The alpha's mate

chapter 12

When I woke up the next morning Cade was still asleep with his arm tight around my waist but with my heightened scents I could smell the amazing aroma of crispy bacon and I was starving.

I silently slipped out of Cade's arm- a skill I possessed while in Florida with Jace and Kate-p.s make a mental note to call them later.

I went to the dresser and grabbed a pair of Cade's light grey sweats that were folded and on top of it.

I slipped them on not really wanting to go downstairs with everyone seeing me in my spanks.

I looked over and saw I picture of Cade holding a little boy on his shoulders. The little boy had a big smile on his face and it looked like he was laughing in the photo and his arms were in the air. Cade looked like his handsome self with a giant bright smile on his face that made me smile. he was holding the boys feet and looking straight at the camera. I haven't seen that smile at all.

I didn't hear Cade get up and never noticed until I felt strong arms wrap around my waist and myself being pressed against his bare chest.

"who is that?" I asked looking at the smiling boy.

"Jake," Cade whispered. he paused for a long time... "my brother," my eyes widened and I turned around to face him.

"really? well when do I get to see him?" I asked smiling. he smiled but it didn't reach his eyes.

"you wont," he said and my smile faded.

"why not?" I turned slightly to get another look at the boy.

"because.....he was taken two months after that picture was taken. two years ago," he grabbed my chin and slowly pulled me to look into his eyes.

"I-I'm sorry," I said sensibly.

"its not your fault," he whispered.

our faces were inches apart. his eyes flickered to my lips and then they looked back at my eyes pleadingly.

I knew what he wanted and my wolf ached for him too but if he bites me we wont be able to fight today.

I made a promise to myself that I had to let him bite me tonight. if we do this for much longer one of our wolfs are going to die out.

I decided to close the distance between us and kiss him. I ran one hand through his hair and the other hand I moved to his neck.

one of his hands moved to my waist and pulled me closer while the other one went to the back of my head and lacing his fingers through my hair.

it was the most passionate kiss I have ever had and I thought I wanted to take it further but I knew I couldn't. 

after awhile my hands moved to his chest.

we pulled back needing air and he rested his forehead on mine.

when I looked up his green eyes were piercing mine and I felt like he was looking into my thoughts.

"please Ashley. please don't make me fight you," I could swear he almost cried.

"Cade. everyone's already here to see it," I told him.

"I don't care. most of them live here. I don't want to fight you Ash," he had the pleading look in his eyes again. 

"Cade we have to do this now. once we mate we wont be able to," I told him.

"I know but Ash-" I cut him off.

"Cade. It'll be fine," I leaned up and kissed him once.

I nodded and turned around to leave.

He came up beside me and grabbed my hand, interlacing our fingers together as we walked down to the kitchen together.