Chapter 58: Their Cursed

Cullen

We left Remi to get ready upstairs once we were both changed. Calder and I went down to the living room to wait for our mate. She promised not to be long. She had finally gone into the closet when we were leaving, and I didn’t miss the gasp that came from her.

Pip had disappeared by the time we came back downstairs, probably to one of the bedrooms. I was curious what she had done about the contractors coming in to make the changes to our room. None of them had mentioned anyone staying here. When we were through with the Summit, she was going to need to come back to the packhouse and come clean to her family. Although I had no real issue with her being here, she was lying to her family and that was not to be tolerated.

Calder went to go find Pip while I tapped my phone on and scrolled through my notifications. There was a message from Gentry asking if we had made it alright and about how Remi was feeling. I was still irritated with the witch for the position we were in, so I ignored it for now. I read through a few emails and forwarded a couple to my assistant to handle for me.

My favorite apple scent wafted to my nostrils, turning my attention to the stairs that Remi was descending. My breath hitched looking at her. No matter how many times I thought she couldn’t get more beautiful, she always proved me wrong. I met her at the bottom of the stairs.

Remi wore a cream-colored dress with blue flowers climbing up the bodice from the bottom of the skirt. It cinched at her waist, accentuating her soft curves. It had loose sleeves that stopped at her elbows. The top was like a blouse left unbuttoned, hanging open just enough to cover her modestly. She had a couple braids that swept back the hair around her face but the rest of it lay loosely down her back. She liked to wear her hair down and I think I preferred it as well.

“Go without me. I think I should stay and talk to Pip,” Calder linked me. I rolled my eyes. Remi gave me a curious look.

“It's just going to be us tonight,” I told her.

“Okay,” she said. She didn’t seem upset at all.

“That is okay?” I confirmed.

“Yea. I’m sure Calder has something important to do. I can’t always have you both, right?” she said. I leaned down and kissed her perfect mouth. How we ended up with a mate who was so adaptable and understanding, Goddess only knows. I held up my arm and she gripped it with a smile.

We climbed on the elevator to ride down to the parking garage. “So where are we going?” she asked. I didn’t give her an answer, causing her to pout. Her nose scrunched up in the cutest way. I bent down and kissed her nose, catching her off guard. “Fine,” she said finally.

When we reached the bottom floor, we got into the car and I pulled out onto the street. Traffic wasn’t too bad yet. I decided to stick to the plan Calder had already made for the night as he was so adamant that she would have a good time. When we pulled into the lot, Remi smiled brightly at me. I raised my eyebrow at her in question.

“You two are more alike than you think,” she said.

“And by that you mean?” I asked.

“Calder took me here on our first date. Kind of ended in disaster but it was still a lot of fun,” she told me. That was how he knew she would like it so much. He had already taken her here.

“We can do something else…” I told her.

“No,” she said giving me a warm smile. “I’m excited.”

“Okay,” I said. I got out of the car and hurried around to open her door. Once I helped her from the car, we walked arm and arm towards the building. We joined the line to get the tickets and Remi leaned her head against my shoulder. Although I do not care what those in the Ordinary Realm think, I was a little relieved that we did not have the added complication of stares and comments this evening. Even though she said she was okay with it, I still worried it would hurt my mate.

We got our tickets and proceeded to the doors. The person taking our tickets gave us a broad smile and said, “Welcome back.” I could only assume she thought I was my brother. I know he frequents this place. Remi gave a smile and a nod, and I led us to our seats.

“Do you like theater?” she asked as we waited for the show to begin.

“No,” I said honestly. But I would do anything if she enjoyed it.

“Then why bring me here?” she asked.

“Because you do,” I told her. The lights dimmed. She wrapped her arm around mine and leaned her head on my shoulder. I could feel her elation through our bond.

-

Although I was bored to tears during the show, Remi was elated the entire time. I knew she thoroughly enjoyed it and that was enough to put me in a good mood. We walked back to the car, holding hands quietly. When we reached the car, I opened her door but instead of climbing in, she surprised me by turning to me and launching herself at me. She smashed her lips on mine and kissed me earnestly.

I held her tightly, returning her affection. I reveled in her taste, dipping my tongue in her mouth to get more. She moaned softly. I tangled my fingers in her soft hair, holding the back of her head. When we finally pulled apart, she was panting, and her heart was racing. I could feel her desire peak. Her eagerness was fueling my own desire.

“If you keep doing that, I can’t feed you, love,” I whispered. She gave me a little pout. I nipped at her lip. “Dinner first. Then I’ll do whatever you like,” I told her in a low voice.

She continued to pout but nodded her head. I loosened my grip on her and gave her a kiss on the cheek. She slid into the car and I shut the door. I climbed in the driver's seat and quickly pulled us out of the lot. As I drove, I put my hand on her thigh. In no time at all, I was pulling into the parking garage across from one of my favorite pizza restaurants.

Sammy

I sat in Gentry’s room on his bed waiting. I found out that the twins and their mate were leaving early. They decided to take their mate from the pack house before the Summit tomorrow. Gentry hadn’t said much to me after Remi had that panic attack in her mate’s office. I felt awful. I knew I wasn’t always the most tactful person, and I truly hadn’t meant to hurt the girl so much. I also have never expected Gentry to react that way. I knew he liked the girl for his friends, but I didn’t realize just how important she had already become to this pack. I had overheard a precious conversation between the current Luna and a small child about Remi and both spoke so warmly about her. I even had to admit that I was quite endeared towards her even before I combed through her mind.

Gentry had gone to his office shortly after lunch. I hadn’t gone down to dinner, but it was getting late and he still hadn’t returned. I sat on the bed, gently running my hand over the soft bed sheets.

I had been so blown away to find my One walking into a werewolf pack house. How I had not found him on my previous visit, I do not know. Although it had been awkward at first, we immediately connected. I had felt relieved that my One was not a warlock in all honesty. I had grown up to hate most of my own kind. Witches and warlocks were dirty and backstabbing beings that only had personal gain as their goals. I had left that world long ago.

I looked down at the swirling silver markings adorning my wrist. We were merely a week away from completing the ritual. I traced them lightly with my finger, hoping Gentry could feel my touch. I know he was angry with me, but it hurt a lot that he had avoided me this long. He was so eager and sweet when we were first alone. Even without the One Bond, I knew I would have fallen for him easily. He was honest and good; everything I had sought for so long now.

I stood and slowly paced the room again. Was Gentry going to completely avoid me now? Should I just leave these pack lands and forget the One Bound? Had I caused too much trouble already?