Sophies POV
Jax pulls into a parking spot close to my house. Luca insists on walking me in and meeting my parents if they are home. He is so amazing, and I know my dad will love him, but silently pray that Cathy isn't home. We Get inside after having to introduce Luca to everyone we run into, finally making it up the elevator to my front door. I stop before opening the door and turn to Luca.
"Whatever happens in here, please don't hold it against me, and just go with whatever I say, and for the love of all things holy, please do not mention us being mates, okay?" I tell him, pointing up at him. Goddess he is soo tall and handsome.
"Yes Ma'am." He replies giving a scouts honor sign. I laugh at him before opening the door.
"Dad, anyone home?" I holler out, walking through the house. No one answers and I silently say thank you just as my stomach grumbles.
"Are you getting hungry again Sophie?" Luca asks concerned.
"Yeah, kinda" I admit.
Luca pulls out his phone and texts someone. "Okay, done. Becca is meeting us at Oceanas." He says putting his phone away.
"I love that place, how did you know?" I ask, curious.
"You mentioned it in the uber earlier, see I listen." He teases, giving me a quick pec before slapping my butt and telling me to go get my stuff.
I instantly felt heat between my legs when he smacked my butt, and didn't miss the fact that his eyes went black in response. I run off quickly up stairs to gather my things, leaving Luca on his own for a few minutes. I hurry and pack a small bag of all the essentials and go back down to Luca.
I hear my dad's voice and cringe. "Hi dad, I see you have met Luca," I say nervously, as I get to the bottom of the stairs.
"Yes, and apparently you are staying with Becca tonight, his cousin." My dad gives me a pointed look.
"We are going to dinner first with Becca and Jax if you would like to join us sir." Luca says smoothly, winning my dad over instantly. I am smiling ear to ear.
"You kids go have fun, I'm about to call it a night." He sighs and I realize he looks tired. I give my dad a hug and Luca shakes his hand before we leave, both exchanging pleasantries.
Once we are outside away from prying eyes, Luca spins me around, pinning me to the wall with my hands above my head and crushes his lips on mine. My nether regions are throbbing with the way he is kissing me. I push my hips forward trying to feel any kind of relief and feel his bulging buddy against my lower stomach. He stops abruptly, slowly releasing me. He finally takes a step back once he feels I'm steady on my feet and rakes his hands through his hair.
"F**K, he growls." I jump startled.
" Did I do something wrong?" I ask confused.
He wraps me in a hug, apologizing and kissing my forehead, telling me no. He takes my hand and leads me back to the suv. Before we get in, he explains how I make him feel when we are touching, and making out. He explains how much more wolves feel than humans, especially with their mate. I smile and let him know I understand. He gives me a quick kiss and opens the door for me to get in.
Once we are back in the SUV, I feel that strange tingle again on the back of my neck. Jax seems very quiet and doesn't talk much. I don't know if I trust him yet.
We make our way to the restaurant and Jax lets us out by the door while he goes and parks. We get to the hostess and let her know who we are and she ushers us to a table in the back where my best friend is sitting sipping a yummy looking drink. She stands up and gives me a big hug congratulating us both on finding each other.
She stops mid sentence and moves me out of the way abruptly as Jax gets to her just as Luca grabs my waist, steadying me. Jax growls out Mate. Becca blushes and says MINE in her sweet sing-song voice. I see a tear fall down her cheek as Jax reaches up and wipes it away with his thumb before pulling her in for a very PDA kiss. Luca clears his throat and they both break their kiss, turning their attention to us, both blushing.
"Well my theory was blown to shit about you finding your mate on Friday." I say jokingly, teasing my friend. The only one not laughing was Jax, he growled lowly. Luca gave him a pointed look and we all sat down. The waitress came and we all ordered mixed drinks. Luca raises an eyebrow at me drinking.
"Don't worry I have a fake ID." I explained, but he still seems shocked.
"Just because I'm a good girl doesn't mean I don't like to have fun and unwind." I tell him with a wink. He cocks an eyebrow at me leaning closer to my ear, whispering " Oh, really love, don't tempt me with a good time."
I feel my cheeks heat up and I squeeze my thighs together to try and relieve the throbbing between my legs he has created once again. Luca leans in and gives me a sweet kiss then whispers in my ear. "I can smell your arousal." I'm sure I'm as red as a beet now.
We all talked for a bit after ordering our food. Everyone seems a little antsy to get through this dinner and leave.
I try to make small talk with Jax, asking him about himself, but all of his answers are short and to the point. I'm sure it's just because he found his mate and is wanting to keep his focus on Becca.
Dinner went quickly as we all rushed eating, and decided against dessert.
