Chapter 23

Damon’s POV

When I got eyes on Angel entering the main hall I was lost for words, she looked absolutely drop dead gorgeous. She walked in with her friends and her eyes were scanning the room, it seemed my efforts didn’t go unnoticed as she gasped and placed her hands on her heart.

Her facial features showed pure joy, and that alone made my day. As she walked through the hall and her buddy Julian headed to the table of food, my love followed Christie to the bar.

I stood on the balcony watching her in awe, her dress hugged her curves perfectly, her hair was in an elegant pin up with perfect curls shaping her face. She was easily the most stunning person in the room.

However my moment of joy was short lived as I glared at her ex from the hospital walk towards her with another woman on his arm. She didn’t hold a flame against my Angel but by the look on his face I knew he was about to do something stupid.

Straight away I started to walk down the steps, controlling my anger wasn’t easy as I saw him looking snarky at my mate.

As I neared the bar I could smell her, freshly picked flowers that were like a drug I couldn’t get enough of, I was already addicted to her and there was no one else that would ever have my lips again.

I heard part of his snarky remarks but before I had chance to step in, my smart and brave mate snapped back at him, again I stood awaiting his response which almost made me laugh out loud.

Did this idiot really think he was going to be my beta, he didn’t have an ounce of beta qualities running through his veins, not to mention the fact he was talking to the love of my life like filth.

Now I didn’t have a choice but to step in because I just couldn’t listen to him voice anymore.

I told him straight that I wanted her as I stepped in close by her side and put my arm around her.

Rider was shocked but he still tried to talk trash about her, so now he needed telling straight, “You said you’re my future Beta! Let me clarify this right now, you are not and never will be my Beta, clearly you were dragged up rather than raised to show respect! Anyone who works with an Alpha should prioritise the pack and look out for them, and anyone with half a brain would think twice before insulting a future Luna!”

He still looked confused so I had to clarify that Angel was my fated mate and before he had chance to apologise I had him removed.

With the trash thrown out I looked at my mate, she silently accepted my hand and without loosing her gaze I lead her to the dance floor. When I pulled her close she didn’t resist. Although our first real meet didn’t go as I planned it was now falling back into place.

With her in my arms I felt like no one else was in the room, just me and her dancing like nothing else mattered. And in all honesty in that moment that mattered was her.

As my chosen song was coming to an end my work of art fluttered down from the ceiling. Everyone looked amazed including her, while her eyes scanned the room she was gobsmacked and gasped.

I let her know how much I had been looking forward to this moment and then I guided her to the towards the stairs. Once again she didn’t even resist, its like she was magnetised to me as I was her.

Once we were at the booth I had spent time setting up I offered her a seat and took slide in the booth opposite her. I reached for her hand and we just sat there for a while looking at each other. When the silence became awkward I reluctantly released her hand and sat back.

I waved my hand over the table “I hope you like it, it’s been a labour of love getting all your favourite things scattered everywhere!” I stated and looked around the room, “but I figured we would need somewhere to talk, maybe get to know each other and you can ask me anything you like.”