Chapter 14- the unwanted visitor
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Maia had never been more attended to than she was that night. Daniel had really been a great date all night, never ceasing to amaze her.
He seemed to anticipate what she might like or want to talk about.
To say that this night was the best unofficial date Maia had ever been to would be an understatement.
All her guests seemed to be enjoying themselves more as well.
Maia wondered if her calming her sister might have burst into the gallery and lightened everyone else's mood too.
She smiled, good thing no one could sense what had happened.
Maia was definitely happy that she had invited Daniel tonight, it seemed that her instincts hadnt betrayed her.
As her guests started to leave, taking their art pieces home with them (others paying but asking for delivery) Maia couldnt help a small frown from forming.
The night was over...and now he'd leave.
The sudden thought embarrassed her deeply, they had just met!
She turned to her date only to find the same frown on his face.
"We do have tomorrow...dont we?" asked Daniel.
He wants to see me again. Her heart jumped excitedly.
"Yes," said Maia, "at what time would you like to come over?"
His eyes darkened.
His juicy lips taunting her. No, begging her for a kiss.
For gods sakes hold it together.
Even though she had scolded herself, she still could help it. The man was a walking temptation.
His eyes had provoked hers to wander.
He took a step forward, taking her hand in his.
"Would you allow me to whisk you away for breakfast?" asked Daniel, his voice sounding husky.
Breakfast?
Maia tried to hide a smile, why would he sound so bothered by breakfast.
"That sounds amazing...my place?" said Maia, pointing upstairs.
Letting out the sexiest smile Maia had ever seen, "I'll be here at 8." said Daniel.
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Daniel's POV
I couldn't help my mind from wandering...
Maia, my mate, sleeping beautifully in her bed. Her hair a mess, sprayed across the pillows as she sleeps on her right side. Kissing her bare shoulder, attempting to wake her in the softest of fashions.
Her smile as she reaches for me half asleep, holsing me close to her naked body...covered only by her sheets.
"At what time would you like to come over?" The questions that broke his daydreaming.
He could barely bring himself to answer her, his voice cracking a bit when he tried to ask if the morning was ok.
Sudden glimpses of her covered in her sheets clouding his mind.
He knew he couldnt stay away from her any longer. The earlier he could see his mate the next day the better.
"I'll be here around 8." said Daniel, smiling as innocently as he could.
His lips were itching to kiss her.
He leaned down a tiny bit, kissing her cheek before turning slowly to leave.
To his surprise, he was the last one left in the gallery.
She had already walked him to the door. They had talked the entire time that all the people that had helped run the show tonight left.
Her small pout made his heart jump.
Our mate wants us Fenrir purred.
We cant kiss her yet... Daniel reluctantly coached.
He hated these mundane customs, he wanted to claim his mate right then and there.
But she was human.
He wanted her to be comfortable with him, now and always.
She's worth it Fenrir agreed.
He walked out of her gallery with a little pep in his step.
The world seemed brighter.
He had almost forgotten he drove there! But neither his Beta nor his Gamma would let him forget himself.
They were waiting patiently with a slender box and their side.
Daniel raised an eyebrow and pointed towards it.
Before he could ask, Xander spoke.
"Its our Luna's favorite piece." He shrugged.
Daniel smiled, he had forgotten hed asked them that.
"I take it the date went well?" asked Matt, hiding a smile miserably.
"Super well." said Daniel, not letting any comments come between him and his good mood.
"So...Melissa is in the villa...and the girls want to bail on you now..." said Xander.
I guess fate wouldnt be that kind to me tonight after all.
Thats what you get for w*****g around Fenrir growled.
"I told you he forgot about her too!" yelled Matt in excitement as he gently pushed Leslie.
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The villa had been a parting gift from his dad. It was a retreat worthy of a mighty Alpha, he had said.
Daniel had always loved it.
His villa sat on a mountain side, overlooking all of Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tempe. He could swear he could even see the Cardinals stadium in Glendale!
The villa itself was huge.
5 bedroom big enough for a family, all with their own bathrooms.
The open kitchen and living room were facing the gorgeous city view and (of course) their massive pool and jacuzzi.
The boys loved coming here, especially for a weekend.
But today, our sacred hide out was tainted.
They walked in only to be greeted by Melissa, his girlfriend.
She couldnt be here. It was tradition that only mates could come to their retreats. Luke had been the only exception ever.
She raced to Daniel and jumped in his arms, "Baby!! Youve been gone all day!" she called out excited.
I dont want her near us Fenrir growled angrily.
Daniel couldnt blame him, his mate was all he could ever desire again.
She stood on her tip toes trying to reach him for a kiss, but he immediately grabbed her hands and pulled her behind him.
He started walking to the kitchen.
"Babe. What the f**k is that smell on you." growled Melissa, snatching her hand away from his.
Fuck.
Daniel didnt want it to end this way. He had wanted to speak to her privately and hoped she would understand.
"Daniel. Why do you smell like cheap perfume!" she hollered, throwing the closest lamp against the wall.
They all stood in the entrance, looking at their Alpha dealing with a now angered she-wolf. He could hardly blame, the entrance led directly to the living room. Due to the flying lamp, they were all stuck in place while Daniel and Melissa stood in the middle of the living room.
He still hadnt spoken, but anger was flowing through him. How dare she insult my Luna.
"So im not allowed to come here so you can f**k around with another slut?" She screamed at the top of her lungs, loving the attention she was getting.
Kill her Fenrir roared.
Suddenly she stopped dead in her tracks, her eyes widening as she looked at him.
Daniel had always prided himself in being a composed leader, never needing to lead by fear.
But tonight, he let Fenrir out slightly.
His claws had elongated, itching to attack.
He could only guess that his fangs had appeared as well.
He was seething with rage.
You dare to call your Luna a slut? Seeing red as he repeated her words.
She cowered back, immediately submitting to Fenrir.
Im sorry Alpha. I had no idea she was your mate. She mindlinked back.
Daniel hadnt even noticed that Fenrir hadnt spoken.
Leave. Before i rip you to pieces Fenrir growled loud enough to make the others cower in submission as well.
Without a moment's hesitation, she ran out the door.
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