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Chapter 17

I slowly opened my eyes to be greeted by the blue sky. I slightly furrowed my brows in confusion when I felt two strong arms wrapped around me and carrying princess style. I averted my eyes and saw Adam looking straight ahead. I must have fallen asleep in the car. I was too tired so I'm not surprised. I was about to let Adam know that I was awake so he could set me down on the ground when I smelled a familiar scent.

I immediately closed my eyes so I could avoid any contact with him. His scent grew stronger and stronger as Adam walked closer to the packhouse. I tried to even out my breath to make it look like I was fast asleep. All of a sudden Adam stopped dead in his track and growled really low that I bet no one heard except me.

"Alpha," Adam greeted. There was a silent awkward pause between them both before he spoke.

"Hand her over," he said in a deep tone. Adam growled lowly once again as I felt my wolf pure in delight.

"I can take care of her, Alpha," Adam said. Alpha Mason's scent grew stronger as he stepped closer.

"Hand her over," he growled again. Adam sighed in frustration and I felt my body being lifted into the air and held my another set of arms. I didn't want to admit but it was really comfortable. Alpha Mason turned around and started walking into the packhouse. My wolf was yelping in joy while I was trying to make it look like I was in deep sleep but it was really hard when he was the one who was carrying me.

He walked up the stairs while holding me in a tight grip but at the same time carefully. He eventually stopped and opened a door with his hand carefully and entered a room which I'm guessing was mine. I really wanted to open my eyes to see what his face held but held it back so I wouldn't be in an awkward state.

He gently placed me on my bed and I knew he was still next to me because of his scent. He stood there for a minute or two and then moved a piece of my hair away from my face with his hand. I felt my cheeks heat up and started to move my head so it could look like I was starting to wake up.

His scent got weaker and weaker by the second as I heard my bedroom door open then close. I slowly opened my eyes to be greeted by nothing, only a hint of his scent that still remained in my room. I bit my lip and shook my head. What just happened? I sighed in frustration and sat up as I ran my hands through my hair.

Why on earth would he offer to carry me? I shook my head and tried to get rid of those thoughts but my wolf wasn't really helping. I ignored her and shut off the connection between her and I as I looked at the time.

It was almost 3 PM and the party started at 7 PM so I had plenty of time to get ready. I got up and walked towards the door but stopped when it opened. Adam gave me a small smile when he saw me. He stepped into my room but I caught on his hesitation.

"Hey," I greeted him.

"Hey, Tiana." He said. He raised his hand that was holding a bag where Lina's present was in and gave me a small smile.

"I found this in the car," he told me. I gave him a grateful smile and took the bag from his grasp.

"Thank you, Adam," I said as I placed the bag next to my bed. He gave me another smile as he scratched the back of his neck.

"You're welcome. Well, I guess I'll be going." He said and turned around and started making his way to the door. I raised a brow at his weird behavior and called out to him.

"Adam." He stopped and looked back at me.

"Yes?"

"Is there something wrong? You're acting a little strange." I told him. He sighed and shook his head.

"No, everything's fine. I'm just a little tired." I nodded my head not fully convinced but let it slide as he gave me a small smile and walked out of my room.

I shrugged my shoulders and decided to walk outside before I came back and got ready. I walked out of my room and Adam's scent was still lingering in the air. I walked down the stairs and out of the backyard. There were a couple of people walking around with friends or mates as they had huge smiles on their faces. I then decided to shift so I could let my wolf run for a bit.

I walked towards the woods and behind a tree as I took my clothes off and shifted into my small wolf. I started running as fast as I can letting the cool air pass through my fur. My wolf was purring in happiness as she stretched her legs and ran through the woods. After a while of me having full control, I decided to let her have all of it so she can run as much as her heart desires.

I immediately ran into my room and started cursing at my wolf. I can't believe she ran for three hours and a half. This is the last time I'm giving her full control because I can't trust her in anything. Now I only have half an hour to get ready and that's all because my wolf was running the whole time.

I sighed out in frustration as I picked a dress from my closet. I stripped out of my current clothes and wore the black dress that I chose. I looked in the mirror and inhaled.

