! We didn't complete the bond yet, we were... getting to know each other."

Another pause on my father's end and I knew my face was flushed and my heart was beating fast. I was 26 but I still did not like my father talking about my s*x life. No way.

"All right. Who is this mate of yours?" He asked.

The moment I would say his name, my father would know. We all did. The packs who worked in the underworld were to be avoided but we had no right to criticise the decision of the Goddess regarding mates. That was one of our most sacred rights.

"Dante Mancini." I felt him stiffen behind me because it was the first time I actually said his name. I liked how it came out of my mouth and how I felt some kind of entitlement. He nuzzled my hair in response and I could not help a smile.

"Really? You're sure?" My father asked perplexed.

"Yes dad, I'm sure."

"Oh... I know that I shouldn't discuss the Goddess' ways but... That's unexpected." He said uncertain.

"That's why I took some time to get to know him and he's very sweet to me don't worry." I said to reassure him.

Except the time he actually slashed my side but let us not dwell on this. Dante rewarded that comment with a kiss at the back of my head and I much preferred him sweet like this.

"I see... Well. I'm happy to hear that you're all right and you should definitely bring your mate to visit. Your mother and brother would want to meet him." My father said.

"Sure. We will. On that note, we wanted to talk business with you."

"Sweetie... Are you sure?" He asked.

"Yes dad. That would be beneficial for all of us."

He took some time to consider and he sighed. I could feel how reluctant he was but it was the only way for me to save them all. Please. Please. Accept.

"All right. You two come for lunch on Sunday and we'll talk about it." He finally said.

Instant relief washed over me again. Things were definitely looking good. I could see us all surviving this.

"We will. Tell mom and Deacon I said hi."

"Sure. Your mother will kill me for not telling you to come home right away but she'll understand."

I giggled at the thought. My mother was a fierce Luna so she would definitely give him an earful. I missed them so much right now.

"I'll see you all on Sunday. Bye dad. Take care." I said.

"You too baby."

We hung up and I turned to look at Dante. He was smiling an unreadable smile so I tilted my head to the side to try to decipher it. What could this be about?

"You said it." He said.

"What?" I feigned ignorance.

"My name. You said it. Now you'll have to face the consequences."

"What do you..."

He put his hand at the back of my head and pulled me in a fierce kiss. His lips crashed into mine and devoured mine mercilessly. He parted my lips with his tongue and pushed inside bringing eager noises from my throat. Damn I wanted him. I wanted him right now.

I let my hands go through his silky black hair and pulled him in as close as I could to me. I felt him poke my most intimate place as I was still on his lap. I moaned against his lips and he growled in approval. He parted from the kiss panting and so was I. Why did he stop?

"Not here." He said mimicking my words.

I smirked and he looked so smug right now that I wanted to punch him in the face.

"Why not?" I asked against his lips.

"Because that sweet voice of yours is mine and I don't want anyone watching you for our first time. I want you all for me." He said his voice low.

I shivered and he trailed kisses along my neck until he reached the base. He kissed it softly but that soaked my panties like never before. There was no hiding my arousal now. He pressed me harder against him and that made me gasp to feel his c**k rub against me through the fabrics.

"You're making this so difficult but tonight... I'll wreck you good." He kissed my neck and I looked back at him. His green eyes were filled with lust and he looked predatory. I was his prey and he would stop at nothing before he got me.

He called the car and we walked back to the entrance of the park where they would pick us up. I needed to calm down or all the wolves would feel my arousal and I really did not want them to know that I was in this state after just a kiss. I was not a virgin for Goddess' sake. How could he affect me so much?

The car did not take long to arrive and Ezio and Lara were still inside. She was watching expectantly and I just smiled at her. I would tell her everything later. Dante climbed behind me and he pulled me close to him. I did not mind. I won our game and I would savour every minute of that win. Every. Minute. He kissed the top of my head and I smiled. Sweet victory.

The car took us back to the pack house and it was already time for dinner. We took it in Dante's room. I was walking on cloud nine. Things could finally be normal between us without me resenting him and him pushing me around.

We were eating in comfortable silence and I just had the biggest smile as I savoured the roasted chicken in front of me. The meat was so sweet and flavoury. The chef was definitely good here. Dante chuckled as he sipped his wine.

"You're happy with yourself aren't you?" He asked.

"I am. I saved my family so I feel pretty good with myself."

"Don't jump the gun yet love. He didn't say yes." He said.

"He will. The opportunity and the money it will make is too good to say no. I don't need to have a degree in business to know this but... Oh wait. I actually have one." I smirked.

He arched an eyebrow and felt utterly defeated but he was still smiling. I was so smug right now.

"So you're a tycoon. My mate is a tycoon." He chuckled.

"I'm a wolf darling. That's how you call them in Wall Street."

He laughed this time and I joined him. Nothing could dampen the mood right now and that was fine. I was happy and for the first time I could see our future.