Billionaire Alpha's 99 Deadly Games novel Chapter 182

Chapter 182

“Okay, okay, break it up. You guys are acting like this is prom or something. It’s just a date with my

mate. So disperse.”

Chase snickered, “That’s the first time you openly admitted he’s your mate. The rest of us had to find out from Kyle.”

“Chase, leave your sister alone,” their mother scolded. “She would have told us in her own time.”

When Elise finally reached my side, her smell overwhelmed me. I wasn’t the only one not hiding their arousal. She gave me an apologetic smile.

“You ready?”

“Ready as I’ll ever be.” I took her arm and escorted her to the car as we said a quick goodbye to her family. Her parents stayed on the front porch waving, and I thought I heard her mother cry as we drove off. I only hoped it was happy tears. I had never stopped to consider how her family felt about me mating Elise. It wasn’t like we chose our mates, so I had never thought much of it, but their

acceptance would mean everything to me.

“You really look beautiful,” I told her.

“Beautiful, huh?” she sighed. “Too bad, I was going for smoking hot.”

Her unexpected answer had me choking on a laugh. It definitely cut the nervous tension I was

feeling. “I was being polite. You definitely didn’t miss the mark on that.”

Her smile was radiant and I was having a hard time keeping my eyes on the road and off her. It didn’t help that when she crossed her legs the hem of the short red dress rode up, showing off firm, muscled thighs that I wanted to explore with my hands. Thankful for an automatic car for once, I slid my hand over to her thigh and grinned when I heard her breath hitch.

“I’ve never been on a date,” I confessed. “I’ll admit, I didn’t know what to expect. The guys at the Crate gave me some pointers. I thought they were crazy when they told me to wear a suit. Seeing you in that dress“-I let my eyes wander appreciatively across my mate-“I’m glad I listened.”

“So, what’s the plan?”

I was beginning to relax some, though I didn’t think the sexual tension between us would wane

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anytime soon. Certainly not as long as she was in that outfit. The thought of getting her out of the dress flashed through my mind and I was instantly hard. It was going to be a long night.

“Roberto’s for dinner down in the valley, if that’s okay? We have reservations at seven.”

“I’m impressed, and I love Roberto’s.”

I had noticed as we left, she had grabbed an overnight bag off the porch. I didn’t want to get my hopes up too much, but I really wanted to take her home with me tonight. “What’s with the bag?” I asked, trying to sound casual about it.

From my peripheral vision I could see her blushing, but I didn’t let the knowing grin spread across my face.

“This morning was awkward. Not happening again.”

I frowned. Waking up with me was awkward? She still didn’t want me? I’m sure she heard my heartbeat rise as panic set in. A small hand was placed on my leg that instantly calmed me. It was almost surreal, the affect her touch had on me.

“I didn’t mean you and me awkward. I meant being stuck without any clothes and having to borrow yours, awkward.” She giggled like she knew the discomfort she had just caused me. “It’s just some extra clothes and a toothbrush. I’m not asking for you to clear a drawer or anything, just figured I’d keep it in my car, just in case.”

I took her hand and pulled it up to kiss the back of it. “You can have the whole fecking dresser.” Nothing made me happier than the thought of her moving in–even if it was just a couple of outfits and a toothbrush, it was a step in the right direction, as far as I was concerned.

The forty–five minute drive down the mountain turned out to be great. After the initial awkwardness subsided, we just talked. Nothing seemed off–limits. Little things, like finding out her favorite color was blue and Chase’s constant use of the word “dude” annoyed her. We didn’t touch on anything too serious, but it was these little, everyday things that added up to truly knowing a person. By the time we reached the restaurant I felt like we were friends and I was suddenly excited for the night ahead

of us.

“Trust me, just use valet. This place is always packed and parking is terrible.”

Taking her advice, I pulled to the front and tossed the guy my keys. I was pleasantly pleased she waited in the car for me to open the door for her. Offering her my hand, I pulled her to stand and gave her a quick kiss before escorting her into the restaurant.

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Roberto’s wasn’t quite as fancy as Bernie and Cole had made it seem. Looking around, we were probably a little overdressed for the place. There seemed to be a great mix of semi–formal to casual. I definitely could have worn jeans, but I definitely looked the part next to my mate in a suit, so I was glad I had listened to the guys.

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