At Last

My Mate is Mine, Back Off

Xander's POV

    "Your place is nice, has a unique style I will admit." I give a smile at the compliment, opening the door for him and offering my arm. The crooked grin and arm looped through mine makes me smile wider. I shut the door, lock it and lead Blake to the garage behind the apartments. I look over the assortment of cars, a low whistle catching my attention as I lead Blake over to one of two of my vehicles: a black motorcycle with roses and flames. I hand him a helmet from the bike, tossing it to him and get on the motorcycle with ease. As I put on the matching helmet, I look to Blake standing there.

    "Are you going to get on anytime soon?" Amusement leaks through my voice as I raise an eyebrow when he walks over to me, settling on the bike. The next sentence makes me bite my lip at the promise in it.

    "Turn around and I will get on something more fun to ride babe." I give a low growl in warning as he wraps his arms around my waist, a hand slipping down my jeans. Checking for his helmet to be on, I adjust my grip on the handles and speed off from the garage onto the street, taking the scenery route. Focusing on the road was harder than normal, Blake's thumb rubbing my head and pushing down, slowly jerking me off. This is going to be a long ride to school. Let's take a detour and sort this out now shall we? I smirk at my thoughts, pulling over into the shade of a willow tree at the park entrance, careful to not get noticed.

    "Love, you're driving me crazy quite literally. We have time to deal with my 'problem' before school." I stop the motorcycle, staying on as I point to my erection when he gets off, amusement in his eyes. I move my position as I spread my legs out, unzipping my pants and pulling down my boxers. "It's early to be doing this, but suck me dry love." His plump, pink lips enveloped me in a second, eliciting a moan from me as I take my helmet off and put it next to Blake's. I lace my fingers through his dark red short hair, pushing as two fingers pump in and out of me in quick recession. He occupies his other hand in rubbing circles so close to my erection, flicking the skin as I feel the vibrations. He flicks my head, deep throating me as I give a low a moan, seeing white as I come.

    "That was fast babe. Remind me to get you worked up later tonight." I fix my appearance quickly, letting Blake get on and hug me from behind as we take off to school. The tall building of Genji High School appears in our view, black, purple, and white worn proudly as students pulled in and parked or walking students shouting at the idiotic drivers. Parking in a fairly secluded area, I stop the motorcycle, getting off as Blake takes hold of my hand, lacing our fingers together. "I really do love you and not just for the sex." I chuckle at his shy face, placing a kiss on his lips before pulling away, bags on our backs.

   "I love you too Blake. We can go as fast or slow as you want. It feels like forever since we've been mates, but not really. Just right. I have class to go to soon. I'll see you for free period?" The smile he sends my way makes me return it as he gives a deep kiss, making it last before he leaves with a wink in my direction. I ignore the stares and whispers, heading to Iris who gives a knowing look. "Fine. Rub it in all you want. It hasn't been long, but I already love him. It's a miracle I got him as a mate."

    "I will, just be careful. Your scent is strong on him and his on you. I've never seen you so happy with some one after that douchebag." I nod in agreement, contemplating on how fast I let him in when I hear him send a message to me through our bond.

    I'll see you later babe. Have fun in class and don't think about me too much. I scoff at the message, smiling already as I look to Iris.

   No promises I love you. "He makes me feel loved and secure, like we were made for each other. It's just right. Like a puzzle piece trying to find its other half. I found mine, but I want to court him properly and get to know him more." Iris gives me a smirk as foot steps approach us and fast. The hand trying to smack me is caught as I glare at the younger female, rage entering my body at what she said.

    "How dare you take my mate! He is mine!" The world freezes around us as we glare at each other. I let go of her hand, motioning to Iris beside me. She steps up without protest, her own wolf emerging and growling.

    "He is a person with feelings you bitch. Not an object. I don't care if you were arranged to marry and mate to him, I'm his mate. I will fight for him." The passion in my voice makes people look at me strangely, but I ignore them, stepping forward at the female. "You touch him, look at him, or even get near him with your hormones you are dead." Arms wrap around me from behind as I relax at the rose and sandalwood scent wafting my way.

   "He's right you know. I'm his and always have been. It's official. I didn't agree to marry you nor do I even like you. Stay out of my sight." The head nestled in my right shoulder makes me nuzzle him, him doing the same back. The girl looks like she is about to explode with anger and sadness, but mostly humiliation.

    "No one says no to me Blake Ryan and especially not you. One way or another, we will marry and be together forever. Your parents promised you to me. No one else." She stalks away, tears running down her face as she glares at the two of us.

    "Go back to your business now." Everyone disperses like a ghost as I'm turned around to kiss my mate. I lick his bottom lip for entrance as he opens his mouth, letting me take control. I meet his tongue in a dance, pulling him closer as he runs his hand through my hair, tugging on my ponytail. "I am going to give you a show tonight after our date, but first we have class. My parents were arranging for that marriage, but gave me the option to finding my own mate and I did. Forget about her, my family is going to love you once we decide to meet them."

   "I wish I could say the same. I don't have parents, they died years ago and not from anything good. I'll explain later when I'm ready, I don't want to open up any wounds just yet." I feel relief whoosh through me as he nods in understanding, the same pained and hurt look reflecting in my own eyes as well as his. After another gentle kiss, he departs to class early as I turn to face Iris.

   "You need to talk about it. I know how important it and he is to already. Your parents were wrong with trying to kill you, X."