Sexting With A Vampire
Chapter 123

Nora

I can't stop shaking.

My nerves are through the freaking roof. It's my twin sister's wedding day, and I have to drink a shot of tequila IMMEDIATELY once the ceremony is over. This would be so much easier to stomach if I were drunk.

f**k.

Maybe I should leave?

THERE IS STILL TIME TO FLEE!

I'm hyperventilating already. My eye is twitching, and I can barely s**k in enough oxygen to survive.

My yellow summer dress feels too tight. My left boob is already trying to escape my bra, and I swear my armpits stink. I'm a complete and utter mess.

WHY IS EVERYONE HERE SO COOL AND COLLECTED?! AND WHY DOES IT FEEL LIKE I'M THE ONLY HUMAN HERE?!

Probably because I am.

And that made me think I'm safe from mate-bonds, arraged weddings, and alpha werewolves who look like Calvin Klein models.

But nope.

I turned twenty overnight, and now I'm walking like a robot, praying to the moon goddess that Leo isn't my mate. It would ruin the entire day if I stole the groom from his wedding!

I would never be able to live with myself!

And Leo? If it turned out the moon goddess had picked me as his mate, then oh-my-god, what would I do?!

An image of what Leo might look like naked pops into my brain, and I almost collapse on the floor.

Not again!

Last night, I had this dream, no! Nightmare of Leo pushing me up against the wall and forcing his c**k inside me. The worst part? I LOVED IT IN THE DREAM!

I was all starry-eyed and moaning, and when I woke up, I was angry at my traitorous brain for coming up with such a dream. It was downright betrayal because I came! My bedsheets were SOAKED! And Leo?

He was smoking hot in my dream. And I hate myself for finding him attractive in real life too. Why do the hot ones always have to be mayor freaking bully assholes?! Like, come on...

My thoughts make me almost stumble over my own legs. The extravaganza wedding is held outside; people are everywhere, talking and mingling with champagne glasses.

The Saint family is on the right side. And no, they are not our enemies. They think Satan killed Leo's dad, not Rebecca, and that's why they aren't angry with us.

Leo, who knows the truth, doesn't blame us for what happened since his father attacked us first.

I find that unbiased and pretty remarkable. The only redeemable thing about Leo might be that he doesn't hold us accountable for what happened to his father. "Psst, Nora!"

I look around to the sound of a female voice.

"Down here! Come and join us!"

Rebecca is sitting with William at the back and waving at me to come and join them. They are taking it easy while my dads, Evan and Raphael, are sitting with all of their kids.

I walk over to them and sit beside my alpha brother William, who holds some popcorn for me, grinning. "You want some?"

"No?" I furrow my eyebrows at him, confused why he would eat those at a wedding. "Why did you even bring them?"

"Because he is an inappropriate idiot..."

William grins. "Yes, but you still love me, right?"

Rebecca, who is tiny compared to my brother, sighs. She is sitting on his other side, barely visible since William is so massive. Somehow, though, she finds my eyes.

"Lily might not be Leo's mate," Rebecca tells me, grimacing. "William read your sister's mind a moment ago, and apparently, she has been very upset about this."

"That's why you are eating popcorn?" I question. "Shouldn't you be sad for Lily's sake?"

William shrugs. "I never liked Lily. I'm sorry. It doesn't matter if we are family. She has treated you like trash. And no matter how hard I try, I can't make myself like her. This mate thing?" he laughs and pops another popcorn into his mouth. "This is karma." Rebecca grimaces. "I have to say I kind of agree with my husband here. Lily has treated you like trash, and for that-..." she steals some popcorn and smiles at me. "I will eat some too."

"You guys are sweet." I smile at them both, but soon terror overwhelms me and makes me sweat.

If Lily isn't Leo's mate, my mom's vision was wrong, or I'm Leo's mate. It's one of the two.

I swallow thickly, peering up at William. "Are you sure about the Lily thing? She could still be Leo's mate, right? Was she uncertain, or did she already know?"

William shrugs. "Mom had a vision, right? So it's probably only Lily being silly or something," a grin spreads over his lips. "Or maybe you're the true mate of that angel alpha."

My cheeks burn, and Rebecca gasps at my reaction. Her hand covers her mouth while her eyes turn into saucers.

"Oh-my-god, do you like Leo?! You're filled with surprises, Nora! I thought you hated Leo Saint, but now you're so red in the face! You look adorable! Flustered! You like him!"

"No, I don't like him!" I hiss, narrowing my eyes until I must resemble a spitting snake. I'm not amused. "Leo's mate must be Lily because Leo and I don't get along. We are oil and water. Leo isn't even my type!"

