Vanessa (Chapter 4 )
“So, onto business, we need land and lots of it. I hear you are the “King” to ask.” I start right off with what I came here for, my pack comes first. It always has and I know no other way. I did not expect my future mate to be laughing after I say this. “Vanessa my love, you can have anything you want for the right price in this world. Though luckily for you there is a huge section of land on the other side of my cabin. The perfect spot for your pack. Though I want to know, is there a chance our packs can become one?” I look at him, staring into his eyes to see if he is just trying to take my pack from me. If he does not believe a woman can handle a pack. My pack is one of the best. All I see is an honest question. I turn to my Beta. He is staring down the other Alpha, wondering the same thing. Though he seems set to ask the question I haven’t. “Is this because you do not think my Alpha can handle it, or because you want more power?” Asher looks at him, he does not seem surprised by this question. “I am asking this because the Alpha Primes should rule together and once word comes out, we will have other packs wanting to join. I assume at least. For this has not happened in our time before. So to answer your question, no. I believe Vanessa is more than capable to handle her pack, and hell probably my own. Being the first female Alpha in history means she is probably better than most Alphas. So I want to know if she will rule with me, as my equal. Two Alphas, One Pack.” Marty seems to think this over. I on the other hand am shocked and wonder if what he says is true. The way he is looking at me, makes me want to believe him. I need more time to think about this.
“That is not up for discussion at this time. Though we would like to see this land.” It is out of my mouth before I even realize. Asher looks taken aback, like he expected me to just jump and thank him for this. “Anything you want Vanessa, though I warn you, my plan is not to take your pack, but to take your heart for myself.” With that a waitress shows up and makes sure her goods are on display while taking orders. Finally, she is done and after she hinted at Marty’s, Asher’s, and Blake’s numbers for a good time. I roll my eyes. It took way too much control to not smack the human. Dinner conversation starts and I lose myself in the conversation. Blake and Marty hit it off automatically, Clarke and I talk like long lost sisters, though I would not know what that is like being an only child. Asher chimes in every now and then but does not talk a lot.
Asher POV
She is beautiful, my mate. She is short and curvy in all the right places. With long blonde hair and bright blue eyes. She has been so close for so many years, living a few hours away across state lines. I should have listened to my parents and met with all the packs in the surrounding area but I stuck to the state. I had heard of the first female Alpha, but I had not looked into it as much as I wish I had. Running the pack ended up being more work than I expected. Once my parents died, I had even more work and the last thing I thought to do was hold the party they had been asking for. If I had then I would have met my mate two years ago when I turned 21. Though if I had, moving her pack might not have been something she was willing to do. Fate has a funny way of making things work. Though I wonder why they are wanting to move now.
Vanessa turns to me from her conversation with Clark due to Marty asking her if she wanted to have a drink with him. I wonder if that was his way of giving us time alone. I realize I am still just staring at Ves when she clears her throat. I blink and then put on my best smile. “I am so sorry, what were you saying?” I ask while feeling like a teenager talking to his first crush. She smiles and states, “I was wanting you to tell me all about yourself. But if you would rather just take a picture than stare, just let me know.” She giggles, that is until I pulled out my phone. I pull her up against me and take a picture of us. The whole time she is smiling and laughing. The picture turns out great. “I was not being serious Ash!” She tries to say this with a straight face but can’t.
“Well it is the first time we have met and with us being mates, I am hoping you will want to remember this night forever. And what better way than a picture?” I kiss her cheek, feeling bold due to her giggles. She sucks in a breath at this. I take a deep breath and smell raspberries. Her arousal at such a simple kiss, makes me want more. I decided to go for it and lean towards her lips. As I am, she meets me half-way. I groan at this and pull her close. I tilt her chin back and swipe my tongue into her mouth. She moans quietly. I stop the kiss, not wanting others to hear her noise. They are all mine. I decide it is time to get out of here, before I go to fast for my little mate.