Scarlet's Mate

Part Sixteen

"Would you like to come inside?"

Elliots voice startled me, I was so focused on Derek leaving so abruptly I forgot where I was for a second, "sure," I looked over at Elliot and nervously followed him into the house.

He didn't say anything as he led me to his room. He opened the door for me and let me in, I went over to his bed and cautiously sat down. I don't know why I feel so awkward, maybe finding out that you're destined to be with someone adds a little bit of pressure.

He closes the door and slowly walks over to where I'm sitting, he sits down next to me and clears his throat, "how are you doing?" Elliots voice was soft.

"I'm okay," I laugh nervously, "although I think I might still be a little bit in shock about all of this."

Elliot nods and looks away from me, "I know it was probably a lot to take in. I wanted to tell you, believe me, I really wanted to. Things just kept getting in the way. And everytime I'm close to you, I seem to be distracted a bit."

"You distract me too, so I get it," I reach my hand out towards his. When our hands touch it sends currents throughout my entire body.

Elliot's head snaps up and looks at me, "Scarlet, I'm sure you have some questions for me."

"I do," I admit, "I have a lot actually."

He leaned back against the wall and pulled me with him. I sat next to him, we were so close together I was instantly distracted. He smelled amazing and sitting next to him felt good, I can't even imagine how other things would feel. I'm so lost in thought when Elliot growled it caught me off guard.

"Control yourself or I'll have to do something about it," he barked at me.

My face grew warm and I felt embarrassed, must be a wolf thing to sense when someone is turned on. I cleared my throat, "sorry," I controlled my thoughts a little more, "I do have a rather important question though."

I hesitated and shifted a little uncomfortably, "Derek explained to me what mates were, and although he didn't flat out say anything I kind've figured this out for myself, but I still want to ask just to make sure, I don't know," I shake my head a little and look over at him, "are we.. mates?" The words felt weird coming out of my mouth.

Elliot's eyes turned soft and he reached out and caressed my face, "yes Scarlet, you are my little human mate," he said it proudly, like I was a prize that millions wanted but he got.

The intimacy from his stare made me drop my gaze, but he gently lifted my head so I would look at him again, "what's on your mind?"

I tried to think about it but while gazing into his eyes only one thing came to mind, "you."

He pulled my face to his and kissed me passionately. My hands wandered on his chest, pulling at his shirt wanting it off. He reached back with one hand and pulled it up and over his head. I stared at his naked torso in awe. He really was the most beautiful creature I have ever laid eyes on.

I looked back up in his eyes and saw they were black, now knowing about werewolves I was curious about his eyes, "why do your eyes change color?"

He seemed taken aback by my sudden topic change, "Um, well, I don't really know. I guess they just go with my mood sometimes," he shrugged.

"Black for horny, got it," he laughed at my response and grabbed my face again, this time kissing down to my neck.

He paused, "before we do anything more, we need to talk more," he pulled himself away from me, despite my grasp trying to keep him close.