Saved by a Cupcake

18. Mia

Mia's POV

I was nervous for this date and to be around James again. I was worried about our future, we would finally have to face reality. Usually, when we try to talk about it, he doesn't want to compromise, and neither do I.

James came and picked me up. He was looking sexy in just some jeans and a T-shirt. "You look so beautiful." He told me, checking me out. Isabella had me wear some jeans and a nice purple blouse that showed a little cleavage. She did light makeup and curled my hair.

He led me to his truck and opened the door for me. I smiled, and he helped me get in. "So, where are we going?" I asked him as he climbed into the cab. "I figured we could do the classic dinner and a movie."

"Sounds good to me."
"So, Mia, what is your favorite movie?" He asks me. "Dirty Dancing, you?"
"Star Wars: a New Hope."
"Oh, so you're a nerd, interesting." I tease, and he laughs.

"What's your favorite food?" I ask.
"Hot wings, you?"
"Pizza, especially Pizza Hut's pizza. What's your favorite color?"
"Red, you?"
"Blue." We keep asking each other questions until we get to the restaurant. He has decided to take us to Olive Garden, which I love. Who doesn't love endless salad and breadsticks?

We settle in and order. Once the waiter is gone, James gets a serious look on his face. Oh no. "I want to be perfectly clear what my intentions are regarding our future. I have officially stepped down from my pack to join yours." He told me, and I gasped. The guilt started to build in my stomach.

"Really? But I thought you wanted to be alpha?"
"I thought I did, but I realized I was doing it for all the wrong reasons. You showed me what an alpha should be, and I was not that kind of person. Instead, I wish to be your luna."

"Are you sure about this? I don't want to pressure you into anything."
"I have never been more sure of anything in my life. You are the greatest thing to happen to me, and I want to keep it that way. Sure, I'm a little hesitant in being a luna since I don't have any training, but I am willing to learn."

I wiped away some tears in my eyes. "Thank you," I told him, happy he was letting me live my dream. "At the risk of sounding too forward, I already have some of my stuff here. Ben, let me keep it in your office to surprise you."
"Do you really want to live with my dad and me?"
"Of course."

James put his hand on the table, and I held it. "You are an amazing boyfriend," I told him, and he smiled. "I like it when you call me that."

"Tell me about you growing up," I told him.

"I guess it was pretty normal for an alpha family. My father is pretty strict. He's actually not happy about me being your luna. We always did Sunday dinners together, since usually, my dad was late for dinner every other day."

"I'm sorry about your father. I wish you didn't have to sacrifice some much for me." The guilt came back, and I was sure James was going to grow to resent me.
"It's okay. I do not mind. What's your favorite memory of your mom?"

"She would always read me a bedtime story growing up, but she would put a spin on them. Every time she told me a princess one, there were no princes unless the princess had to save them. I would talk to other kids in the pack, and they would tell me I had the stories wrong. I came home crying one day, convinced I was a liar. My mom ushered me that she was telling the true stories but not to make the other kids upset. So I never talked about the stories ever again with other kids."

The food came, and we started to eat. I was digging into my food, so I was in no mood for conversation. James would laugh at me for shushing him. I was finally halfway done with my food when I let him speak.

"You are something else." He told me, and I shrugged. "I know. Maybe when we go to pack all your other stuff, we can go swimming. I was tempted to say yes to being your luna for that swimming pool." He laughed.

"Of course, anything you wish is my command."

We finished dinner and went to the movie theater. I let James pick the movie, so he decided on an action movie. I was fine with whatever. We got settled into our seats, and the movie started to play. James held my hand the entire time, drawing circles on the back of my hand with his thumb. I laid my head on his shoulder, relaxing as I breath in his scent.

I didn't even realize I fell asleep until he was softly waking me up. "Sorry," I mumbled, and he laughed. "It was adorable."
"Tell me I didn't snore."
"Nope." He led me back out to his truck.

We were driving back home when he got a call. "Hello?" I heard his sister answering back to him but couldn't make out any words.
"Are you sure?" He asked, seeming annoyed.
"No, I will handle it, I love you. I've got to go."

"What was that about?" I asked, curious.
"She was telling me she was worried about our father. He didn't call today." I could sense he was lying but didn't question him. I'm sure he will tell me when he's ready.

"When we get back home, I'm going to take a shower while you gossip with Isabella." He told me, and I smiled as he called it home. James parked the truck and gave me a tender kiss. "Rescue me in twenty," I told him, and he laughed.

When we got the apartment, Isabella was waiting on the couch. James went to the bathroom while I sat down and told her all the details. She gushed over the date as much as I did. I would miss having her around, but we could FaceTime like all the time.

"He's moving here, permanently," I told her, and she seemed impressed. "He finally got to his senses."
"I just feel bad, though, because his father isn't too happy. I know how his father can be."
"I'm sure it will work out in the end. His father just needs to see how much of a great alpha and luna you guys will be," she assured me and I hoped she was right. I didn't want to cause a rift in their relationship.

James got done with the shower, and Isabella said her goodbyes to me. She left, and I hugged James, inhaling his scent made me feel a little bit better. "I'm going to miss her."
"I know, honey." He kissed the top of my head and held me for a minute.

"Did you want to watch a movie and cuddle?" I asked him as I lead him to my bedroom. "And watch you fall asleep again, no thank you." I laughed and grabbed a pair of PJs. "You aren't going to need those." He growled as I felt all my heat travel downstairs.

I started to do a little striptease for him and barely got my shirt off when he attacked me. "Wait, I need to get my makeup off," I told him, and he groaned.

"It's going to look a mess tomorrow if I don't, and my face is going to break out." I went to the bathroom, really quick to wipe my makeup off, and brush my teeth. I looked in the mirror and saw that I looked really happy and flushed. I don't think I've been this happy in a long time.

I went back to see James all curled up in my bed. I turned off the light and made my way to him in the dark. I cuddled into the bed, laying on my side. He turned over to his side to kiss me. James wanted to be the dominant one, with his tongue forcing his way into my mouth. I moaned as I started to taste the spaghetti he had for dinner.

I entangled my fingers into his soft hair as his hands started lightly digging into my waist. "You...are...beautiful...and.....sexy," James told me as he gave me pecks in between the words. I smiled and trailed my hands down his face to rest on his massive chest.

"You are hot and sexy," I told him, and he chuckled as he trailed kisses down my throat. I could feel his wolf begging to come out, but he held it back. "You're doing great, James," I told him, and he flipped us over. He was on his back, and I was on top of him. James grabbed my butt to steady me.

"I'm going to worship you," I told him as I started to take off his clothes. After his shirt was removed, I trailed kisses all over his chest. And that's all the details I'm going to give you about that night.

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