When Worlds Collide

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Jasper POV

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The possessive man kept sniffing and growling into Ben's neck while the smaller man sat on his lap with rosy cheeks from all the stares everyone was giving them. It was expected that things could unravel this way.

One the second there we forgot how possessive and jealous werewolf can get especially when their mates are involved. And how we have different traditions, especially since we have to adapt, we accepted a lot of human traditions.

Who would have thought tonight would go this way.

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2 hours ago

I arrived at the pack-house an hour ago from Mauas compound. (A/N I realized I never gave the name to the organization/company at which Ben works for, and now in a way so do Jasper, Sophie and Suzie. It's called Maua (Swahili) which means blossom (Engl.)) It looks beautiful. It looks like a modern four-storey castle. After passing the iron gate that has wolfs howling at the moon and in place of the moon is an uncut beautiful moonstone. It was shining so brightly under the rays of the sun. It was so mesmerizing to drive past it. The gate was the only way in and out, that I know of at least. They weren't attached to anything that you can see. Around the whole pack-ground is an invisible border that protects them.

Once you were in, the house, more like the mansion, is surrounded by a forest and a beautiful big meadow with a lake that is right on the border of the forest and meadow.

There was a lot of people (and I'm using that term lightly because there aren't just werewolves but other 'creatures' as well so... people it is). Kids playing or studying, parents enjoying the sunshine, some training, some are even swimming in the lake.

Amber welcomed me at the front door and led me to the dining room where everyone was. There was mostly just close friends of Alex and Ben, a couple of family members too.

"Jasper you made it," Ben greeted me along with Alex. "Of course I did. I wouldn't miss this for the world. Especially since I could bring my pants this time." I said with a pointed look at which Alex laughed while Ben pouted slightly with a guilty expression and rosy cheeks until I send him a wink so he can see that there are no hard feelings.

In the corner of my eyes, I could see Azure talking with Lucas and Sophie. They look like they were having fun. I turned to the left and saw Suzy coming in the dining room.

The dining room looked lovely. It looks luxurious, with all the paintings, vases and crystals, but homey at the same time, the paintings were mostly of past pack members, even some children's artwork. The hallway with the grand staircase has the same layout, even more so with mostly kids artworks. I heard that the Luna of the Luar pack (Luar (gallic) which means moonlight) loves kids and isn't a big fan of all those extravagant and expensive things but since most of those things are passed down through generations, so because of sentimental values he didn't have the heart to remove them and he wanted to preserve their heritage. It's kind of sweet.

"Everyone, you can take a seat. Dinner is almost done." Alex told us and everyone started to gather around the table. I sat across from Lucas, the sisters were sitting on either side of him.

I felt a shiver go down my spine, goosebumps appeared on my skin, hair on the back of my neck rose. Shit... Nicholas is sitting right next to me. Suzy and Sophie were looking at me with a little smirk on their faces.

"Good evening," he tipped his head and then sat down. "Hi," I greeted back and tried to calm down so I don't make a fool out of myself.

He looks so handsome in the dark red shirt that was like a second skin on him and shows off his broad shoulders. And those black pants... Damn... Not to mention those mesmerizing eyes of his. Here come the goosebumps again.

"You alright?" His deep voice snapped me out of my daydream. "Oh, um...yeah. I'm good." I tried to laugh it off. And drank some water to keep my mouth shut. I heard him chuckle while looking at me. It sounded so captivating. He could charm anyone he wanted with just his smile.

All kinds of meals were put on the table, it smelled delicious, not as delicious as Nicholas. Everyone put what they wanted to on their plate. It tasted as delicious as it smelled.

I wonder how he tastes, suddenly I was hungry for something else.

The dinner went by and now we were all just chatting and eating away on the chocolate dessert. I spend most of dinner talking with Lucas about that dinner party they went to last Friday.

"I know that everyone is wondering what was the occasion that we invited you all today." at the head of the table stood Alex with Ben in his arms. "Well, we have some wonderful news and we wanted to share it with you," Alex said with a huge smile on his face. "I know it was expected," oh my...finally, I thought they were gonna take forever. "We're engaged," They spoke together.

We applauded them and you could hear us congratulating the happy couple. They were mates so it was only a matter of time until they would tie the knot. They were so in love with each other.

And unlike in all those werewolf romance books where you see or smell someone and you see rainbows and stars because in that second you know they are your soul mates and 'make love' that same day. Here it is a little bit different.

It takes a little bit of time and getting to know each other but you do fell some signs-you like their personality, looks, you can't forget their smell, their laugh, you think about them all the time especially when they annoy you to the point you want to strangle them and love them at the same time. Basically, that one day in those romance books stretched over the course of, well as long as one needs to figure out who is their mate.

Even though they didn't have to get married. A lot of mated couples don't get married or they get married *after 10-20 years of being together. It's more common for mates to get married later on than some would think. Mostly because the security that marriage gives to a couple isn't needed mostly because once you mate no one can live up to that person and no one is insane enough to get in between them.

"Thank you, thank you..." Alex tried to calm us down a bit. "And that is not all. Jasper, Nicholas can you stand up for a moment." Huh, I was surprised and confused. Both of us stood up, Nicholas put his hand on my back and led me toward Alex and Ben. I think my heart skipped a beat when I felt his warm, big hand on my back.

"We thought long and hard about this and it wasn't easy. Especially since we have a lot of friends that we care dearly about. Nicholas, Jasper we would like you two to be our best man's?" Ben asked with a little pout on his face. "Of course, It would be an honour." Nicholas instantly replied and hugged both of them. "Yes, of course," I followed. "Great," Ben was happy that we agreed, so was everyone else, smiling.

After that, we moved to the living room to enjoy the rest of the evening.

"I wasn't expecting this," Suzy said. "Neither did I. Who would have thought," I replied. "Oh man I can't wait to see what you will do for the bachelor party," Sophie replied excitedly. "Oh, I already have an idea. Especially after that sleepover, we had and we discussed all the things we would like for our bachelor's party." We all laughed remembering that awesome night.

Nicholas and Alex joined us. "What's a bachelor party?" Alex asked. We looked at him like he just grew a new head. "You don't know what a bachelor party is?" Suzy asked, perplexed.

"No," he answered.

"It's kind of like a farewell party," I said, " for your solitary life before you officially tie the knot."

"Why would you celebrate that?" Alex asked confused. "You just do. It's the last party as a single man." I answered him. "And the best parts are all the dumb things you do and say after all the booze you drink and not to mention the strippers." And that's where things went downhill.

Alex growled and went after Ben.

We should have kept our mouths shut.

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