"Bummer, I really wanted the La Boheme Creme Brulee. It's my favorite." Luca notices and orders four of them to go. I smile at my gorgeous mate. And there it is, the little upper-lip smile that gives me butterflies.
Becca decides to ride with Jax and we take her Tahoe back to the pack house. We talk for a bit before Luca asks me what I think of Jax.
"I'm sure he is really nice." I try and sound nonchalant. I don't want to say I don't trust him, he gives me a weird vibe, and the tingles on the back of my neck. I left all that out.
"He really is a great guy, he just couldn't focus because he found his mate, which is so cool that it's Becca. You will get to know him, he will be our Beta." he says with a smirk.
I don't know what to say because he has made it clear that he is also his best friend. I decide to keep my thoughts to myself and give the guy a chance. He is also Beccas' mate and the moon goddess wouldn't mate her with someone horrible. At least I don't think so.
Luca follows Jax up to the pack house around the beautiful fountain close to the entrance.
We all unload out of the suvs and head inside.
I stop at the door looking back at the beautiful landscaping.
"I really love this place." I say, looking all around me and smiling.
"Well, that's good since it will be ours soon." Luca let out an amused laugh.
"What?" I ask confused.
"We will talk more inside love. Let's go get comfy first and I will explain everything." Luca says giving me a small kiss.
I am soo confused. We get inside and Becca and Jax waste no time saying goodnight and practically run up the stairs.
"That was fast." I blurt out, not meaning to.
"Mates usually do not last very long in the virgin department love, they can't help it. He says smirking.
"Then how are we able to control ourselves?" I ask concerned. Which is dumb because I'm not ready for that yet.
Luca chuckles at my question.
We enter his room on the third floor. It's as stylish as the rest of the house, with light greens and calming cool tones of the lightest shade of blue, nude, and white, making the room seem even more peaceful than the rest of the house. There is a king-sized four-poster bed with intricate leafy patterns encasing the wood, almost looking like vines trailing up the four posts. There is a nude leather sectional-sofa in front of a fireplace, and a huge TV above the mantle. The mantle looks just like the bed posts. It's a beautiful room.
Luca comes up behind me wrapping his arms around my waist, pulling me back to him, kissing a very sensitive part of my neck. He pulls back slightly, taking a deep breath with his nose in the crook of my neck. It feels so good having him soo close. I feel brave and push my butt back into his groin. I can feel his bulge through his pants. I let out a soft moan.
A growl erupts from his chest as he turns me around abruptly and lifts me up. I instinctively wrap my legs around his waist and wrap my arms around his neck , holding on for dear life. He kisses me hard with passion and I can feel his desire poking my lady bits. I move my hips slightly grinding on his erection through our clothes. He lets on another growl before breaking our bodies apart and placing me on the couch.
"Thats how we control ourselves love," he says with a cheeky grin and gives me a quick peck.
I pout slightly and Luca laughs at me. "We will control ourselves because you, my love, are not of age yet. I know its difficult but, but we will wait until your birthday, if you are ready then." He states, leaving no room for argument.
I think about what he is saying. I have always thought I would wait until my wedding night. I know it's not the norm anymore, but I have always wanted to wait until I found the one. Now that I have found him and I found out I am his mate and he is a wolf, I don't know if I want to wait anymore.
"Do wolves get married?" I blurt out the question without thinking.
"Some do, yes, but not all. Most are content with just the mate bond, because for us it's the same thing as marriage is to humans." He explains.
"Oh" is all I can muster as my face falls.
"Do you want to get married Love, I'm perfectly fine with it if you do. You are a witch and I'm sure you have had your heart set on certain things for your life. I want to give you all of those things." He says sincerely as he lifts my chin to meet his eyes.
I explain to him how I have always dreamed of getting married and walking in my own wedding parade in the quarter. I also tell him about being a virgin and what it has meant to me.
" I will wait for you as long as it takes love." His smile reaches his eyes as he moves a stray hair out of my face before cupping my cheek and giving me a sweet kiss.
"Luca, I don't want to wait for our wedding night. I mean, I want to wait a little longer, just because this is all happening so fast and I'm still processing it all." I say sheepishly.
"I would never rush you, I want you to be comfortable with everything before we take the next step," he says reassuringly.
"Thank you for being so understanding with everything. I'm still trying to figure everything else out, and I really appreciate you being so understanding about it all. I have to admit I didn't expect you to be this perfect." I say adoringly.
He crushes his lips on mine again and we get tangled up quickly with him laying me back on the couch with him on top of me. I have a rush of emotions, want, need, hunger, and pure ecstasy washes over me and I feel like we are floating. I growl again, and our lips break ever so slightly apart. I open my eyes and Luca is staring down at me, looking confused.
