Sweet Temptation by N. J. (read more books .TXT) 📕

Mandy’s P.O.V.

I felt proud of myself after I put that girl at her place. I was not about to let her come between me and Logan or should I say my mate? I smiled a little at the notion. I was glad I took the self-defense class dad insisted I took instead of having body guards shadowing me. I was not afraid of what we might be or might not be because I knew Logan would never hurt me like Leon did. At the thought of Leon, I felt the familiar terror that came over me. Sensing my mood change, Logan stopped and tugged me to a tree near the parking lot.

“Hey, what’s wrong, babe?” He asked, putting his hands on my face. I leaned into his touch, I felt secure again.

“Nothing, I was just remembering a bad experience.” His eyes looked troubled, he was angry; I could feel it in his body language.

“Hey, it was a long time ago.” I tried to reassure him as I placed my head on his chest. Even in four inches heels, he still had a foot over me.

“You’ll tell me about it when you’re ready?” He asked finally after he relaxed.

“I will”. I promised before I kissed him. I intended it to be a quick peck on the lips but it turned out into a full make-out session.

We finally came out for air after a lingering kiss. My eyes were still closed and he kissed my nose on last time.

When I opened my eyes, he smiled and took my hand. I smiled at him too.

“Let’s go baby”. He said winking.

As we approached my car, I stopped dead in my track. Logan tensed next to me. The word “bitch” was painted everywhere and it was scratched. I didn’t think it was salvageable.

Logan pulled out his phone and dialed a number. I was still looking at my car. It was my dad’s birthday present last year. I knew it was Tracy that did it as she seemed delighted to call me names or was it Leon? It all felt too familiar, just like I was back in that party again. I couldn’t breathe. Logan was beside me in an instant.

He lifted me in his arms and shouted at someone to drive my car. He didn’t know where I live but I was too weak to tell him that. I just concentrated to hang on to Logan’s next as it was the only place I could feel safe. He walked me to his car. He put me carefully in the passenger side as if I might break. Maybe I might. He put on my seat belt and went to the driver’s side. He drove for some times before I found my voice.

“I’m sorry about earlier...” I couldn’t look in his eyes, what he must think of me now? Will his feelings change? I felt miserable.

“You have nothing to be sorry for, love”. His voice was soothing. He reached out a hand and entwined our fingers. He wasn’t reproaching me. I sighed with relief. Leon would have scolded me. I loved Logan all the more. I loved him, I realized. I knew at least that he cared about me if he hadn’t left by know and that made me smile again.

“That’s better because I’m taking you to my parents’ house.” He said with a satisfied smile on his face.

“You… Your parents’?” I was panicking again.

“Don’t worry. We’ll call your parents once we got there. I’m sure Dan will tell them everything. You’ll see, my parents will love you. You’re my mate after all. “He told me. His thumbed did a circular motion on my hand that soothed me, so I nodded.

Logan’s P.O.V:

I felt Mandy was a little worried about meeting my folks but she had nothing to worry about. They were good people. I bet my mom will be busy planning for our wedding once she’ll know Mandy is my mate. That thinking had me smile.

I felt her looking at me curiously.

“We’re almost there,” I said while I kept doing the circular notion with my thumb because that seemed to soothe her.

“I’ll always be there for you, Mandy.” She squeezed my hand.

“Thanks, I’ll be there for you as well.” She relaxed in her seat and we sat in a comfortable silence after that.

I saw my parents waiting for us on the entrance after I parked my car in the driveway. Before I could say anything, my mom enveloped me in a bear hug and my dad slapped my back.

“I’m glad you’re home. Something came up.” My mom’s tone was full of concern.

As if she knew I was going to ask, she rushed to hug Mandy as well.

“You must be Amanda! Welcome to the family.” My mom said warmly to Mandy as she kissed her on both cheeks. She blushed as she answered back.

I felt my heart melt a little at the sight of her flushed with her hair wild around her heart shaped face.

“Thank you Mrs. Johnson.” Her voice was courteous. Man! The girl has manners.

“You must call me Elena, dear. We’re family now.” Mandy blushed even more but nodded.

