Chrystal POV
I woke up with sunlight streaming through the curtains and onto my face. I groaned and turned around I put my arm out to hold Zanian but found a cold mattress instead. I opened my eyes and saw Zanian’s side of the bed empty. I turned around and looked at the clock and it’s past nine in the morning. ‘I’m late.’ I said and jumped out of bed jumping into the shower and being done in record time. I got dressed in simple black tights and a crop top and ran out the room. I didn’t even bother with shoes.
When I got downstairs it was chaos, the house is full of people. I squeezed myself in between them until I made it to the door and stepped out.
I gasped as I looked around at all the new faces. Tyler must be here I thought and went in search for him and Zanian.
It took me a while but I finally found them at the edge of the border. “good morning.” I said and hugged Tyler then kissed Zanian.
“good morning.” Zanian said and pulled me closer to him.
“good morning.” Tyler said and smiled at me
“what are you waiting for?” I asked looking between the two of them.
“Julian said he is almost here.” Zanian said and looked at me.
I formed an O with my mouth and thought this is why I was feeling funny, because Julian left and now I’m happy because he is coming back. Roxy finally unblocked me yesterday and now she won’t shut up. I can feel myself being more and more drawn to Julian with every day that passes. I feel bad about what I said to him, but I was just being honest.
*why don’t you just accept him Chrystal?* Roxy asked and I could feel the sadness coming from her.
“I just need some time.” I said and just received a scoff.
The amazing scent of musk and chocolate hit my nose. I inhaled deeply and felt my eyes change. I looked over at Zanian and he just smiled and nodded his head. I ran towards the smell and when I saw him I jumped into his arms and claimed his lips with mine.
I crossed my legs around his waist and linked my arms around his neck.
When it felt like I might pass out from lack of air I pulled back and rested my forehead against his. “hallo to you too.” He said and chuckled. I looked at him and his smile brightened when he saw my eyes.
He claimed my lips once more and then shifted me so I’m on his back. I kept my arms around his neck and rested my chin on his head. “I missed you.” I said, well more Roxy than me, but I can’t deny that I’ve missed him too.”
When Julian stepped up to Zanian and Tyler with me on his back I didn’t miss Tyler’s shocked and confused expression. I jumped off his back and pecked his lips before I made my way to a very shocked Tyler who is staring at me with his mouth open.
“yo… wha… what?” he stammered and looked at me his eyes as wide as saucers.
“it’s a long story, but I have two mates.” I said and patted Tyler’s back as he started choking.
“you what, since when?” Tyler asked his voice rising a bit.
“almost a month.” I said and shrugged my shoulders.
I ignored Tyler and focused on Zanian and Julian. “welcome back.” Zanian said and shook Julian’s hand.
Julian exhaled loudly and said, “it is very good to be back.” And he winked at me.
“okay lets go, everyone is waiting.” Zanian said and started walking back I moved to walk in between him and Julian receiving smiles from both of them. Zanian looked down at my feet and then at me with a raised brow. I smiled slyly and shrugged my shoulders.
I didn’t even notice the vampires following behind until I heard whispers. I turned around to look at them and caught sight of a woman staring daggers at me.
I looked at her and then looked away. Some of them were gorgeous and the woman too.
“hey earth to Chrystal.” Tyler said and I looked at him.
“yes.” I said and saw Zanian and Julian looking at me. “anything you want to share?” Julian asked with a raised brow.
“nope.” I said popping the P.
He looked at me and just nodded his head.
Zanian POV
I couldn’t find it in my heart to wake Chrystal knowing she hasn’t been sleeping well since Julian left so I left her to sleep for a bit longer.
I snuck out of bed as softly as I could as not to wake her. I took a shower and went downstairs for some breakfast. When I got down stairs I realized I haven’t even made space for the newcomers.
I moved towards the door and was stopped by Zane. “It’s already taken care of.” He said and smiled brightly. I looked at him confused and asked, “what is taken care of?”
“space for the new comers. Everyone is already moving and tents are being set up for those who don’t want to share.” Zanian said and I felt like hugging him. I exhaled and said thank you. My stomach grumbled and I really need some food I thought and turned around.
