Chapter 58: Party

Blake and I spend the day in bed exploring each other. We took a break to have lunch at the cafe down the street, but as soon as we got home, our clothes were off, and we were using any surface possible. Around 5 pm, we finally stopped to get dressed for drinks with Taylor and Rocky.

Blake and I had decided that I would move into Blake’s room. The view was much nicer, and I loved the layout. He was very excited about the whole thing. He even offered to take me shopping so that I could personalize the room to make it ours.

At 7 pm on the dot, there was a knock on the door. I knew it would be Rocky. I opened the door and smiled at the love birds.

“You two ready to go? My job starts tomorrow, so I’m not driving” Rocky chuckled.

“I’ll drive. Let’s take my car.” Blake called from behind me, picking up his keys and putting his wallet in his pocket.

“You know what you can do, pay for all the food and alcohol tonight. We’re celebrating your girl's birthday, my boy's new job, you guys getting engaged and marked! It’s going to be a costly night.” Taylor pressed her lips together. She was cheeky.

“You know what, Taylor, just for you, tonight's on me. You can have whatever you like” Blake winked at Taylor, and she cracked up laughing.

“Hey hey hey! No tempting my girlfriend with your money.” Rocky rolled his eyes.

I smirked at him “did you just call her your girlfriend?”

They both looked at each other and smiled.

“Yeap, that’s what I said. We’ve decided that we’re going to make it official.” Rocky wrapped his arms around Taylor and squeezed her, making her squirm and laugh.

“Awww, you two are so cute! I’m so happy for you. Thank you, big bad wolf, for making this happen” I looked up at Blake as he wrapped his arms around me.

“No problem. Anything for you, Angel.” He kissed my forehead and slowly pulled us out of the apartment to close the door.

“So wait, that’s why her parents couldn’t say no. Because Rocky is your Beta. Beta to the King of the East. That’s like a royalty position, right?” We got into the lift.

“You told her? I thought you wanted to wait” Rocky looked at Blake with shocked eyes.

“Yeah, well, I think she needed to know. I’ve suppressed her right to make choices by holding back information. From now, she will be told everything as it is.”

“Alright then. That sounds fair. You sure you are ready to know certain things, Rosy” Rocky chuckled.

“Nope. But it’s the life I’ve chosen, so bring it.”

We all laughed.

I knew there was no going back now, especially since it was confirmed that I was also just like them.

We got a VIP booth at one of the nicest bars in town. It was so funny to watch how the staff reacted when Blake flashed his Platinum credit card. He had given me one a few days back, even though I said no more than a dozen times. He kept making valid points, and somehow the card ended up in my wallet.

Blake was sticking to his word and not holding back on the bill. Taylor always had the money to spend, but since her issues with her family, her father had put her on an allowance, and even though she worked full time, it just wasn’t enough for her anymore.

The waiter put two pitchers of margaritas and beers in front of us and picked up the two empty ones. Blake had bought a whole bottle for tequila, and they gave us shot glasses to use. I was afraid to ask how much the bottle was because when Blake asked for it, the guy's eyes widened like he had been electrocuted.

After a few hours of just drinking, we ordered some food and slowed down our drinking.

“So, how’s wedding planning going?” Taylor poured another round of shots.

“I honestly haven’t started. We haven’t even picked a date. Sue was saying that when we are ready, she’s got a fantastic wedding planner that can help me get all that sorted. So let’s see. Hopefully, having a wedding planner will lessen the stress.”

“It’s going to be a big expensive wedding! I’m so looking forward to this. Hot bridesmaids in skimpy dresses. Yes!” Rocky laughed and took his shot.

“Hot bridesmaids? Dude, you remember you have a mate, right?” Blake laughed.

“Oh, I remember. My gorgeous mate will be the hot bridesmaid.” Rocky wrapped his arms around Taylor and squeezed her. She squicked and laughed.

It was so nice seeing my best friends so happy. Now that they could finally finish their mating, they were openly more loving.

“Hey, hey! Rosy has said nothing about that just yet. So don’t get your hopes up.”

“Since when do I have to say something? Umm hello! You will be my Maid of Honor. You shouldn’t have to be told bitch. Get in the boat and row!” I wagged my finger at her.

They all laughed at me.

“Okay, okay, calm down. Yes, I accept your request. Gosh. I just thought you’d do some nice big “will you be my maid of honor?” proposal. No decency anymore, I tell you. At least buy the girl some flowers after you Fuxk her.” Taylor laughed.

“How about we take my nice new shiny card shopping next week? That makes you happy?l

“HELL YEAH!” She was louder than needed.

The boys cracked up laughing.

“You will have to help me do shopping for interior decoration. I don’t know how attached Blake is to his current furniture, but I would like some nice new things in our new place.”

“You two are moving?” Rocky filled up his shot glass. Between Blake and Rocky, they had almost finished the bottle of tequila and were still very sober.

“Hey, it was your idea! Change of scenery. Remember?” I laughed.

