Intrude
2000 Words
::Sarah's POV::
Itzz sho deleeshush!
''Damn even your thoughts don't have manners.'' Jen teased.
I did not regret ordering the house special rib rack! It was so succulent and yummy! When Drake told me his plan for today involved eating out I basically starved myself for the occasion. Drake was enjoying his food as well, diligently cutting up his medium steak. He really had manners compared to me. And did I mention I found my new favorite drink? What was its name? Midori sour? It didn't make sense because it wasn't sour at all. It didn't matter, I was in love with it. Tonight was going so well.
Drake didn't mind my foodie habit at all, he just remained adoring me. But did he have to always look so good doing it? I found myself defeated in making eye contact with him like a prey would for its predator. But, he was dressed so handsomely tonight. His hair kempt back with gel and that infamous dimple taking my breath away every time it appeared.
''You're so beautiful.'' I heard him softly say.
Me, with my mouthful of all these foods just stared back at him blankly. He then chuckled and a part of me was choking for air. I managed to swallow and regained my posture.
''You too.''
What the f**k? Did I just say that?!
You can well imagine that Jen was laughing her ass off, ''Ahahaha! you too!?''
I lost my words of selection there.
But if I had to admit, the stars above us were definitely starting to align. Looking into his deep green eyes, I was mesmerized and had to sigh in defeat that I did love this man. The strength of his love and devotion he has shown me always swayed me back into his arms despite my doubts.
''I know I'm beautiful.'' he said like Adam would.
I cackled and almost spit out my drink. To think this big bad wolf had a soft side. I felt honored to witness it. I guess it really was just me who was afraid, afraid of the what ifs. But, my mate removed all negatives for my sake.
''We really have gone through so much.'' I half said to myself.
''Yes we have, before we met, when we met, and furthermore.'' he said.
''Would you ever abandon me?'' I could feel my emotions starting to build up.
''No.''
''Would you ever replace me?'' I asked.
''Never.''
''Would you ever harm me?'' I softly blurted out.
''I'd rather die.'' he crossed his heart.
My wolf and I both agreed that he was being genuine. I couldn't help but slip a silent tear. To think someone would choose me. Someone as high and important would risk it all just for a nobody like me.
''I love you Sarah.'' he gently whispered.
I was about to hiccup my tears when I saw him suddenly stand up. He then walked to my side and I instantly froze. He did not lose focus on my gaze and i was locked onto his. He proceeded to slowly get on one knee!
''Oh my Moon Goddess!'' Jen squealed.
My mind was frozen, my body stayed still, and my words weren't forming.
''I have been waiting for you all my life, I've found you, and I intend to live and die with you. Sarah,'' he then asked, ''Will you marry me?''
The stars that were aligning completely fulfilled their task. I couldn't believe the words he had said!
''B-but-!''
''Is that a no?'' he dropped his face to the floor.
''N-no that's not it! I-''
I could feel a lump in my throat. I had mixed emotions whirling up in me. I was excited, yet afraid. But, I felt that I could trust him. I hadn't realized that I had both of my hands covering my pursed lips. I gave him the biggest smile ever!
''Yes, I will marry y-''
''Who's marrying who?'' a voice said in the distance.
My ears did pick that up completely clear, but I wasn't able to recognize it at all! I turned my attention to whoever asked the question and my smile instantly faded.
There was this woman, one I have never seen before in my life. She was more petite than I was, she had mid back red curly hair. Her hair color definitely did not come out of a bottle. Her emerald eyes gleamed with such beauty that complimented her other feminine features.
Despite that I had no idea who she was. I turned back to Drake who was trying to figure out the same thing. A few seconds later it looked like he came to some kind of realization and then his eyes widened in disbelief.
My heart sank, my smile reverted itself and my brows arched upwards. He did know this woman. But, to what extent?
Whatever it was, she began to approach us.
''Get away from our mate b***h!'' Jen snarled.
I know I had to keep calm, but I was ready to let everything lose if it came down to it.
''Drake! It's been so long!'' she casually walked up to him and hugged him.
To my surprise he returned the hug with a happy, ''Veronica! Good to see you!''
Veronica?! Who's this chick?
I just stood there, like a complete dumbass who didn't know what was going on. Drake had popped the question and I was going to finally answer him. But, some vixen comes in and takes away my special moment. I began to feel tensed, my teeth began to gear against each other, and my eyes looked for answers in Drake's eyes.
