— Lilian’s POV —
There was an awkward silence. Then Maggie quickly hid behind me, burried her head on my back and sobbed quietly. I was shocked to see her sobbing. Then I knew why. She couldn’t trust anyone here, even her mate. But she trusted me because I found her in the woods.14
Brad was still growling and I quickly said to him, “Brad, control yourself. I just found her in the woods and your scaring her with your damn growling.”
He quickly stop growling and had regret in his eyes. Maggie looked up to see his face. She was crying slightly now and she said in a whisper, “Mate.”
Brad looked at her and he just grinned. I pulled Maggie from hiding behind me and put her in front. She just stood there with scared and sad eyes.I knew what she was thinking, so did Brad. He walked up to her slowly and wrapped his arms around her.She froze and backed away to stand near me. Brad had hurt in his eyes.
I whispered to her quietly so that only she could hear. “Don’t worry, he won’t hurt you love. He’s been waiting for you for a long time. I’ll be right next to you all the way. He really cares about you.” She looked up at me her lips forming a small smile.9
She whispered back, “Thank you. I’m just scared he might reject me. “Brad heard that and growled and said, “I won’t reject you. I care about you so much. Please trust me Maggie. “Maggie shivered when he called upon her name.His eyes were shining and had happiness and love in them.92
She gasped and looked at me and I nodded at Brad. He stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her and she quickly melt into them. Brad had a goofy grin on his face and his eyes had tears of joy. He kissed her head and looked into her brown eyes.40
The Alpha cleared his throat and they looked away from each other. But Brad put his arm around her small waist.
“Before we were so rudely interrupted,” said the Alpha, giving Brad a glare. But he had a twinkle in his eyes.8
He continued, “I was going to ask Maggie what pack was she from. “Maggie stiffened but then relaxed when Brad kissed her temple.3
She was quiet for a few minutes than opened her mouth and said, “Invictus Sword Pack.”
We all gasp cause that pack seemed so kind. I guess we all thought wrong. Brad growled because he hated the thought of anyone hurting his mate.23
The Alpha broke the silence by asking Maggie, “Well then. Would you like to join our pack Maggie?”
Her eyes got wide but then she started saying, “yes,Yes,YES!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH!!” She said while squealing. Then she stopped and blushed red.
Our Alpha chuckled and said, “Very well. We’ll hold a ceremony on Saturday afternoon to welcome you.” She grinned so much that she almost started to cry all over again.
Brad hugged her and showed her to his room which will now be their room. I sighed sadly while walking out of the pack house and thought,
“Why can’t our mate be like that?”82
— Maggie’s POV —
I was so happy, because I was now in a pack that wouldn’t abuse me and I found my mate.
He showed me to his room and we stepped inside. He said, “You can use my clothes. There in the closet.”5
I nodded and smiled at him and said, “Thank you Brad.” I did a thing that shocked him. It even shocked me! You lot know what I did?13
I kissed him on the cheek.
When I realized what I did, I backed away, looked down and murmured, “Sorry.”
He chuckled and said, “You don’t have to be scared Maggie I won’t hurt you. And by the way, thanks for the kiss.” He gave me a wink and a cheeky grin.2
I giggled. Then he said, “Want me to help you with your shower?” He had a smirk on. I blushed profusely and said with a stutter,”N-no th-thank yo-you.”15
He chuckled and kissed me on the cheek and said with a smirk, “It’s your lost babe.”60
I blushed because of the pet name he gave me. I quickly went into the bathroom and took a shower. I used his shampoo and stayed under the shower because it has been 12 years since I last had a proper shower. 12 YEARS!304
I took a fluffy white towel and wrapped it around my body and went into his room. As he said, I went into his closet and gasp cause his closet is huge! I took a black shirt and sweatpants and put it on.8
I went to the bed, pulled the covers, laid down and pulled the covers again. When I was almost asleep I heard the door open then closed. Then I felt a dip in the bed.
I felt a pair of strong arms wrap around my waist and felt sparks fly. I knew it was Brad. He kissed my forehead and whispered, “Sweet dreams Maggie.” I snuggled closer to his chest and sighed contently.26
It must have been the best sleep I ever had, because I had my mate by my side.