The Beast within

Chapter 20

Casey's P.O.V 

  I crossed my fingers and hoped for the best, shutting off my computer and then lying down on my bed. I picked up my phone and decided to text Jake, besides I was a little bored and he was kinda cute, oh who am I kidding, he's a hottie I thought to myself as I started typing.

Me: Hi there, just wanted to see how your night was going, hope to see you tomorrow.

  Typing….typing....typing….

Jake: Hey sweetie glad you text, I'll be there, I hope Becky will like what I got her, I got her a couple of romance books, 

  Typing….typing….typing….

Me: I'm sure she will, I'm heading to bed, see you tomorrow, could be fun, maybe we'll go out afterwards, 

  Typing….typing….typing….

Jake: Can't wait and that would be nice, I'll think I'll take you to the mall tomorrow after the party, we could go see a movie, night.

  Did I just make a date with Jake? Was it a date or just going out as friends? I put my phone on the nightstand and started to think about what I was going to wear tomorrow, I wanted to look nice before he showed up. I laid back down, exhausted, as I closed my eyes and fell fast asleep. I overslept slightly because when I woke up it was eight in the morning and the party started at twelve noon. I jumped out of bed and hurried to the shower, washing my hair and body, I got out, dried myself and wrapped the towel around me heading to my closet. I stood there for a few minutes before finally deciding on a pair of faded jeans and a pink top. I quickly dried and did my hair, put my make-up and shoes on, then went downstairs to help decorate for the party. 

  By the time we had finished it looked beautiful, streamers were all around, a happy birthday sign was hung up, flowers were on all the tables and there was a three layer cake sitting on a table at front, while there was a buffet full of food on the other side for everyone. I looked at my phone and it was 11:55am, but there was still no message from Jake and there was no sign of him. The party was going to be starting soon and I was starting to wonder if he was actually going to show up. I went inside to brush my hair, when my phone went off and when I looked it was a text message from Jake.

Jake: Sorry I can't make it today, something came up, maybe tomorrow you could meet me at the mall. 

  Jake's P.O.V

  I knew I was in the wrong, but I was going to be the only one of my kind at an all wolf party. I wanted the party to be a peaceful and happy event for them, not full of hate. I looked at my phone, waiting for a response and it felt like it was taking forever.

  Typing….typing….typing….

Casey: Yeah okay it's fine, I guess I'll see you Monday at school, just a reminder next week is the last week and then it's graduation, ttyl bye. 

  I felt really bad about not going and I bet she hated me now, I had let her down and in a way stood her up. I went to my dad's office, hoping to get some advice, I knocked on the door and waited for my dad to reply.

  "Come in." My dad said and I opened the door, went in and closed it behind me, slumping down on the chair in front of his desk.

  "Dad, I need some advice." I said and he looked up from his paperwork.

  "Oh, what about?" My dad asked, I took a deep breath and ran my fingers through my hair. 

  "I texted Casey and told her I couldn't make it to the party, that something came up. Dad, their werewolves and I'm a vampire, I don't want hate at that party. I know she's my mate, but what will happen if someone started something and they ended up shifting and in turn I ended up showing my real self." I said, still feeling guilty and conflicted about the whole situation. his dad sighed softly, 

  "Son, you text her back right now and tell her you're coming. The alpha was counting on you being there, Becky, a pack member is shifting today and you will need to take her somewhere after the party until she is done shifting." My dad replied, sighing. I had completely forgotten about that, I quickly took out my phone and started to type.

Me: Hey Casey, dad said he could handle what came up. I'm on my way, hope you're not too mad at me. 

  I waited a few minutes, looking from my phone and back to my dad. I hope she still lets me come. I looked down and saw her typing, I was getting nervous and after about three minutes I couldn't help thinking that she was writing a book and then the text came through. 

  Typing….typing….typing….

Casey: Awesome, the party is about to start, so if you're coming, you better hurry.

  Typing….typing….typing….

Me: On my way now 

  "Thanks dad." I said and turned, running out the door. I jumped in my car and sped off, the tyres screeching as I did so.

  Lucas's (Jake's dad) P.O.V

  My son has a lot to learn about mates, I thought to myself, shaking my head, just as my wife and mate Faith came into my office.

  "Well hello love." I said, smiling brightly at her, she chuckled as soon as she saw my smile.

  "I was thinking our son is out, our clan is busy and it's just you and me here." I said, smirking and looking at my dark haired, hazel eyed mate. The day I found her was amazing, I knew we were mates the second I saw her at the horse ranch, many years ago. I watched as she walked over to me and pulled my chair out, sitting on my lap and straddling me. My eyes turned a light red with lust and I ripped the top of her shirt open, exposing her breasts, that's all it took. I picked her up, putting her on my desk and went to town, pounding into her until we both came.  

  "He won't be home for hours, don't tell me you are already tired?" Faith said, giggling. I smirked at her, got up and flung her over my shoulder, quickly running out of my office and up the stairs to our room. 

  "Oh, I'm not tired at all." I said, shutting the bedroom door behind me.