Chapter Three
The Unexpected
“Everyone except for Loralei’s mates, their parents, and my mates out of the room”, Xander commanded. He wanted to talk to Trent, Jack, and Loralei in front of their parents. Adonis was about to protest, but one look from Xavier had him walking quickly out the room. When everyone dispersed, Xander cleared his throat.
“I’m going to be honest, this was unexpected”, Xander pinched the bridge of his nose. Xavier was trying to calm his Lycan down, “Trent, I have watched you grow up, you are the best tracker we have ever had, but you are a playboy and our daughter-”, Xavier stopped mid sentence. He didn't want to disrespect his close friend, Theo’s son.
“Trent, you are a w***e, I know that, the Alpha’s know it, hell your mate knows it”, Theo said, finishing Xavier’s thought. He was proud of his son, but he knew his son was no angel. He knows that Trent would get into trouble and he knew of his playthings. Jocelyn rubbed her mates back to calm him him down, unlike the men who saw Trent as a bad boy, she knows who her son really is. She raised a good kid, he is strong and loyal, and she knows that he acts out because people expect him to be just like his father.
Trent lowered his head, he felt ashamed of his past actions, he knows that Loralei is to good for him. “Trent, how do you feel about being mated to our daughter?”, Selene asked. Selene knows that Trent is a good young man, he is just a bit rebellious. She also knows that his brother Charlie will not be happy, she’s heard his thoughts. Charlie is a few years older than the others, he is currently the number one warrior, Selene knows that Charlie is secretly in love with her daughter.
Trent looked up at his Alpha’s and Luna’s, he looked at Jack who gave him a small nod of encouragement. “Alpha’s, Luna’s, I know that Loralei is too good for me. I don’t know why the Goddess has fated me to her, but what I do know is this. The minute Magnus and I recognized Loralei as our mate, we knew that this was it for us. Our world stood still and she became our life, I may not be worthy, but I will live everyday to prove myself to her. I will become worthy of her love and affection”, he looked around at everyone, making sure to make eye contact with each person in the room.
Trent got on one knee in front of Loralei, “Loralei, I promise to never hurt you and to never do anything to put you in harms way. I know that my past is anything but pretty, but I promise to be the mate you deserve. I will always put you first, you are my now, my future, and my forever. Will you give me a chance, please?”, he finished. He showed his neck as a sign of loyalty and submission.
Loralei looked at Trent, “Trent, you are my mate and your past does make me angry because other girls have had what was supposed to be mine. But that is the past and I want to give you a chance, but you have to show me you want this, prove to me that you are serious about being my mate. Being my mate comes with a lot of responsibility”, she finished.
Trent stood up, he pulled Loralei to her feet and hugged her, “Thank you, ku’u aloha”, he kissed her forehead. (My Love). Trent spent most of his summers with his grandparents in Hawaii, his grandmother made him learn their native language.
Xavier cleared his throat, “Trent, I am warning you, if you hurt my daughter, I will kill you”, Xavier was stoned faced. Kane did not like that his pup had Trent as a mate, “I will rip his f*****g heart out if he hurts my pup”, Kane growled to Xavier who agreed with him.
“Jack, sweetheart, how are you feeling?”, Mariana asked her son. He looked at his mom and smiled. “I’m good mom, I will not question what decisions the goddess has made”, he looked at Loralei and smiled at her. Mariana nodded her head, Lee looked at his son. “I am proud of you son, I am proud of the man you are”, he hugged his son.
Theo and Jocelyn stood up, she went to hug her son. Jocelyn was happy that her son found his mate, she knows that he will be a faithful and loving mate. “Thank you Loralei, for giving my son a chance”, she hugged the princess who smiled. Theo is still apprehensive, he also knows that his son Charlie will not take the news well. Theo knows that he is hard on his son, but he wants what is best for him.
Xander and Xavier hugged their daughter, and deadpanned stared at Trent and they walked out. Mariana and Lee hugged Selene and left the room as well. Nahla took a deep breath, “Your fathers love you baby, they are just worried”, she hugged her niece. “Congratulations”, she said to Trent and left in search of her mates.
“Take care of my baby”, Selene said to Trent. “On my life”, he promised his Queen, his right hand over his heart. She looked at Jack, “I did what you asked of me”, she smiled and hugged the trio. “Don’t forget, the party starts in a few hours”, she left the room leaving the three of them alone.
Loralei looked at Jack, her eyebrows raised, “I don't know what your mom was talking about”, he shrugged and looked away.
Loralei went to sit on the couch, “We have a few things to talk about”, she started. Her mates nodded and sat down next to her. She cleared her throat nervously and began.
