Mated To The Devil

Chapter 23: Teasing Game

Natasha's POV

"So, Natasha, I'm really curious about how you and Valerian met," Ezra asked as he flashed a smile.

Ezra has this boyish, boy-next-door type of smile so I can't help but wonder how old is he.

Is he the same age as Valerian? Because if yes, then it's definitely not obvious.

Vampires are indeed good at concealing how old they really are.

I feel like Elyse is also old too but she seems and looks like we just have the same age.

I smiled at Ezra and hope that it was not an awkward smile.

I repeatedly cursed inside my head.

I wish I have prepared for a situation like this but I didn't know there were come a day when I would get interviewed by Valerian's friend. I guess I have to prepare answers too in case I get asked where I am, my family, or something related to that question. Especially if I get asked by Elyse. I'm just glad she hasn't asked me anything like that yet.

I took a deep breath first to calm my nerves down because I feel so tense.

Well, who would have not gotten tensed?! I should do this right because Elyse is here and she will also be listening to what I'm going to say.

We're inside the elevator right now and I know I have nowhere to go or do something to avoid answering his question.

"Valerian said Natasha just come up to him one day and that's when they knew they have a connection and that they were mates," Elyse answered for me.

I want to thank Elyse because what she just said gave me an idea of what kind of story I will going to make up and where to start.

It's a really good thing she said that.

"Wait--" Ezra raised both of his hands in midair. "Did I hear it right?"

"Huh? Yeah." Elyse nodded with a confused face.

"Are you and Valerian mates?!" Ezra asked, his voice was slightly raised and his tone is full of wonder. "Is that true?"

Somehow, I understand his reaction. I was more than wondering and lost when I first know about it too.

"Yes," I answered, nodding slowly.

"But you are a werewolf, right?" he questioned, confusion never leaving his face.

I nodded once again.

Shock crossed Ezra's face upon seeing me nod. "How did that happen?"

"I have the same question too before but you know isn't it nice that something like this happened? You know the whole Valeria and Natasha thing," Elyse said.

Ezra nodded slowly although he still looked confused as ever. It's like he's still trying to take the information in but is having a hard time.

"You two are going to have hybrid children," Ezra stated.

Elyse beamed. "Yes! That's what I'm really excited about. I'm so excited to meet the hybrid babies and teach them all the things they need to know. They are going to be so amazing!"

Now that they mentioned it, it just sank in that if we were to pretend that I and Valerian are happy that we are mates-- we should really reproduce children, and we haven't talked about it. I mean, not that we need to because we want to have children, but because we need to because that's not going to happen and we need to plan our acts out thoroughly.

I sighed inwardly.

It's going to be hard. We are mates and Elyse is more than excited to have nieces and nephews.