The Black Wolf and her Mate

THIRTEEN

Ava's POV

I was worried about Kaden, but in the end, I decided to trust the guys - they heard my story. They should know that he's no harm. If they do anything wrong, I swear to the Moon Goddess that I'll do the same thing to them, only 10 times worse. 

Soon enough, we reached the mall and the girls all had to go through every. single. shop. I mean - it's not my fault all my clothes are black! I wasn't even the one who chose them! Not that I'm complaining about the color, though. I love black. Ooh, and Yellow...

After what seemed like days (but was actually over 3 hours, which is still pretty long), they decided to call it a day, and grab some food.

We talked and talked and talked about how the things had been going and we're getting along pretty well! Emily seems really happy with John and I couldn't be more happy for them!

We finally came home with our hands full of bags. "Guys! We're home!" Called Emma. 

They were nowhere to be seen. I wonder where they are. I followed their scent to the game room to see them all, along with Kaden, playing COD. Well, glad to see them getting along. 

"Wanna join?" He invited. I politely refused. They nodded. Adam put down his controller and made his way to me. 

"I'll show you around." He said. "No need." I smiled. "Right. You know us like the back of your hand. I forgot." He gritted out. My expression saddened. 

He lifted my chin up with two fingers, making me look straight into his eyes. "Hey, it's okay. Once again - all that matters is that you're back!" I smiled back. 

"So where will I be staying?" I asked. "Ummm My room? Duh." He said matter-of-factly. I froze. My mate's room... It's something I didn't put much thought into when I thought of coming here. 

I set down all my bags on a chair in the room and decided on a shower. Not warm or cold water - just room temperature. Most people would consider that far too cold for a shower, but I'm different. I have a very specific temperature range. 

When it was just right, I stripped and stepped in, cleaned myself and wrapped a towel around my body. 

I stepped out, ready to get dressed, only to find that I had forgotten the clothes. Seriously?! Are you kidding me?!

I grumbled and stepped out, holding onto my towel. I picked out some clothes and just when I was going into the bathroom, the door opened. You Guessed it - Adam came in. Of course he did. 

When his eyes landed on me, they turned black. "Uh-Sorry, I uh - forgot my clothes. I just came here to get some. I'll uh - leave you be..." I stuttered out, climbing back into the bathroom, feeling uncomfortable from the gaze he was giving me. 

It's weird, no? I mean - I'm not afraid of silver, Vikram, vampires, and any other thing people might be intimidated by, but I'm stuttering when my mate sees me almost naked! I can't believe it.

I was about to open the door when I was slammed against it. Adam's eyes were pitch black. You could see so many emotions swirling within them - anger, frustration, admiration, lust, control, but most of all - desire. Yes. Desire. 

I gulped when he placed my hands above my head. I knew how to get out of this position - I could hurt him in a million ways in just a split second, and my mind was telling me to do so, but my wolf had other ideas. 

I couldn't do anything as I just stood there, trapped by his body pressing against mine, his eyes holding me captive in them. He let out a possessive growl, making my knees go weak.