Strangers to Mates

Chapter 4: Mates

He let out a low growl at being pushed away. My eyes locked on his again and I realized that they've changed into a dark forest green, and when male wolves eyes darken it can only mean two things. Lust or anger. And right now I'm guessing that he's feeling a little of both.

"Why did you do that." He questioned in a low voice, getting close to me again.

"In case you've forgotten I've know you for all of five minutes and you might be my mate but I'm not going to let some stranger mark me." I say stubbornly, having more control when he isn't touching me.

"I will not have you walking around unmarked, letting other guys thinking your free." He said possessively.

Okay so I have to admit that as annoying it is, him being a possessive wolf, is also very sexy. Wait, why am I thinking about that right now? I was suppose to be pissed.

"I don't care. Like I said before, some stranger isn't going to mark me. So move on pal." I said glaring at him

When his eyes didn't grow lighter I knew he wasn't going to back down but neither was I. That was my first kiss, I wasn't gonna let him mark me two seconds later, that was moving way to fast. Goddess, guys and there inability to control themselves. It was annoying as hell sometimes.Wait no let me rephrase that, all the time.

"C'mon, we should head back, they'll start worrying about us" I say feeling a little less dizzy then before. That kiss kinda sobered me up, but I was still fairly drunk.

I didn't want to argue about it. If I hadn't been drunk silly (or overly confident in my case) I probably would have ran the second I realized he was my mate. But I had to admit that all that cheesy stuff I heard about having a mate, like feeling complete, is true, my soul did feel complete. I was at war with myself, and I don't mean with my wolf. I mean tomorrow, being with Raymond could take away everything from me and I could hate it, but I really did love the feeling his touch gave me. I was addicting. Urge, why am I feeling these things for a stranger.

"Fine" he grumbled in defeat but wrapped his arm around my shoulder, pulling me into his side.

He seemed to relax a bit with me at his side but was still very tense. We didn't have to walk very far because our group had moved back over to the tables. When Sadie saw me, she gave me a questioning look. 'Possessive mate' I mouthed and after a moment realization dawned on her face. She looked a bit shocked but then grinned at me like she was trying not to laugh. We came to a stop in front of them, but neither of us said anything. I saw James' eyes gloss over and guessed that Raymond was mind linking him. Understanding dawned in his face, just as it had for Sadie, as his eyes came back to normal.

"Wait. What's going on?" Chris asked, the only one not catching on.

Sadie elbowed him but I shook my head at her.

"It's fine. Um, Raymond is my, uh,"

"Her mate." Raymond finished for me.

I was kinda glad that he said it so I didn't have to out loud. I wasn't ready to say it out loud even if he already has. I think Chris was the only one that looked shocked which caused Sadie to finally laugh.

"So does that mean you don't a ride home anymore?" Sadie asked, changing the topic slightly.

Before I could answer Raymond spoke up again, "No. I can handle that."

I move my hand to the small of his back, trying to calm him down, as his grip on me tightened. I didn't know how but I knew that if he was tensing up my simple touch could fix that. He seemed to relax a bit more again just like I knew he would. God, he was so uptight, but I guess that comes with the territory of being raised by an alpha, being training to become an alpha. I smiled encouragingly, trying to let them know it's okay. I knew that Sadie was happy that I'd found my mate, but she was still concerned for me. Honestly, I was a little worried to, he still got on my nerves but I didn't want to make a scene, not tonight, and I could tell he wasn't going to let me out of his sight for a while. Raymond leaned close to my ear and said,

"We should get you home."

"Why?" I asked raising an eyebrow, leaning back to see his face.

"You might feel better but you're still drunk. C'mon."

"Wait I have to say goodbye" I break away, moving over to hug Sadie then Chris.

I could hear Raymond growl when Chris' arms wrapped around me. Raymond pulled me out of the clearing, the second Chris let go of me.

"Quite being so ruff with me" I complained as we got closer to the first clearing, where all the vehicles were parked.

He suddenly stopped and engulfed me in a hug.

"I'm sorry" he whispered, now that we couldn't hear the music any more. Whoa, slight mood change much.

"I don't know why I can't hug Chris" I mumbled into his chest, not understanding his possessiveness.

"Cause he's a guy that isn't me." he replied in a soothing tome even though he knew I wouldn't like those words.

"So? Chris is like my brother. It's not fair" I mumble again getting tired.

"I know. Now c'mon, let's get you to bed" he said pulling away.