Seeing how he got the message he let go of the woman and then gestured to me, ''Veronica this is Sarah, my mate, and future wife.''
As if things couldn't whirl in a storm any more I was at least glad he didn't address me any other way. But still, my defenses were on an all time high.
''It's so nice to meet you.'' she casually hugged me too!
What the f**k?
I did not hug her back, however, I did whiff the most delicious perfume ever. It wasn't too strong, but it was definitely alluring! It smelt hella expensive too.
''Who are you?'' I asked as we slowly broke apart from her embrace.
''Oh!'' she exclaimed, ''I'm Veronica, Drake and I used to go waaayyyy back.''
The drag on that word rose suspicion in me as to how far back exactly.
''Babe.'' Drake leaned towards me, ''You don't have to worry, she's my childhood best friend.''
''Oh.'' Jen and I thought in unison.
This woman gleefully bowed, ''I'm so sorry if I caught you off-guard I was too surprised of my own excitement that I came forward.''
''Awe dammit,'' she continued, ''I should have recorded it.''
I don't know if it was just me being highly subconscious but this woman seemed a little too nice. If she had been Drake's childhood friend why hasn't he ever mentioned her before in the first place? It could be one of those questions that never came up so it wasn't his fault.
''No need Ronnie,'' Drake waved his hand in dismissal, ''All that matters is she was going to say yes.''
Ok? Ronnie?! She got some kind of bestie pet name now?
I definitely was at war in my own mind. There were too many questions to figure out at once, and something felt off about the timing as well.
''May I join you?'' she asked directly at me, who turned to Drake for an answer. I could have sworn the mind link didn't go through because he accepted her company. Jen was not happy as well.
''Maybe you can get to know her,'' Drake offered.
I sighed out an unpleasant sigh and sat myself back down. She grabbed a chair from a nearby empty table and placed it so we were at triangle's length from each other. She called for the waiter and ordered her some drink called long island iced tea. When it came the server poured in a bottle of coke. How was that going to make it taste like iced tea? Where's the tea?
Noticing me eyeing her beverage she nudged it towards me, ''I know it's strange but it does somewhat taste like iced tea.''
''No, it's okay. I'm not really familiar with alcoholic drinks that's all.'' I said halfheartedly.
She took a sip of her drink and placed it gently onto the table.
''The 20th Drake.'' she sounded worried.
How did she know that date?
Drake scratched the back of his head in irritation. I could not lie, this did peak my interest, considering she did know something that I didn't.
''Are you going to attend?'' she sounded worried.
''I don't have a choice.'' he sighed in defeat.
''What about your lover?'' she looked at me.
There was a strong pause before she finally put two and two together.
''You're not going?'' she began.
''Well, I can't even if I wanted to.'' I also sighed in defeat.
''Why not? I thought- oh!'' she widened her eyes and retreated her words, ''You're not part of the alpha bloodline are you?''
''The worse in the chain.'' I corrected.
She clasped her hands to her lips, ''Oh my goddess. Drake!'' she almost sounded like she was scolding him.
Drake was not smiling, in fact he was a bit on the annoyed side of expressions. But I understood why. I just did not know what will happen especially because of the law.
Seeing how she has received a silence response she began to rub her temples, ''I think I will need more than just one drink.''
''Ask her what does she know.'' Jen urged.
''What exactly goes on in these meetings?'' I blurted.
She gave a long pause before sighing, ''Right to the point huh? Well.. where do I begin?''
''The King of Alphas meetings can only mean one of the three options. If one is summoned he or she must attend without dispute. One of the reasons was to complete the trial of becoming alpha of a territory. The second was for trial and punishment.'' she took another breath, ''And lastly, the confirmation of alpha weddings.''
My jaw dropped, that could only mean one thing! Because he was already alpha of a territory, and he definitely isn't going there to make his vows. He was going to be punished!
''But we don't know yet,'' she raised her hands trying to calm me down, ''It could just be of anything really, but those are the main reasons.''
''Babe,'' I desperately looked at Drake, ''Is this true?''
He looked like he did not want to answer, but he nodded in approval.
''Why didn't you tell me?!'' I asked.
''Because...'' he was barely able to go on, ''I only wanted to spend my time with you.''
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