Paranormal Academy

Meetings and What nots

"Kai."

How do I respond? Cause I have no words. He's bloody gorgeous.

"Oh." Oh? Why'd I say 'oh'? He probably thinks I'm some awkward 15 year old.

Girl get it together. You are in front of your pack. You don't want your mate to think your this weak little girl. Who can't handle herself. He needs to be able to acknowledge that I'm a very dominant wolf who is both physically and mentally strong. I've got this.

I clear my throat.

"I have a pack meeting to hold, so if you'd please excuse me." I need him to let go of me. I don't think I could over power him even if I wanted too. I may be one of the most powerful wolves to ever exist, but your mate is suppose to be your equal. Which means where I have strength in some certain areas he has strength in others. Sure I'm pretty strong. Way stronger than all the other females in this area and half the male were population, but judging by his build he could easily overpower me.

A gruff "No" is all I get in response. It's kind of cute. Kai looks like he's about to pout.

"Kai," I bring my hand up to his cheek. "I need to finish this meeting so that we can go and talk alone. Okay?" He looks me in the eyes and nods. "Now let go of me and wait until I'm done telling them what's going on. It won't take me very long 10 minutes tops." I feel his arms loosen around me. I really don't want to leave his embrace, but I need to get this over with.

He leans down while I'm still standing between his arms and kisses me on my forehead.

Then he rests his forehead on mine, closes his wonderful eyes, and breathes in my scent, again.

"I'm coming with you." He looks me in the eyes, his eyes imploring him to let me do whatever he wants. "If I don't go with, I'm liable to kill any male who looks at you or goes anywhere near you." This isn't sarcasm this is the honest to god truth. Most mates are extremely protective of their mate and very possessive. Especially if they haven't marked each other yet. But I'm not even going to begin to think of that otherwise I'm going to be more turned on than I already am.

"Fine. I say with an eye roll. Kai's response is a smirk.

"Oh and by the way I love when you say my name." He says this in my ear, so close that I can feel his warm breath, which makes me shiver as we begin walking to the stage thingy set up.

Ugh. This is partly why I didn't want to meet my mate quite yet. I don't know how I'm suppose to act around him and it's making my usual confident self second guess everything I do. I wish I could just fast forward my life to the part where I know Kai enough to not hesitate to do things. To when I'll be able to understand him and know him better than anyone else in the world. Just like he should me.

But unfortunately I don't have a time machine. So lucky me has to deal with all the drama this will bring along.

We walk up the stairs of the makeshift stage, Kai right behind me. Mo and Collin are already up here. I walk to the podium and tap on the mic.

"So, ya'll are probably wondering why I asked you all to come here today, yes?" A bunch of yeses come from my pack and I continue on. "I have a very important piece of business we need to discuss." I breathe in and Breathe out before speaking again. "It came to the attention of the council that Alpha's are dying from the recent attacks on their packs. Which lead them to decide to send several future Alpha's to Paranormal Academy." I try to look as many people in the eye as possible in that few seconds. "I am one of those Alpha's." Pretty much the whole pack looks confused until they start to look scared. That's when everyone starts to speak, some yelling, some whispering, most just

"Why?"

"For how long?"

"Tell them no."

"What about us?

I feel horrible for having to leave them, but this will help me in the future. I wasn't sure how they'd take the news, and I'm a bit surprised. I thought everyone hated me. And that they would love to have a different Alpha.

"I must leave tomorrow, I know, I know. That's fast. I found out today from King Moises, so take no offense in finding out about this so close to when I have to leave. As you know I will not be able to be the active Alpha while I'm gone. So, Collin will be the acting Alpha for the next 4 years." Protests rise from the crowd again and I let them talk aloud for a bit, then I raise my hand.

"Yes, I know that's a long time to be away, but I can come back on Summer breaks. It's getting late so I'll let you guys go. If you have any questions your welcome to ask Alpha Collin or King Moises. I love you all, even if I don't know you very well." I give a wave and turn around so that they don't see the pain that overtakes my face. It's going to hurt me to leave them.

I've had enough people leave my life, so I know how much it can hurt to have someone leave, or you yourself leave. And I know leaving will hurt more than anything I've ever experienced in my lifetime so far.

I can feel Kai following me. The small glimpse of his face I saw when I walked past him was enough for me to know he's debating asking me if I'm okay. And if he does, there's no stopping me from running over and hugging him and crying into his chest. I know that's a bit dramatic, but if you've ever met a girl who does get emotional at some point in her life for absolutely no reason then you must be living on mars.

I make quick work of the walk back to the pack house.

I'm so tired.

I really just want to go to sleep.

But I have to deal with the monster of the guy following closely behind me.

Yippy for Ruby!

I sigh.

"What are you doing here?"

"I came with the king to collect you for the Academy. I had no idea what I was getting myself into of course." He looks a bit amazed. "I'm a student at the academy and suppose to be one of your guards while your there. I'll be in the same classes your in, I'll be with you all the time." He looks beyond happy about the last part.

I open the door to my room and jump on the bed. I sit up, my legs criss-crossed with on of my elbows resting on my my thigh.

"So, you're my mate? I got to admit I'm not prepared to have a mate, nor do I currently want one. But the best things in life come when unexpected, right?" I hate this. I know that nothing happens exactly to plan, but I wanted to be at least twenty when I found my mate.

"Yeah I guess. You're how old? Cause I'm 21. I've been waiting to find you for a while." He tells me.

"I'm seventeen."

"Really? You look at least 19 years old." He says and looks me up and down. I'm a bit surprised his gaze didn't zone in on particular zones. Well, at least my mate ain't a pervert.

"K, can we continue this tomorrow? I'm a bit tired and I have to get up early tomorrow. You're welcome to stay in one of the guest rooms."

"No thanks."

"Where are you going to stay, then?"

"Around you of course. Can't have anyone hooking up with you now can I?" I laugh, he has the cutest little smile on his face that makes me want to laugh at anything and everything he does.

"You can't stay here." I say trying to sound firm and calm. When in reality I'm screaming inside.

"And why not?"

"Cause, cause. You know what I don't care. Do what you want. I just want to sleep." I get in my covers and lay down. I expect him to lay down on the window seat or something, but instead I feel the bed dip behind me. I can't help the smile that comes to my face.

I close my eyes when I feel his arm wrap around my waist.

Once he's moved me to be snuggled where I fit perfectly into him. He relaxes and nuzzles his face into my neck.

I fall asleep in the comfort of my mate's arms.