It was extremely awkward. Everyone stared at me with mixed emotions. Some mad, some confused, some hate, some excitement and even some jealousy. So many mixed emotions.
"Everyone, meet my mate, Aria," Kai announced loudly. I stared at him bugged eye and my jaw dropped. To make such a bold statement so soon! And just after I broke into his house and stole a rather important necklace. I started to turn around to run away but he stopped me. Forcing me into the house, he started introducing me to some of his pack. I kept my words to myself. The ones I spoke was a simple introduction and my name. Kai did all the talking. However, when we got to kids, the tables turned. I absolutely love kids. While Kai went to explain some things the crowd, I kneeled down to start talking and playing with the kids. Halfway into it, I felt someone tap my shoulders. I turned around to see a very angry Caroline.
"Give me back my necklace," she demanded. I saw the place quiet down and focus on us. Kai started to walk over but I beat him to it.
"I'm so sorry but I don't have it," I stood up and looked down at her ashamed. I grabbed my injured arm and rubbed it slowly.
"What do you mean you I don't have it?!" She started to raise her voice and by then, everything was quiet. I looked at my shoes and bit my lip.
"Caroline, enough," Kai cut her off, coming to my defense.
"Kai that was my necklace! It was the one mom gave to me before she died! I want it back, now where is it?" She turned to him but I felt l her anger towards me.
"I'm sorry," was all I could say. She began to burst into tears before she ran up the stairs. A very loud slam echoed through the house and I felt the heaviness in my heart. I turned away from the crowd so they wouldn't see me cry.
"I think that's enough for tonight," Kai's voice boomed. With that, everybody wad scrambling towards the door. When the last person left, he shut the door and the click ensured total silence.
"Aria.." Kai pulled me into a hug.
"Oh I'm such a terrible person!" I cried into his shoulder.
"No you're not, I mean, actually, a lot of people understood your situation and admitted to doing the same. A lot said that they liked you,"
"That's because you'll pummel them if they said they didn't," I half joked. I chuckled a little and Kai wiped away my tears smiling.
"Very true, I can not argue with that. Let's just go to bed ok?" I nodded feeling very sleepy.
"Where am I sleeping?" I asked following him up the stairs. I heard faint crying from Carolines room as we passed and I felt the guilt eat me alive.
"With me of course," i stopped in my tracks and stared at his room.
"Oh uh- oh I uh-" I began to stutter.
"We are mates, of course we're sleeping together," he tossed me one of his shirts.
"That should be long enough,"
"May I at least have some shorts?" I asked holding the shirt up. It stopped right above my knees. Kai huffed and threw a pair of sports shorts to me. I caught them and thanked him.
"Where's the bathroom?" I asked as Kai walked over to me.
"Over there," he pointed to the door behind me. I was about to turn to walk over but he placed his hands on my hips and planted me firm.
"Just one thing before you go," he grabbed my chin softly and kissed me. My eyes widened before I melted completely. Oh my, it was like nothing I ever experienced before. His soft lips were causing all sorts of warm and jerky reactions in me. When he pulled away, I wanted to scream 'no don't!' But I kept my composure.
"I couldn't wait any longer," he whispered. He tried to lean in again but I got scared and ran into the bathroom.
The shorts didn't fit. They were just simply too big. I had to settle with the shirt. Nerves racked me as I stepped out into the room. He was already in the bed but his eyes raked me hungrily. I fidgeted with the bottom of the shirt and walked over. He was clouded in lust.
"Thank you," I said softly as I crawled under the covers.
"You're welcome," he spoke hoarsely. I looked over to see him tense.
"What's the matter?" I asked concerned. I touched his arm and he jerked.
"You look so fucking hot in my shirt," he growled. He pulled me over and kissed me again but this time it was more rough, more needy. He pulled away quickly and I was dazed. He reached over to turn off the light and I could hear his labored breathing as well as he could hear mine.
"Goodnight Aria," he said adjusting the covers.
"Night Kai," I responded back. We both laid there for a bit before curiosity won and I finally asked.
"Hey Kai?" I called.
"Yeah?"
"What was that.... thing poking out of the sheets?"
