My Mate's Betrayal

Chapter- 41 A Happy Day

Alkira's pov-

Waking up beside that person who makes you feel cherished the feeling is out of the world. I woke up half an hour ago remembering our nightly activities.

He marked me.

After that the tingling increased and so does my feelings for him.

We kissed...talked about anything and everything...and kissed some more...eventually falling into a deep slumber... cocooned in each other's arms.

That was the best sleep I ever had in some years.

But not in my whole life... because nothing can compare to falling asleep... while listening to my mom's lullaby in dad's secured arms... that was... is ...and always will be... the best...

So, in light of that, he comes really close to them...

After tracing all the curves and crevices of his face... I focused on his chest...which was dusted with hair... lightly hovering my finger... I hardly kept myself from touching it. As I was about to take my hand back to his face suddenly his hand caught mine. I raised my head and looked into his eyes... filled with sleep... curiosity and maybe love.

'What are you up to...? This morning? '

Smiling I murmured 'nothing' and went back in his embrace. We stayed like that for a while... not wanting to wake up and face the day... trying to delay it for as long as we can.

'We should go downstairs... or they might come up to see what we are up to.' His voice husky with sleep sounded melodious to my ears.

'I know you are right but I don't want to leave.'

I pursed my lips slightly and looked up...into his eyes.

'You are too cute for your own good... fine... but only 15 minutes and that too if you give me a nice and lovely morning wake-up kiss.'

I squealed with delight and met him halfway.

Not so 15 minutes later we were sitting at the dining table... eating breakfast... just the two of us... which was odd. Because this was a rule... to eat breakfast and dinner together... and nobody dared to break it.

It was Helen's order and if otherwise... you have to deal with her... which to say is not pleasant...is putting it lightly. We were almost done when Helen came and stood before us.

Hands-on-hips... feet apart... eyes blazing with hardly concealed fury? elation?...

I swallowed the last bite and braced myself for the upcoming slaughter.

I am dead.

But it never came... instead... as soon as my fork reached the plate she was onto us. Literally. She was laughing and embracing both of us... I couldn't understand what she was saying... It was all jumbled. After a while, she released us and finally spoke in a language that I can understand.

'I am so happy... my baby is all grown up and marked. '

Phew... I am safe.

'It was about time... but Keith I am a bit disappointed in you... you marked but not mated with her...is everything fine down there... or are we having some problems? '

That came from my brother... who was giving me a sly grin, indicating that the torture has just begun.

It is far from over...

'You can't tease them over that... They have all the time in the world...'

I was so glad Helen was taking my side.

But I spoke too soon.

'But even I am a bit concerned... are you sure everything is in pristine condition or do you need my special concoction... to take things to the next level.'

She said it all so nicely that by the time I gathered my wits... I was blushing furiously and Keith was also no better than me. I covered my face with my hands and willed the blush away.

It was so embarrassing. I heard laughter and realized that everyone has joined them. I felt someone capturing my hands and gently prying them away from my face. From the tingles, I guessed it was Keith.

'Hey, they are only teasing... you need not worry about anything. It is in our hands only to decide what we do next... If we want to go at a slower pace then we will... if otherwise...then too it is us who decide that... not anyone else...

No need to feel embarrassed about that...' he spoke in a low voice that only I could hear.

I felt slightly better and looked around. They were all talking and laughing not paying any attention to me. I took advantage of that and quickly kissed his cheek.

'Thank you.'

'You are welcome...By the way... In this whole fiasco, you missed one thing... We are not the only recently marked couple here.'

At his remark, I zeroed my gaze on my brother and found that he was also marked... but by the smell of him... not mated.

'I am not the only one who has not done the deed... what about you... big brother... are Xavier's equipment all right... and what about yours?' I smirked and spoke loud enough to get their attention.

His face turned red and Xavier too was looking uncomfortable.

Now that's a first.

'Hey! I am still recovering...'

'So am I.'

I shot back with equal fervor.

'You-'

He was cut off by Xavier... who put his hand over his mouth to shut him up.

'Relax would you... let it be.'

'Listen to your mate big brother... He seems more sensible than you.'

'Hmmfff.'

Abruptly Xavier pulled his hand away and started wiping it on his tee...

'Eww... He licked your hand... right.'

'Don't worry I will see him later...'

'That you will... my dear mate... and I am looking forward to it.'

Saying that my brother wiggled his eyes brows suggestively and Xavier's face turned beet red. He has no shame.

'But you sure are enjoying it.'

Sira was right. I was having fun teasing both of them...

'Ahem...' Ana cleared her throat to gain our attention.

'Well... everyone is happy so we thought that it is the right time to share our news too.'

James was standing beside her... They were holding hands... Both of them looked very happy.

'We are going to have a baby.'

It was James who broke the news.

Everyone was stunned to silence but only for a minute... then almost in sync happy squeals were heard and congratulations were said. It seems that today was going to be a day of happy surprises.

We sure needed one amidst all this chaos... but my mind kept wondering to what do next...

I know that Zen must have felt when Keith marked me. It was only a matter of time before he did something about it. We needed to be prepared for that. If I am correct then his wolf must have caused uproar and he would be desperate to get back... to even the score.

I am not sure about what will happen next but I sure as hell won't let that destroy my now. Keeping these thoughts to myself I let go for today. We all will enjoy today and will be working on every aspect of this problem tomorrow.