Lewana POV
I know Conrad has been having a tough time with this entire process. I also noticed he hates all this formal stuff. Instead of a formal meal on the terrace, I ask for Mary’s help to pack a picnic so we can go to the gardens. I also ask Michelle for help with an outfit.
She has picked for my hair to be down with the moon necklace Conrad got me and barefoot. She can tell he likes this look. I am also wearing a mid–length strappy summer dress with a side slit that has a fitted middle and shows off a lot of cleavage with a push–up bra which she insisted on. Something about she can tell he is more of a boob man than an ass.
I wait in the gardens and start setting up. I see Conrad walking towards me and he breaks out into a run. He practically tackles me to the ground and starts kissing my neck as if he is possessed.
I’m just giggling. “Conrad stop. I don’t want the ants to get the food“.
He is muffled against my skin, “Let them eat it“.
He was starting to run his hand up my thigh through the slit in the dress which brings memories of his birthday night racing back. I can feel myself getting more excited as he is kissing down my neck towards my breasts making my arousal start spinking.
I quickly become very aware that we are in the open where anyone can see us. I had to stop while we still could. “Mary pack her Victoria sponge cake“.
He stops. Puts his hands on either side of me and stares at me with a cheeky grin. “You’re lucky I love cake”.
The rest of the afternoon is great. After we eat everything, he just puts his head in my lap and lets me stroke his hair as he tells me his concerns for Briana. I promised him I would check when I could.
He looks at me concerned. “How are you going with this entire thing. No one is giving you any problems. Not upset at me at all for putting you through this“.
I smile at him. “I’m honestly fine. Like I said the first night. I know it is important for me to be accepted and I know we are in this together“.
“And no one is causing you problems. Right“.
I nervously laugh. “Everything is fine“.
He looks at me suspiciously. “You know I know when you’re lying to me. Did something happen“.
I just sigh. “I didn’t want to worry you because it’s nothing“.
This just makes him more concerned. “What. Happened“.
“Cordelia said I had to drop out as you are destined to be with her. If I didn’t she claimed she would destroy me. She also slapped me“. I try to say this as blasé as possible but I can see him getting angry.
“She what“.
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“It’s not a big deal“.
“It’s a huge deal. I promised no one would ever hurt you again“. I can see the sadness in his eyes as he felt he had let me
down.
“We have too much to worry about to fret over a spoilt brat not getting her way. I wasn’t injured so didn’t want to worry
you“.
“It’s not just that. She made Mary cry as well by calling her names and telling her she was a bad cook. Neither of you told
- me. What else don’t I know about what is going on in my pack“.
I just sit there quietly for a moment trying to think about what I can do to make it better. “I’m sorry I didn’t tell you. I promise to tell you straight away next time. I’ll also start keeping an eye on Mary if you like“.
“You better cause if she does anything like that again I will put her in the dungeon for the night“. I just giggle but I think he is being serious.
We just stay talking on the grass until the sun starts to set. Our evening is ruined when Cordelia comes stomping up.
“Why are you still with her. Your date ended two hours ago“. Her tones I just dripping with disdain and she glares at me.
Conrad rolls his eyes. “Because this is what happens when I actually want to spend time with someone“.
She just rolls her eyes as if what he said didn’t matter. “Father said you are needed in the banquet hall“.
Conrad sighs. “For what“.
“He just said you had to come. See you in ten minutes“. With a flip of her hair, she stomps off.
Conrad’s face drops. I just give him a reassuring smile and tell him, “It’s OK. I’m not going anywhere“.
He reaches up and kisses me. “Will you come to my room tonight so we can finish what we started when I got here“.
I got very excited at this. We have tried to have some time together since this whole thing started but Conrad has been delayed til Midnight most nights due to Alpha meetings or other random things. I kiss him back and tell him yes.
I excitedly go to my room. I have dinner there. Even though Conrad had to date these other candidates it feels like we are becoming even closer. We are both surviving and working as a team through this.
Tomorrow is the walk through the territory so I get my outfit ready. I know there will be some hiking so decide on leggings and more of a workout top. I will put a jacket over the top and will think about weapons in the morning.
I eventually get ready for bed. I put on my shorts and cami top with nothing underneath. Last time he made it so
enjoyable for me and I have been thinking about it since then. The way it made everything warm and fuzzy inside and my body shake with pleasure. I wonder if I can be brave enough to at least partly return the f
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