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“What is this?” I ask him, plastering a fake smile on my face for the crowd.
“What is what, Cara?”
“This. This dance. Why me?”
“It’s my birthday and I get to choose who I dance with, and I choose you.”
“Yes, but why? You have an entire entourage of women who would have given an ovary for you to ask them to dance but you asked me. Why? You didn’t even know who I was an hour ago.
“I didn’t know who Cara Nelson was, or I didn’t know that you were Cara
Nelson?”
“Is there a difference?” I spit the words at him, having difficulty maintaining my smile while we dance and talk.
If it was possible, his gaze on me became even more intense. “Cara Nelson is the daughter of Lily Nelson. Lily Nelson gave her life saving my mother and I when another pack attacked us. I was barely 6 years old at the time, but I remember that day like it was yesterday. Cara Nelson is also the daughter of Clint Nelson. Clint Nelson saved my father’s life during that same battle but it cost him the use. of his legs due to a massive spinal injury that could not be repaired, even though father brought in the best pack doctors from around the world and even some human spinal surgeons to try.” my
My mouth had dropped open a little as I listened. I knew Alpha Anders had tried to help find someone to help my father, but I hadn’t realized it was to that extent. “My father has dinner with Clint Nelson every Thursday without fail. I have asked every week for as long as I can remember if I could join him for those dinners, but my father insists that that is his time with his friend. And since my father ordered the pack to give Mr. Nelson his privacy, I have never been able to visit and pay my respects. So instead, I go with my mother every Thursday to Lily Nelson’s memorial to lay flowers and to thank her for her sacrifice.”
His eyes had gotten darker and I knew that Kai was present for this conversation. The absolute respect that Rik displayed while discussing my parents was shared by his wolf. I felt Artemis push forward as well to hear what he was saying and be present for this discussion.
“I thank the goddess every day that my parents and I are alive, which I know is only because of the sacrifice that was made by two of the most respected warriors that this pack has ever known. I have hoped to meet Cara Nelson my entire life. I have searched for her at every pack gathering, every pack event, at meals and events in the packhouse. But I have never stumbled across her.”
“Believe me,” he states as he continues to slowly spin us around the room, “I have wanted to know the woman that will be my Guardian. The woman that will swear her life to protect me when I become Alpha. I want to know who she is, but more importantly, I want her to know who I am. I want her to know that I am a man that is worth protecting. That I am a man that is worthy of the gift of a Guardian. I want her to know that I will be the kind of Alpha that deserves her respect, someone that she will be proud to say she is the Guardian for.”
“Do I know who Cara Nelson is? Yes, I absolutely do. Did I know that YOU were Cara Nelson? Not until one week ago. Not until I saw you at school and something inside of me drew me to you.”
I stared at him speechless. “All this time.” I whisper, shaking my head softly. “All this time, I thought you had no idea who I was or what my family had done. When you came up to me all arrogant and cocky at school” I smiled a little as I said it, well, it just confirmed for me that you had no idea who or what I was, and have no respect for my family’s sacrifice for yours.” “
His arm tightened around me more, leaving nothing but our clothes between us. His warmth seeping into my skin, his words warming me deep into my heart and soul. He leaned his forehead down to touch mine. “That couldn’t be any further from the truth. And I meant what I said. I want you to know who I am. I want us to get to know each other. I want you to feel pride at being my Guardian, not feel that it’s a burden to you and Artemis.”
We danced like that for a few steps, when I finally heard the song that was playing. “Perfect, really? How did you get stuck dancing this song with me, Alpha?” 1
He lifts his head and cocks an eyebrow at me. “I chose it.”
I jerk my head back in response. “You chose it?” He nods at me smiling “Yep. There were several others that were in the running, but I chose this one.
“What other songs were in contention?” I asked, interested in how he made his choice.
“All of Me which was a close second, Lover, but it seemed too soon for that one.” I scoffed.
A devilish grin spread on his face. “There was that song from the ’50 Shades of Grey’ movie and if you’re into that kind of kink, I’m sure I can help you out with that.” He wiggled his eyebrows at me.