"Oh really? Leo isn't your type?" William muses. "Because I think you find him pretty attractive with all those muscles and shit... He looks like the boys you kept on your wall in the past."

"Did you read my mind?!" I shout at him.

William laughs in amusement. "I didn't have to read your mind, dear sister-you're giving me the juicy information right now. But don't worry. Most women in this room are jealous of Lily. They want Leo."

"Which is understandable since Leo is both an alpha and pretty drop-dead gorgeous," Rebecca slumps her shoulders and gives me a tight-lipped smile. "Dating an alpha is hard, especially a beautiful one. I've fought off so many women from your brother, and it doesn't help that he is good-looking. They swarm him anywhere we go." William smirks. "Thank you for the compliment."

Rebecca's eyes roll with annoyance. "I'm actually being serious here, William. I get jealous a lot. Werewolf women don't see me as a threat because I'm basically a human." William hugs her to his chest. "You worry over nothing. I love you, Rebecca. And I would never leave you or the kids, you know that, right? You're the love of my life." "Oh, honey..."

The two get on with the cute stuff, and I repress the urge to barf at their romantic exchange. It's never fun to be the third wheel, and I let my eyes dart from person to person.

I'm searching for a place to rest my eyes but find myself freezing when my gaze lands on Leo.

He is wearing an elegant tuxedo and looking like a model while fixing his tie. It still baffles me that his height probably rivals my brother's massive frame. The kid used to be so small, but Leo must be six-foot-seven now or possibly taller. Whatever.

He is an a*****e.

Large.

Tall. Big.

Gorgeous.

I shouldn't compliment him, but I'm weak.

Those sparkling green eyes combined with Leo's tanned, bronzed skin and dark stubble over his chiseled face? I bet women throw themselves at his feet...

Suddenly, Leo turns around as if he felt me ogling him. Time seems to stop, and his eyes go soft.

Oh no.

Somewhere around the region of my heart, everything gets all tender. My chest constricts, and it gets harder to breathe. I feel like I'm falling, lightheaded and confused.

Leo.

Mate.

We are mates!

A fire lights in my belly. Leo is smiling at me. There is a hint of satisfaction in his expression like he is already saying, "What did I tell you, dumbass?" without words.

Such cheek. The mirth on his face is annoying, yet I'm feeling alive for the first time in months. My heart is pounding. Leo might be my enemy, but he is also my mate-it's exciting.

But also scary.

Leo motions with his hand for me to come and join him. His eyes are crinkled, his expression patient.

I stand deathly still.

He laughs and makes the motion again.

Damn, why am I so damn relieved Leo is pushing for this?

My adrenaline is slouching around in my veins. My mind is racing, trying to figure out my next move.

I stand up from my chair and feel William and Rebecca stare at me. But I'm not bothered.

I stare at Leo and find my courage through the mate-bond zapping between us. One step... Two steps... Three steps...

"There must have been a mistake!" Lily rushes across the red mat with tears in her eyes. She passes me but only focuses on Leo while she is hysterically crying. "You're supposed to be mine, right? So maybe I must wait until midnight for the mate-bond to kick in." The guests gasp and start gossiping among themselves. I hear the voices getting louder, and I notice my mom looking concerned. People are wondering if she is a fraud. "Lily," Leo begins. "I can assure you that nothing-"

"I'm Leo's mate!" I blurt out to no one in particular, yet I'm sure everybody heard it since I practically yelled.

The entire place is quiet.

Everyone is staring at me.

s**t!

Ugh, better keep talking!

I take a deep breath and add more words. "And Lily... Uh, I'm sorry, but you won't ever feel the mate-bond because there is a bond between... Well, there is a bond between Leo and me!"

Again, I'm met with silence. It makes me uncomfortable, especially when I lift my eyes and find Lily glaring daggers at me. She reminds me of an eagle ready to go in for the kill.

"YOU b***h!" Lily screams. "YOU HAVE RUINED EVERYTHING! YOU'RE NOTHING BUT AN USELESS, WEAK LITTLE GIRL WITHOUT A WOLF OR ANY MAGIC! YOU'RE A LYING PIECE OF s**t, AND YOU DESERVE TO DIE FOR SAYING LEO IS YOURS ON MY WEDDING DAY! YOU'RE SUCH A ******g CUNT!"

Shock seeps into my bones when Lily lunges herself at me. It happens within seconds. One minute I'm standing, and the other two massive paws are pressing down my chest.

Above my head are angry jaws and a set of sharp teeth, ready to tear me into shreds in seconds. It seems Lily is done playing the nice guy and has decided to kill me.