Chapter Twenty-Three
Caleb’s Point of View
Although I did not want to stop kissing Daphne, I was appreciative that Theo reminded us that we were in the middle of a large social gathering. Daphne’s boldness when I told her that I wanted to kiss her was a pleasant surprise. I tried to be gentle, but the moment I touched her lips an inferno erupted in my core. Everyone melted away and it was if Daphne and I were on our own private island. Her lips tasted of honey, sweet delectable and they were so soft. I tried to be gentle kissing her, I knew it was probably her first kiss. The moment she moaned in my mouth though I was lost. I could not help slipping my tongue into her mouth to explore her farther. Her tongue dancing with mine was pure ecstasy. '
“So, has she accepted that you two are mates now?” Theo’s question snaps me back into reality.
“I think that she is considering the possibility of it. Her life has changed so much in less than twenty-four hours, I think she is just trying to adjust to it all. We got caught up in the dancing and music and I could not help but kiss her. I know that she feels a pull towards me though, and she may not want to admit it yet but she has a possessive streak in her.” Theo raises an eyebrow at my words questioning how I came into this knowledge.
As Iam retelling the incident that occurred in the room before the ball, we hear a commotion from the other side of the room. Theo and 1 both start walking that way because Daphne and Hannah had walked that way to use the powder room. Drawing closer I can see Hannah with her hands on her hips looking like a raging bull with a bright shiny target in front of her. A small crowd has gathered around them, and I can only see Daphne's back. I quicken my pace when I see that her head is bowed, and my anger is already starting to flare out. '
Quickly trying to analyze the scene, I see Luna Amanda standing in front of Daphne practically screaming in her face. There is another woman with Amanda that seems to be encouraging the foul words falling from the Luna’s mouth. Theo reaches for my arm, but no one will stop me from protecting my mate.
before pulling her slight behind me. I confront the Luna directly asking her why she is harassing my mate. I know that my voice is loud, it is not often that I must use the power of being Alpha but
at this moment. Facing Luna Amanda, I release all my own pent up frustrations about her actions towards her own daughter. I can see some of the other members of the visiting packs were not aware that
protected. Daphne is safe behind me, and I see that Theo has moved Hannah out of
my own, and that I will not tolerate any disrespect towards her. Jason is trying to pull Amanda away, but she struggles a little. I think she is still in shock that her husband did not side
the fairy tale has turned into a nightmare. Her head is still bowed, and I think I see a tear escape her eye and run down her delicate face. I pull her in my arms, and she buries her head in my chest. I lower my head to her ear and
Hannah, still ready for any kind of attack that could occur. Marcus and his mate come up on the side. I can see that Alpha Jerome is
had to go through that. I was not aware that Alpha Jason had another child besides Scarlet. Daphne, I apologize immensely for not being aware.” Marcus offers an apology to my mate. I let him know that it is ok, after all I should
not raised her head from chest, its almost as if she is trying to merge herself into me. I notice that she has started shivering slightly. I make the decision
see that she did indeed cry a little. Her beautiful eyes are slightly puffy, and red. Her cheeks are still stained pink with embarrassment. “ Can we leave?
to stay and eat and drink and dance than we shall do that. Your wish is my command and I will make it happen.” I smile down at her, hoping that she can read in my eyes that she is the most important person in the world to me. Daphne is more important than air in
want to cause you anymore problems Caleb.” I hate that she shifts her eyes downward when speaking, and I hate even more that her voice
I sweep my mate up in my arms, carrying her as I did when I took her out of the front door of the manor house. I do not put her down again until we are back in the room. : Placing her softly back on her feet I wipe away the traces of any tears from her eyes. “I am sorry love, I wanted you to have a truly magical night,
as! speak, her mouth is slightly ajar as if she is surprised that
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