Chapter FIVE-JUST A BIT OF LOVE
Staci POV
I was sad. I understood as an Alpha, Antonio had to accept the challenge, but that didn't mean I liked it; I didn't want him or Grayson getting hurt or, worse, killing each other.
"Staci?" Antonio called my name, and I turned away from my Mother's shoulder.
"Don't be sad, my love," Antonio said as he brushed his thumb against my tear-stained cheek, causing tingles to spark against my skin.
Solaris purred as I ran into my mate's arms and cried more; I felt Antonio's strong arms wrap around my waist and heard howls in the distance. I was holding onto Antonio and smelling him; his scent helped calm Solaris and me to the point she was purring uncontrollably.
"Oh, My Goddess! Why does he smell so good," I thought as I held Antonio tighter.
I heard someone clear their throat and looked to my left to see my Father and brother smiling at us.
"So, the famous Alpha of the Blue Eclipse pack is my daughter's second chance mate," my Father chuckled.
Antonio and my Father shook hands. I smiled as I watched my family enact conversations with my mate, asking how everything was going at the Blue Eclipse pack.
"MINE!" I heard a loud growl, looked over by the punch bowl, and gasped.
I saw my best friend Monica being swept off her feet by an unknown male wolf. She giggled and held him closer to her. I smiled, knowing my best friend had finally found her mate.
"I see my Beta has finally found his mate," Antonio said as I stepped back and looked into his eyes.
"That's your Beta?" I asked as Antonio nodded.
"I take it you know the young woman he's being possessive over?" Antonio asked.
"Yes! She's my best friend!" I squealed excitedly.
"So, she'll be the Beta Female, and you'll be the Luna," Antonio said, holding me closer to his warmth as Solaris sighed.
My eyes widened when I realized my mate was right; having Monica around would be so much fun. I also learned that I knew nothing about my mate or his pack.
"Everyone listen up," my Father boomed as everyone stopped and gave him their complete attention.
It was amazing to see my Father in his Alpha mode. My Mother stood on his left side, and Beta Jarrod, the pack's Beta, was on his right.
"Even though we had a minor mishap tonight due to the sensitive circumstances between my daughter and the future Beta of this pack. I'm glad to announce that my daughter and the daughter of our Delta have found their mates tonight," my Dad boomed.
I heard claps and cheers from the pack as Monica ran over and hugged me, her mate trailing behind her with a massive shit-eating grin.
"Alpha, Luna," he bowed to Antonio and me, making me feel weird for a split second.
"Get used to the title, babes," Solaris says.
"Staci! Oh, goddess! The Alpha sweetie," Monica said, looking to the side at my mate.
Solaris growled, making Monica step back. I quickly covered my mouth; I heard the guys laughing, and I eyed Antonio.
"Staci, this is my Beta Carter," Antonio introduced his Beta as he bowed again in respect.
"Nice to meet you, Beta Carter," I said and smiled.
"We are heading inside, princess," my parents said as my brother hugged me, making Antonio growl.
I smacked his chest after Seth put me back on my feet, and Seth let out a rambunctious laugh.
"We will go find Grayson," Beta Jarrod said as he and his mate Samantha headed toward the forest with their younger son Cole.
"We should head inside, too," Antonio said.
"Let our staff get your bags settled in," my Father said.
I squealed as Antonio picked me up bridal style and carried me toward the packhouse.
"I can walk, you know," I growled as he smirked and kissed my cheek.
I looked behind Antonio to see our house omegas being shown to where Carter parked their SUV as Monica clung to his side. I was happy to see my best friend happy; Antonio's scent calmed me to sleep as he carried me to my bedroom.
I was almost asleep when we paused at the familiar door to my bedroom, and I quickly opened my eyes and looked at my mate.
"My scent?" I asked as Antonio smiled.
Antonio set me on my feet as I opened the door, and I heard him groan as he closed his eyes. When his eyes opened again, they were pitch black.
"It's just his wolf babe. He loves our scent," Solaris reminded me.
I squealed as Antonio picked me up, hurried inside my room, and kicked the door closed with his foot; he gently laid me on my bed and settled between my legs as I stared into his pitch-black eyes.
Antonio POV
"Ares, what the fuck are you doing?" I yelled at my wolf as he practically pounced on our mate.
"Claiming what's mine," Ares growled.
"NO! Relax you fucking horn dog. Staci isn't ready for that yet," I say as Ares huffs and gives me back control.
"Antonio?" I heard Staci's melody voice as I blinked my eyes and sniffed her arousal floating around the room.
"I'm sorry; my wolf has no self-control," I said to Staci as she smiled.
"It's okay. I wasn't scared," Staci said.
I stared into those alluring crystal blue orbs with a few white flecks in the irises. Staci looked back at me as my lips descended to hers, and I claimed her mouth in a slow and gentle kiss.
I heard Staci moan into the kiss as my hands untied her robe. The robe fell open, and her perky breasts peeked out. I groaned at the sight before me as Staci looked at me, blushing.
"So beautiful," I said.
I took a perky nipple into my mouth and sucked gently, hearing Staci gasp as her hand found its way into my hair and she pulled at my scalp.
"Antonio," Staci moaned.
Staci's arousal intensified inside the room, making my cock twitch against my dress slacks; I moved my lips to Staci's neck as she moaned when I found that sweet spot where I would one day mark her as my mate.
Staci grounded her hips against my stiff cock, causing me to growl in pleasure; a knock sounded on the door.
"What?!" I growled in frustration as I stood from between Staci's legs.
Staci giggled and quickly ran inside the bathroom while I adjusted my dress slacks and answered her door. I opened the door to my Beta, holding my bag in his hands and bowing his head.
I could see the playful smirk on his face as he tried to hide it.
"You're lucky I don't claw your eyes out for interrupting me," I growled at Carter.
Carter bent over laughing as he held his stomach; I growled in frustration, took my bag, and slammed the door closed in his face, hearing his laugh down the stairs.
"Why is he our Beta again?" Ares asked as I heard the shower in Staci's bathroom.
"Carter may be a pain in the ass, but he's loyal and gets the job done," I tell my wolf as he huffs.
I pulled my PJs and bath items out of my bag as I waited for Staci to finish; a few minutes later, I heard the shower turn off, and the door opened to reveal my mate wrapped in a towel and drying her hair.
Staci smiled at me and quickly ran inside the closet as I smirked and shook my head. I went inside the bathroom as her scent hit me like a ton of bricks, and my cock was back at full attention.
"This is going to be hard," I say as Ares barks in agreement.
I strip off my suit and boxers and hop in the shower; I wash up quickly as my mind fills with Staci's naked body. I growl as I grab my stiff cock and stroke myself, thinking of my mate writhing beneath me and moaning my name.
It doesn't take long for me to release my seed as I growl lowly and watch as my cum washes down the drain; I quickly finish my shower and step out to dry off after shutting the water off.
I put my towel in the hamper and picked up my dirty clothes off the floor; as I stepped out of the bathroom, I looked to the side and saw Staci curled up in bed, her fuzzy comforter covering her body.
I put my suit away, quietly get into bed beside my mate, and gently pull her to my chest as she snuggles closer to my warmth. I hear Staci mumble my name in her sleep as I smile and close my eyes, drifting off to dreamland.