“Oh yes, yes! We could get one of the mages to bless the place so you can not have unexpected guests.”

“So that’s where you got this idea from. Dude, really? You could have come up with anything else. Now I have to buy a new place. You better chip in!” Blake reached across the table and smacked Rocky’s shoulder.

“Umm, sorry! Asshole, you can afford it. What’s the point of millions of dollars if you can’t spend it.”

“Billions,” Blake corrected and downed his drink.

“You’re kidding, right?” Taylor’s face looked priceless. She obviously didn’t know the net value of the Coopers. Technically neither did I.

The food arrived, and I needed to pee. Memories of the last time I went to the toilets alone flooded my head, and I was suddenly panicking.

“Angel, what’s wrong?” Blake could sense my panic.

“I need to go to the toilet.”

“Come on” he got up and gave me his hand.

Taylor and Rocky looked at us but didn’t comment.

Blake guided me to the back where the bathrooms were. Lucky for me, there was no line.

“I’ll wait for you out here, Angel. You’ll be fine, okay” he caressed my cheek with his thumb and gave me a gorgeous smile.

I nodded and quickly went inside.

After I was done, I came back out to find Blake leaning against the wall exactly where I had left him.

He sensed me right away and held out his hand for me to take. I eagerly took it and cuddled into his side. He started walking but in a different direction. Anxiety began to rise in me as he led me behind the bar towards a supply closet.

Oh lord, was it even Blake? Has Max come back?!

He pressed me against the supply closet door and looked down at me. My heart was racing, and I wrecked my brain trying to figure out if he was my Blakey.

Alcohol had clouded my intuition, but I could still feel the warm and fuzzy feeling Blake gave me.

He must have sensed my anxiety. He slowly pulled my jacket to the side and bent his head to kiss my mark.

The moment his lips touched my mark, pleasure coursed through me. I bit my lip to suppress my moan and pressed my thighs together.

“It’s me, Angel. Don’t panic. I can smell your anxiety. It’s okay. You’re safe,” he whispered in my ear.

I relaxed immediately and hugged him.

“Why’d you bring us here?” I buried my face in his chest, fatigue starting to take over. I knew he could hear me.

“Take your panties off,” he whispered.

I looked up at him. His eyes were dark, and he had a cheeky smile on his face.

I obeyed and pushed away from him to pull my panties off. I was wearing a blue spaghetti strap skater dress that ended just above my knees. Since it was a special night, I had put on a lacy black thong. I wriggled out of my panties and held it up for Blake.

He took it from my hand and put it up to his nose. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath in. A low growl erupted from his chest, and when he opened his eyes, they were much, much darker.

He put my panties in his jacket pocket and pressed me against the door again.

“The anticipation of what’s going to happen next will drive you crazy. That’s going to be so much fun later in bed” he slammed his lips into mine and kissed me hungrily.

I melted into his arms and enjoyed his soft lips. His cheek behavior was turning me on. I liked this side of him.

His phone started to vibrate in his pocket. He growled and pulled away.

“I’m sorry, Angel, I have to take this.” He pulled his phone out and growled again. The vibration from his growls was making my insides vibrate with desire.

“This better be important, James.” He barked on the phone.

From the corner of my eye, I saw Rocky walk up behind Blake. His face scrunched up like he had smelt something bad. I moved a little to see him better. Taylor was standing next to him. The laughs and smiles we were having had disappeared and were replaced by distraught.

I looked up at Blake, and he, too, had his face scrunched together, listening to the conversation on the phone.

“Okay, we’re on our way. Can you please get a team ready? I want security around Rosy and Taylor at all times” Blake said his goodbyes and hung up.

“Blakey, what’s going on?” I looked towards Rocky and Taylor and then back up at Blake.

“Angel, I had some people trying to find your mum, and they have just called to say they found her. Unfortunately, there was an accident in Bakersfield. Richard and your mum were in a head-on collision with a truck.” He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me closer.

Oh lord, no, no, no...

My stomach churned. There was an ache in the pit of my belly and a lump formed in my throat. His voice was shaky and full of concern.

“I’m sorry, Angel, Richard didn’t make it, but your mum is in ICU at the local hospital.”

It felt like someone had stabbed me in the heart. I couldn’t breathe, and I felt hot.

“Rosy...” Rocky’s voice came from behind Blake.

Blake moved aside but held on to me. He knew I needed his touch right now.

Taylor was holding Rocky’s arm. He had his jaws clenched and was trying to keep a straight face. His moist eyes were telling another story. I could see the hurt and pain in them.

As much as Richard walked out on Rocky, he was still his father.

He was my father.

From the look on their faces, I knew my mother wasn’t doing well either. Whatever she was like, she was still my mother. I had to make sure she was okay.

Speaking of mothers...

“Theresa...” I looked up at Rocky.

“I called her already. She’s waiting for us” his voice was tight and low.

I nodded and looked up at Blake. He gave me a tight smile.

“Shall we?” He motioned towards the main entrance.