Page 42 of Torn Mate
Ada
I had practically heldLexi prisoner at my house all afternoon. The guys had asked me on Sunday night when they drove me home from ladies’ day to have her get ready here. I was a little bit drunk, but I didn't forget what they asked me. They were doing a prom-posal for Lexi at the party and to claim her as their mate in front of the whole pack.
I thought it was amazing, and had to bite my tongue all week as she complained about them not asking her to prom. Especially since I was going to take her prom dress shopping tomorrow. She was convinced the guys didn’t want to take her to prom. It was horrible, but I kept the secret.
When we got to the Lovell’s house, I drove in and parked near the gate. Jett, Mekhi and Nash were at the gate. And Saint… I hadn’t seen or heard from him all week. After the mind-blowing orgasm that was starting to feel like a dream, he hadn’t appeared outside my room. I felt my body heat up at the sight of him.
He watched me, and I tried to look away but I couldn’t, I side-eyed him as we walked towards them. Trying to not look like I was watching him… he knew though.
“Hey, beautiful, looking for an upgrade?” Jett teased Lexi. I laughed.
He knew what was about to happen tonight and was still teasing to make Ranger angry, it was funny, even though Ranger wasn’t here to hear it right now, or maybe he could hear it… I didn’t think about that. That made me laugh a little more.
Maverick explained the claiming thing to me, as best he could since I was still drunk when they dropped me off. It was to let everyone know that she wasn’t looking for any more mates, that they had picked her and they would become a family. Kinda like getting engaged, I guess.
As Lexi teased him back, I couldn’t stop watching Saint. He laughed at something Lexi said, it made my heart flip at the sight. He seemed… not himself. I didn’t know if the speech I gave him last week had done something and he was taking time to work on himself. I wanted to ask him if he was okay, but not with everyone here listening in.
I wanted to reach out and hug him. He looked like he needed a hug, something to show that I cared about him, and it was okay to be vulnerable. Even just needing a hug, no words or meaning behind it other than a hug was okay with me.
“Let’s go find the guys,” Lexi held my hand and pulled me away from Saint. See, even she felt that, whatever that was between us wasn’t in my head.
“Thanks,” I whispered. I needed to focus on Lexi tonight. Plus, Noah said he would meet me here. We had been texting every night this week, flirting texts. He had told me he was excited that I was going to prom with Huxley.
And even Huxley had said that Noah and him had hung out together and were becoming good friends. That was a huge shock to me, I knew how the packs were with each other, so for that to happen... I was very excited to see what the future held. This could work between the three of us. Huxley was taking it slow with me, Noah hadn’t made a move on me either. I was hoping he was waiting for tonight.
Lexi said the guys needed to find new girls to come to these things, and to stop inviting the same ones. Like Olivia who was still frozen out at school. She threw her half eaten apple at Lexi last week. Crazy how she thought that would help her social status.
I saw one of the girls I told Lexi that they should invite, she was nice, a junior and was overlooked by everyone. Kinda like me. She waved over to us, and we waved back. She laughed at something the guys were saying then put her hand on one…The wrong one. My one.
“Ohh, matchmaking happening,” Lexi’s voice was all cheerful, but I didn’t think she really saw what I was seeing, maybe it was just an innocent touch. Nothing more. When Noah moved her arm… to the crook of his and held her close, I felt sick. Was this what he did when I wasn’t around, was he just like Saint?
I had just spent the afternoon telling Lexi how much I liked him, hinting that maybe it would be awesome if he would come to prom too. Since Hux had said something about Noah joining us, then tried to take back saying he mean Mason was joining us, which made zero sense. So, I had my hopes up that maybe Noah was going to ask me to prom also. But now seeing this, I didn’t want anything to do with him. How many times was my heart going to be broken?
“Noah,” Lexi’s mouth dropped. He turned to us, moved the girl’s hand from his arm and started to walk towards us. I couldn’t… not in front of everyone. They would hear and I would look like a fool.
I ran to the house. I wanted to run to my car and go home, but I didn’t want to miss Lexi’s special night. And I didn’t want to cry and be miserable when this was supposed to be her night, I wouldn’t do that to her.
I hidinside the Lovell’s house and listened to the whole thing. I wanted to cry I was so happy for her. The guys gave the most amazing speeches… ok not Ranger, but that was Ranger. He was direct and to the point. That was one of the qualities that Lexi loved about him.
It was nice where I stood. I was with all the dads… yeah… dads. Grayson, Jack, Tobias and Alaric all watched from inside as the boys claimed their love for Lexi. They were nice and included me with their group. It was nice, I didn’t feel so alone. Tobias held my shoulder, and I felt calm. I think he used some magical power on me to feel that way, but I didn’t care. It made it more enjoyable.
I left them to do their dad talk, and moved into the kitchen. I had been here a few times and knew where everything was. I made myself a glass of water, no more alcohol for me this weekend… or forever.
Lexi came into the house and I smiled over at her, “Oh my gosh, that was better than I imagined. Congratulations!” Shit, was I supposed to like bring a gift?
“You knew?” The look on her face made me giggle. I can keep a secret… even a big one like this. I wrapped her in a huge hug. I really was happy for her. This was really special for Lexi, she came to Kiba all alone. No family or friends, and now she had all those things.
“Well, duh. In what world does it make sense to get ready at my place, all afternoon, when there is a party at your house? And seriously, I tried on so many tops, I thought you were going to die of boredom. If it wasn’t for the fact that I drove you, I for sure thought you would have run away screaming.” Lexi laughed and hugged me tighter.
“You knew the whole time, and I spent most that time complaining about them not asking me.” I laughed again. Yeah, she did complain a lot. And it was so hard to see her looking so disappointed. But it was worth it.
The door opened and closed to the house, and I stiffened in Lexi’s arms as I pulled away. Olivia George was standing inside the Lovell house. What the hell was she doing here? Lexi turned and I could hear her sharp intake of breath.
“Yeah, you bitch. Thought you won? You might have the Kiba boys at school wrapped around your finger, but not all of them.” Olivia sneered.
Lexi looked to me, confusion on her face on why she was here too. Olivia had hurt me, I ended up at the hospital because of her. She wasn’t supposed to be here, they froze her out at school. No one was talking to her.
“You don’t have the power here, I do. I was here first. I fucked Ranger first, and I took Maverick’s virginity. I was here before you, and I will be here after you. You’re just a fun toy to play with before they’re both mine.”
