The Tribrid's mate

City of hope

Lexa POV:

It was a few hours drive but never had I travelled for so long. Much less, in a limousine. I had heard the other girls in the pack talk about how rare these vehicles were and here I was in one. I started to feel a little overwhelmed. In good way. Good things were happening. I didn't know these people but they openly accepted in ways my family hadn't in 21 years and all they knew about me was the simple fact that I was their Alpha's mate.

Love really does conquer all, I thought.

The car came to a stop. We were here.

Never ever had I seen so many people walking, talking or just assembled at a particular place per time.

Nevida was beautiful but yet had a certain edge to it...the "trouble in paradise" kind of edge but once you got past that. It was all blue skies, tall buildings and a beautiful mix of people.

Wolves. Witches. Vampires...Humans maybe? 

As soon as I got out of the car, I was hit with an incredible aura of power. It was like I could feel the city's pulse. Seeing the look on my face, Vince looked at me and said " You feel it too, don't you?"

"Yes, it feels both beautiful and dangerous", I said. He nodded to let me know that was exactly how he felt too.

Following his gaze, I saw we were at the foot of a skyscraper - an apartment building with the name "Mooncliff" engraved at its entrance. I kept trying to look up and see just how tall it was but there was no use. Before long, we were inside and I wasn't ready for what I saw.

The reception had a good number of security guards. All dressed in dark suits and poker faces.

We got to the elevator and soon Vince, myself , Ovaro , Bella and their mother were  on the way up. His Mother got to her floor and as she stepped out to leave, she faced me and smiled. "We are so happy to have found you, Lexa. Get some rest now, I can't wait to get to know you more", she said.

I smiled immediately and said "Thank you for being so good to me. I know we just met but I can't wait to get to know you better, Mrs Mooncliff." She quickly held my hands and said "Call me Aria". She looked at her son, smiled and walked out of the elevator to her quarters.

By the next floor, Ovaro cleared his throat as he released his hands from Bella's while explaining that this was his floor but Bella would follow me to my quarters to get settled in. I had though this meant Vince would go off too but he stayed put with his hands possesively around my waist in a way that made me blush as I bade Ovaro farewell.

Bella showed me my quarters as Vince followed me closely behind. Honestly, this was so distracting as my heart was beating a little too fast and it felt like the hair all over my body were on edge. 

Is this how people react to their mates? All through the ride, while in the elevator and now right here in an apartment that looked like it was decorated to house a queen or some kind of celebrity, I was so conscious of the gorgeous man behind me who I knew was also staring at me.

Bella looked from me to her brother and chuckled, "You two look like you need some time alone but Vince give us a few minutes, i want to help Lexa freshen up and I'll be sure to leave you both to it", she said.

Vince almost didn't move for over a minute and then finally left , "I'll be right outside, Lexa", he said as he half smiled at his sister.

 Once we were alone, Bella let out a long sigh and said "You know he's been waiting to meet you for almost 10 years now. He's been the strongest of us all, the responsibilities as the first son started pretty early even before our father died. Father never cut him any slack as though he knew he was going to die soon."

I walked closer to Bella to show that I wanted to hear more, know more about Vince. She took this cue and continued to speak.

"He was only 10 years old when he had an accident. He got a scar across his right eye but luckily for him his wolf absorbed it and now its a grey patch on his right eye whenever he changes into his wolf form. I know you might think we are just a bunch of rich people with not care in the world, Vince is different and I don't want him hurt by you or anyone else.

So I want to know now, between us girls. Do you really feel the mate pull with Vince?"

I looked into her eyes and I knew she was only genuinely concerned for her brother. So I sat across her at the dining area of the apartment. Wait, My apartment and spoke. 

"Do you know how old I am? Can you guess maybe?" i said.

She smiled and looked at me as though studying me..."18", she said.

Shaking my head, I replied. "I'm 21. Today actually is my birthday. I grew up in the Kala Moon pack to people i'm no longer sure were my parents. I was treated like an outcast by my pack members maybe because I have never shifted to my wolf form or else I couldn't imagine why but tonight, I feel like I know why. I was never a part of that pack. They were never my family and to be honest, I don't know why they waited as long as they did to try to kill me but I do know this. While I was running away from them, running for my life...I found your brother in the woods too and the way he was running towards me like he knew where I would be and at what time...the way the forest faded away as soon as I looked him the eye. I knew there and then that he was my mate and the way he looked me, I knew he knew this too".

"I promise I'm not going to hurt your brother or your family, if anything I'm worried. I won't fit here or I'm not the city girl he needs to be his Luna".

As soon as those words got out, Bella pulled me into a hug and smiled. "You are everything, we imagined for him. Look at your hair, your face...also I heard the pack talk about how fast and strong you are. You and I Lexa are going to be good friends! I can feel it."

She immediately got up and took me to the bathroom to freshen up by the time I was out. I saw a delicate and a little too sexy night wear. There was also I robe, so I wore both. Bella smiled as she opened the door to my room and said "Now, this will drive my brother nuts. Although he already is head over heels at the moment. he checked in 5 times while you were in the bathroom. Are you ready to see him?"

