Camilla's POV
ALPHA'S HATED MATE.
Camilla’s POV.
I hated leaving Dark Moon but I couldn’t stay could I? I mean I did have fun these past three days with the veterans, Beta Santiago called me once to check on me and that was it.
Mirabelle and Racheal are constantly texting me in the group chat they added me to and I mute it the day they added me, it’s always intense in there.
I got my hair done with Arielle and Ashanti yesterday at the salon. I got a trim because my hair grows long quickly and we also went shopping. I just got a few books that she had delivered to her.
My hair is now blonde with pink highlights at the ends. The stylist said the dye goes out easily and washes out with the special shampoo I was given at the salon. I really wanted to visit Talitha before I left but I figured it wasn’t necessary because I carry her with me everywhere.
Throughout the ride I thought about what Mirabelle said about Alpha Adrian being damaged, but it doesn’t scare me, we are all damaged, it's what makes us alive.
She told me to stick to my mate when the person she’s warned me about is my mate. When I arrive at Midnight Saints, it’s late. I don’t expect to see anyone but I do, well literally everyone is awake, I plan to slip through unnoticed.
“You’re back.” A voice says from behind me.
I don’t need to turn around to know who the voice belongs to but I do turn around.
And there he is looking down on me theoretically and literally, I suck in a breath and nod as I take in his appearance. He’s dressed in casual clothing which I have seen him in but this is different not because the clothes are different but the way they look on him.
I feel heat flare up between my thighs and I clamp them shut, since when is fear erotic Camilla. I make a mental note to slap myself later as I nod to answer his question which wasn’t a question at all.
“Why did you-”
“Cupcake!” Beta beams jogging towards us and I exhale, Alpha Adrian catches the movement and arches his eyebrow, Beta is the definition of savior for me when it comes to Alpha Adrian.
“Hey.” I smiled at him, glad to see him and also glad he saved me from whatever question Alpha Adrian would have asked.
“I didn’t think you’d be back this early.” I shrug, I didn’t think I would be back either.
“Umm well-hmm Belle, she kept texting me about an emergency and to come back soon.”
“I try not to take her emergency’s serious emergency but glad you’re here. Come there’s someone we want you to meet.” He says holding my hand, Alpha Adrian growls and I quickly slip my hand out of his making him laugh. He leads me to the lounge where Belle and Racheal are cuddled up on a chair with her cousin in between them. Everyone else is drinking while some are in the pool.
Santiago whistles. “Hey architect, I have someone for you to meet.”
When I see who he is referring to I can’t help but smile when his eyes meet mine he too smiles he walks over to Santiago and I while trying to figure out if his eyes are deceiving him or not. My first thought is he grew into his ears.
“Milla the mermaid?” He arches an eyebrow.
“I just go by Camilla now.” I snort.
“I take it, you know each other. ” Santiago asks .
“We go way back, come on, give me a hug.” He opens his arms and I jump on him, wrapping my hands around his neck as he twirls me.
“So how do you know each other?” Santiago asks, interrupting our moment, Martin places me down and pinches my cheek. “Still light as a feather.” He snorts.
Santiago looks at us and we look at each other. Martin tucks me under his arm.
“Well I met Camilla at one of those gatherings Mom would drag me to, her Mom always took her too.” Martin explains.
“So you’re friends?”
“I like to think I’m her ex but she was too young to date me.” He teases. “But we’re good, she’s fun and well someone had to keep her out of trouble.”
“Trouble and Camilla in the same sentence?”
“Yea, she may look innocent but don’t put it past her she’s a menace.” He takes a look at me and pulls the glasses off my face, “Still wearing these?”
“I like them.” I shrug.
“Oh Sugar, you never change-oh wait you do, are these real or oranges again?...” He teases looking down at my breasts, I shove him playfully and roll my eyes.
Martin and I met when we were little. He was a little older. He was actually my first kiss. I like to think it’s because he felt pity for me but he said I was cute and it felt right.
Our connection comes easy, I followed him around like a little puppy and he loathed it at first but grew to love it.
“I am going to get myself a drink, Cami, do you need anything?”
“Guava juice.” Martin answers for me and I nod.
Santiago leaves looking confused as hell and I can see why, I barely talk to him unless he starts a conversation but here I am goofing around with Martin, a guy I haven't seen in five years or talked to in three.
“Your eyes are brown now?”
“Contacts.” I tell him and the gasp from him is an over reaction, I shush him. “But why ? You have the pettiest eyes I’ve ever seen, they’re unique.”
“Well their uniqueness is freakish.”
“I wonder if they still sparkle under the lenses-”
“No…behave.” I say backing up from him but he catches me and tickles me, making me laugh so hard that I can’t move away from him. When I manage to escape him, he chuckles.
“Well they don't sparkle but the laugh is still adorable.”
“What are you doing here anyway?”
“I live here, I should be asking you that.”
“I live here too, but I haven't seen you around in three months.” I counter.
“I was away on business but I figured I could come home for a bit and relieve my brother of his babysitting duties plus my sister appreciates it.”
“Your brother?” I swallow.
“Yea, that kid over there.” He gestures behind me. I turn to see his brother only to find Alpha behind me with Beta, which one is his brother?
“Which one is your brother?” I ask looking away from them.
“Alpha ruthless over there.”
Shit. Shit. Triple shit!
I turn once again to see the resemblance between the two that I might have missed but I don't catch it, instead I find him right behind me, I back up slamming into Martin's chest and he chuckles. “Sorry.” It comes out as a whisper.
“You two seem comfortable.” Alpha Adrian says making Santiago choke on his drink.
“Hey kid.” Martin says to his brother.
“Hey.”
“How didn't I get a memo that such a beautiful girl joined this pack?”
Alpha stares at him blankly, unable to comprehend what he just said. I'm still huddled against Martin's chest so I'm face to face with Alpha Adrian.
“I think I will stay a bit longer than I planned.”
“Why?” Santiago asks, “Not that we don't want you here but you get it.”
“I will be staying for the vibes, mermaid vibes to be specific. I need to catch up with my little friend here.” He says, patting my head. Before anyone says another thing, my phone buzzes, I quickly grab it to stop it from buzzing but I accidentally play Alessia Cara's "Here".
“I know this song.” Martin nods and I shake my head pleading for him not to say it but the bubbly idiot doesn't catch it. “Didn't this play when we kissed for the first time? ”
Fuck. There it is, I don't know if he can't take a hint or I don't know how to give one but I'm screwed for sure. Santiago bursts out laughing and I can't stop the song from playing, my phone seems to have froze, I switch the damn thing off and sigh. “I don't remember a kiss.” I lied.
“How don't you remember, I was nice enough to be your first kiss...” Heat flares up in my cheeks and I shake my head thanking God I'm not too light skinned that my cheeks would turn red, being Mixed as never come in handy as it is right now.
“Is that so, let me stick my tongue in your mouth and remind you.” Martin grins. I know he's joking because before I stopped talking to him, he told me he'd met his mate but not willing to risk him tickling me in front of Alpha and Beta. I run, slipping through the crowd. I head to my room with him not far behind, but I manage to lose him. I lock my door and plug my phone into it's charger, I don't get to freshen up before my eyes begin to feel heavy.
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