Dinner

Tony came into my room lazily and said," You have a date?" "Kind of with Mike", I said casually.  He laughed out loud and said," I didn't think you would prefer him to date considering your hot fiance and gorgeous mate". "I have to do this. He doubts that I have kidnapped my mate. But she somehow changed it so he believes she is in love with me. We want to keep that charade or there could be some consequences. I'm not interested in entering another war", I told him. He got my seriousness and nodded his head vigorously.

I wore a nice suit to put a good impression on my ally and my mate. I want them to appreciate the work I'm doing for them. The rain was falling softly on our building, the only concrete monster here. The rest were eco-friendly houses. They were handmade and beautiful with no competition for them. Humans tried to invade this place in the name of tourism but we forbade it and got in touch with the office now they declared it a reserve so no one shall enter here if necessary not for sightseeing and only with written permission.

I'm digressing. In truth, my purpose is very simple: make Mike believe she is here to be with me a few days till my marriage no matter what he draws from it as a conclusion. It doesn't matter as long as I'm not deemed an abductor. I hope she supports me in my claims of star crossed lovers which we kind of is. But she might not remember them as I do.

When I went to my dining area the place was already clean and decorated with flowers and lamps. The place smelled great and gave a nice feeling. I knew we could pull this off without any troubles. I also warned her via my secretary to never lie to him. He was an agent so he could detect lies easily. The first one to join me was Mike. He looked impeccable in his suit. Though he is short and bald he still gave an intimidating presence. I have seen her speak kindly to her. He was not a bad guy, just a guy who is very good at his job.

We exchanged pleasantries and were talking when I smelled a fine fragrance of honey and lemon. It was my mate. She was looking every bit beautiful and alluring to me. I adjusted myself to my seat. Mike suddenly went to receive her and complimented her outfit. I was forced to do so as well because that is what they expected.

She smiled in my direction and I was gone for a second. Why was it suddenly becoming hard to fight my attraction towards her? I know the answer may be it was getting a positive response from the other side. She wasn't resisting my attraction anymore, it will only be welcomed. I didn't know if this was a good idea now. But we have Mike with us and I'm getting married soon. So I could do this successfully but I have to be careful.

" Hey! Where are you, young man?",? Mike asked me. "Sorry. I was inattentive, `` won't happen again", I uttered. "It's not hard to concentrate when you are talking to a beauty", he declared. " He is engaged to a beautiful woman as well, maybe he is thinking of her", my mate said, her voice barely a whisper. You have no idea sweetheart the way you look right now Annabeth is the last person I would think about right now. " I think Mike does have a point, you are looking gorgeous, hardly anyone could look away right now", I said blankly.

She shook her head but I caught a slight smile playing on her lips. Now Mike was asking how we met and she answered truthfully how I saved her for the first time and second time how she returned the favour. We have mutually decided not to talk about the mate thing because we had already given him enough information. He looked a little confused at the part when she said she joined me for the wedding. I added that she saved my life and that caused her life in danger. Mike hearing this was immediate to offer his protection but this time I didn't say no because once she leaves here. She had to be protected but it didn't have to be someone from my tribe. That way it was easier for me to cut ties with her.

If only it was said to be easier than done. I would probably stalk her for the rest of my life. No one marries another person when your mate is alive; it is not simply done. We are made to fall in love and procreate. Annabeth and I are probably making history by denouncing our respective mates.

Mike also questioned me a lot about our life. I answered everything on autopilot mode. From my upbringing, the regular human world was surprising to him. He also asked me about the war. So I explained that I have declared war on only those who attacked us and those behind it. If other tribes have nothing to do with it then they shouldn't be worried.

My mate was looking a little scared when Mike mentioned the war. Why was she looking frightened isn't she the sole reason for my past wars? Maybe her new life has given her some sense I hope. Mike thought that moment to bring up the fucking prophecy that it could be the reason for other tribe's hate towards me. I snorted when I heard this. That son of bitches never needs a reason. The old prophecy is not something one would constantly refer back to.

My mate was now looking seriously tense. My protective instinct went ahead and immediately put an end to our conversation. Mike apologized for causing her any worry. Damn, the whole reason for dinner was to make sure Mike was an ally and what I have done was to alienate him. If I was a little bit successful in attaining my goal I would seriously compromise my situation now.

The flow of conversation had halted immediately and was replaced by awkward silence now. He made some excuses about having a headache and left soon after. I pinched between my eyes and focused to remain sane so I could assess my options.

"I think our plan didn't quite work out that well", she said. " You tried your best, actually I think Mike was the only person who benefited from this,'' I said. "Why do you think so"? she asked me. " He got what he wanted from me and it was a trap of diplomacy I believe", I told her half-jokingly. "I'm sorry I heard about wars and prophecies, I panicked", she said regretfully.  I don't know how far he could go with the information he got. I unknowingly gave him another weapon, my mate. He now knows the way I defended her. I cared for her deeply. I have put her life in danger somehow. Mike could turn her against me if he wants.

" You have asked for payment for your help tonight. What do you want?"Did I ask her as a diversion? "I don't know if I could ask that I wasn't of much help", she said ruefully. " Ask away ", I told her mildly curious. ``I'm having dreams, they are kind of memories. I think being with you brings them back. So I want a little more time with you. I think I could prove my innocence if you help me", she mumbled.

" You don't have to prove anything. The things that happened was also my fault", I admitted. I could have stayed away from her after the first time. But I couldn't not then not now. The way things are going we would probably end up in the same way. But I needed this time just as she needs it. I welcome this guilty pleasure.

"I give you this night. I will do whatever you want me tonight", I say seductively. I hear her catching her breath. " Nothing like what you are saying. I wanted some answers and being with you help me trigger some of my locked ones", she said blushing. "Alright if that's what I want", I said a little disappointed. She smiled hearing my displeasure.

" Why would you do that"? she asked me. I raised my eyebrows. "I'm confused sometimes you are so angry at me and other times you flirt with me as nothing happened", she said sadly. " You want me to be angry all the time or flirty", I asked warning myself to be careful. "No neither I want to know why you behave so differently", she said again. " It's because you are my mate no matter how hard I try. I couldn't hate you no matter how much you hurt me", I said truthfully.

"I hurt you what the fuck? I never hurt you", she said annoyingly. " Well let me correct myself you had hurt me before in your past lives", I told her. "I don't know if I was this awful person you are making me. I don't.  But I know I'm not that person now. I'm not some angel but im, not a bad person", she said.

" Let us agree to disagree then. If you say that you are not a bad person this time I would believe you ", I said to her. I meant it. I want her to be different. But we can't all have what we want.