Pov: Bella
I can't have another man thinking he can just do whatever he wants with me, but his eyes did just change colors and I'm not sure what to do with that. Just then Jerry put his arm on my shoulder, the strange man-god growling. Jerry and the man make eye contact and their eyes go blank. “Bella this is my boss Guerriero, Guerriero this is Bella.” What an odd name, I need to find out where these men are from. “I am so sorry, I must have drank too much whiskey in my room, please excuse me Principessa.” He is just staring straight into my eyes, with pure love. Almost like a puppy. “Mind if I join you in the hot tub?” Guerriero says sheepishly, I guess he is nervous he really set me off. I just smiled and shook my head. The more the merrier, I mean this man is gorgeous, I can not say no to seeing him without a shirt on.
Pov: Guerriero
I was not expecting this feeling at all. I walked into the pool area expecting to smell chemicals, but there was this sweet smell. My wolf howled inside my head and said, Mate. The next thing I know I pulled her out of the water, I couldn't stand her being in there with another man. “Mine.” Is all that could come out of my mouth, wow great way to introduce yourself, man. She looked terrified.
Dude, I get it that you finally found your mate, but she is human. I need you to calm down. Jerry's voice sounds off in my head. Almost like a dad trying to calm down his son. Human? How could I be matched with a human? The Moon Goddess really gets bored and plays tricks sometimes. A Human. I am an alpha, I can't be with a human.
I let her go and tried to apologize, she accepted it, which seems pretty surprising. I watch her get back in the hot tub, god she is gorgeous. Her body is perfect, even though she is pretty short, her long brown hair and ocean blue eyes just cause me with euphoria. She leans on the side of the tub pushing her chest on top, oh lord help me. I take my clothes off, where I am only in my boxers. I can tell she is intrigued and I can smell her arousal when I take my shirt off.
“I am going to leave and head to bed.” Oh thank god Jerry, I want to be alone with her. Bella smiled “See you later!” She says, her voice is like freshly made chocolate. Warm and smooth. “So where are you two from? I can hear an accent but I am not too sure” She plays with her hair, I can hear her heartbeat quicken. “We are originally from Italy, but we may be moving here. If this deal goes well Jerry and I will be moving here and counting business in the states.” “Wow! Italy! I have always wanted to go! I am sure you will miss it!”
Pov: Bella
Italian accents! Oh even better! “Maybe I will take you there one day. But what are you doing here? You sound like you're from around here.” I really do not want to explain it to anyone, but he makes me feel so comfortable. “I ran away.” He furrowed his eyebrows and made a hand motion for me to continue. I can see he is looking at my bruises now. It all just came out. I told him about daddy dying, the abuse as a child, and how it continued into my relationship. I told him about the sky, oh I miss her. He just sat there looking angry and yet like he was hurting for me at the same time. He came over to me and wrapped me into his arms. I just cried. I cried like I never have before. He picked me up and held me in a bridal style and rocked me.
I started to get sleepy from crying and I am guessing he could tell. He brought me out of the hot tub, wrapped me with a towel, and asked for my room number. “321, level 3.” He started to walk out, “Wait! My wine!” He giggled, ``you emptied the bottle Principessa.” I pout, like a child that ate their cake but wanted more. “Don't worry, you can have some more tomorrow.” I just rested my head on his chest. Normally I would never trust a stranger with eyes that change into red. Maybe it was the wine or the fact that I feel I can trust him with my life.
Once we get into my room, he lays me down on the bed and covers me up with a blanket. He puts a bottle of water and some Advil on the side of my bed. “Until tomorrow. ti amo, mia regina” ~~~I love you my queen~~~I need a translator for this man. But after that sleep sweeps me away.
Pov: Guerriero
I want to hurt anyone that has hurt my future Luna. When I was putting her to bed, I had all of the bruises on her body. She looks like she was in a car accident. She will never have to be afraid again. I will protect her. I get into my room and decide that I should probably go to sleep.
I woke up in a panic. Bella is having a nightmare. I didn't think I could have a mate connection with a human much less where I can feel her emotions. I wish I could just check on her but I lay back down and go to sleep. I have decided I will make her fall in love with me.
She will be mine.