Chapter 6

Chapter 6

"Dane? What's going on?" Emery asks as her mate wordlessly gets out the car and opens the door for her.

"Are you mad at me?" she asks quietly whilst sliding out. Dane locks the doors and gives her a slight frown.

" Of course not. Why would I be mad at you, Honey Bee?"

Then sending her a gentle smile he loops his arm around her waist and walks her up to the front door of her house.

"You'll be sleeping over tonight, Honey Bee, is that okay with you?" he asks. He doesn't particularly want to ask for her permission, because asking gives the option of rejection.

Emery's mouth goes dry and she halts to a stop a few steps away from the front door.

"Wh-what?! I mean...why-uh..Dane? Are we going to be sleeping-sleeping together tonight?" she asks nervously.

Instead of laughing at her like she fears Dane just placed a soft kiss to her temple.

"No Honey Bee. Like I said last time, we won't do anything you won't be happy with. And sex is too big of a step tonight," he explains softly to her.

He knows Emery still doubts his intentions doubt so before they get as far as love making, he wants all that doubt to be erased completely. Though noble his intent it certainly doesn't make things any easier for him. He still wants to just throw her against a wall or on the ground and have his wicked way with her but by some miracle somehow manages to restrain himself. Perhaps it would be easier if he were to feed the beast in small portions? Of course it won’t completely happy but at least it would be satisfied.

Emery can feel the butterflies mercilessly fluttering inside her as she enters her home with Dane. It’s not the first time Dane’s entered her house obviously, but it’s the first time he'll properly meet Emery's mom. Tory’s not exactly a strict mom but she's still a mom and Emery has no clue as to how she'll react to the situation...

"Emery? What do you want for dinner sweetheart?" calls Tory through the living room as she hears the front door open and shut.

From inside the hallway Emery mentally prepares for the worst but hopes for the best. Dane gives her a comforting squeeze at her side and a soft smile before Emery leads them both through into the lounge to stand in front of Tory. Immediately Tory switches off the TV as her eyes dart to her nervous daughter and calm mate next to her.

Surprise overcomes her seeing Emery dressed so proactively for her. Heck! The form fitting clothing looks like something Tory would have worn in her youth but would never have imagined Emery wearing it. But then again...seeing Dane next to her, it just makes sense.

Gosh, he really is as handsome up close as he is afar, but then again, it is expected from having the Carter genes. Tory fights down a blush as she recognises the resemblance of his father in him. His father had been sort of a celebrity in her youth and unmated, lonely, werewolf girls would crush on him a lot. God...Zachary Carter had been such a stud back then.

As Dane clears his throat Tory snaps back to reality. Pride and caution extends towards her innocent daughter as a selfish sense of loneliness fills her.

"Mrs Collins-"

"It's Miss, sweetheart but call me Tory," corrects Tory.

As soon as her mate had left Tory had changed both hers and Emery's name back to Collins; wanting no relation to the heartless bastard that had dragged her through hell and back. But that was a long time ago and not a time she ever wants to go back to, in fact, if it hadn't been for Emery she dares not think of all the possible ways she would have let herself go. Still, she isn’t going to let her failure of a mate cloud her judgement on all mates. As far as she’s seen and heard of Dane, he's perfectly acceptable for her daughter. And a fair chance is in order for him to prove himself to be worthy of Emery.

"Tory, would it be okay with you if Emery were to stay at my apartment tonight?" boldly enquires Dane.

Tory's eyes widen and flicker over to her daughter. She has no idea what to say. No normal mom would allow such fraternising even if the boy is the mate but then again, Emery's never been like other normal girls. Tory knows her baby girl needs to live a little and Tory regularly encourages her to have more fun but with the opportunity to let her do so in front of her, she’s weary to give permission. She wonders if Emery’s moving too fast with Dane but then remembers that she slept with her mate during the first few hours of their meeting. She’s pretty sure Emery hasn't slept with Dane yet but she was still apprehensive about it.

"Please mom?" pleads Emery biting her lip and giving her mom the puppy eyes. Tory exhales slowly. What can she do? Her daughter’s never asked for much so this is the least she can do as her mom.

"Alright..Go pack some clothes," sighs Tory causing Emery's face to break out in a wide smile.

"Thanks mom!" Emery squeals and bounds off to do as instructed.

Anxiety and worry niggle inside Tory. Is this the right decision? Should she let her daughter do this? If she doesn't guilt will eat away at her from seeing her daughter's heartbroken face and it could also potentially stop Emery from trusting in Tory in the future. Oh God...It's always tough being a single mom but being the single mom to a werewolf daughter is just so much harder. Not that Emery’s trouble but Tory always worries she isn't making the right choices and decisions concerning Emery. She desperately wants her daughter to be happy despite the obvious lack of male role model in her life.

Dane watches quietly as his mate slips out of his arms and exits the room. He then focuses his attention on her worrying mom. His protective instinct kicks in and it’s then he realises that not only would he need to take care of his mate but also her single mom.

"Tory...Please don't worry. You have nothing to worry about. Emery and I are not going to have sex tonight. I promise she'll be happy and safe in my care, and will be returned safe and sound Saturday afternoon," assures Dane.

"Dane...Please-please don't break her-that is-please, don't be too extreme with her. She's still young and innocent," pleads Tory.

She can’t just turn a blind eye to who he is and his family’s ways in the bedroom. It would be irresponsible and it is inevitable that that level of intimacy will happen between her daughter and Dane. In fact the shock’s only just wearing off that her sweet, precious little girl would participate in such kinky things, but Tory still worries Emery would try things she's can't handle and all for the sake of pleasing her mate.

"Anything I feel is too much for her, I would never have her do. Her safety and happiness will always come before everything else, and besides...she knows she can stop me at anytime she feels she can't cope...Tory I'm grateful for you for acknowledging my lifestyle and I realise you're weary about it, but she is my mate and...I fully intend on taking what is rightfully mine."

The passion in Dane's voice has Tory long for a man of her own that can love or even lust after her with so much force and fire. But even if she can't, she thanks the Lord that her daughter has been blessed with such a boy.

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