Chapter 20
A knock on the door had Brian whipping his head up. He wasn't expecting anyone this morning except his friends but he knew they wouldn't be the one since they had just left not quite long. His father was out of the question as he was basically bedridden now and the only time he managed to stand up was with the help of a nurse.
Serah wouldn't come here as she had already sent him a message through their mind link that she already got what she needed.
Brian cocked his gun, hiding it behind him as he made his way towards the door. His wolf was shifty, but he calmed it down to the best of his abilities. Today was their unveiling and he didn't want anything to spoil the joy that today was sure to bring.
He unlocked the door and within the twinkle of an eye, Benita was in the room. She pushed Brian to the bed, locking the door in the process. She was swift, giving Brian little or no time to recover from her presence.
"What the hell are you doing here?",he growled.
"Why? I came to see you", she smiled seductively.
Brian pushed her away, rising to his feet. He pulled his gun out from where he hid it, placing it on a nearby table. His mother had taught him never to be violent towards a woman but right now, he had every intention of beating the hell out of her.
"Benita, what is the meaning of this. You know very well what today means for me and my mate and you're here trying to ruin it? The hell is wrong with you?", Brian seethed.
"Brian, how many times do I have to tell you that I love you. Even though you have a mate now, I'm never going to leave you. Don't you get it?", Benita screamed.
She was wearing a transparent blouse that covered little to nothing. Her breasts were perked up, trying to seduce him but all Brian felt at that moment was disgust and hatred. Normally, he hated two people in his life and they were Wilfred, leader of the demon pack and Andrew who had slept with her during their school days and now, Benita has just been added to the list of people he hates.
"Benita" Brian said, quietly.
He walked towards get slowly, like a predator about to catch it's prey. From the look on her eye's, she thought Brian had finally come to his senses about loving her back.
"You and I will never be together. We're old news and the only reason why I'm tolerating this is because of how my mother taught and also because we belong to the same pack. Benita, don't rest my patience", Brian growled.
His wolf was restless, wanting to break to the surface but Brian wouldn't allow it. If he did, his wolf would tear her into pieces. Blood wasn't something he wanted to get on his hands especially on this day.
"Is there a problem?",a voice said.
They both turned on their heels to see Serah standing at the door. Brian groaned, wishing she didn't have to come in right at that moment. Benita smiled, adjusting her blouse to show more cleavage.
Serah chuckled, shutting the door behind her. Brian knew that the smile on her face wasn't one of joy but one if terror right before she unleashes her magic towards the offending person.
"What are you doing here?", Serah asked, quietly.
Brian slinked to a corner of the room, watching the scene unfold before him. If Serah's anger got to the surface, he didn't want to be a partaker of her anger. Her anger could be deadly, even worse than his at times.
Benita had the decency to look scared but the look passed as quickly as it came. Serah was now standing directly at her front and one could tell that she easily towered over her.
"I came to see Brian. Is there a problem with that?", Benita mocked.
Brian just wished she could shut up, at least just for some minutes so Serah's anger could simmer down but no, the idiot continued running her mouth like the parrot she was.
"Do you know what today means for Brian and I?", Serah asked.
Brian knew what she was doing. She was slowly baiting Benita just before she strikes unexpectedly. It was a technique he had watched her use countless times and there was no telling what would happen when the storm hits the roof.
"Yes, it's your unveiling. Serah, what's with the questions?", Benita screamed.
Serah silenced her with a flick of her finger. Benita groaned, trying to unlock whatever spell Serah had cast on her.
"Now, you will leave my mate's room. You won't have the power of speech until the whole event is done. That would be your punishment, now get out", Serah snapped.
Benita gagged, trying to free her tongue but try as she may, she was kept in a stronghold by Serah's powers.
"Or do I add a burnt hair to your list of punishments?", Serah smiled, sweetly.
Everyone in the entire pack knew that if there was one thing Benita never played with, it was her hair. She cherished it like the wolf within her. She gagged some more as she slowly made her way out of the room.
When she left, Serah faced Brian with fury in her eyes. He knew he was partly at fault for allowing Benita use him the way she did. Right from the moment she came, he could have taken a stand against her coming in.
"I didn't invite her in", Brian said, hastily.
"I know, I'm not a fool. I'm angry with you because you gave her a chance to invade your private place, our place. Brian, why are you suddenly weak when it comes to this girl?", Serah said, crossing her hands over her chest.
Brian moved towards her. He knew there was sense in what she was saying but he couldn't quite give her an answer to her questions.
"I don't know, to be honest", he said.
"Well, you're officially mine today so you should know that I'll be protective the same way you are to me", Serah said.
Brian chuckled, giving her a slow sensous kiss. He liked the way she was protective of him, it just showed that he didn't have anything to worry about when it comes to her devotion towards him.
"I should go. Normally, I shouldn't even be here by this time", she chuckled.
"I know but here you are and right in my arms. I just need to hold you", Brian sighed.
Serah stroked his hair. She knew that she had scared Benita away but for how long, she didn't know. The idiot could come back and threaten their peace again but Serah knew that she wouldn't stop fighting for their love.
"I need to go. I'll see you at the grand hall soon", she smiled.
"I'll see you too babe and i promise to reward you with something special after everything today. Call it a gift from me to you for chasing that idiot away", Brian said, pecking her forehead.
Serah knew what that was and she couldn't wait to be done with everything. He kissed her slowly, pulling her bottom lips to his, a hint of what is to come later on.
Few minutes later, Brian was left all alone. He put on his suit which hung on the wardrobe filled with clothes he never wore.
Today was a special day for him, a day where he would make their union official and he couldn't wait to get it over with so he could show his mate how much he loved her.