Authors Note: Hi Everyone! There were some problems that came up. And finally this chapter was posted. I'm actually excited it did, because this means I can post the next chapter(s) finally! :)
I hope you all enjoy this chapter. And as I promised last time, there is finally a sex scene. lol. Please donât forget to vote and comment. It really is nice to hear what everyone has to say.
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Angel quickly dressed herself up in simple cotton dress that hugged all her curves. She kept on telling herself that she wasnât dressing up this way for Cullen, but she knew right away that was a lie. Angel knew that Cullen was probably still very upset at her, but so was she. The only difference was that Angel had already put it behind her, and was ready to make things work between them.
She decided to keep her hair down, so that it would show off her waves beautifully. Shrugging her shoulders, she looked herself over in the mirror.
Oh well. This is as good as it gets.
Angel walked out of her room, heading downstairs to where all the pack will be waiting for the food to be served.
When she got to the bottom of the stairs, she was shocked to see the number of people.
Wow, there are more members here than back home!
Then it seemed like everyone noticed her at the same time. She felt hundreds of eyes staring at her, judging. Angel felt almost frozen where she stood, when all the sudden she saw Glynis and Eilis approaching her. Angel immediately moved quickly to them, getting excited to see them.
âWhat are you both doing here? I thought you were going to stay back in the States,â said Angel, as she hugged both of them tightly. It felt so good to see two friendly faces.
âWe were originally going to stay there, but an hour after you all left; Cullen called the compound thinking it would be best if we came also. So we took the next plane ride over here,â explained Eilis, before she continued while leaning in closer for just us to hear, âand itâs a good thing too. We saw Cullen coming from your room, fuming.â
âEnough,â stated Glynis. âLetâs start introducing you to some of the pack members before the food is served.â
I nodded my head in agreement. Since it is obvious Cullen wonât be arriving anytime soon, she will start without him at her side. Slowly they began to walk around the room, talking to members here and there. At first they were skeptical of Angel, but once they started to talk with her more; they warmed up to Angel quickly. Of course there were a few members that didnât like the fact that Angel was a human. Also there were more females that resented Angelâsince they wanted Cullen for themselves, but they still were all very respectful.
Damn, how many partners did Cullen have?
Angel couldnât help wonder.
Both Glynis and Eilis were still introducing Angel to the pack members when Cullen stepped into the room. He still was upset with the transaction that occurred upstairs, but seeing Angel right nowâamong his pack membersâtalking and smiling, made him forget about being upset. Cullen kept on staring at Angel. She looked the part, as if she was always meant to play this role. Just then, five year old Shannon tugged on Angelâs dress. Cullen saw Angel smile, and kneel down to be at the same height, and started to talk to her. Cullen couldnât help but swell up in pride. Plus, it seemed like she was a natural with kidsâsoon all the children began to flock around her. They were all smiling and laughing; and even the mothersâ soon began to gravitate closer to their children and Angel. She was really winning the hearts and loyalty of many members quickly.
As Angel was listening to little Gabriella talk, she felt a pair of eyes staring at her. She then lifted her head to see Cullen staring at her. She thought he would be upset, but the look on his face showed something else that Angel couldnât put her finger on. When Cullen began to walk towards her, Angel slowly stood back up.
Angel had no idea what to tell him. She thought that it would nice to begin with an apology.
Cullen standing there before Angel didnât know what to say to her. But it seemed, like no words were needed at this moment. Then his lips descended to hers, kissing her deeply. Angel wrapped her arms around his neck, bringing him closer, to deepen the kiss even more. But before any of them got too carried away, they both noticed how the room had become so very quiet. When they ended the kiss to look around, all the members were looking at them, smiling.
Angel couldnât help but blush right away, as Cullen chuckled. âYou will get used to this Angel. But come; let us all settle down at the tables, so that we can eat dinner and then I will formally introduce you againâeven though it seemed like you did that already yourself with Glynis and Eilisâ.
Once everyone was seated, Cullen stood up and formally introduced Angel as his mate again. Of course everyone cheered, while there were already a few comments asking when the mating ceremony will be held.
Angel looked at Cullen, wondering what the ceremony was. But she figured she will ask him later about it. Soon dinner was served, everyone focused on the plate before them. Cullen talked to Gavin and Duncan about the happenings that went on while he was away. Every once in a while Cullen would ask Angel something or vise versa. Angel was enjoying her conversation with Glynis and Eilis. She learned that Glynis was originally born here as well as for Eilisâwhich shouldnât really have surprised her because of their accents.
Dinner went pretty quickly, and Angel was glad for that. She had something on her mind, and she wanted Cullen all for herself. They left something unfinished in the great hall before dinner and she had every intention of finishing it.
âCullen?â asked Angel, and when Cullen turned to look at her she said, âI believe I will retire to my room early today. When you are finished, can you come up to my room, I have something I need to ask you.â Angel was a bit nervous, because even though she was already twenty-three and had enough boyfriends, she never had any sexual relationships with any of them. There were numerous of times when she and her exâs were close, but she always stopped. It never felt rightâas if she was waiting for something elseâŚsomeone else. Now she knew who she was waiting for.
Cullen nodded, now curious as to what she wanted to talk about. Probably about what happened earlier today or what not. Duncan continued to describe to Cullen, how odd it was that the rogues began to trespass on their territory the same time they were having problems with the neighboring pack.