I couldn’t help the laugh that escaped me as I blushed to the tips of my ears and decided to divert the conversation to safer topics. “So, why this one?”
“Well, none of them fit exactly, but this one was the best, especially since you wore the dress and jewelry I got for you.”
I nearly stopped dancing. He covered for my missed steps until I could recover and continue dancing.
“You?” I whisper. “You are my mystery man?”
“I am.”
Artemis pushed forward again, wanting to clearly see the man and wolf that had honored her. I watched as Kai came forward and Rik’s glacial blue eyes darkened to sapphires. ‘I…Thank you.” Artemis’s voice layered over mine when I thanked him, making it deeper.
He smiled at me. It was a tender smile, gentle and sweet and full of promise. “You are most welcome.” His voice was also deeper with Kai’s voice added to his own.
“Is it true about the jewelry? That you had it made for me because it is what my eyes look like when Artemis is shining in them?”
“Yes.” He replied and looked a bit uncomfortable. “Would it sound creepy if I told you I’ve dreamt of those eyes several times this week?”.
I smirk at him. “Well, I guess that depends on what it is that I was doing in your dreams while you were looking at my…eyes.” I licked my lips as I said it, if his dreams had been anything like mine, they are about as far as you could get from platonic.
His eyes tracked to my lips and he looked sheepish. “Hmmm, you’re just starting to sound willing to spend some time getting to know me. Perhaps we can save the dream discussions until our second date?”
“Our second date? Are you counting this as a date, Alpha?” I ask coyly.
“Rik. Please, call me Rik. And no. When I take you on a date, you’ll know it.”
The song slowly comes to an end, and he sings the final line to me, “You look. perfect tonight.”
We stand there, staring at each other, lost in each other, forgetting that we were in a room filled with other wolves.
He opened his mouth to say something, when all hell breaks loose.
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And now Cara knows! Not only does Rik know who she is, but he’s her mystery man
Everything was perfect. Exactly as I had planned. I knew she’d be angry at first but unless she made a public spectacle of leaving me on the dance floor, I have about four and a half minutes to tell her how I feel.
I could see the change in her the minute I started telling her about her mother’s and father’s sacrifices. Her surprise, her mouth dropping open as I went on and on about what her family had done for mine.
As I continued my story, I felt Kai push forward. He wanted Artemis to know that he was also part of this, that he also appreciated what her parents had done for us. It has the desired effect as I see Artemis push forward to join the conversation as well.
I was so right about the jewelry. It’s a perfect match to her eyes when Artemis is forward. Her beautiful eyes which have haunted my dreams. Even though my entire focus is on her, I make sure that we continue our dance and I’m pleasantly surprised that she does not have any trouble following my lead. She’s perfect. p to come
I continue to tell her that I’ve wanted to meet her for years, hoping across her at any pack event. Then letting her know that I want her to get to know me. This is key. I want, no, I need her to fall in love with me before she turns 18 and Artemis feels the mate bond. I want her to feel it before the bond takes effect, to know that it is me that she wants in her life.
I can feel her shock at what I’ve said and how she is struggling to adjust her lifetime of thinking about me with what I’ve just told her. I pull her closer, feeling my body tingling at the contact with her, even through our clothes. I touch my forehead to hers, needing the skin to skin contact, but also making it impossible. for her to look away from me. I want her to understand that this is just the beginning. I have every intention of making her mine, showing her how wonderful our life can be together.
I can tell the minute that it has become a bit overwhelming for her as she changes the subject and asks about my song choice. She seems completely taken off guard. when I tell her I chose the song for her. I tell her some of the other choices I went through before choosing this one. I smile internally at her blush when I mention ” 50 Shades of Grey’ and asking if that’s her kink. Her blush is beautiful but, as expected, she ignores my question and pushes back to her original question. I tell her I chose this one because I had really hoped that she would wear the dress and jewelry I bought her. She did, and she does look absolutely perfect.