My wolf whined in protest and I have to say to it made me a little sad too. Damn this mate bond.

"Only if you carry me" I say yawning.

With the alcohol and all that dancing, it really drained a girls energy. I didn't like relying on someone else, but I really couldn't care less right now. Beside I was just taking the opportunity that was right in front of me.

"Okay, babygirl" and with that, I was in his arms bridle style.

I rest my head on his chest and he continued to walk towards his truck. Then I had a thought. If the other two guys came in another car then James must've come in Raymond's truck, how was he going to get back. Raymond set me down on the passengers side and I asked,

"What about James? How will he get back?"

"James can ride with the other guys, quit thinking about him" I could hear the possessiveness in his voice, again, but I was to tired to care at the moment.

Besides, I didn't care about it as much since he wasn't keeping me from my friend, from Chris. Even though I was still drunk I didn't understand why I was so tired. When your soul awakens it drains some of your energy but it took my soul like one second to find my mate why did it drain me so much.

"Fine" I mumbled and heard him shut the door before getting in the driver's side.

I must have fallen asleep because next thing I know I'm waking up because I can feel the fire on my skin that only Raymond could ignite. And who could sleep through that? Looking around without moving my head off of his chest I realized we were outside of my house. Wait, how did he know where I lived.

'Whatever', I thought as he opened the door, 'I'd ask him tomorrow'.

My parents had left the door open so that I wouldn't need to carry my keys with me to the party, and I was very grateful for that right now. It was very helpful, it meant I didn't need to move.

"That one" I say lazily pointing at my bedroom door with my foot as we got to the top of the stairs.

He opened the door, silently kicking it shut behind him. He set me down the bed but said softly as I tired to get under the blankets,

"I'm sorry but you can't sleep just yet. You need to change"

"No" I mumble, tossing the shoes in my hand on the ground beside my bed.

I moved over to the other side of the bed, where I normally slept. I felt the bed dip and the blankets were pulled over me. But that wasn't the only thing I felt. Strong arms wrapped around my waist pulling me close.

"Wha?" I asked, but knew it was Raymond.

"Shh. Go to sleep sweetheart"

And I did without protest. I was tired and my wolf couldn't be more happy. I knew I should have changed out of my clothes and taken off the make up but the alcohol was already out of my system and it was effecting me to much.

The next morning I woke up to a light knock on my door, but when I tried to get up Raymond's arms tightened around me, reminding me that he was here. Wait a second. s**t. Raymond was still in my bed, and he was fast sleep.

"I'll be out in a minute" I called to whoever stood on the other side of the door.

"Oh don't rush honey" I heard mum reply, "Just wanted to make sure you alive" she joked.

Once I've heard her footsteps fade away, to the point where I could no longer hear them, I shook Raymond awake.

"Raymond. Raymond. Wake up already."

Goddess, did he always sleep so deeply? He grumbled something incomprehensible but didn't wake.

"Urge" I sighed prying his arms off me.

After a few minutes I managed to escape from his grasp and walked over to where I dropped my shoes. My clock read noon and I wasn't really that shocked. I really wanted a shower but I couldn't leave Raymond here alone, I was worried he'd leave the room. I looked over my shoulder at him and felt myself smile. He looked so peaceful asleep. It was hard to think that someone like that could be annoying, with hair falling over his eyes. Next thing I knew I was standing in front of him, brushing the hair away. Suddenly I felt him his hand grip around my wrist gently, pulling me back into the bed.

"Good morning gorgeous " he whispered in my ear, causing shivers to run up my body in a good way.

"Hi" I say a little to quickly, "Um, I'm going to go shower, don't leave the room" I go to try and get out of bed.

"How about you don't leave the bed" he says keeping me beside him.

"I need to get dress before my parents wonder why I'm still in my room" I answer, trying to move again.

"Just tell them the truth" he says like its the most obvious thing to do as he snuggled closer into my side.

"No. That is not how I want to tell them I've found my mate. And mate or not my dad is not going to be the happiest to know a stranger was in my bed all night" I said trying to reason as I managed to sit up, even though his arms were still wrapped around my waist.

"Would you quite calling me a strange. I'm your mate, God damn it" he said now getting mad.

It was kind of funny since I could still hear the sleep in his voice. But that didn't stop me from knowing he wasn't happy.

"That doesn't change the fact that I don't know anything about you and you know just as much about me" I say pulling away and getting out of the bed.

