"He's my mate." I whispered, still starstruck.

"What do you mean he's your mate? " Aiden gritted out, obviously frustrated.

I didn't miss the growl that came from Ace when Aiden grabbed me. If I knew anything about mates, I knew they were very possessive.

Not right now please.

I already felt overwhelmed and utterly confused. I needed a minute to think and clear my head. Seeing my mate took me completely by surprise, and the last thing I needed was to do something I'd regret later.

"Can you give us a minute please" I rushed out as I dragged my brother outside.

I didn’t miss the disappointment that flashed across Ace's face when I stepped from the room. And what confused me the most, I almost felt hurt for him.

"You do know we're going to have to abort mission for now until we get a new place to stay right? " Aiden asked as soon as we hit the outside breeze.

"Keep your voice down! " I whisper shouted. "And no one is aborting mission. Look, we have to be close to them to get what we need and you know it"

"But Rox he's your mate! He won't stop until he gets you" He exclaimed in a whisper shout, sounding very much frustrated.

"Look, you know me better than anyone. I can avoid him until we leave okay? I can't be mates with the enemy anyways so chill"

Aiden looked pleased at that, and I was too. I know this mate bond thing was going to be a challenge, but I have to endure it. I've been through worse anyways. This won't be any different.

I hope.

"We should at least tell dad so-"

"No! " I cut him off swiftly. "Nobody is telling dad anything. He'll make us come home to find a new plan and we can't do that, it will only raise suspicion" I reasoned, knowing the outcome if this gets out.

"Promise me you wont tell him until we go back home"

"I promise" He sighed.

I sealed the deal with our signature pinky swear. Those things were sacred between us. We never broke a pinky swear. Childish I know, but it works.

"Let's get back" I moved to head back inside with a now satisfied spirit. If avoiding my mate is what I'll have to do to stay on track, then that's what I'll do.

Aiden kissed my forehead gently and we headed inside. The minute I was back in, all the reassurance I felt went through the door the minute I caught Ace's scent again. In addition, the look on his face had me shivering, as he peered at Aiden as if he was ready to pounce.

I had a mini panic attack as I thought he must've heard what we were discussing outside, but I then noticed that his 'anger' was only directed at Aiden.

"Why are you looking at him like that?" I voiced my concerns. His head snapped to me, his eyes immediately softening at the sight of my face.

"Why is he holding you like that and why did he kiss you?"

on us?" Aiden

to spy she's MY

looked between us for a while, then threw his head in his palm

to train" He mumbled more to himself, cursing under his breath

apologize for my behaviour. My judgement was totally clouded, all I could think about is

'mate' but I ignored them. Just

gave everyone in the room a look, and they all shuffled to stand in a straight line

still would like to formally welcome

shook our hands and welcomed us before taking

could be so casual now, yet

Ryan lived here too. He was Calum's younger brother, so if anything should happen to Calum, he would automatically take the place as Beta instead of searching

the merrier,

did things in reverse instead of going from highest rank to lowest, but everyone has their own way

him to the pack. Aiden knew he had to put the incident that occurred a few minutes ago behind him. We had to gain their trust

be greeted, and my heart

an undeniable sexy tone. I gulped as I felt my throat closing up, not being able to

soul as he took my hand, but instead of

to him completely, but I knew that could never be. I

mated wolves

on the spot and my heart rate was increasing, but as much as I wanted to, I couldn't bring

to Ace breaking contact. I let out a breath I didn't even know I was holding as

backed up to his group

he needs to already," Aiden started while Ace gave him a nod in affirmation. "I hope my sister and I will be

didn't miss the low growl that came from Ace when Aiden mentioned us leaving. I smiled a little, finding it

Aiden continued.

my little sister by

I slapped him at each word

around the room and I looked to see everyone staring

in unison before sharing a

a 'duh' tone as if it was the most obvious

had a mixture of cinnamon and chestnut brown hair from my dad. He also looked slightly older than me and his eyes were

is so cool! Who came out first? "

signature stare off, something we always did whenever we had the 'who was born first ' argument. We never had our

reality, and that's when I noticed that our

else, I would like to get

but was immediately shut down by Ace who offered to take me there

completely ignoring Ace. She looked to him for permission in unsurity, but he nodded after a while when he saw

come around" I heard Calum say before

huge double door bedroom and I almost continued walking, not wanting to believe it was mine. Lilly pushed the door open,

home were big, but this was something else. I had a king size bed for myself,

I could tell it was a big closet and a part of me wished I had all my clothes to put in there. I could see that there was a bathroom attached to the

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