He puts his forehead to mine, still heavily breathing, "I love you." He says the words so softly I think I misheard what he said.
"Say it again." I plead with him breathlessly.
"I love you," he swiftly sits us up on the couch, taking me with him, placing me on his lap, turning my face to look hin in the eyes. "I love you Sophie. I honestly think I have loved you since the first moment I saw you, before I actually knew you. I thought it was the mate bond, but I feel it so deep in my soul. You are not just mine forever, love, you are my forever."
I feel a tear go down my cheek at the sincerity of his words. I have never felt so cherished in all my life. My heart is so full at this moment I feel like it might explode. He really is perfect.
"I love you to Luca. I reply with the uttmost sincerity as tears fall down my face while smiling.
Luca kisses me softly standing us up. "Want to eat dessert and watch TV for a bit?" Luca asks with his cute smirk.
"Definately. I'll go get my jammies on and you pick what we watch." I reply with a smirk of my own.
I grab my bag and go to the bathroom, which is just as nice as Beccas, just a more neutral color scheme and no gold tones. I smile as I pull out the cute little jammy set I picked out. Victoria Secret red boxer shorts and a black cami. I didn't want to break out the lingerie just yet, and this is something I would normally wear to bed. I don't want him to think I'm a tease, even though thinking back, I kind of am. What kind of girl would I be if I just gave it up on the first date? I am not that girl. I have held out this long, I can wait a couple more days.
Once I'm dressed and I remove the little bit of makeup I put on this morning, and let my hair out of its bun, I head back out to his bedroom and my jaw hits the floor. Luca is standing by the bar pouring us drinks wearing boxer shorts. That's it, just boxer shorts. I eye f**k him up and down, scanning to memory every perfect line and the v with those perfect abs, enjoying every inch of him. I lick my lips quickly, biting my bottom lip slightly, gawking at this perfect god-like creature, silently thanking the goddess for making him mine. He is staring at me almost dangerously, when he takes a deep breath saying" Like what you see, love?" teasing me. He starts scanning me again and stops at my chest.
"F**K yeah I do. You? My eyes are up here, loverboy", I sass back, giving him a little tease of my own.
He snaps his head up quickly and chuckles. "You have a dirty little mouth love. I love it." He says laughing.
I snap out of it attempting to keep my virtue intact.
"What did you pick to watch?" I ask curious to find out what he likes.
"The Origionals! Every since you took me to your secret place I have been dying to know who this Davina chick is that made you create something so special." He spews out the words with a cheeky smile like it was hard to hold them in.
I smile from ear to ear and do a little gitty dance. He chuckles at me.
We sit on the couch and start the first episode.
We both enjoy our dessert enthralled in the show. He attempted to ask questions a couple of times. I shushed him, telling him to watch. He chuckles at me every time, but finally takes the hint. When the episode is over, I tell him he can ask questions. He starts asking questions and I answer them if it won't ruin anything.
I get the remote push play for the next episode and grab a very soft blue, cashmere blanket off the back of the couch and drape it over us curling up to Luca. He wrapped his arms around me, pulling me closer, and I laid my head on his chest, watching my show. I don't know how many episodes we watched with my eyes heavy, trying to stay awake, not wanting this day to end, before I
passed out.
F**k, I'm in the bayou again. I find my voice even though I'm still being pulled to the water by the moonlight. "What the hell do you want from me." I shout the words and they sound explosive through the thick trees and hanging moss. I'm breathing heavily and I feel light-headed. I keep walking with the moonlight practically dragging me. I finally stop, looking up again for the first time feeling defeated. I look at both the wolves standing before me. I am no longer shocked by any of this and just give them a look not being able to speak again. I throw my hand up trying to see if they do anything. They just look at each other and I swear one of them chuckled at me. They both look back at me in unison.
All IS NOT LOST booms in my head.
I jolt awake trying to sit up, its pitch black and something is holding me down. I thrash around trying to break free not sure if I'm still dreaming. I hear his soothing voice and I sit up abruptly. Lucas hand is rubbing softly up and down my back. My breathing starts to steady.
"Did you have another dream, Soph?"
"Ya, sorry, I felt like I was being pinned down and forgot where I was." I apologized.
"You have nothing to apologize for , love. I'm glad you are here with me. Do you want to talk about it?" He asks sincerely.
I tell him everything that happened this time and what they said.
"All is not lost." He repeats what I told him. "Could they be more cryptic?" he asks with confusion on his face.
I nod my head in agreement.
"I'm going to go take a shower." I tell him
"Can I join?" he asks with a sly smile on his face.
I think about it for a minute and imagine all the things we could do in that huge shower. Then I remember we are waiting.
"No" I sigh, not meaning the words.