It's ok, I usually get ready in less than 10 minutes so I can do this. All I need to do is apply a little makeup and fix my hair and that's it. I opened my drawer where I placed all my makeup in and my eyes widened when I saw it was empty.

Shit. Shit. Shit. Shit.

Where is all my makeup? I looked through all the drawers but found nothing. It's not like a makeup ghost came walking in and stole it, right? Then where did they go? I snapped my head over to the door when someone knocked. I opened the door and saw Kayla outside my room.

"Hey, here's all your makeup." She said as she handed me a bag that was filled with makeup. I raised a brow at her and she gave me a sheepish smile.

"I came here an hour ago to ask if I could borrow your makeup since I don't have any but you weren't here so I just took them myself, I hope you didn't mind." She said. I shook my head at her and gave her a small smile.

"No, not at all. If you'll excuse me I need to get ready." I told her. She nodded her head and walked away. I closed the door and walked towards the bathroom so I could start. I applied foundation on my face and a hint of blush on my cheeks. I then put a layer of mascara on my eyelashes and placed lipgloss on my lips. I decided that was enough and grabbed a brush and started to brush my hair.

By the time I was done with my hair, there were 10 minutes left till the party started. I relaxed and walked out of the bathroom. I grabbed some heels and wore them then looked in the mirror. I got to say, I looked quite good.

I turned and grabbed the bag that had Lina's present and walked out of my room. I headed towards Lina's room and stopped beside the door.

I knocked on her door and soon enough she opened it and greeted me with a smile.

"Wow, girl. You look beautiful." She said looking me up and down then engulfing me in a hug. I chuckled as I hugged her back then pulled away.

"I look beautiful? You should go see yourself," I said as I stepped into her room. She was wearing a red dress and her hair as down in curls. She really was beautiful.

She laughed and I handed her the bag.

"Happy birthday, Lina," I told her. She gave me a huge smile as she opened the bag.

"Aww, Tiana! You didn't have to." She told me. I scoffed at her and shrugged my shoulders.

"Yes, you're right. I didn't have to. But I knew if I didn't you would have murdered me and hid my body in your closet." I said. She gave me a smirk and nodded her head.

"Oh, I wonder how you knew." She said. I chuckled again and shrugged my shoulders.

"It's a six sense," I told her, I gave her a smile as she laughed.

"Oh, I also have another present for you." She raised a brow and tilted her head.

"Really? What is it?" She asked. I gave her an evil smirk and walked closer to her.

"A happy birthday song," I replied. Her face fell and then I started singing her the happy birthday song as loud as I can. Her face scrunched up as she placed the bag down on the ground.

"Tiana, stop." She said but I didn't stop. "Tiana, your voice is horrible." She yelled.

"For God's sake, Tiana. Have mercy on my ears." She said as she grabbed a pillow from her bed and threw it straight at my face. I stopped the singing and frowned at her.

"You could have ruined my makeup," I muttered. She smirked and shrugged her shoulders. "And you could have ruined my ears, has anyone ever told you that you have a horrible voice?" She asked.

I smirked and placed the pillow back on her bed.

"Has anyone ever told you that you're a horrible driver?" I asked.

"Yes, you." She said as she pointed at me. I nodded my head and smiled at her. "Yeah, and you have too."

She shook her head as she opened her bedroom door. "Whatever, let's get going." She told me. I nodded my head and we walked downstairs together. As we made it to the party area we got stares from everyone. Lots of whispering was heard but I didn't pay much attention to it because I was too busy looking around the area.

The place was dim with all kinds of different color lights that lightened up the mood. There were drinks and food aside and music blasting through the air. Lots of people were drinking and dancing to the music. Lots of people came up to Lina and wished her a happy birthday while giving her hugs.

"Hey, girls!" Tyler and Ryder shouted through the loud music.

"Hey," we said, greeting them.

"This is great, thank you for all of this," Lina said.

"Anything for the birthday girl," Tyler told her. She smiled at him then looked at me.

"Come on, let's all dance." She said as she grabbed my hand. I smiled back at her and nodded my head.

