Chapter Nine
1077 Words
Arlo Pov
The next morning I wake up with a big smile on my face. I can’t believe how much Nova blushed. I must have been stupid not to notice it before. I can’t contain my smugness at the fact Nova fancies me. I also can’t deny the fact I have always found Nova attractive. The thought of her being like family to me as always put me off exploring that. Now that I can be open to it I really see us having a great future. Who knows, she may even be my mate.
Bodhi sighs at me.
‘What is it Bodhi?’
‘You are an i***t Arlo’
‘Thanks?’ I shake my head at him.
‘I have been trying to tell you for years. She is also the only one who can calm your rage’
I think about that for a moment. I guess Bodhi is right, she does seem to calm me.
‘So do you think she is my mate?’
‘Yes’
Another huge smile takes over my face as I bounce out of my bed.
But can I stay loyal to her? I have always had a short attention span when it comes to girls.
This will be different though. It’s Nova.
I quickly shower and throw on some jeans and a T-shirt with my combat boots. I practically dive down the stairs two at a time before reaching the dining room. Breakfast is already laid out on the table and I grab a plate with bacon sandwiches on. As I sit to demolish them someone clears their throat and I notice my mother and sisters already sitting at the table staring at me.
“Why are you so happy?” Jessabelle asks.
“It’s just a good day is all,” I say back as I start eating my food.
“He must be all love struck by Nova,” Emerald teases with a smirk. She flutters her eyes at Megan and Jessabelle who giggle.
“Arlo and Nova sitting in a tree,” they start to chant. “K I S S I N G.”
I roll my eyes and look to my mother who is also smirking at me.
“First comes love, then comes marriage,” they continue to sing. “Then comes a baby in a baby carriage.” They all burst into fits of laughter.
I just continue eating my breakfast with my smile in tact.
“What’s all the noise about?” My father asks as he walks in.
“Father,” we all say with a bow of our heads.
“Your daughters are teasing Arlo about his romance with Nova,” my mother explains.
My father slides into the chair beside her before kissing her. The kiss goes on for far too long.
“Gross,” I groan as I put my food down. “You’re putting me off my breakfast.”
“You won’t be saying that when it’s Nova you’re kissing,” my father winks at me.
Another groan escapes me, “not you too.” I can’t help the chuckle that leaves me though. The smile on my face is impossible to remove today.
“Pay them no mind my boy,” my mother says as she winks at me. “The girls will understand when it is their turn.” She smiles softly at the girls who quiet their giggles. She turns back to me, “yourself and Nova need to meet me in the library at 10am please. We have to go through some formalities.”
“Okay mom,” I agree with a nod. I stand and take my plate to the kitchen.
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I walk into Nova’s room unannounced and she is still snoring. Her one leg is hanging out the bed and her arms are draped above her head. I carefully lie beside her, trying not to wake her. She must detect some movement though as she stirs in her sleep. She mumbles a few undetectable words before rolling onto my chest. She snuggles her head into me and wraps an arm over me. Our legs tangle together. I slowly start to run my fingers through her hair as she drifts back into slumber.
‘Sniff her,’ Bodhi says with a lick of his tongue.
‘What?’ I ask him with disgust. ‘Why would I sniff her?’
‘Just do it.’ He insists.
I sigh before leaning down and sniffing her hair. The scent of peaches flows towards me. My whole body shivers in delight at the smell. It literally shook me to my core.
‘What was that?’ I question Bodhi, he obviously knew what would happen.
‘She is our mate. As we approach eighteen it will become more obvious’
I am so engrossed between sniffing Novas hair and listening to Bodhi that I don’t realise Nova is awake.
She coughs to get my attention.
I smile down at her and she narrows her eyes at me.
“Morning,” I say enthusiastically.
“What are you doing here?” She asks.
“I came to wake you up,” I put on my best smile for her.
“No,” she sits up. “What are you doing here?” She points. “In my bed.”
“Oh right,” I chuckle at her. I push up on my elbow and face her. “Just saying good morning to my fiancé.”
Nova rolls her eyes at me.
“Did you just roll your eyes at me?” I question, turning my face serious.
She hesitates before deciding to remain silent. I lean in closer and I hear her breath hitch. I stop just before my nose touches her and instead move my hand down. I lightly place my hand on her thigh and she stares at me intently.
“What are you…?” She says hesitantly but I cut her off by pressing my lips to hers. Our lips mould together in a punishing kiss as I slide my hand higher up her thigh. I caress her soft skin in my palm and she moans into my mouth.
Just as my hand reaches the edge of her shorts her bedroom door opens. Nova and I both turn to see Raven smirking at us. I groan and drop back to the pillows.
“Hey guys,” Raven says in a teasing tone. “What you doing?”
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