The Transfer | BOOK 1 ✅

37 - The Hastings Family

I've been waiting to write this chapter for literally forever. Hope you all enjoy it!

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Nicolas, who I assumed was Liam's uncle, shook Liam's hand and laughed as his mate scolded him and moved past him to get to me. Nicolas began to ask Liam about all of his training, and I lost interest in all the testosterone in the conversation.

The woman came over to me and grinned at me. She came forwards and hugged me, rubbing our cheeks together as she did so. She smelt like sunflowers and daisies. I liked this female already.

"I'm Blu. I'm so happy to finally meet you, Alison. Lila has been giving you five star ratings whenever she speaks of you," Blu told me. I giggled at her as I glanced sideways where Lila was. She was the best sister.

"It's nice to meet you, Blu," I told her with a nod. She grinned at me and glanced sideways at her mate. Nicolas was already organising a time and date for him and Liam to have a go at each other.

"Men. I swear to God," Blu shook her head as she grabbed Nicolas' arm. She tugged him sideways and motioned to me.

"Ah! The girl my boy is apparently obsessed with. It's great to finally meet you, love," Nicolas greeted me with a grin. He shook my hand and I felt my face heat up as I glanced at Liam.

He rolled his eyes. "You haven't changed a bit, uncle," Liam said.

Nicolas laughed and shrugged. He seemed like an outgoing guy. I liked him. I liked the family that I had met so far. They were nice.

"Come this way. Let the children be children. I'll introduce you to the family, since they're clearly both busy," Darcy came forwards and pulled me gently in the direction of more family members. I looked back at Liam and watched him smirk.

He was such a goofball.

"Everyone here has been dying to meet you since we found out that Liam had met his mate. You seem good for him," Darcy told me with a small smile. I returned the gesture and felt a little less nervous.

They wanted to meet me. I didn't need to be nervous.

"Everyone, this is Alison, the one we've all been waiting for," Darcy introduced me as we came up to all the adults. They all turned to look at me.

One by one, I met with the uncles and aunts. Each of them were funny and welcoming. Most of them mentioned that they'd heard great stories about how I supposedly kept Liam on the edge of his seat. I didn't think that there were many stories, but Lila must have been telling them things.

"Liam, how'd you get one like this? She's smart, and not a total air head like that one other girl," Jasmine said. I turned my head as I watched Liam walk over, and then frowned slightly.

The other girl? Who? My stomach twisted. Was I not the first girl that Liam had brought to meet his family?

"She invited herself on that trip and she wasn't anywhere close to being his girl. Just some potential bond mate with an obsession for my air head brother," Lucas came out of nowhere and stood next to me before Liam could. I heard a grunt from behind me.

They were talking about Veronica? Seriously? Liam had brought Veronica to meet the family?

I didn't feel all that special anymore, but I pushed the feelings of hurt and confusion to the side. I couldn't let it ruin my day.

"Let's not talk about her. She made my head hurt. So Alison, you came from Terialta, yes?" Hannah, one of Liam's aunties questioned me. I nodded at her.