Chapter twelve

For several minutes, Laura remained quiet. She couldn't believe what Drew had just told her. Yes, she had this pull towards him but that was that. She never envisioned he would say something like this.

"How do you know this?", Laura asked.

Drew pulled out the blue coral necklace from his side pocket, placing it on the table. Laura was entranced by itsbeauty. She couldn't help but pick it up and when it was in her hands, the necklace glowed. The Moon goddess sure had a way of drawing people together, this just proved that Laura was his mate

"I was right then. Why do you think I keep coming here? There's this pill I feel towards you", Drew said.

"This is unbelievable... I'm short of words", Laura gasped.

Drew took the necklace from her, placing it back on the table. He took her hands in his, giving it a warm squeeze. Now that they had both confirmed that they were meant to be together, their remaining tasks in finding out who was their enemy would be somewhat easy.

"Believe it sweetheart, you're mine", Drew said.

He pecked her cheek, daring to take it further towards her lips and he was glad when she took it further herself, slamming her lips to his. They explored each other, testing the waters until they finally settled at a safe place.

"Move in with me", Drew murmured.

Laura whirled back. Even though she was beginning to like him, that doesn't mean she would jump into his arms and move in with him. There was a process they needed to follow and Drew sure as hell wasn't following it.

"I can't just move in with you, it's still too early", she said.

She got up from where she was, pacing the kitchen they had moved to as she thought about his words. Yes, Drew was handsome and addictive but that doesn't mean she'll jump into his arms the minute he revealed to her she was his mate.

"Why, what's wrong? I'm rich enough, I'm sure I don't need to tell you that", he said.

He walked towards her, gripping her waist possessively. Laura's resolve broke as she leaned into him. Drew held her like his life depended on her but as a matter of fact, it did because through her, his race would go on.

"Promise me you'll think about it", he whispered into her ears.

That alone sent chills through her body. She shivered even though the temperature outside was bearable. That was just the thing about Drew, he had this effect on people especially on the ones he was close with.

"Alright, I promise. Now, let me go", she giggled.

Drew did but not without giving her a long kiss. Laura sighed, wishing she could just go with him immediately but she stood her ground that she wouldn't.

"There'll be more where that came from", Drew laughed.

"Is that a threat?"she laughed.

"No my darling, it's a promise. A promise I intend to keep fully", he said.

Laura laughed as she began preparing something for her insatiable mate. Soon, a steaming hot plate of spaghetti was ready to be devoured and just like she had predicted, Brian wolfed it down in one go. Laura wasn't surprised by this, after all, he was a literal wolf.

"I need to head back to the office, something just came up", Drew said.

He rose to his feet, his eyes latched on his phone. Laura walked towards him, placing her warm hands on his chest. Drew stopped what he was doing for sometime, placing all of his attention on her.

"Whatever it is, you be careful okay?",she smiled.

"I will, I promise. I'm so glad I have you in my life", he said, cupping her hands in his.

Laura smiled as she released him to let him go. Soon, the tell tale sign of his car drove away. She was beyond delighted to learn that she was his mate and she couldn't wait to help him with all the support he might need.

Back in the car, Drew's driver was taking him to the office as fast as he could because he had just got strict orders that he needed to be there immediately.

The content of the last message was worrisome and the only way he could deal with it without letting anyone in on it was privately.

He dialed his best friend's number, putting them on the screen. When Killian came on, Drew had a hard time keeping in his laughter.

Killian was butt naked but his body wasn't quite transformed into the human body yet as it was still half human, half wolf. Drew could tell that he was desperately struggling with his wolf to rescind power and go backuntil he needed him again but apparently, his wolf had other plans.

"Anything I can do to help", Drew laughed.

Killian grunted, finally pushing his wolf back. At that moment, Jake appeared on the screen wearing a serious look. All banter and laughter ceased immediately. This prompted Drew to remember he had something really important to discuss with his friends.

"There's a problem with the consignment", Drew began.

Like a whiff, gone was the playful side of him. Now, it was replaced with all shades of seriousness and a little bit of hostility.

"I was just about to say this", Jake said.

Killian who had just recovered from his wolf-human episode was putting on a shirt when he got a sharp beep on his receiver.

"Oh shit, guys it's true", he said.

Drew was confused as to why this was happening now but he remained calm. One way or the other, he would find a solution to it.

"Give me a rundown Jake", he said.

"The consignment was supposed to have arrived last night but now, we don't know when it will arrive. I called our sources and they confirmed that some forces are holding it down. The details of that are still a bit sketchy but I'll get to the root of it and report back".

"Alright, thank you. Please keep a close eye on it. I'll also need you guys at the office this evening, we have loads of things to talk about", Drew said.

He didn't know how he managed to remain calm but he was grateful for it, it just showed that he could keep his calm in dire situations.

"Sure, I'll be there", Killian said.

Jake confirmed his attendance and soon, Drew cut the call. He was grateful to his friends for always standing by him through the good and the bad times and now that some battles were imminent, he wanted to have them by his side as close as possible.

"Carlos, take the bank entrance to the tower".

"Yes boss".

Drew didn't know why he gave that order but he had a feeling that he didn't want to be seen especially by his pack members as he didn't know who was truly with him. If he was to give his enemies the element of surprise, he needed to remain invisible at all cost.

"We're in for a long ride and I intend to be the victor.''

This was a promise he made to himself and he intended to fulfill it at all cost.