Silver Blade
Keaton eyed Katie in the parking lot. I growled the second I saw my mate’s outfit. Her shapely figure was on full display. Channing growled, “If you don’t kiss mate, I will constantly whine in your head.” I rolled my eyes retorting to my wolf, “I’ll kiss her, just give me a minute. Damn, Channing!”
Channing huffed, “You take her in your arms, and you kiss her. This is not complicated. Humans. You all make things so hard.” I sighed at my wolf knowing we had to take this just a touch slower than kissing Katie here and now.
Bryce pulled up. Keith linked me, “Ohh Katie changed her outfit. May linked me saying that means your mate does in fact like you too. I would question how a wardrobe change means she likes you, but women. What can you do?”
I snorted, “Of course Katie likes me, we are mates.” Keith winked at me replying, “I’m really happy for you, little brother. The whole family would be and….” I cut him off, “No.” Keith sighed but I could tell he understood my reasoning.
I couldn’t stop myself from growling when Bryce touched my mate. God, this was going to be a long year of being unable to mark her. Channing protested, “Not necessarily. Mate recognizes us as her mate though.” I reminded him, “She’s sixteen.” Channing grumbled, “She’s ours.” There we agreed.
I felt a magnetic pull to Katie. I couldn’t stop myself from pulling her into my arms. Channing demanded, “KISS HER!” I retorted, “I’m working on it.” Channing grumbled, “You’re slow.” I teased, “You’re very grouchy.” My wolf retorted, “Kiss mate and I’ll be happy.” Jesus.
Channing needed to find some chill. I sniffed the nape of my mate’s neck and felt my canines extend; I didn’t let them touch her though. Katie jumped back from me cause Channing whimpered and my canines went back to normal.
My mate started talking about my girlfriend.
Channing snarled while I cursed my ex in my head.
Damn it, Lisa! I relaxed when I realized Katie didn’t think I was with her still.
I quickly explained. That had my mate talking about wanting a New Year’s kiss.
She’d be my New Year’s kiss for the rest of our lives.
I couldn’t handle Katie talking about leaving. I’d have to tell my parents who she was to me. I couldn’t be without her. My mate’s mother wasn’t even protecting her! I’d give that bitch money to let Katie go if that’s what it took. That woman could have every dime I had, but I’d keep Katie with me.
I couldn’t help but laugh when my mate told me her mom’s boyfriend bought her a car that she couldn’t drive. That was nice of him. It pissed me off that her mom couldn’t be bothered to at least get Katie lessons. Luckily, it worked to my advantage so I’d let it go.
I helped her into my truck awestruck because she looked stunning. I’d never let anyone drive my truck. Not even Lisa and my ex had even begged. Hell, she cried once and I still refused. Not my truck. Katie though was a whole other story though it just felt right.
I jumped in the truck and looked over. My breath caught as my mate quickly adjusted her skirt. I forced myself and Channing to remain calm. We were giving a driving lesson, damn it. I managed to make myself get through the lesson with a raging hard on.
I’d never wanted someone so badly in my entire life. I focused on driving. Katie did pretty well. She couldn’t park worth a damn, but that was fine. I was stunned when she said I looked my dad. How could she know that? Channing hummed, “Mate is correct though.” I knew that.
Apparently, our family talk had been in view of my mate’s class.
I linked, “Channing, where were you with that information?” My wolf snorted, “I can’t tell when her eyes are on us, Keaton.
I can smell her, but she was inside. The windows weren’t open.
What do you want from me?! You don’t give me what I want anyway, so I don’t feel super generous right now. ”
I wanted to laugh at how tightly Channing was wound up. My wolf growled, “Kiss mate and I’ll be nicer.” I told him, “Patience, little wolf.” Channing grumbled, “I’m not little.” That’s true. We were a large Alpha wolf.
We talked about what this parking lot used to be. I linked Clara, “Can you order a meat lover's pizza to Katie’s apartment? Immy knows her address.” Clara replied, “Of course.” When Katie talked about not being able to roller skate as a child, I was angry.
I needed to fix this. How could my mate’s mother have her paying for utilities and groceries? Had my mate been cold at night in the winter? Sweating in the summer? Hungry? Fury filled me thinking it was very possible.
Clara linked, “Pizza ordered.” I told her, “Great. Can you research who owns the property the old roller skating building is on?” Clara answered, “Um, sure. Are you going to buy it?” I replied, “Yes.” Clara snickered, “Does Katie like roller skating?” I ground out, “She’s never been.
