Five

Alexis POV

"Hi dad." When he had summoned me to his office, I had an idea of what he might be curious about.

"How was school today?" I nodded as I fought the urge to smile. The thought of my mate being in the same school as me had me smiling all day. She unfortunately can not feel the bond between us, or maybe she felt it can and she just couldn't understand what it was.

"Fine, but kinda frustrating." I confessed. It was a torturous and frustrating day, having watched Owen achieve becoming her friend had me jealous. I should have been the one getting close to her. But then, I feared I might not be able to control Erskine so this had me holding back from wanting to be too close. The enticing scent coming off from her had me drunk, I wanted nothing but to put my nose in her body and sniff her in.

"Frustrating? Never thought you knew that word son." Dad teased as he stared at me. It was obvious he was concerned.

"Why am I here?" I asked.

"What is your opinion of the human girl? Do you think they might harbor some ill intentions? Do I need to send them away or do you still need more time to ascertain what their intentions here is?" I laughed. I had forgotten that I was meant to be investigating Sophia.

"Her name is Sophia dad, and she is my mate." I announced as there wasn't any reason to keep such good news away from them.

"What?!" Dad's mouth hung open as he stared at me. "You are serious right?" I nodded confirming to him I wasn't spilling nonsense from my mouth right now. "Oh my! That's awesome news son. That's wow! Does your mother know of this yet?" I shook my head. I hadn't told anyone aside from him and my friends. Not even Ophelia knew of this yet as none of us had talked about it in the car ride back home.

Dad looked like he was talking to someone through his mind, and I figured it must be mom. Not long after his daze-like look ended, mom ran over.

"Is it true? You found her?" She asked her voice filled with emotions.

"Yes mom, I found her. But she doesn't know of what we are, or of our relationship. She is human mom." My voice shockingly shook in the last part. Her being human wasn't the problem, I was scared of her rejecting me, I was worried I might not be patient enough to court a lady as a human boy would.

"Oh goddess thank you." Mom knelt crying. I had never seen her go down on her knees in the years I have lived as her son. "Her race doesn't matter. The goddess doesn't make a mistake when she pairs two souls together. I am certain it will work out in the end." Mom gave an assuring smile.

"I understand their daughter is your mate son, but we have a responsibility to the pack. I will appoint someone to find out if her father is genuinely here for work." I nodded. I understood the security of the pack was topmost. As long as my mate is not endangered, I have no reason to not let him run his investigation.

"Come out with me and tell me all about her." Mom looked excited as she pulled me out of dad's office and went to their bedroom.

"I don't want any interruption." Those had been her excuse for bringing me to hers and dad room.

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"The poor girl, she might run from you." Mom glared as she sighed. What?! Why would she run from me? I didn't do anything to her... Yet.

"Why?" I asked as I suddenly felt uncomfortable in my stomach.

"Because she is a human girl. To her she might see you as a hovering fly around her. And do you know how annoying flies can get?" Me a fly?! What?!

"Mom... That was harsh. How can you compare me with a fly?" And I wasn't hovering. We just are always together.

"I am serious son. Ladies like to be chased but they don't like to feel too chased." Then what do they want? "Ask her out like a gentleman, get her flowers, chocolates, sweet cards, show her you care, that you can be a reliable shoulder for her to lean on. I know Erskine would want to mate with her but hold him back, she might run if she thinks all you want is to be with her sexually." I nodded agreeing with her. From what I can tell about Sophia, she will truly slip off my hands if I allow Erskine to do as it pleases.

"Flowers, chocolates, and cards." Mom nodded smiling

"You can add some thoughtful handwritten notes too." She winked at me grinning.

"Noted mom. Thank you."

"If you are grateful, then be sure to bring her home to me. I am curious about her, and I cannot wait to meet my first daughter." I laughed thinking of Ophelia's expression is she heard mom.

"I want to bring her home too mom."

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Sophia's POV

"Dad, can I request to have my classes changed?" The last two days have been torture. Having to attend the same classes as him all year is not something I am looking forward to.

"You want to do that? Why?" Dad asked as a small frown came on his face.

"I just don't like the class arrangements." If I continued to attend class with them then I might as well fail the year.

Not only can I not concentrate in class, I hate how my body gets goosebumps whenever he entered the room. The obvious whispers of our classmates too, for someone who hates being in the spotlight, I get stared at too much.

"Was your mom's worry right? Are you being bullied in class?" Dad asked turning to me and giving me his full attention. I knew asking this would have them acting dramatic.

"No I am not being bullied. My class arrangement just makes concentrating hard. I have days where I have Mathematics just immediately after physics, then I have gym next. My head might as well burst one of these days." I pouted and he laughed.

"Alright, I will send out the request to have your classes changed. Hopefully it won't affect you academically." Oh dad, that would help me academically but it might hurt me emotionally as I will be seeing less of him.

"Popcorn is ready guys!!" Mom announced as she came and placed two bowls of popcorn down. It was movie night today and mom had been popping some corns in the kitchen.

"That smells so good." Dad complimented as he picked some and put it in his mouth causing mom and I to laugh.

"Have you decided on a movie?" Mom asked me as it was my turn to decide on a movie this week.

I grinned and they both looked horrified. "Stop looking like that!" I laughed. "Let us watch The Parent Trap." I grinned. The 1998 classic is one any family should watch together.

It is not only funny but very educative.

"At least you didn't pick cartoon for us to watch." Mom chuckled

"Or anime." Dad added as he searched for 'The parent trap.'

"Anime's are classic dad." I scoffed. How can anyone not like anime's?!