My dad hugged her as well and kissed her cheeks.

“Welcome Amanda, I’m Jake.”

“Nice to meet you both,” Mandy was still blushing slightly but I could see she was comfortable at least.

My mom ushered us to the living room. Mandy looked around with interest on her eyes. I never saw anything particular in our big house. For me, it was just two stories Victorian houses with so many rooms one could get lost in it. There were just some portraits of our ancestor here and there since it had been in our family during a century. But for Mandy, it was like a treasure cave by the way she looked at everything around her. It was very refreshing to see a girl interested in something other than fripperies and gossips.

We sat at the living room where my mom made her spill everything there was to know about herself. I forgot to tell you that my mom was a professional in questioning. She would give those detectives a run for their money.

After she had Mandy confess about what happened in school, she made me show Mandy her room. Purposely, she put her in the jade room next to mine. My dad gave her a knowing smile but she just ignored him.

“I like your parents,” Mandy said as we ascended the stairs.

“They like you as well. You’re going to be their future daughter-in-law after all.” Surprisingly, she just laughed at that and took my hand.

We both changed clothes and went back in my dad’s office to talk.

“There is something we must talk you about,” my dad said. By the tone of his voice, it was something serious.

He turned to Mandy after we were seated. I pulled her to my lap. She blushed but didn’t fight me back. My parents didn’t so much as bat an eyelash.

“Do you anything about werewolves?” She shook her head no.

My mom told her the story of our race. She was fascinated and she asked more question than she asked me.

The women were still engrossed in their discussion that they didn’t hear the bell ring.

“I’ll get it,” I told my dad since my mom was still talking to Mandy.

To my surprise, it was a couple around my parents’ age. They must be Mandy’s parents because the woman was an older version of Mandy.

“Hi, come in.”

“Thank you,” they both said.

I opened the office door for them.

“Mandy!” Her mom rushed to her side.

“Mom!” Mandy held her mom’s arm and her dad joined them as well. After the little family reunion, I pulled Mandy back on my knees. Her dad approved but I saw her mom or rather Alice exchange a look with my mom. I could already see the wheels turning in their head and their respective husbands could see that as well but just shrugged as if they couldn’t do anything.

My dad got us drinks while we talked about today’s event and Mandy’s heritage. Apparently, they didn’t think Mandy should know until she found her mate because she just went through a painful relationship with a werewolf from The Black Shadow s pack. Leon, that was the name of the jerk who hurt my Mandy. I vowed to protect her from him and any other threat. My only regret was that I didn’t meet her earlier so she wouldn’t have had to go through all that ugly stuff.  

Mandy’s P.O.V

I hadn’t expected Logan’s parents to be so understanding or kind toward me. I felt so guilty that I brought my problems to their door. Why didn’t I tell them about Leon and my parents didn’t either?

I couldn’t sleep at all and I’ve been trying for two hours. I must tell Logan at least because he deserved the truth and he could decide if he still wanted me after that.

Pulling on his bathrobe, yep! I got his bathrobe; I padded barefoot to his room. There was a connecting door between our room so I would be speared any explanation since no one could catch me tapping at his door.

After tapping on his door, he opened it shirtless. My throat dried and I felt the now familiar heat again but this time, I knew it was because I was his mate. Our parents explained me that and if I were feeling it, Logan must be suffering too.

“Mandy? Come in.” Thankfully, he didn’t ask any questions. He just let me pass him and lead me to his bed.

He had an enormous four posters bed with many inviting pillows on it. I was surrounded by his sent everywhere and that made it hard for me to focus. Not now. I needed to keep my head clear.

“Logan, I must tell you something about myself.” Sensing the effect he had on me, he even got closer.

“Ok, I’m all ears.” At that, he scooped in his arms and deposited me in the center of the big bed before going in himself.

After he got us under his dark blue comforter, I began my story with Leon. Curiously I didn’t feel any fear as I did like every time I remembered or said his name and all those horrible things. I waited for the disgust and accusation to come. None came. I felt safer in the arms of my mate because Vicky was quick to hurl the