I blushed and nodded. She excused herself and in came, Vince.

He was so handsome! Dark raven cut hair, a slight stubble, Grey eyes that seem to have the ability to haunt anyone in their dreams and he was impossibly tall. Compared to my 5ft 8 inches, he was a 6ft 4inches.

We stood there and stared at each other for a few moments before I tore away from his gaze! He walked forward as he looked me from head to toe. I protectively pulled my robe tighter around my body as he said “How are you feeling?”

“I’m okay. Would have been much worse if you hadn’t showed up.” I smiled. “Thank you so much”, I said. 

I froze as his hands came to my lips.

Vince POV: 

Looking at her in that white robe without rushing forward to tear it away and worship every part of her body with my mouth and hands...took all the strength i could muster.

So I carefully walked towards her as I saw her pull the sides of her robe even tighter to her body framing her luscious curvy body. Her red curly hair was fell down her shoulders and her skin was as white and clear as cream. 

I shook my head as though trying to stop my thoughts from getting the better of me. 

“You’re safe here. I won’t let anyone or anything happen to you. I’m sorry you had to be betrayed by your own family. I promise, we’ll discover what happened”, I said.

Was that a smile I saw? 

We were a few inches apart and all I wanted to do was kiss her so bad. I would start form her forehead to each beautiful freckle one her cheek, her nose, her lips, her thro-, “Why do I feel like this around you?”, she whispered.

I snapped back to reality and saw her blue eyes staring at me.

“It’s because we are meant to be. I feel the same way too. My heart beating faster than it should, the hairs on my body on high alert and this impossible need to kiss you...hold you...claim you”, I said

Oh way to go pal. You might scare her off, I thought.

Just then, I felt her hands on each side of my cheeks as she she pulled me in for a kiss. Full of passion and I responded without holding back. My hands found her waist and flush against me she was as we kept on exploring our mouths. She tasted like raspberries. Call me crazy but she felt so good, her scent drew me in deeper and deeper for more of all she was willing to offer.

Soon, we broke apart for air and she said “Thank you”.

It was almost midnight but I wanted her to know how much I cared. I heard all she told Bella. Bella knee I was listening, she’s a crafty one. That one.  But I love her so much. 

She had helped me plan a quick romantic dinner at my penthouse to celebrate what was left of Lexa’s birthday. “I stay just a floor above you, the penthouse. The view at night is amazing. Would you care to join me?” I said.

She smiled, looked down at her outfit which was perfect. A satin white robe within which was a two piece dark red lingerie set that complimented her red hair and now red face following the passionate kiss we shared moments ago. 

“Yes, but shouldn’t I change into something more decent?”, she said.

“This is perfect, I’ll have the security detail give us some privacy while you come up with me.”

Lexa’s POV:

After Vince got back from instructing the security detail to leave us alone. He knocked, I opened the door and followed him up the elevator to his apartment. The penthouse.

I was welcomed by more of his scent. The decor of his apartment was rustic and had a earthy look to it. I could see a study and another hallway that led to the rooftop. I guessed that was where we would be headed. He held my hands and asked that I closed my eyes.

He was so romantic! I obliged and soon I felt a cool breeze blow my hair and there was a slight scent of roses??

He released his hands and the view before me was unbelievable and there seemed to be roses all over the floors and a table for two with candles decorating a pathway or dance area. 

What was this about? I spun around and heard him say “Happy Birthday, beautiful.”

I melted. I must have visibly melted because so much was going on in my head. How did he know? As though he heard that, he said “Bella might have mentioned.”

I hugged him tightly as tears formed in my eyes, he cupped my face and said “I hope these are tears of joy because I wouldn’t be able to forgive myself for making you cry within 24hours of meeting me.”

I nodded and started laughing because he had a genuine look of confusion on his face. “I’m so so happy”. Thank you, Vince. Thank you”, I said.

He led me to get a better view of the city and excused himself as a call came in.

Nevida was beautiful at night. 

Vince POV:

“Boss, we found something out”, Ovaro said on the other side of the call.

“What?”, I said.

“Lexa isn’t a Sinclair. The Sinclairs never had a child. A source in her pack told us that she was found wondering in the Crystal Moon Forest when she was 3years old. The pack took her to their Alpha and she was adopted. It also seems like everyone in her pack knows about this. Except her. They hid the truth from her and from what we saw in the forest, were about to perform a ritual on her.

There’s one more thing  you need to know.” Ovaro explained in a hurry.

“Tell me”, I said as I turned to face the beautiful sight before me. 

“She’s not only werewolf. She’s also a witch. This means she’s a hy-“

“I know what it means, we will talk about this later”, I said as I cut the call. 

She looked so much at peace. I knew there was more to her than met the eye and now that I knew what. I didn’t care.

I would love her and ensure she was never alone not after everything she’d been through.