“Trent, you need to know that I will not treat you any differently when it comes to Jack. You both are my mates and will be treated equally”, Trent smiled at her. “I also, would like to get to know you more before we move on physically. I will let you and Jack decide if you want to share a room with me or separate rooms, and I will alternate days of who I spend the night with if you want separate bedrooms”, she wanted to be clear that he had a say in the matter.
“Same room”, the men said at the same time. Both men refused to spend a night without their mate. Loralei blushed, “When I am crowned the Queen of Andora we will be moving there”, she said looking at Trent. He looked at her understanding, “My place is with you U’i”, (Beautiful). She smiled happily at him, she wanted both her mates with her. “Does anyone have any questions”, she asked.
Trent cleared his throat, “Where do you want me to live in the meantime?”, he asked his mate. Hoping she would feel the same as he did, never not wanting to be without her. She thought for a minute before responding. “I will have the head maid move my stuff, your stuff and Jacks stuff into one of the empty houses on pack grounds, she concluded. “That’s a good idea baby”, Jack kissed her forehead. “Very good babe”, Trent kissed her cheek. “That’s all then for me, I will take it as slow as you want, I promise to be the man you deserve”, Loralei smiled and gave Trent a kiss on the cheek.
Jack looked at his mate and Trent, “I have a few things to say”, he started. “Firstly Trent, I want you to know that I am not mad. I hold no ill will nor jealousy towards you, but if you hurt our mate, I won’t hesitate to kill you”, he looked at Trent in the eyes. “Thank you for your acceptance, I promise not to never hurt our mate”, he answered honestly.
“Secondly, Loralei and I have waited years to complete the mating process, I understand that you are her mate as well, but I intend to mark and mate Loralei before the night ends”, his tone serious. Trent nodded in understanding, he couldn't help but feel a bit jealous, but he has no one to blame but himself. Their mate deserves her first time to be with Jack, he has waited for her all these years.
“Thirdly, we will discuss our duties to our future Queen in a few days. I will soon be the Head Advisor for Andora, you’re a great warrior and tracker, I believe that it is best to utilize your skills”, he said. Trent puffed his chest out proudly, he was trained by the best warrior in Silver Moon, his father. Jack is a skilled warrior as well, but his duties will keep him busy, he is happy that Loralei will have Trent.
“That is all from me now”, he finished. Loralei smiled at both of her mates. “Just because you both are my mates doesn't mean we’ll be doing everything together. I plan on spending one on one time with the both of you”, she said much to their delight. “Now we have a party to finish getting ready for”, she stood up, both her mates following her.
Jack excused himself, he had to make sure his plans for tonight were coming along. He also wanted Trent to spend time with their mate.
Loralei smiled shyly, she and Trent walked back to her room and sat in the small sitting area. They began to have small talk and getting to really know one another. Loralei was happy, she got to see a side of Trent she never knew about. “I didn't know you are from Hawaii”, Loralei said.
Trent nodded his head, “My mother is from Hawaii. When my dad accompanied the Alpha’s to an important pack meeting there, he and mom found each other. Mom decided to move to Silver Moon and my grandparents made sure my brother and I went to visit them at least twice a year”, he finished. “So you speak ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i?”, she asked excitedly.
“Pēpē wau, hiki ‘ole ia’u ke kali e ‘ono i kou lehelehe”, he whispered into her ear. (I do baby, I can’t wait to taste your lips.) Loralei instinctively clamped her legs shut, Magnus growled in approval as he smelled her arousal. “What did you say?”, she whispered, not trusting her voice. “How about I show you?”, he answered.
With that he crashed his lips onto hers, Loralei leaned into the kiss. Trent nipped her bottom lip asking for entrance, and she obliged. They explored each others mouth for the next few minutes. Trent sat Loralei on his lap as he devoured her pouty lips. One hand on her ass, the other on the back of her neck as he deepened their kiss. He poured all his want into it, “I want to mark you”, Loralei said, surprising herself.
Trent nodded and bared his neck to her, she let Lyla surface. Lyla placed tender kisses on his neck, growls of approval from Magnus encouraged her further. She licked and nibbled the spot that will bond them for eternity. Lyla sank her teeth into his neck, Trent couldn't help the moan that escaped his mouth. He has never experienced pleasure like this before, Lyla licked her mark, sealing their bond. Loralei looked down at her mate, her face a deep shade of red.
“I love it when you blush, so pure and beautiful you are”, Trent said. “That should keep those sluts away from you”, Lyla growled. “Lyla is very possessive, she nor I will tolerate anyone who thinks that they have a claim on you”, Loralei said. “You had my heart the minute I looked into you eyes, ka’u may mea āpau”, he pecked her lips. (My everything)
After talking for a few more minutes Trent left to get ready and Jack came to get Loralei, and escort her to the party.