Blazing Embers (gxg)

24. Unique taste

Asher's Pov.

After our playful and slightly dangerous morning I went downstairs with Sam.
Sarah was being her goofy self, but she still gave me the opportunity to make them breakfast. Which to be honest I didn't mind with Sam here.

"Sammy! Good morning!" Natalie jumped on Sam's back, sneaking up on her and held her in a tight hug.
I tactfully ignored Nathan sill a bit mad at him for indirectly causing my early wake up but my mate greeted him, than came to grab a glass of water.

It was at this point that Natalie noticed me and her jaw falling to the floor she pointed at me! Yeah... I guess we didn't explain everything to her, that including my weird body.

"Asher! What the f*uck is this! I thought you're a woman w..what is this body?!" she exclaimed, looking me up and down.

I glanced at Sam who was drinking and with a smirk I just srugged as I answered.

"Humm... Don't ask me! Ask your sister... she's the one with the very unique taste."

"Cough... cough!" Sam turned to me berly managing to breathe.

I must say excluding the fact that she almost choked the look on her face was worth it!
She looked at me like I'm an idiot from outer space or something, her eyes piercing into my soul.

Natalie on the other hand was looking at her sister with question marks all over her face.

Laughing at them I let Sam punch my chest and sides as she pleased while trying to maneuver around the kitchen and finish making the omelette and bacon.

Calling everyone to the table we sat and as we ate Sam explained my appearance to Nat the others 'wolfing' down the food. I made sure Sam got some on her plate but otherwise I let them eat most of it, feeling still a little stuffed 'cuz of the human blood and last days feast.

|Later that day|

We were chilling and chatting in the living room sharing funny stories about our childhood, well mostly Nathan's when someone knocked on the the door.

John and Sarah looked at each other than at us.
"We don't have more kids... right?!" John commented I think a bit traumatized with the last couple of days.
"Yeah... but why do I feel like there's a chance that.." Sarah wondered but I cut her off.

"Guys, calm down it's a vampire so just go and open it."

They both looked at me questioningly and I knew what they were thinking.
"No, it's not my father but you should still meet him... he's my brother.." I reviled and this made them turn to Nathan, who by the time I confirmed his worst fear was shaking like a little bunny in the snow.

"Shit.. I'm in deep f*cking shit!" He stood up and started to walk from one side of the room to the other clearly anxious.

John and Sarah went to open the door and now we could all see Nathan's dad, my brother, Mark.

He was tall and had karamell colored skin his hair neatly arranged and combed backwards it matched his formal attire. He had green eyes and his fangs were visible from his slightly opened mouth as he stood in silence and looked at the couple who opened the door. Probably surprised that this was a wolf den, so to speak.

"Sorry for the interruption! I'm Mark Leonard Ross. I'm looking for my son. I was told he's here." He introduced himself after registering the situation.

"Oh.. he's here please come in. I'm Sarah Manon Rose the Luna of the Rose Pack. He's my mate John Tyhson Rose the Alpha." Sarah invited him in so he could actually come in.

Stepping in Mark looked around and I could see the shock from his expression when his eyes reached me with Sam in my arms.

"Asher.. does Father know of this?" He asked dumfounded.

"Humm... not yet, after the marking I will tell him." I said and he understood the meaning behind it.

"Hah! You know if he asks, I can't lie to him..." he sighed.

"Well it's not a secret so if that happens just tell him." I srugged and gave Sam a peck.

"I'm happy for you!" He said smiling than turned to the shivering Nathan who stood behind the now standing Natalie.
He let out a deep breath and went to hug my mate's sister.

"Nice to meet you! I'm Mark, Nathan's dad." He said smiling ear to ear his fangs showing.

"Hi! I'm Natalie!" Nat whispered shily.

"Alrighty! Now that that's done... Nathan come here!" Mark pulled back and with his tone turning serious he called my nephew.

"Pops.. listen.. I can explain...." Nathan started to speak but it wasn't in full sentences.

"Nathan Jake Ross I don't care about puny excuses! Call your mother this instant and explain to her that you're here and in good health! How can you put her through this! Not calling for two months and disappearing to who knows where!!! Call her! Now!" He lectured and we just watched how Nathan got his ear pulled.

"Okey.. okey! Dad!! I'm sorry I'll call her, can you let me go now.

"What am I going to do with you! Just grow up! Goddess help me!" He sat down after Nathan run away to call Kathlyn.

"Introduce us?" He turned to Sam.

"Yeah sorry. This is my mate Samantha! She is Natalie's younger sister. Sam this is my big bro, Mark!" I let Sam stand so they can hug and after the greetings they sat back down.

"Wait hold up! Your mate is Nathan's mate's sister! What kind of family is this!" Mark asked dazed.

"Humm... It's sure is interesting, but basically Sarah is from the Whiteback lineage, and we're guessing that John's got some Silverstone blood..." I tell him and we start to catch up.

Sam is listening to our conversation but I can feel she wants to ask something.

"What is it, love?"

"Umm.. I was just wondering if Mark has any of your childhood photos?" She mumbles with a cute smile.

Mark freezes but than starts to laugh loudly!
"Hahaha!!!! Sorry Sam I can't give you pictures because when Asher was small we didn't really have cameras or photographs!" He explains.

"Oh.." I can feel her disappointment and a slight sadness welling up in her but my brother soon continue.

"Don't be so sad too soon! We have a bunch of family paintings and portraits of her back at the family mansion." he elaborates bringing a beautiful smile to Sam's face!

"Really!"

"Yeah! You should all come next weekend! Uncle and Aunty will be there as well so you could all meet! That includes you Sarah, John! Father would be elated if we manage to surprise him!" exclaiming he starts to plan the whole event and we, even though a little overwhelmed enjoy the warm atmosphere!