It is Sam's 45th birthday and he has invited the moonlight pack and I to it. Apparently Poppy has a big party every 5 years to celebrate Sam birthday. She actually wanted to do it every year but Sam wouldn't have it so they compromise.

Here I was back at the place where Calvin and I found out that we were mates. What I didn't know was he was drunk. I have forgiven Calvin for the night but every time I remember it, I can't help but feel embarrassed and hurt by it all over it again.

I have no idea what is going on with me and Calvin. I don't want to even know. I want to live the moment and enjoy it. Maybe I am being a fool or maybe this could be the best thing I ever done.

It has been a week since Calvin and I shared the same bed for the first time. He had been coming in to my bed every night since. I remember the next night when he had come in. I had gasped and apparently started a one sided argument. I sat on the bed listing Calvin how big mistake this was. Do you know what he had done? He ignored me, he pushed me down, wrapped me around him and just slept. I held on to him dazzled. The following night he had done the same thing, I off courses tried to stand my ground but the big oof just ignored me. Again. I huffed and he just chuckled.

All night, Calvin have been holding my hands and introducing me to his family friends and pack allies. I know all of them are wondering what I am to him. He doesn't introduce me as his mate or friend. Just says 'this is Charlotte Jones'. I obviously fake smile and shake their hands and maybe have small talks with them.

He has been whispering in my ears, touching my lower back, my arms, holding my hands all night, which got us many questioning glances.

Cole and Mi na are sending me grins in which I ignore. They are constantly teasing me about Calvin being affectionate. Mi na keeps commenting on my glow and I keep rolling my eyes. Dylan is too busy chasing after Mia to notice anything.

After awhile of talking to some of Sam's friends, I excuse myself. Get myself a drink and stand in the corner to take in the place. Last time I was here I didn't get to enjoy the beautiful. The ceiling was high and there was one huge chandelier brightening the room. Soft music was playing at the background and I could hear the chatter and laughter among the people. It was fancy yet simple.

After a moment I felt my brother presence. I was happy to see my brother all healed up and heathy. He was limping slightly but other than that he was great. In couple of days he should be back to normal.

"I have never seen Calvin like this"Tom says to me but his eyes were following Calvin.

"He has never been like this with anyone before. They way he is with you. Heck the guy hasn't look away from you since you came here."he continues.

I don't say anything because I didn't know what to say to that. This thing with Calvin is confusing. I don't know how to behave or say. What to expect, what no to expect. Does he think we are together or does he think we are just sleeping together?

Do I want it to be just physically or do I want something deeper with him.

I say I forgive him but do I really?

Everyone thinks that this is more than what it is. Hell, I don't even know what this is. Is it just lust between us? Are they just seeing what they want to see?

Calvin is not an asshole. Okay he isn't an asshole all the time. He has always treated me nicely expect maybe three times throughout our life time.

I remember when I was 5 and he was 9, I tripped and started crying because the skin on my knees broke and started bleeding. He held my hands, cleaned me and brought me candy. He comforted me. He didn't say much to me but asked me to stop crying and said that pretty girls don't cry. I think I scared him with my crying face because it was hideous. I honestly forgot about that memory. I buried it so far in my mind.

"Is he good to you?"my brother asks making me come out of my memory box.

"Yeah Tom. He's great. I wouldn't be here if he wasn't."

"Good"he replies his eyes following his best friend.

Calvin is walking around, talking to the members of his pack and some of his allies from other packs. Some of his father's friends came to him and slap him at his back. They are congratulating him for getting his head from his ass. Calvin chuckles and thanks them. They speak for a little while before he moves on to the next people.

"Aren't you going to go around and interact with people?"I ask my brother who is the beta.

I know my brother didn't want to come to Sam's birthday party because of the looks he could receive but he did because it was expected from him as the beta of the pack. Also he loved Sam like a father. He off course wanted to show everyone that he is okay and still healthy to do his duty as a beta.

My brother has finally started to train again. I have been helping him a bit but mostly he trains with Samuel and Mark.

"I did. It was great but I'm tired of their pitying looks I'm getting. They think I was attacked by a pack of rogues not that I purposely didn't you know..back"he says letting out a deep sigh.

"Other than Dylan, you're the best beta I know. Don't think otherwise. I don't know what is going through your mind Tommy but I feel like you need to hear this." I say wrapping an arm around him.

He pulls me closer to his side. I look up because he's towering over me and he has his arm wrapped around my shoulders staring down at me waiting for me to continue.

"You're a great beta, a fighter, a warrior that had a weak moment. We all have those. You are not a failure for what you have done. You're only one if you don't learn from it. Be the beta you need to be. The beta the pack needs you to be. And for goodness sake make it up with Calvin"

Tom chuckles "you had to throw that last bit in, didn't you?"

I shrugged"I saw an opportunity and I took it"

Tom shakes he head and slightly lowers his head to give me a kiss on my head before walking to his mate.

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I had to leave the hall to get fresh air. I needed to be by myself to breathe. It was getting overwhelming begin in there with everyone eyes on me. I blame Calvin with all his touching. He's sending them mixed signals. One minutes he is be affectionate and all lovey but constantly touching me whether it is my hands, my arms, my back, my face or my lower backs . Then he introduces me as just Charlotte Jones. Again no 'this is my friend Charlotte'. I know I sound annoyed but I'm not, not because of that anyways.

I have always hated people's attention. Okay not always but after the bullying started, people staring equals something bad is going to happen. I am not saying I had a panic attack or anything, I just didn't feel comfortable.

"Hey was looking for you"

I looked up to see Calvin walking towards me. I have him a small smile. He looked extremely handsome tonight. He was wearing black tux with white shirt and black bow tie. I know he didn't want to wear the bow tie but his mother forced him to. It was quite the sight.

I was at the garden. The same garden we found out. I could hear the soft music still playing from the inside.

I sat near the fountain, one wrong move and I would be in the water.

"Have I told you that you look beautiful tonight"

"You saying I don't look beautiful every night?"I raise my eye brow joking with him.

He chuckles "yes"

I couldn't help but laugh out loud. I stopped laughing when I noticed him just staring at me.

"You really do look lovely Char"

"How comes you never call me Charlie? It's always Charlotte or Char"

"Everyone calls you Charlie"

"So?"

"I don't want to be everyone"he replies.

"Yeah but you always called me Charlotte or Char. Even since we were young and barely knew each other"

"I still didn't want to be just anyone to you Charlotte. Don't ask me why because I don't know"he responds.

He picks up my hands and pulls me up. Slowly he wraps one hand around my waist pulling me close to him. I had to look up to see his face. He was gazing down at me smiling. The soft music still playing, Calvin started to move side to side. Before I knew it we were slow dancing to the music on the background, gazing at each other.

That was the moment I knew that I was truly in trouble. I was falling for Calvin. Perhaps I fell for him long time ago.

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