When he doesn’t answer again, I say a silent pray to the goddess that Beck doesn’t do anything that can’t be undone. The Next Day
Emmett POV
After breakfast I make my way out of the apartment and down to the car. Thankfully Rose can walk to the Bakery because the job for the Forester company is ten miles from the center of town. I pull into the parking lot of a small brick building where I’m supposed to meet Stacey to fill out paperwork. Not that I would ever act on it but I feel drawn to Stacey. Even Brayer wants to be around her which is strange because we have only spent a little time with her.
I promised myself after my father taught us about mates before I got my wolf that I would save all my firsts for my mate. I think that’s why it destroyed me when my mother told me what my father had done to Rosalyn. He was my hero all my life and he destroyed that by supporting my id*ot brother and Reese. I knew I would never hold the Beta title because of Bryce but I was proud to be his son and a warrior before all this happened. I lost all respect I had for the man that put his title before his daughter.
I push thoughts of my father and Bryce out of my mind as I make my way up the stairs. I step inside the building which has the same decor as the apartment building. A young woman with blonde hair and a bright red blouse is sitting behind a large wooden desk. As soon as she sees me, she smiles. “Can I help you” she asks twirling a piece of her long blonde hair while looking me up and down.
I resist the urge to roll my eyes. “Hi, my name is Emmett Myers. I’m here to meet with Stacey.” “Hi Emmett, my name is Belinda. Unfortunately, Stacey is running behind because of Lily but she should be here soon.
That’s why I’m glad I don’t have any kids or a boyfriend.” I bristle at her comment and ignore her flirting. I take seat on a plush gray couch sitting under a large window. I pick up a magazine hoping she will take the hint and let the conversation end but I’m not that lucky.
“Since your new around here I would love to show you around town,” she says. Before I can turn her down the door opens and Stacey steps inside. She smiles when she sees me. “Sorry for being late, Emmett. Come with me and we can get all your paperwork done.”
I stand and follow her toward a dark blue door.
As I pass Belinda’s desk she reaches out and gently grabs my hand. “Call me if you’re interested in that tour, Emmett,” she says with a wink. I’m startled by a low growl from behind me. I whirl to face Stacey and she reaches for the paper that Belinda pressed into the palm of my hand.
“Belinda, this is a place of business not a club to meet guys. Emmett is going to be a member of the team and doesn’t need you hitting on him his first day.” She turns without another word and I follow her into a small office. She takes her place behind her desk and begins to shuffle through papers. I can tell she is nervous by the increase in her heart rate.
She definitely growled and there is no way I’m letting what I heard go. I can’t sense her wolf but I know what an angry wolf sounds like when I hear one. She was pissed at Belinda’s flirting.
“Mate” Brayer says and I can’t breathe. When I look in her eyes again, I see fear. “Emmett” she says and I can tell she is afraid. I don’t know what has my mate so afraid but I’ll be damned if I don’t protect her. Without another thought I pull her into my arms.
I’m confused I can’t scent her but the tingles are unmistakable. “Mate” she whispers and my body relaxes. Now I just need her to tell me why the hell she is hiding herself from other wolves.
I can’t believe that I’m standing here wrapped in my mate’s arms. I always worried living with the humans, I wouldn’t find my mate. I’m not sure how long we hold each other before Emmett finally pulls back to look into my eyes. He reaches his hand up and places it on my cheek. His eyes darken and I can feel Calista pushing to the surface.
“Hello little mate, my name is Brayer. I’m so glad we found you. You are the most beautiful woman we’ve ever seen,” he says. His wolf’s rich deep voice washes over us making me shiver. I give Calista control to talk to her wolf mate.
“Don’t be embarrassed Stacey. I’m glad that you and Calista think we are hot. Brayer and I are doing all we can to control ourselves around you, beautiful. We want nothing more than to throw you over our shoulder and take you some place private to strip.” I place my hand over his mouth before I burst into flame.
I can feel his smile under my hand. “Are you going to behave if I move my hand? My wolf doesn’t need to be encouraged right now mister. We need to talk before any mating happens.”
He chuckles before he finally nods, so I move my hand. I watch something pass over his features and his expression becomes serious. He leads me over to a small loveseat that sits in the corner of my office. I know what’s coming and I’m not sure what I’m going to say. “He is our mate.
You need to tell him everything” Calista says. “I know Cali, but what about Beck. Shouldn’t we talk to him first. It’s not only our story.” She whimpers because she knows I’m right.
Emmett squeezes my hand bringing my eyes back to meet his. “Emmett, I want to tell you everything about my past but I need to talk to Beck first.” His eyes darken and a low growl escapes his lips. “Hey, don’t do that. Beck and I are family.
There is nothing romantic about our relationship.” His eyes return to the beautiful chocolate brown color. “I’m sorry, Stacey. I’m not trying to be a jealous a**,” he says.
I smile and squeeze his hand. “I saved myself for you, Emmett. I understand why you would get upset at the thought of me being with Beck. Look how I acted when that b**ch Belinda was propositioning you. We are both jealous and possessive.
It’s in our nature.” He smiles like he just won the lottery. “So, we will be each other’s firsts.” I swear if this was a cartoon my eyes would be bugging out of my head. Did he just say he has never been with another she-wolf?
Before I can stop myself, I wrap my arms around his neck and press my lips against his. I’ve never kissed someone, but that doesn’t seem to matter as our lips begin to move against each other. He runs his tongue against my bottom lip, and I open for him. His tongue tangles with mine, and I swear I feel heat in my lower belly.
The banging of my office door makes us jump apart. I look toward the door and Beck has the good sense to look embarrassed for barging in. He runs his hand through his hair and rubs the back of his neck. It’s his tell when he doesn’t know what to say. “Come in and close the door, Beck.
We need to talk.” “I’m sorry for not knocking” he says. Beck takes the chair across from us and I take Emmett’s hand in mine.
Beckham POV
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