Damon spent the whole day in a daze. He couldn't believe that she had refused a date with him. He wasn't used to being rejected or having to pursue a girl. Generally they swooned all over him. Mint was very amused as he felt Damon's annoyance. (Looks like Mate is different) he said pleased and Damon readily agreed.
He was glad when the school day was over and as he made his way to his baby, a bright green Holden Commodore (he really didn't want anyone to become suspicious of him and having a common car allowed him to blend in with the humans) he noticed Candice almost running to her car and pulling out in a rush. He was intrigued and had a sudden urge to follow her, but was stuck in the chaos as everyone pulled out, eager to get away.
He drove home slowly, eyes constantly checking to make sure he wasn't followed as he drove along the beaten dirt road on the outskirts of the town. He parked in front of the packhouse, his usual spot kept clear for him. The packhouse was huge, made of sturdy materials and was a gorgeous beige mansion that had beautiful garden beds surrounding it. He felt peaceful as he bounded through the front door and headed to his study.
His mother, the current Luna and his father, the current Alpha were waiting for him. He smiled happily at them as his father raised an eyebrow. His father was the spitting image of him, except for the lines on his face and the odd grey hair in his hair and beard. He was a little taller than Damon as well and they both had a tenuous relationship with each other, his childhood full of stupid camping trips and fishing with father by his side that Damon had really hated doing.
Damon looked at his beautiful mother who was beaming at him. Her beauty made her look even more youthful and her long brown hair cascaded down her back, full of curls. Her brown eyes sparkled and she was short and slim, her husband and son towering over her. Damon loved her fiercely and he knew just how much she and his father loved each other, often showing it with public displays of affection.
Alpha Simon spoke (his father) "we have some news for you" he said a bit gruffly as Luna Marissa (his mother) sat on his lap.
"Me too" Damon said excitedly, plopping down on a chair in front of them.
"This may come as a surprise" Simon began, looking a bit flushed in the face as he cleared his throat.
Marissa didn't let him finish, squealing "you are going to have a little brother or sister." She was glowing at the news and Simon gave her a kiss as they waited to see how Damon would take the news..
Damon was speechless. He had thought they were past having children but that didn't mean he was against it. He felt a warmth envelop him as he thought of being a big brother and all the things he could teach his sibling. He became thrilled with the idea, genuinely happy for his parents. He gave his mother a firm hug and shook his father's hand. They were pleased at how well Damon was taking it.
Damon sat back down "Congratulations" he said warmly "I can't wait until the baby is born."
They laughed and then Marissa c****d her head to the side. "You said you had news too" she said.
Damon grinned. "I found my mate" and they both looked thrilled.
"Is she pretty, what is she like, does she like you" his mother shot out and Damon laughed at her even as his father shook his head amused. "Let him speak love" he said as Marissa pouted.
"She's gorgeous" Damon said dreamily "her black hair is shiny and long, her green eyes vivid and so serious. She is so slender and her skin is so pale and creamy. I could look at her for hours."
His parent's shot a look at each other. "How can you be sure she's your mate?" Asked his father in a gentle tone.
"She smells like cinnamon and apples to me, it's intoxicating" Damon breathed "Mint went crazy when he smelt her. Her name is Candice but she's human which means I'll need to go slowly with her."
His mother huffed at him as his father sat there with a grin. "This is perfect, your mother and I want to stand down soon especially as she's pregnant. You having a mate means the two of you will be able to take over eventually."
Damon nodded but then shamefully admitted "she refused a date with me." He hung his head as his father roared with laughter.
"I like her already" he said wiping tears from his eyes "no girl has ever said no to you before."
Damon scowled "how do I get her to agree then" he said grumpily as Mint told him off.
"Why don't you find out more about her first? Sit with her at lunch and learn what she likes..Let her get to know you first" his mother said with a smile.
Damon considered and conceded that her approach might work. Mint growled (of course it will dummy)
He congratulated his parents again and then headed out. He had homework to do and he wanted to go for a run and clear his mind. Mint was dancing around in his head itching for a run and sulked when he realised Damon was going to do homework first.
His parent's watched him go, feeling proud. "He's growing up so fast" Marissa said wistfully.
Simon held his hand against her belly, looking at her lovingly. "We have this little peanut to experience as well" he reminded her and she knew that it would still be hard to let Damon go and become the adult he needed to be. She stood up, smoothing her dress and gasped as her husband smacked her butt playfully.
His eyes turned black and she knew his wolf had taken over, eyeing her with l***. "How about I show you just how much I love you" he murmured suggestively and she automatically took his hand as he led her to their bedroom. They spent the next few hours having passionate s** and being extremely grateful that their walls were soundproof as they let their wolves take over.
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