Finding Reece (#1)

Chapter 4

Walking into the house, I hear the phone ringing. Running to the phone, I don't bother to check the Caller I.D. before answering, "Hello?"

"November? Why haven't you been answering your cell?" Travis asks, sounding desperate. s**t.

"Hey, Travis. Yeah...I just didn't know what to say because of what happened last time we talked," I reply quietly. "I'm sorry. I should've tried to understand from your point of view."

"Oh no. Sweetheart, I'm the one who's sorry. I should've been there for you. Scarlett has been angry with me over the way things ended and she misses you. Is there any way you can forgive me?" He asks.

"Of course. I need to tell you something, but you can't mention it to Mom yet."

"Alright, but you're not in any trouble, are you?" He replies seriously.

"No. Okay, so here it goes...I met my mate," I confess, only to be met by silence. "Travis?"

"Who is he?" He demands. Holy crapola, so not the reaction I was expecting.

"Alpha Reece of the Dark Howler Pack."

"Oh. Well, that's a relief. I've met Alpha Reece. He's very intimidating, but he's a good man and will take care of you," Travis states proudly. I blush, thankful that he can't see me. Travis and I talk for a little over an hour before parting ways. I decide to spend the rest of the night indoors. Reece should be here soon. He's coming over after his meeting.

Starting up a movie, I get comfortable on the couch and start to doze off. I feel someone shaking me gently. I pry my eyes open and look up to see Reece leaning over me.

"Hey, baby." He says gently, pushing the loose strands of hair out of my face. I sit up and let him sit down. He pulls me onto his lap and cradles me against his chest. Looking at my phone, I see it's just a little after eight.

"What took you so long?" I quietly ask, peering up at him.

"My meeting took longer than expected. When that was over, I left and came straight here. So, what did you do today?" He says kissing my forehead.

"I stayed here most of the day. Travis called and we talked for a little while."

"I thought you were mad at him," he lifts me up so that I'm straddling him. He starts to place kisses behind my ear and down my neck.

"I was, but he apologized for everything. Even though we don't see each other very much I would like to enjoy the time that we do. I mean, we are close and Scarlett is mad at him," I say as Reece starts coming closer and closer to my lips.

"That's good," he says, his breath mingling with my own.

I nod. "Yeah."

When his lips find mine, he starts to kiss me gently. His tongue slowly sneaks out to trace my top lip before plunging into my mouth, making my whole body warm with arousal. The next thing I know, my fingers are tangled in his hair and his hands are at my hips under my shirt, slowly raising it up. He sneaks one hand into the shorts I changed into earlier, parting and teasing the flesh there. I moan softly.

"So wet, baby. God, I could f*****g eat you," he growls, slowing circling my clit with his thumb, sending shivers and goosebumps along my skin. Suddenly, he breaks away from me. His eyes are black and I know his wolf has surfaced.

"I have to stop," he says, kissing my forehead.

"I know."

* * *

I sit down on my bed after changing into my night clothes. I turn on my iPod and start my music. Seconds later, The Eagles' Take It Easy starts playing. I text my mom letting her know I'm okay. I promise to call her tomorrow. I'm going to talk to her and Asher about me moving into the pack house or getting an apartment. I'm also going to tell them about Reece.

Falling back onto my pillows, I stare up at the sky through my windows. The night sky is clear of any clouds and the stars are shining bright. Before Reece left, he kissed me and said he would pick me up at five to go to his parents' house. I've met his parents, but I can't help but be nervous. Getting comfortable, I start to fall asleep. Those are my last thoughts before I completely give in to my exhaustion.

* * *

Saturday...

I wake up a lot later than usual due to the fact I kept waking up last night. I sit up in bed and turn my head to look at the clock on my nightstand.

3:04 p.m.

Frak. Reece will be here in two hours.

I rip off the covers and head to the shower. After a five minute shower, I am shaved and rid of sleep. I pick out a maxi skirt and my black Guns N' Roses band t-shirt, straighten my hair and french braid my bangs before heading downstairs. I eat a granola bar and strawberry yogurt before slipping my gladiator sandals on. My phone rings a second later and I look at the contact.

Mom.