It’s only seven and Tyler said he will be here at eight Julian still hasn’t called so I have time for breakfast.
When I walked into the kitchen the sweet, sweet aromas of food filled my nose.
I saw Maggie scurrying between pots and plates.
“good morning Maggie.” I said and was greeted with a warm smile in return.
“good morning Zanian.” She said and handed me a plate filled with delicious looking food.
“how did you know?” I asked and took a seat at the isle.
“I heard your stomach from the front door.” She said and laughed when I looked at her with wide eyes.
“I’m kidding. I just thought you might be hungry.” Maggie said and continued with her cooking.
I never appointed Maggie to cooking duties she sort of just took over and said the kitchen is hers and she has been cooking ever since.
I took a bite of the bacon and moaned as the taste hit my tongue. I don’t know how she does it but the bacon is just the right amount of crispy and it never loses its taste.
After I finished eating I walked out into the yard and waited for Tyler to arrive. When he did everyone stood and stared at the wolves getting out of the cars and some coming from the woods.
I waited for everyone and then finally I saw Tyler coming out from behind a tree being the last one. He scanned over the crowed and looked at me smiling.
I met him half way and shook his hand welcoming him back.
He took my hand and sniffed me, yes he sniffed me. “you smell different.” He said and pulled back a bit.
I just shrugged my shoulders deciding I would leave that to Chrystal to explain and she can deal with his over dramatic personality.
He introduced me to some of his warriors and said I will get to know the rest. He didn’t bring his beta or gamma leaving them to protect their pack and keep Chris sane.
I addressed his wolves welcoming them and explaining the sleeping arrangements and if there are any Questions they are welcome to come and talk to me, Zane or Tyler and he can speak to us.
I heard my phone ringing and took it out of my pocket. Looking at the caller ID I see that it’s Julian and answered.
“Zanian.”
“we’re almost there.” Julian said and I dropped the call.
I addressed Tyler and his wolves explaining the situation with the vampires and at first they were a bit reluctant, but warmed up when I said Julian is a friend. I looked at Tyler and he just raised a brow at me shaking his head.
I asked him to walk with me to where Julian will come in and that is where we stood until Chrystal came up to us. The first thing I noticed was she is barefoot. She almost never walks barefoot.
She came and kissed me and I could feel her excitement through the mate bond. i saw her sniffing the air and when she looked at me her eyes were purple and I knew I can’t keep her from going to Julian so I just nodded my head and she ran off.
“where is she going?” Tyler asked me looking confused.
“you will see when she comes back and you can bombard her with questions.” I said just so he is clear on that.
When Julian came into view I saw Chrystal on his back smiling like a small kid. I looked over at Tyler and I could have laughed out loud at his expression if I didn’t have to be formal. He looks like a dear caught in headlights, his eyes almost popping out of his sockets.
Chrystal jumped off his back and walked over to Tyler and I mentally wished her luck.
I spoke to Julian and looked at the vampires behind him.
I’ve been thinking for a while that yes we met through a messed up situation, but this can be the start of a good friendship between vampires and wolves, like it was many years ago before the war that ruined everything.
We made our way into the courtyard with Chrystal walking in between us and when we stopped she was no longer following but looking at the vampires. I tried speaking to her but she didn’t hear me or she is ignoring me. I looked at Julian and he tried speaking to her but she didn’t answer him either.
“hey earth to Chrystal.” Tyler said and that seemed to snap her out of her daze.
“anything you want to share?” Julian asked.
“nope.” Chrystal said popping the P. I looked at her with a raised brow and just shook my head.
I turned and spoke to everyone even the wolves that gathered to gawk at the vampires I laid down some rules, “there will be no fights. Any fights between anyone and you will be put in the dungeons until this is over. No mocking or teasing or making fun of anyone.
And please keep you masculinity problems in place. No one is above anyone and everyone will be treated as equals.” I said and looked over the crowed.
I looked over at Julian and asked, “is there anything you would like to add?” he shook his head and pulled Chrystal to his side staring at a female vampire.
Chrystal looked up at him and smiled.
“come on, we have some catching up to do.” I said to Julian and Tyler motioning for them to follow me.