Torn Between Two Mates

9-Time For Introductions

Cari’s POV

I Groan.

Why did he have to slam the door open? I swear he’s so overprotective and extra sometimes" I state in a whisper.

“Hey, dad.”

With a worried expression on his face, he begins questioning me. “What happened? Why are you here? How are you feeling? Whom do I have to kill?”

“You mean whom do we have to kill?” The Beta of our pack Paul who also happens to be my godfather stated.

Of course, dad didn’t come alone.

I roll my eyes and laugh. “Hey compadre. You guys don’t have to kill anyone. You can both calm down. I was low on energy because I haven’t eaten in a while. It was hot and muggy out and I fainted, but Chase caught me before I hit the ground then brought me in.”

They turn to look at Chase in unison with serious expressions. Chase stands up and walks towards them.

Damn now’s gonna come the 50 questions and the who are you to my daughter bullshit.

Paul is the first to speak to him: “Hey Chase. How are you son? When did you get in?”

Wait, what? Do they know him? Who is he to my godfather? I thought he didn’t have any kids.

Chase shakes his hand: “Hey Tio (uncle), I’m good, Just got in this morning and went straight to school, and it’s a good thing I did huh?”

Paul laughs and then introduces Chase: “Alpha this is my nephew Chase. He is the one I was telling you about. He will be taking over as Beta when the time comes if that’s okay with Missy here.” He gestures toward me during that last comment.

My dad Shakes Chase's hand: “Welcome son. It looks like you’re already doing your job as Beta by watching over the next Alpha of our pack. Thank you for watching over my daughter.”

Chase sneaks a glance at me with a slight trace of a smile on his lips.“You’re welcome, sir. I had no idea that she was next in line to become the Alpha but I’d be honored to keep an eye on her for you.”

Chase looks at me again and winks.

As if the wink wasn’t enough, he gives me the sexiest sly smirk I’ve ever seen. It makes him look mischievous, but I kind of like it. Damn it now I’m blushing.

“Okay, now that everyone knows each other can you all stop being so loud. You’re all giving me a headache" I say in a weak attempt to try to hide the true reason for my reddened cheeks.

Of course, they ignore me so I grab the bag of Cheetos my dad placed on the bedside table and eat while they talk amongst themselves.

“So Chase how do you like it here so far?” Dad asked.

“It’s been very interesting, to say the least.

Pointing a thumb in my direction dad says: “This one there won’t be the cause of you having many dull moments here.”

“Yup, trust us you will have your hands full watching her back” agreed Paul.

Chase snickers and looks at me amused by what they told him.

Little does he know I’m not one to be micromanaged. As long as he doesn’t try to control me, we’ll be cool. Being mated won’t make a difference to me in where I draw that line.

It’s always annoying when people talk about you as if you aren’t there.

“Okay, seriously guys stop acting as if I’m a rebellious person. I’m calm, cool, and collected unless I’m pissed off, then there might be problems.”

“I don’t doubt it” replied Chase.

Wait, is he trying to flirt with me in front of them? I hope they didn’t pick up on it.

I gotta get them out of here before they say something: “Okay guys, you all gotta get out so I can get dressed and I want some Chinese food for dinner. Dad, you’re buying right?”

“Yeah, yeah, yeah” he responds while walking out of the room. “Come on Chase, we have some important things to discuss with you”

They finally leave the room and I can’t help but wonder what they could need to discuss. Chase just got here today.

Note to self: make it my mission to find out what's so important.

I have a feeling things are about to get super interesting.