Abbie
I am a woman on a mission right now. "First, I need to find Hunter and apologize to him. Tell him everything that's been happening." I sigh, letting out my breath ever so slowly. Lily smiles, clearing her throat, "That won't be too hard. My brother adores you." She says, making my stomach flutter.
'Second, beg him to introduce me to the rogue king IF he really is here. Thank the rogue king for saving my life, and three... try not to lose control as the mating heat gets more vital inside of me.' I think to myself, making Merida chuckle. "And make sure Hunter doesn't get the wrong idea about why you're asking for the rogue king!" she says, making me groan inwardly.
I am feeling too jittery as this damn mating heat tries to take over my body. Luckily, I've learned to mask my scent, so even if I'm aroused... which I am, the unmated werewolves will not be able to tell... much!
I hope!
I can feel everyone looking at us as we enter the room. Instantly, I think Hunter's eyes are on me. He looked so dashing, dressed in a black tuxedo with a white button-up and matching tie that fit him so perfectly.
His hand wrapped tightly around a glass of liquor. I can see his eyes darkening and jaw clenching as I breathe. Oh, goddess, my heart is racing so fast. I think I'm going to puke. My hands are sweaty... why am I so nervous?
Maybe it's the fact he's sauntering my way. "Hunter," I whisper his name as my hands clutch onto the sides of my dress. "You look beautiful, Abbie." his husky voice vibrates through the thick, cold air, making a shiver run down my spine. I feel my cheeks heat, making me tuck a loose strand behind my ear blushingly as I smile, looking down.
"I am going to go mingle with the guests. I will see you two later?" Lily asks, but I'm stuck, drooling over Hunter as we exchange looks like deers staring at headlights.
"I, uhm... I wanted to," I stuttered, causing him to tug his lips into a smile.
"Dance with me, Abbie," he says as he places his drink on a table near us and extends his hand to me. I know I look like a dummy staring at his hand, but damn... he looks so sexy with his tux, hair combed back nicely, and his scent... his scent is driving me crazy. Passion fruit and morning rain hit my nose, making me bite my bottom lip to suppress a moan.
He chuckles at my reaction, nodding his head slightly as he wraps his arms slowly around my waist and pulls me close against him. "Just one dance, I promise. I'll be a good boy and try not to claim you here in front of everyone," he whispered, making me close my eyes and squeeze his biceps. "Hunter?" I utter, almost hoping he didn't hear the urgency for me to be touched by him behind it.
He chuckles again, grazing his lips over my neck as he inhales deeply, letting a hearty grunt out, tightening his hold on my waist. "I can smell your arousal, baby. And given your heat getting a little stronger, it just makes me want to rip that damn dress off you right now," he whispers as his lips move in a featherlike motion over my skin.
An orchestra plays on a small stage, and the song Love Story by Francis Lai begins. I roll my eyes, making Hunter chuckle. What are the odds, right? I can't help but smile blushingly at him as I place my hand delicately on his. He kisses my knuckles like the gentleman I find him to be, making my cheeks heat.
His hand slowly tightens around my waist as we dance. I completely forget about everyone around us, swaying to his lead as we lock eyes on each other. "You're a great dancer, Abs," he whispers as he leans closer, making me rest my head on his shoulder. "I have a great lead," I say, making him chuckle slightly.
I bite my bottom lip, smiling as I feel his chest vibrate. It doesn't take long for me to get comfortable in his arms, embracing the feel of our spark surge through my body, letting my hands rest on his chest as my head rests on his shoulder.
"Mind if I cut in?" I hear a woman's voice call out, bringing me out of my comfort zone. Merida growls, turning toward the woman who dared interrupt. Tara stands beside us, her hair left in a half updo in curls, and wearing a gold dress with a deep v-cut front and sluts on both legs.
Hunter looks at me, holding me tightly around my waist, then looks at Tara with a half smile. He's ready to speak, but who the hell does she think she is? Am I really that stupid to say yes? He's my mate, after all.
"Actually, I do mind. There are plenty of men here. I'm sure you can find someone else to dance... dear sister." I say, making her smile fall.
"Abbie. You're always so impolite.", "You know me too well," I reply, making her furrow her eyebrows. I was making her mad... good!
"I'll have you know Hunter and I are just friends. He and I always dance together," she says, making me see red. Hunter's mouth gawks open, unsure whether to say anything and for his sake... that mouth better stay quiet.
"Really, now?" I ask, fisting my hands.
"Yes. I even had the pleasure of accompanying him on several occasions to events and parties his friends have done. I loved the triplet's first birthday party a few weeks ago, Hunter. I had so much fun meeting them." she says, touching his hand, making me pull his hand from the back of me.
"Well then, who am I to stand in the way of true love and admiration, right? By all means, he's all yours." I say, giving her a fake smile as I make him let go of me.
I walk away from them, letting madness and anger take over me. "I knew it, Merida. Marissa was lying. It's obvious something is going on between them." I tell Merida, making her growl.
"Abbie, wait. No. It's not like that," I hear Hunter calling out behind me, as I turn. I see the concerned look on his face while Tara smiles triumphantly in the back with her arms crossed. Not this time, bitch.
I smile, getting closer to him, and remembering everything Marissa and the girls have said. "It's not like that, I promise. Baby, she's your sister. I could never do something like that. With her... Or anyone. Abbie, you mean the world to me." He says, looking at me with concern. Sadness painted in his eyes.
"Hunter, you don't need to explain anything to Abigail. It's not like she's your," I hold my finger out making her growl.
"I know," I say, smiling, stepping closer until we're an inch apart. "You... You do?" He asks, knitting his eyebrows and giving me his big puppy eyes.
"I do. The girls have told me how much you missed me. And if they can see that, that's more than enough proof. I need to know you're not lying to me. I just," I say, wrapping my arms around his neck and tightening his hands around my waist.
"I really wanted to see Tara's face when I finally get to do this in public," I say, making his lip tug into a smirk.
"Do what?" He says in a husky voice, wondering what I'm about to do. "Let my mate kiss me," I say, making his eyes darken and lips tug into a smirk.
"Damn you, Abbie. You're the end of me, you know that?" he says, claiming my lips in a heated kiss. My arms wrap tightly around his neck, making an involuntary moan escape. I feel his hands tighten on my waist at the sound of my moan, making him tug my bottom lip between his teeth gently.
"Hunter?" Tara says, almost demanding him to look at her. He holds a finger out, making her quiet.
"Fuck this. I'm done letting you wait, woman. You're mine, understand? MINE." he says as he pushes away, and lifts me off my feet, making my eyes widen in shock; throwing me on his shoulder like s damn potato sack. I squeal, holding onto his back for dear life. My cheeks blush and I feel a bit embarrassed as I hear whoots from all around me as he carries me out of the ballroom.
"Hunter!" she yells from behind us, stomping her foot in protest, making me chuckle.
"Hunter... where... where are we going?" I ask, feeling nervous as he carries me over his shoulder.
"Where does it look like, woman? Our room. Where I'm going to mark you." he says, making my heart leap, my eyes bulge in shock and I am suddenly nervous out of my mind.
"To ma...mark me?" I stutter, making him chuckle.
"You got that right, babe. We're mating and marking... tonight. As in... right.... Now!" he says, slapping my butt really hard, making me gasp as I feel the sting left on my bottom.