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.
why she is harassing my mate. I know that my
lost the ability to be political at this moment. Facing Luna Amanda, I release all my
warriors ensuring that if this altercation turns physical, I am protected. Daphne is safe behind me, and I see that Theo has moved Hannah out of the
own, and that I will not tolerate any disrespect towards her.
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
on Daphne's back. Theo is standing close behind Hannah, still ready for any kind of attack that could occur. Marcus and his mate come
aware.” Marcus offers an apology to my mate. I let him know that it is ok, after all I should have told him In private after I introduced him. I was
has 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 that if my mate wishes to leave, I will
raises her head slightly, peering in her eyes my rage explodes again as I can see that she did indeed cry a little. Her beautiful eyes are slightly puffy, and
dance than we shall do that. Your wish is my command and I will
that she shifts her eyes downward when speaking, and
my mate and I will be retiring for the evening, if you need anything feel free to mind link me or call. Hannah thank you for everything. Marcus and Lola, it was a pleasure getting to see you two tonight. I hope that we can catch up more soon.” 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,
speak, her mouth is slightly ajar as if she is surprised that I am apologizing to
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