Chapter Seven

It was around five when Runa dropped off Ryan to Ace, he was a little mad but Ryan made him calm down. She was now in her bed, clutching her pillow to herself as Molly soothes her back. “He’s such the fucking ass.  I swear I’ll slap that cocky smirk of his.” Molly threatens.

“Don’t go slapping anyone Molly, he’s still an alpha.” She reminded her timid sister which she just rolled her eyes childishly.

“I know that but he shouldn’t even be here. What would Marlene think?” Molly scoffed as she sat on the end childishly. Runa just sighed.

Vinnie and Dante were quiet just letting them talk. “I swear I would have ripped his heart out right there if I could,” Vinnie said darkly. Dante agreeing with his older brother. “He looked like an ass with that smirk of his.”

“Vinnie,” Runa says with a stern look as she shook her head. “Don’t do anything reckless.”

“I know, I know. Still, he should know his boundaries. He rejected you so there should be no bond between you two.”Vinnie said those words slightly stinging her, “Sorry.”

Dante shook his head, “Anyways we should probably get ready. You know mom wants us all to be at the dinner tonight.” They all groaned remember that they had this dinner.

“Oh fuck me. I forgot about that.” Molly said as she laid on the bed, “Okay you guys go off with your mates and let us get ready.”

And then the door opened and Milo walked in with wide eyes, “Oh the family’s here.” Milo said awkwardly, waving at them all. His mate was right beside him and she waved shyly.

“Sorry about this. Bye boys.” She waved her brothers off which they just sighed reluctantly and left. Milo and his mate walked in and went to their side of the bed to cuddle, “Oh come on Milo.”

Rolling his eyes he smirked, “Shut it Runa, don’t mind us.” They got under the covers and Runa just pulled her sister to the bathroom.

“Let’s just get ready here. There’s no telling what we might hear.” Runa chuckled.

“Good idea.” Molly joked.

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So they weren’t going all spontaneous like the last get together. Molly wore a yellow sundress that was not too short and not too long. Her dirty blonde hair was in a bun and she placed light mascara on with a few blush.

Whilst Runa wore a red dress, some red lipstick and once again she decided to wear some expensive sparkling red heels again. She straightened her hair and placed just mascara on it. “You look so good. I’m so happy you’re home.” Molly said, pulling her in a hug.

Runa felt like she was going to always hear those words but then again she wasn’t complaining, “I’m happy to be home too.” When they got to their parent's packhouse, they gasped at their parent's attire.

Their mom wore a red dress, the same as her daughters, and looked dashing. Her father with a suit looking handsome as ever. “You guys look so stunning,” Runa said with a smile.

“Why thank you as you both look beautiful.” She said kissing Molly’s cheek and then kissing Runa’s. “Can I talk with you, sweetie?” She asked.

Runa nodded and they departed from the two. “Vinnie told me what happened. How are you feeling?

“I’m feeling better. He said he had something to explain to me, I’m still debating on whether to listen.” She explained as she picked at her fingers.

Her mother grabbed her hands and lifted them to her lips, kissing them lightly. “Do what you think is best. Don’t feel pressured to do anything you don’t like and make sure you stay safe.”

“But it’s so frustrating, I’m scared.” She whispered.

Smiling she pulled some strand of hair behind her daughter's ear, “It’s hard,  I know. Decide because you want to.” She said, “You know how your father and I have stayed so solid. Communication my love, communication solved all of our problems, and talking with your family makes everything better.”

“Thanks, mom, I love you so much.” She hugged her mother tightly, sniffing the strawberry smell she lingered.

Her mother was always easy to talk with. She always understood. As a child whenever she had nightmares, she always knew what’s best to say. She had missed this over the five years she was gone.

“I love you too bunny.” She said the nickname she had given Runa when she was a baby.

“Guys? I think it’s time to go.” Vinnie said coming in with his hair wet and a suit tossed on. As if he was in a rush. His mate on the other hand looked dashing with her bright green strapless dress.

Everyone heads downstairs, her father waiting for his  beautiful wife. When they got together they linked hands and gave each other’s kisses. “Before we go I have to say something!” Molly blurted out.

She looked nervous.

Her mom nodded for her to continue, “I found my mate.” Runa smiled proudly as she was finally telling them.

“Oh my, hunny that’s amazing.” Her father, pulling her into a hug and kissing her back, “He’ll be at the dinner? I hope to meet him soon.”

Nodding she smiled, she didn’t know why she was worried because she knew her family was so supportive. “He’ll be there.”

“That’s so great baby.” Her mom said, giving her kissy lips.

“Okay, can we please go down, if my stomach growls again I think me and Michael (his wolf) will die?”

Chuckling the family heads downstairs to where over two hundred guests would be, awaiting their arrival. It wasn’t their choice to host this dinner at their place but her mother was always a weak one when it came to creative things.

When they finally made it, Runa looked at the crowds of people. Some young, some teens, and the majority adults. She noticed that Ryan was there in a little suit talking with his father. As if Ryan could feel her gaze he looked up and showed a big grin as he waved at her. She waved back but noticed that Ace was watching her and then made Ryan focus on the conversation they were having.

Ryan scoffed at his acts, it was like he never smiled or showed emotions.

He noticed her frown and he only smiled at that as he lifted the glass to his lips.

Alpha Ace watched her from afar and truthfully he liked that she was taking an interest in his son since he had secrets of his own.