My Mate (REWRITING)

Chapter 7

I was sitting there and flirting with John. It made me a little nervous but it was fun learning more about him. After awhile he left to address the two packs. I watched him move and speak, not really listening to what he was saying. I couldn't wait to get closer to such beauty. Why couldn't he be our mate? He was perfect for us. When he finished speaking conversations started up again and people started coming in and out of the house with food. Someone started blasting music and other people started dancing next to the deck where the music was coming from. John came up to me and took my hand. "Shall we dance?" 

"Of course." I winked at him and he lead me down the steps and we started dancing close to the others. At first we kept our distance but we started getting closer and soon his hands were on my hips and my hands were in his hair. I enjoyed this but Orion seemed to protest. I just blocked her out best I could before I actually started listening to her. His hand started to trail down to my ass and I was in heaven. I was lost in the rhythm and everything else was gone. I lost track of time and all I could see was his face staring down at me, lust in his eyes. When the beat slowed down and there was no thumping beat I looked around me. No one was paying attention to us, not even Crystal. She was missing. 

"Do you want to go somewhere... more private?" I nodded my head eagerly and he grabbed my hand, leading me inside. 

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Crystals P.O.V

I watched as Jordan stared at John when he was talking to the pack. She looked mesmerized like he was her mate. Anger was boiling inside me. How dare she look at another man or woman like that! I growled at the thought of her being together with him. I told myself to calm down and stop showing emotion. I watched as Alpha John approached Jordan and took her hand. They walked over to the dance floor that had people slowly filling it up and started dancing. I kept watching but when they got closer and more erotic I just couldn't. I stormed off into the house to look around. 

It was mostly empty, a few people lingering. I didn't recognize a lot of them but I stopped to chat anyway. My father told me that I had to bond with the pack as the next alpha. We have been allies since my great great grandfather took over the LunaSol Pack. They were nice and fun to talk to but I was getting bored. I went up the stairs to explore some more when I heard a familiar voice. It was Jordan and presumably John. I ducked behind a door, luckily the room was empty. I watched them walk past the door and head to a different room. They couldn't keep their hands off each other. I fought the urge to growl and give away my hiding spot. I was about to leave when a voice sounded behind me. 

"Sorry honey but y'all is in my way." The voice was a slight southern accent and female. I turned around and looked up a little. Her curly hair was blue, dyed probably. Her eyes were also a blue and they were so pretty and sparkling. She was tan and a vine tattoo curled up her left arm. I couldn't do anything but stare at her. My wolf started stirring restlessly, she didn't like my staring. All I could muster out was a weak sorry. "It's alright honey, I was just about to go dance.. Do you want to dance with me? My friend left and I'm kinda lonely." All I could do was nod. I followed her through the house and outside again. We grabbed a few drinks before heading out to the dance floor. The alcohol helped and I started to warm up to her. We were just mindlessly dancing when I realized I didn't know her name. 

"So what's your name pretty, tall and tan?" 

"My name is Bell. How about you honey?" She wrapped an arm around me. 

"I'm Crystal... I'm going to be the next alpha." Bell looked impressed. Her arm trailed down a bit lower. It felt nice, no sparks but it was still exciting. 

"Look I have to ask before you drink some more and before we dance some more. Do you have a mate?" I looked at her, what was the point in asking?

"No, she hates me."

"Oh darling, I doubt she hates you. Were you spying on her earlier when I found you?" 

"Yeah, she was with the alpha, they couldn't keep their hands off each other."

"So she's straight?" I nodded. "I'm sorry to hear that. Do you want to spend the night with me?"

"Yes, all I want to do tonight is forget." I moved closer to her. Soon we were dancing like Jordan was with John. I started to feel guilty and my wolf started bothering me. I pushed Bell away. "Can we just go and cuddle? I think all I need is a good friend." Bell looked a little sad but said yes anyway. I walked into the house again. "Is your room the one I saw you in?" 

"Yes it is darling. I have some clothes for you too." 

I walked past a group of people next to the stairs. I saw Xavier in the group and he gave me a disapproving look. All I could do was just look away. I hope he tells Jordan and she feels the same way she made me feel earlier. Too bad she isn't here, I want to see her get jealous. She made me feel like shit and now she deserves to feel the same way. 

Bell showed me around the room a bit, letting me know I'm free to use anything. She handed me a pair of blue polka dotted pajamas. I slipped into the bathroom and changed. I stared at myself in the mirror. Maybe I wasn't pretty enough for Jordan. Maybe I was annoying and too quite. I could change for her and then maybe she will like me. I could feel my wolf rejecting my thoughts. I tried to agree with my wolf, I don't need to change. We should be perfect for her, that's what the mate bond is but why aren't we just together already? Before I started crying I busied myself with getting ready for bed. 

All ready for cuddling and sleep I walk out of the bathroom and jump on to the bed. I get comfy and wait for Bell to me so we can cuddle. After a few minutes she returns from the bathroom and cuddles with me. It made me feel so warm and happy. I couldn't help but think about Jordan, I want this with her. I was starting to drift off into la la land, looking for a happy dream when something warm was on my lips. It took me a moment to realize that Bell was kissing me. I was debating kissing her back even though every fiber in my body was screaming no but she stopped before I could react. The warmth that surrounded me was gone. 

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Edit- Going back and fixing this made me realize so many mistakes and inconsistencies I made. I still love it though.