(Chapter 11 Continued)
Osias had a few meetings to attend today even though we were technically on vacation, and since I was soon to be showcased as the Luna of the pack, I was technically obliged to attend them as well. I sulked inwardly at that bit of information, as I was excited to go to the ocean with my three friends today. Jealousy banged in my stomach as I peered over the railing to see pack members in bathing suits, laughing on their way to the beach as they walked out of the front door. I could only hope that at least the meetings would be a bit more interesting than the torturous ones that I was put through with Max.
They usually ended with me fast asleep in a chair or playing games on his phone as I tried to tune out the arguments that took place during meetings. I didn't even know why they called them meetings, when really they were almost like a game of prey-and-predator, with one side demanding something from the other, mostly ending up with heated arguments and threats of violence.
I could only guess what the 'meetings' with Osias were like, as I could tell that he had a short fuse and a lot more muscle to make much more effective threats than Max.
I pushed the thought out of my head as soon as the idea of my ex-mate entered my head. I didn't have time to cry again today. Instead, I focused on the task before me, which was getting to the meeting room without falling flat on my face.
I clung to Osias like he was a life-jacket, not because of my Heat - which was sated for the time being - but just to walk in a pseudo-normal fashion down the hallway. A red hot blush clung to my cheeks as pack members that walked by us acknowledged our presence, pausing to take a quick sniff in the air before exclaiming with 'congratulations' as they realized that we completed our mating. It was simply mortifying for me, although Osias hummed with happiness and grinned at the fact that his pack acknowledged our bond.
Despite the fact that he was acting especially cocky around everyone today, no doubt because of our consummation, Osias made sure to handle me with the utmost care, walking at a pace to accommodate both the shortness of my legs and the lag because of my pain. After all, he did cause the latter.
Upon finally reaching the meeting room, I was met with the sight of Osias's assistant I'd met on the plane ride, as well as Ortiz and two other unfamiliar faces outside of the large doors. I smiled at Ortiz, giving him a small wave before flinching as he responded with a scowl, crossing his arms as he leaned against the wall and tapped his foot impatiently.
Okay then. I guess he's a grump too. I made a mental note to stay out of his way, although I was slightly soothed by the fact that he lacked the sinuous muscles that bulged from my mate's large frame, making him look a bit less intimidating. Regardless, my Omega instincts still told me to be very wary of him.
"Mother, father." Osias acknowledged the beautiful but unfamiliar man and woman at the doors, although his tone was anything but welcoming. I immediately stiffened.
No way could I meet Osias's parents like this, barely able to walk and dressed like I was on my way to a middle school slumber party. So, I did the next best thing. Fighting past the pain in my lower regions, I dove behind my mate, clutching the back of his shirt as I willed myself to disappear behind him.
"Oh, he's adorable Osias! What a sweet face he has!" cooed a female voice as I squeezed my eyes shut, willing the situation to just go away. If I just closed my eyes tight enough, maybe they wouldn't see me.
I felt Osias's body rumble as he growled, fists clenching.
"He's mine." He spoke with malice dripping off of his tongue, his eyes flashing bright gold as his wolf attempted to tear to the surface. It was apparent that he didn't have had such a great relationship with his parents. "And he is now your Luna. I expect you to treat him as such. Including you, father."
He almost spit the last word off of his tongue, his muscles tightened underneath his skin and his arm reached behind him to pull me firmly against his side. I hid my face once more, wanting to disappear into him. I could only assume that his protective instincts were on overdrive right now, and mixed with his Alpha instincts, the result was deadly.
Osias turned towards the door of the room, not giving his parents a second glance as he suddenly picked me up into his arms princess style, ignoring my protests as I pressed against his chest. He promptly sat down in a dark, leather seat at the head of a long conference table in the meeting room, settling me gently into his waiting lap before caging me in his arms protectively.
I resisted the tempting urge to pout as everyone else filed into the room, taking seats as far away from Osias as possible as he shot them intimidating glares that left even me quivering.
I felt his fingers tangle through my hair, stroking it gently. It seemed to help him calm down, his hasty breaths becoming less harsh. I was finally able to breathe a breath of relief as I buried my face into his neck, my mating mark visible to all in the room. I knew that it pleased Osias because just as the first client walked into the room, his fingers brushed against it with tender care, shooting a dagger of pleasure straight to my groin as I panted breathlessly against his shirt.
"Sleep, love. After these meetings are over, we will eat and have a bit of time to relax." Osias whispered softly in my ear before turning his attention to the guest in the room. It was the Alpha of a nearby pack who came to 'just settle some business', or so Osias put it.
The pang in my stomach urging me to fill it with something kept me awake at first, although I was eventually able drifted off, drowning out the argumentative conversations around me. As I'd assumed, the meetings were viciously boring, and even louder than what I was used to as Osias threatened everyone that spoke.
At some point, I'm pretty sure Osias set me on the small couch which sat in the corner of the room so that he could more effectively intimidate his clients, as when I was brought back to the present a few hours later, I found myself laying on the comfortable material while Osias roused me gently with a soft shake to my shoulder.
I rubbed my eyes at the subtle intrusion, glancing up at Osias's handsome face as I came to. He sported a mischievous smirk while he stared at me with what looked to be adoration in his bright blue eyes. It was mesmerizing.
"What?" I smiled up at him, wrapping my arms around his neck as he helped me up off of the fluffy couch. I winced at the slight pain in my hips, although I noticed that it was not as acute as before.
"Time to get some food in you. Unless you'd like something else in you instead... Yeah, I could arrange that." he teased, pinching my bum and leading me back to the Alpha Wing of the vacation home. I hit his arm with a gentle force, giggling harder as I thought of the paralleling playful bickering of my Dad and Papa.
Maybe, just maybe, I'd get to be happy one day, just like them.
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