My Beast Of A Mate

Chapter 14: You Want Me To Put This On?

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Harper Stewarts

"What about this one?"

"I really don't think I need-"

A finger is abruptly pressed to my lips. "Hush. We don't need that negativity here."

"Ravine," she emphasizes just to annoy her, "I agree with our dear friend. Is this actually necessary?"

"Come on guys!" Rave exasperates. "This is Harper's first date with our alpha, don't you want to make it extra special?"

Katya and I share a look. 

"I do want this to be special Rave, but I was also told to dress casually. This," I wave to the racks of extravagant dresses, "is not what I would call casual."

"Agreed, these look like the gowns I'd wear to seduce a man before I kill them." The way Katya says this makes me believe she learned this from experience. Wouldn't surprise me.

"Great, then let's not buy a seduce and kill dress, and instead find a store with clothes that scream I won't kill you, a little more." I attempt to coax Rave away from the expensive flashy  dresses. 

With a reserved sigh, she acquiesces and the three of us file out. In my opinion, I don't need to be shopping for new clothes at all, but Rave wanted an excuse for us to all hang out. 

Katya and I follow behind our exuberant friend in and out of stores as we slowly piece together my outfit for the evening. 

After our heart to heart a couple of weeks ago, Ronin asked me out on a date. It will be a nice break from our busy lives and a time for us to bond. The only information that I was given was to wear casual clothes and be ready at six o'clock tonight. 

Yeah, Rave wasn't impressed with the lack of detail either, she tried to smack her brother upside for it but he easily dodged it and said to put the blame on Ronin. 

Once we're finished, we all pile into my car that was customized to have bullet proof windows, run on electric and gas, and a strengthened exterior that can withstand more than the average car. It took a while for me to accept this gift from Ronin, but he wanted to give me a form of transportation that would keep me safe, while also allowing me to stay independent. Although, my small entourage of guards still follow me in the distance, I appreciate his effort of respecting my need for independence. 

"Girl, I can't wait to get me man who will buy me a car like this." Rave affectionately pets the black leather seats. It took some getting used to, that cold leather feel. For all of my life I drove a beat up Toyota Corolla with second hand coffee stained fabric seats. Ronin knew if he had asked how I wanted the inside to look I would have just told him that I don't need him to buy me a car, so instead he splurged and tried to pick things he'd think I like. 

Katya pops her head forward from the backseats. "I can still teach you how to seduce men and get their money."

"But that's so unromantic." Rave dramatically exclaims. "I want someone to buy me something because they care about me, if I just buy it myself then it is not exciting." 

"Affection is disgusting." My Russian friend grimaces. 

I tune out their playful teasing and banter as my thoughts drift back to earlier in the day, when I was with Angela learning more about being a luna. Although I have learned an immense amount of information, at times I wonder if I will ever be ready.