He sighed dragging a hand down his face, before smiling, which probably meant he had an idea.

"Then stay in bed and tell me about yourself"

"No" I say stubbornly, crossing my arms.

"Than how am I suppose do learn about you"

"By asking me out on a date, like a normal person." I said like I was talking to a four year old, which was ironic since he was older than me, "Now get out."

"How am I suppose to, if you don't want your parents seeing me." He asked with raised brows yet with a look that said 'looks like I win'.

"You're a werewolf, figure it out."

"I see your just as feisty not drunk" he commented rolling out of my bed.

I rolled my eyes as he walked over to my window. I turned my back intending to head to the bathroom but he grabs my hand pulling me back to him.

"What do you want now?" I ask a little irritated.

"You wanted a date. Six. I'll pick you up"

I rolled my eyes again and he pecked my cheek before opening my window and jumping out. Landing gracefully, of course. I felt like I could almost see him smirking even though I had already starting walking towards my bathroom. I shut the door behind me, stripping out of my clothes from the party and hopping into the shower after scrubbing the make up off. I changed into sweatpants, tee shirt and the necklace from my parents, not wanting to get ready now. After brushing out my long hair I left it down and went downstairs.

Walking into the kitchen, I find Sadie talking with my mum.

"Oh good morning honey" my mum said sweetly coming over to give me a hug.

"Is dad already at work?" I asked putting some bread in the toaster, getting out the peanut butter.

"What do you mean already. It's the afternoon, you know that right?" Mum asked sounding a little concern.

She hadn't said anything or even hinted that she knew I'd found my mate so I'm guessing Sadie hasn't told her yet. Which I was so thankful for. Half of me really thought that she would have.

"Right. I'm just a little distracted." I say wording it carefully and slowly. "So Sadie what brings you to this great place I call home?" I ask having finished spreading the peanut butter and sat down across from her.

"Ah, not much. Just wanted to talk to you bout somethin'." she says trying to sound casual and not give anything away.

"Oh. Okay. Why don't we head up to my room." I suggest knowing she wants to question me about Raymond.

I grab my plate bringing it with us. Mum didn't say anything else as I shut my door behind us. Sadie stopped in front of my still unmade bed, starring at it in bewilderment.

"He was in your bed" she whisper shouted turning to me with the same expression.

Damn it. I forgot about the scent. Yup, that was defiantly going to raise a lot of questions.

"Um ya. I was to tired to care and he didn't do anything we just slept." I said trying to make it sound like less of a big deal.

She sat on my bed non the less and I sat across from her, eating my toast glumly.

"Spill" she said with a pointed look.

I put down my plate having finished.

"There's nothing to spill"

"Oh don't give me that. You just met your mate and he stayed the night"

I sighed.

"Fine. But there still isn't really anything to talk about. He brought me home, carrying me upstairs cause I was to tired then he fell fell asleep next to me. When I woke up I made him leave and he jumped out the window so my parents wouldn't see him, and before he left he asked me out tonight" I said bored, not finding anything special in all the things I just said.

"That is not nothing you guys are going on a date." Her face lit up, "have you guys kissed yet?"

She had that infamous devilish grin on her face and when I didn't say anything she took it as a yes.

"Tell me" she said trying to sound serious.

"Alright, alright. Last night when we were still out at the party and I was taking a break he came after me and when it turned midnight and we realized we were mates he kissed me."

"Did you kiss back?" She asked like she already knew the answer.

"Yes. But can you blame me. My wolf almost took over she was so happy." I said in a complaining tone.

"Oh don't do that, I know you enjoyed it." she said and I couldn't lie to her.

"So what time is he picking you up?" She asked switching topics away from the kiss.

"Um, six" I say, happy she changed it, even though we were still talking about him.

Her eyes widened and she pointed at my clock, "you've got less then five hours till he gets here and no offense but you look like a mess"

I don't know why she thought I needed a whole five hours to get ready, I didn't even know where he was taking me.

"He didn't seem to think so." I mumbled trying to defend myself, but knew I was only making it worse for myself.

She only grinned, staying silent for a moment.

"C'mon. You need to shower." she said pulling me up.

"But I already did." I whined.

She was gonna make me spend four hours getting ready and make shower again.

"Does it look like I care. In ya go." she said, pushing me lightly in the direction of my bathroom.

I glared at her for being so pointless but know that arguing won't help. It never does with this girl. So with that I was back in the shower, no longer protesting once the warm water fell down my body, hitting my back.