Alpha's contract mate (Romano Series #2)

Part 4

Emily was a bit terrified that being near him and breathing into his scent too much would trigger her heat and cause it to occur earlier. That would be dangerous situation because once Zach smells the scent of the heat, he would be out of control and his wolf would mount hers and claim her on the spot.

The image of her omega nuzzling into him and bending down to take his knot sent shivers down her spine. She never had such erotic thoughts in her mind before but knowing that she was lucky enough to find her mate and an attractive one at that was catering to her imagination.

"Err... Do I have to come back for meal or?" Zach asked trying to fill in the awkward silence which she laughed and she shook her head knowing that sometimes for mother can be overwhelming.

"That is your choice" She shrugged trying to sound normal. She was aware that her cheek were flushed red and she could feel the sweat on her forehead and her hands felt twitchy and clammy. She wanted to reach forward and touch him but held back her desire knowing how that would be weird because they just met hours ago.

"I don't want to take a risk I'll be there" He said with a grin pulled at the corner of his mouth.

"Just a warning don't expect anything authentic Italian" She said in a light voice to which he made a pained noise and let out a huff.

"Aw and here I was hoping that you all would have made a Italian feast for me." He teased while leaning towards the edge of the room to which she giggled and rolled her eyes.

"Is that why you stayed?" She questioned.

"Haha you got me" He raised his hand guiltily and she felt her breath hitch at that. It was so easy with both of them, this banter they have met few hours ago. It was some sort of connection she felt, drawn to him so instantly.

"Uhh... I'll be waiting then" She said awkwardly and then waited for a breath, waiting for him to say something but he just nodded at her and then walked inside the guest room. She stared at his retreating back, gulping as his muscles flexed as he was walking forward, she could feel slick dampen her panties to which she quickly averted her eyes and walked out of there.

It was not good for her sanity.

***

The dinner was a loud affair. She should have not expected less because her brothers were back early than she expected.

Zach was embraced by them immediately because they all used to play together when they were younger but she doesn't remember anything about him.

She tried to hide the fact from her brothers that the best friend they were ravaging about and celebrating would possibly be her mate. She didn't know what to do with that information.

"Emily can you pass the salt please?" The voice jerked her back to reality and she stared at her brother who was looking at her with weird expression on his face.

"Huh" she questioned with a glum tone aware that all the eyes were on her. She blinked her eyes at him and then looked at him when he pointed towards the salt shaker on the table. Realising that he was asking her to passes all figures she immediately grabbed it and tossed at him.

"Ow" Ethan glared while rubbing at his chest as if that tiny salt shaker hit him.

"Oh give it a rest" She rolled her eyes and then looked back at her food.

She was actually surprised that her mother had called in the chef and ask to make the traditional Italian pasta along with fresh garlic bread. But the highlight of the dinner was definitely the soup.

"So Zack what are you upto these days?" Edward asked casually to which she raised her head and looked at him. He shifted a bit at that and she sensed some tension in him.

"Uhh...Nothing great really just working for my dad as usual." He shrugged and it made her feel a bit pain at his statement. He brushed it off so casually.

"So you have not found your mate yet,huh?" Ethan asked to which Zach looked at her for few seconds and she choked on the morsel of her food and it turned into a coughing fit.

"Emily!" Her mother violently patted her back while her father forwarded the glass of water. She hastily gulped the water, praying that Zach shouldn't reveal that she was his mate.

She took deep breaths but felt her entire body tighten when she felt Zach's hand on her thigh. She instantly calmed down and focused on her breathing as he looked at her with his soft eyes.

"Are you okay?" Leah asked in a concerned tone

"Yeah...Yeah I'm fine" She said and the rest of dinner was thankfully continued without her choking again.

But it was good because they totally forgot about the main question and instead focused on their food. But Emily could feel Leah's stare on her, as if she something others didn't and that made her skin itch. She was not ready to tell her parents yet, at least not until Zach confronts her about the whole mate thing and talk to her about it.

***

It was bright early in the morning and Zach was ready to leave. His car was still near the fence so someone had to drop him there. Her brother's best still sleeping and she did not wanted to go inside their room and see them doing things so instead she volunteered to drop him off.

"Have a safe trip back home" Emma hollered as they were walking outside to which Emily rolled her eyes at her mother. She told that already twenty times. Her dad gave a stern look to Zach which she didn't understand but instead of thinking about that she just walked towards the car.

"Had a good sleep?" She asked breaking the silence and noticed that he gave her a small nod.

Definitely not a morning person. Emily's father had ask him to stay back but he wanted to leave as soon as possible because he had work. She wanted him to stay longer because her Omega was aching for him.

After he didn't respond she didn't try to ask anything and they drove off like that for few minutes until they reached his car.

"So?" She let the question hang in the air. Maybe this would make him realise that they are actually mates and they need to talk about their situation.

"So?" He asked in a confused tone which frustrated. What was she supposed to say? Usually Alphas scent their omegas and claim them not the other way around.

"Aren't we going to talk about the fact that you are my mate?" She asked in a breath not caring how brash she sounded because she didn't want to be in a false hope or have any hope.

"Amore I want to. I really wanted to but I was unsure about your reaction."

The endearment sent shivers down her spine and she took her eyes off him. Why was he so gorgeous and had a voice of angel? It was so unfair.

"I want us to be mates...I don't know...but"

"Shh I know" He lowly whispered while looking at her to which she whined high and raised her head to meet his eyes. She wanted him to kiss her, bond her and make her his forever.

"I want to court you... I want to to show you that you are my Omega and I would do anything for you" He softly said while brushing his nail against her cheek to which she felt as if she couldn't breathe.

"Alpha" The omega in her preened at the attention and softly closed her eyes as he inched near her. He placed feathery kisses on her face while grooming her face, nuzzling into it and she was sure that if they were in their wolf form he would literally mount on her but gladly they both had their wolves under control and can act like humans.

Nuzzling and grooming was a sign of affection that omegas enjoyed the most and usually pups. And to recieve it from her Alpha with the promise that he would court her was making her giddy with excitement.

"I'll be back for you my Omega. I'll court you properly like you are supposed to be treated. Wait for me" He whispered while the seatbelts snapped back and she opened her eyes to look at him. It was his time to go and she was already feeling lonely at the thought of letting him go.

"Do you promise Alpha?" She asked in a calm voice while staring at him to which he nodded his head.

"I promise" He sincerely said.

She never thought that Zach was the kind of person who never keeps his promises.

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