My Secret Mate

Chapter 11

VANESSAS POV

We were in the car on our way to Royale castle. I was nervous and my nerves caused me to be scared. Why did the rogues want us? What did Luna's have to do with rogues? I sighed to myself, I knew that this could cause a war.

Jacob probably sensed my worries, his right hand left the steering wheel and he took my hand into his. He kissed the back of it and said, "please, my love, relax. Everything will be okay. None of the alphas will let anything happen to their Luna's, just as I wouldn't with you." I smiled and said, "I know, Jacob, it's just stressful. What if they go after the pack? What happens then? I don't want a war." He sighed and said, "Vanessa, you know just as well as me that if it comes to that, we will fight, but our packs are much stronger than rogues. They don't stand a chance."

I sunk deeper into the seat and drifted off into sleep. I felt well rested once I was, gently, shaken awake. My eyes fluttered open a bit and Jacob was picking me up, bridal style, out of the car.

"We're here my love," he smiled as I looked up and seen a HUGE castle in front of me. It had to be bigger than the White House and about 20 stories high. It was an old Victorian style castle with a tower on the east and west wing of the building. "Wow," I muttered. "Beautiful isn't it," Jacob smiled, still looking at me. "I've only ever heard of this place, but none of the stories come close to it's actual beauty," I admitted. "I'm glad you like it, me and you get the king and queen suite," he smirked, causing me to blush.

Everyone went to their rooms, still awaiting the arrival of other alphas from packs all over. Jacob was in the shower. I was already showered and ready. I wore a black pencil skirt that hugged my curves with a black long sleeved crop too and creme stilettos. I put a creme colored necklace on and curled my hair down my back. I did my makeup natural but bold.

I was looking in the mirror, fidgeting with my outfit and hair. I wanted to make a good impression with the other packs. Jacob walked out of the shower only in some Calvin Klein boxer briefs. He came up behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist. "You look.... Perfect," he whispered. "You're just saying that," I mumbled. He shook his head and said, "if you could see what the rest of the world sees when they look at you, you would understand. You have such beauty, such grace, and that little attitude...." He let out a seductive growl and I but my lip. His hands tightened around my waist as I felt his briefs grow on my behind. I giggled and said, "save that for tonight, babe." He sighed and said, "alright, fine."

He picked out a black suit and then we walked downstairs to the 11th floor, where the royal dining hall was. All alphas and betas, plus their mates were ordered to attend dinner tonight so everyone could meet. I wanted the others to like me, that way things could be easier for Jacob.

We entered and it looked like everyone was already there. There was so many beautiful people everywhere. It's no surprise though. The werewolf race had always been beautiful. I took a deep breath and Jacob draped his arm around my waist, pulling me to him as we walked passed the extremely long table to the end where two chairs were sat. Jacob and I sat down and next to us were the alpha and beta of the Noon Moon pack(Alexander and Parker), Rushing Rivers(Anthony and Nikolas), and Black Mountain(Joseph and Isaiah). Plus, their beautiful mates. All the guys started talking, so I took the chance to spark a conversation with the women.

They were all amazing and down to earth. There seemed to be no hostility between any of the women I talked with. But soon, business took over our dinner. Jacob stood up and tapped a knife against his wine glass. "Thank you all for coming, I know that everyone knows the new found horrors of the rogue business and this is why we are all here today," Jacob started, "and it is our duty to our mates and our packs to protect them, to keep them out of harms way. Which we will. The rogues have no idea what is coming." With that Jacob gave a sly grin. While everyone started clapping and cheering, I couldn't help but bite my lip at how sexy my mate was when he took charge. I tightened my legs together and tried to steady my breath.

Jacob looked down at me and breathed in. For a second his eyes changed black with lust, but he fought to regain control of himself. As did I. Soon, he took his seat back at my side and whispered in my ear, "tonight.... I'm going to take charge... Inside of you." I blushed and said, "can't wait." He smirked and then alpha Alexander of the Noon Moon pack started conversation with Jacob.

    So I went to the ladies room in the next section of the 11th floor. I checked my hair and makeup and refreshed myself. I stepped out into the lobby of the restroom area. I wasn't ready to go back to the room with all those people just yet.

    The door of the men's room opened and out stepped a man, he was extremely handsome, I must admit. But he wasn't my Jacob handsome. He looked at me and smiled, "hello, Vanessa." I smiled but said, "I'm sorry, I don't believe we've met?" He extended his hand and said, "my name is Hercules, alpha of the Greek Warriors pack."

    The Greek Warriors pack was the most brutally run and organized pack in all of Europe. Alpha Hercules was a tight ruler and very strict, but nonetheless a great alpha. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Hercules," I gave my luna smile. "Ah, but the pleasure is all mine, Vanessa," he kissed the back of my hand that he shook. An awkward warm feeling stayed where he kissed me.

    I pulled my hand away and immediately went back to Jacob. He smiled when he seen me but as I approached his smile faded. "What's that smell," he demanded. "What," I asked confused. "You smell different, like someone else," Jacob growled. I shook my head and said, "relax, Jacob. I just ran into Hercules from the Greek warriors pack and we shook hands." I didn't tell Jacob that he kissed my hand. Why start a war within a war?

A/N- what's to happen now? Why did Vanessa feel that way?