” My future Beta didn’t say anything after that.
I couldn’t take my mate roller skating just yet, but I could take her to the ice skating rink since Emmett owned it. I linked Immy, “What days is Katie free?” Immy answered, “Work wise, she’s free on Wednesday.” Perfect.
We made a date. I drove back to her apartment feeling like I was on air. I had a date set with my mate. Thankfully, I knew Katie’s apartment complex like the back of my hand since I’d worked here with Keith a few summers ago. It was a nice building, and Ken managed it well.
I’d completely forgotten about the snacks in my truck. Channing said, “Well, mate’s excited about them and aroused.” I could smell that considering she’d been aroused since the lesson started and the scent was permeating through my truck.
I was taken aback to learn Katie had a brother. Where the hell was he? Why was he letting her be treated this way? I would never let anyone treat Emma or Allison the way Katie was being treated. No matter how old I was.
Channing snarled loudly in my head when Katie told us she didn’t know where her brother was. He abandoned his little sister? What a prick! I parked next to my mate’s red mustang she couldn’t drive. My head snapped to hers when Katie started humming.
I was pulled to her already, but the song seemed to intensify the mate pull I was feeling. Channing and I were entranced by the song and Katie’s voice. I couldn’t stop myself from picturing her naked beneath me. What the hell was that song?
I closed my eyes trying to stay in control of my desires. I was pretty close to ripping both our clothes off in this car and ravishing her. When Katie touched my arm, I couldn’t resist pulling her into my lap. Kissing her was heaven.
I felt a tugging on my link and nearly cursed. I told Channing, “If you let anyone get through right now, I’ll find a way to annoy you.” Channing snorted but no one got through. I was starting to explore my mate’s body with my hands when someone knocked on the window.
I huffed in annoyance since I could smell it was Ken. I didn’t bother to look at the man when I rolled down the window for Katie’s sake. I could’ve heard him without it. Hell, I could’ve linked him. Ken relayed Emmett’s message.
What the hell? I told Emmett earlier I wouldn’t be home until closer to dinner.
I linked Emmett, “I’ll be home after dinner.
” Emmett replied, “Lisa’s shrill voice is going to have me, Alexandria, or mom committing murder if she stays here much longer.
Honestly mom is probably going to win the race to committing murder. ”
I teased, “I’m sure you’ll handle it. I have dinner plans, big brother.” Emmett sighed, “You know, if this doesn’t tell you how much I love you, little brother, nothing will.” I told him, “I have never once questioned if you love me, Emmett.”
I couldn’t focus on him right now though because I was fixated on the song my mate had been humming. Katie’s voice was hypnotic, and I desperately wanted to hear it again. We barely made it out of the car with our clothes intact. I’m pretty sure I would’ve scared Katie if I ripped them off her.
The second we were in her apartment I had to pull her back into my arms. My mate’s sweet moan was calling to me. I whispered her name and she shot away from me. The look of hurt on her face made me wince. What did I do? She ran to her room.
I could still hear my mate talking to herself though. I’d said the wrong name? I linked my wolf, “Channing, what’s going on? I swear I said Katie.” Channing replied, “You did.” Ok, so how did I say the wrong name? I listened to my mate give herself a pep talk.
I finally got a clue about her Supernatural side. My mate was hearing the song around me. Sadly, I didn’t know what Supernatural heard a song with their mate. Katie thought she was being hormonal. Oh god. Channing growled in my head.
How could my mate’s mother do this to her own daughter? Katie thought she was going crazy. My poor mate. One thing was clear now though; Katie wasn’t her real name. Channing pouted, “I want to say mate’s real name.” So did I, but we could wait.
When Katie came out, we talked. She tried whispering but I could hear her.
My mate wanted to tell me her real name, but I couldn’t tell anyone what it was.
I would never tell anyone her secrets. Ever.
She just didn’t understand that because her mother had never told her about mates. Or whatever the hell she was.
I went to get the pizza. Ken wiggled his eyebrows at me linking, “Is she your…?” I interrupted, “Don’t worry about it.” Ken laughed as I shut the door. Katie and I ate our pizza and talked about my family.
My mate’s face held a wistful look when I talked about my siblings.
It made me mad at her brother all over again.
I’d find him., somehow. I didn’t care what he was, he shouldn’t have left her alone.
Channing said, “We could talk to Luna Melanie. Of all people, she’d know we won’t out her in the Resistance since we dumped bodies on them. ” That had merit.