Overwhelmed and underestimated

That's my girl

Aries POV

I'm leaning against the counter in this crowded kitchen, at this party full of people while keeping my eye out for one person. Ever since James said she's coming tonight I felt like I've been waiting to see her. Brooke's leaning on the counter next to me with my arm around her shoulder casually talking to some of my friends about who knows what. I'm soo zoned out I didn't even notice when she put my arm on her shoulder but by now I'm used to it. She's always been touchy with me. Sometimes I think, maybe Brooke would be a good Luna. She's strong, beautiful, smart, and is always easy to be around. We've been in the same friend group for forever now and it'd just make sense. 

While nodding my head acting like I'm keeping up with their conversation I see Elia walk into the kitchen and my jaw nearly drops. My eyes scan over her body and I can't look away. I could eat her for dinner right here right now.  Her legs look soo soft and that dress looks too good on her. Her hair has that sexy bed head look to it and by the time I got her her face I noticed she was blushing hard. I smirk at her knowing she caught me checking her out. When her eyes met mine my smirk fell and I gulped. She's smiling at me while her friend talks her ear off. She looks soo beautiful I was caught off guard. Then I watched her look away from my eyes and towards my arm that was draped over Brookes shoulder. I pull my arm away from Brooke when I notice Elia's smile drop. I start making my way over to her, making my way through the crowded kitchen when a guy puts his hand on her waist and whispers something in her ear. She gives him her full attention. I look at his hand on her waist not liking his hand touching her bare skin. The slits in her dress I found soo tempting now pissing me off. It pissed me off even more when I noticed his thumb rubbing small circles on her waist taunting me. I have to calm down. He's most likely a member of my pack. I can't go around beating up pack members. I could feel my wolf clawing his way out ready to pounce. Just when I was about to lose my temper Elia pushed him off of her and shakes her head as she leaves the kitchen. That's my girl. I didn't think she had it in her but this shows how much respect she has for herself. My wolf feels proud right now that our mate can handle herself. I follow her through the sea of people to check on her. I should have said something to him but I thought too much about the pack and not enough about whether or not she was comfortable with him touching her like that.

 She makes it to the front yard, away from the party and pulls out her cell phone from her bag. She seems annoyed which isn't like her. She's literally the happiest person in school. Everyone knows Elia doesn't have an angry bone in her body. I clear my throat and she turns around to look at me startled. She gives me a little smile once she notices it's me. I can't stop myself from looking her over again and taking a deep breath to calm myself down. I have to control myself. This time when I look back up at her face, I notice her checking me out too. A dazed look on her face and a small pout on her lips. I walk closer to her and she backs away a few steps. I stop and give her a confused look. "Why are you backing away?" I ask her closing the gap between us and putting my hand on her bare waist. Her smooth skin felt soo good under my fingertips. "I'm sorry,  I just thought you wanted space from me" She mumbles nervously, leaning into my touch. She looks up at me holding my eyes captive with hers. I should let go of her right now. I just can't. She looks like she's overthinking everything right now. I don't want to overthink this right now. I just wanna hold her. I don't want to think about the pack or my future. I just want to hold my mate. She's staring back at me focusing on me like she's trying to figure out what happens next.  "Hey alpha what are you doing out here?" I hear Brooke say from behind me. Fuck. I got so distracted I forgot I'm in public and everyone can see us. I back away from Elia and she looks at me hurt. I take one last look at her before Brooke grabs my hand and leads me back into the party. She didn't even have the confidence to say anything to Brooke. How can she lead this pack?