We four walked to the middle of the room where everyone was dancing and where people were rubbing their bodies against each other. For the last ten minutes, we were dancing to the music and laughing like we were drunk people. I eventually told Lina that I needed a break and headed to where the drinks were being held.

I took one drink and gulped it down my throat but turned my head to the side when I heard someone speak.

"Easy there, you don't want to choke," Ryder said with a smirk. I rolled my eyes at him and drank another drink.

"What do you want?" I asked as I placed the drink on the table. He raised a brow and crossed his arms against his chest.

"Don't you already know?" He asked.

I nodded my head and rolled my eyes again.

"Yes, you're right." I said, "it's a no." I told him. He pouted but then chuckled.

"Why not?" He asked.

"Because I said so. Besides, if you knew who was my mate you wouldn't be hitting on me." I told him.

He smirked at me.

"Mate? You mean the Alpha?" He asked. My eyes widened and I slowly nodded my head.

"Yes, how did you know?" I asked.

"Ain't that hard to notice," he replied. I nodded my head but raised my brow in confusion.

"Wait, if you knew then why the hell are you still hitting on me?" I questioned.

"Because I could still have a chance seeing that you guys aren't all lovey-dovey...and because it's fun." He answered.

"Fun?"

"Yeah, getting on his nerves." He said with a smirk. I laughed and patted his back.

"I think I like you a little more now," I chuckled. He laughed as well and gave me a smile.

"And I think that's the nicest thing you ever said to me," he gushed. I rolled my eyes at him.

"And the last time," I said. I looked around and saw that the backyard was empty. "The loud music is giving me a headache, I'm going outside for a bit."

He nodded his head and smiled.

"Want me to come with you?" He asked. I gave him a small smile but shook my head.

"No, thanks. I want to be alone." I answered him. He nodded his head again and I then walked outside the packhouse. The loud music got quieter as I walked farther. I sighed and inhaled the fresh air as I closed my eyes. I stood like that for a minute until I felt another presence coming near me. I opened my eyes and turned my head and saw Alpha Mason walking towards me with his hands in his pocket and with an emotionless face on.

I stood there hesitantly and didn't know if I should just walk away or stay put. He walked closer until he was right next to me staring forward and not looking at me. He stood there silent, not saying a single word.

"What are you doing out here? And why aren't you inside?" He finally spoke and glanced at me.

"Taking a fresh of air," I told him softly. "Also the music was giving me a headache."

He nodded his head and kept his attention anywhere else but me. There was an awkward silence and I didn't know whether I should get up and walk away or say something.

"Uhh...what are you doing out here?" I asked. He looked at me but soon looked away.

"The same reason why you're out here," he said. I rolled my eyes and scoffed. He looked at me and raised a brow.

"Did you just scoff at me?" He asked with hard eyes but I could tell there was a hint of amusement in there somewhere.

"Oh. My apologies, Alpha." I said sarcastically. "I forgot who I was standing next to."

He frowned and averted his eyes away from me.

"Don't call me that." He said lowly. I looked at him and raised a brow.

"Don't call you what, Alpha?" I asked. He growled lowly and looked at me.

"That, just call me Mason. It feels weird coming out of your mouth." He said roughly. My eyes widened in shock. Ok, here is what he told me. He told me not to call him alpha when a couple of weeks ago he kind of told me otherwise. It's not like it bothers me, it just feels different now.

I slowly nodded my head at him.

"Ok, Mason," I said slowly. His eyes darkened when I said his name and I think that was the first time I ever said his name without saying 'Alpha'. I just never felt comfortable saying his name by itself. It's kind of hard to explain.

He stepped closer to me and growled lowly. I didn't want to admit it but I also moved closer. My wolf was yelping in my head telling me to jump him.

"I like it," he said lowly. I gulped as his eyes grew darker.

"You like what?" I whispered.

His eyes glanced down at my lips then back to my eyes.

"I like my name coming out of your mouth," he growled which made a shiver run down my spine. It was like at that moment there was a magnetic force pulling us together and it was too hard to pull away. His head lowered as he stepped closer to me.

Our bodies were so close to each other and our lips were inches away from each other. As his head lowered even more and eyes grew darker I bit my lip, and as soon as I did that his lips were on mine.

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