"Damn, had to try" He chuckles raising his eyebrows up and down at me.
"Cold Shower it is then", I holler over my shoulder, walking into the bathroom, shutting the door behind me.
I shower and get ready for the day. I put on cut off short ripped jean shorts with an army green spaghetti strap, regular-fit top that buttons up to my cleavage and ties loosely at the bottom, with brown stappy flat sandals. I put my hair up in a messy bun again because it's just easier. I wear simple white gold hoop earrings and a simple white gold chain with a fleur de lis pendant hanging from it. I brought my small jewelry box so that I didn't have to ask Becca to borrow anything. I put on my simple makeup, rubbing my lips together to even out the lipgloss. I rush out of the bathroom dying to be close to Luca again.
" The bathroom is all yours ." I holler over to him.
He is sitting on the couch working on his laptop. He already looks showered and ready for his day. He is wearing dark denim jeans with a white collared button-up shirt, rolled at the sleeves to his elbows, and brown chucca style lace-up boots. He looks delish.
He looks back at me and his smile reaches his eyes.
"I showered in Jax's room since he isn't using it. You look gorgeous love. Ready for breakfast?" he says, standing to give me a kiss.
"Sure" I answer, getting up on my tip toes giving him a peck. "I love kissing you", I tell him with a sweet smile.
"I love kissing you to love." he says sweetly.
"Why do you call me love?" I ask curious. I love it and never want him to stop, but I have to know why.
Luca almost cringes and tells me that he had a confession.
"What?" I ask confused.
"The other night when you stayed with Becca, I caught your scent and was listening to you guys through the door. You were telling Becca how one of your favorite characters is Klaus because he always calls the women he is actually interested in, love. I thought it was the sweetest thing in the world and if it would make you happy, then I would do it. Now it's stuck and I can't change it." He explains and cups my face in his hands trying to read my expression.
I smile widely once the surprise of what he said wore off.
"You big stalker" I blurt out, teasing him. He sighs smiling and kisses me again.
"You got me" he jokes back.
When we get to the dining room, the Alpha, Beta, and Gamma are already eating. I don't miss the pointed looks they all give Luca while still smiling and saying good morning to me.
"Don't worry gentlemen, I haven't been deflowered yet." I say, waving them off.
They all gasp and Alpha almost chokes on his sausage link. Luca sticks his tongue out at them all, giving them a haha. We all burst into laughter and everyone in the dining room is looking at us.
"Where is Becca? I haven't seen her this morning." Beta Noah asks us with a confused look on his face.
Luca and I both exchange looks. I don't know what to say.
"She found her mate!" Luca says excitedly.
Wide-eyed, I look at Noah. He has a look of something between shock and anger, he seems to be wrestling with his thoughts.
"It's Jax, Beta Noah. They are here, and they will stay here since he will be my Beta. It's good news." Luca tries to soften the blow.
At least I get to see how a parent reacts to this sort of thing before I have to tell mine. I think dad will be happy, but mom, she will blow a gasket.
"Congratulations" I hear all the men say in unison as Becca and Jax enter the room. All except Beta Noah. He is just staring at Becca and Jax.
"Daddy, this is Jax, my mate. Jax, this is my dad, Beta Noah." she says with so much adoration I almost start crying. I suck it up. I hate crying in front of people.
Beta Noah stands up abruptly and extends his hand to Jax. The men shake hands and Becca hugs her dad. Everyone in the dining hall cheered "Congratulations" it was really a sweet moment.
I lean over to Luca and whisper in his ear "I hope my dad takes it that well."
"Me to love, me to. How powerful is your dad again?" He jokes with me. I smack his arm playfully and we all eat breakfast, getting to know each other.
I realize that this could be my every day very soon. The thought makes me giddy and I can't help the chuckle that bubbles out.
Luca looks at me and winks. I don't know that I have ever been this happy.
For some reason, I look over at Jax, he is looking at me too. He turns away quickly when our eyes meet, smiling again. I feel almost like I know him somehow, but I know I have never met him.
I shake it off and continue with my breakfast. I don't want to spoil the fun.Everyone goes their separate ways after we finish eating. Luca grabs my hand, pulling me towards the front door.
"What are we doing today? I ask curious.
"I was hoping you would take me on an official tour of the French Quarter." He says eyeing me.
"That sounds like fun, let me go get my phone." I start to move towards the stairs but he catches me pulling my phone out of his back pocket.
"I plugged it in last night when you fell asleep." He says as he hands it to me. I giggle when I have an idea of how to do the tour. I take my phone from him, searching the tour sites of NOLA. I look through until I see a few that spark my interest. I book them quickly, put my phone in my back pocket and grab Lucas' hand, pulling him out the door. "Our first tour starts at 830."