Kaiden stared at the girl in front of him as he tried to wrap his mind around the fact that she just called him her boyfriend.

To say that his wolf was freaking out due to over-excitement would be an understatement. It felt like he was flying over the clouds, surrounded by feelings of utter joy and satisfaction.

"Boyfriend..."

It did not sound like a question as he wanted but still, it was enough to freeze his mate for a mere second.

Her reaction made him realize that she herself had no idea of what she had just spoken. Just when he was ready to see her pretend like she did not know what he was talking about, he found himself getting surprised once again when a big smile bloomed on her lips, making her look like an angel.

He loved her smile. Whenever she smiled, it was like all the darkness and bad things disappeared, leaving only light and happiness around.

While he was busy praising and gawking at his girl with lovesick eyes, Emily's mind was filled with a new type of thrill that she had never experienced before in her life.

She quickly looked around the hall to make sure that no one was present there except for her and Kaiden before she closed the gap between the two of them and wrapped her hands around his nape as she spoke, "En! Boyfriend. Or....are we still considered friends?"

She had no idea what suddenly took over her and why was she suddenly being so bold but one thing she knew for sure - she's ready to be his girlfriend.

She was aware that she was attracted towards him, not only because of their bond but also because she liked him as a man. After so many years, she still had to find a single thing about him that she did not like.

He was smart, handsome, successful, caring, and kind towards her. He respected her and never failed to make her feel special. So far, he was perfect for her.

Emily knew that she was finally ready to take a step forward in her life and their relationship. She was ready to welcome him into her life and learn more about him and his life.

"No! We are no longer just friends." Kaiden immediately replied as he finally let his hands wrap around her small waist, pulling her soft body closer to his own.

"I wanted to wait and give you enough time to settle down here and get everything sorted between you and your brothers. But if you are ready then I'm more than eager to become your boyfriend. Let's announce our status as a couple."

His eyes were filled with excitement and hope for their bright future together as he looked into her eyes, waiting for her reply.

Emily was silent for a few seconds as she observed the man. She tightened her arms around him as she replied, "I don't have a problem with that but we still can't be a couple."

Kaiden felt like someone chopped his wings off while he was flying over the clouds, making him land on the hard ground.

"But why?"

He asked as he tried to observe her eyes. He wanted to know if she was teasing him or something?

"Mr. Kaiden Sullivan, let me tell you something very important and confidential. Even though I'm over twenty-two and mature enough to make my own decisions about my life, I'm pretty sure that you will need my brothers' permission to become my boyfriend. So before you get a 'Yes' from all six of them...., I can't accept your proposal." Emily explained calmly as she watched a soft smile breaking on his lips as he heard her words.

Kaiden pulled the girl tightly against his chest as he let his forehead fall on her shoulder, installing her familiar intoxicating scent as he softly nuzzled the crook of her shoulder before speaking, "You almost scared me, angel."

Emily let her hands snake around his waist as she asked, "Does that mean the thought of facing my brothers to ask for their permission to date me isn't scary to you at all?"

She genuinely sounded curious as she asked the question, making Kaiden chuckle against her sensitive skin which immediately made her shiver slightly.

He pulled his face away from her neck to look into her eyes as he answered, "It's indeed scary to face not one but six overprotective brothers of yours. But I'm ready to do anything for you and us. Besides, I'm confident that they will allow me to be your boyfriend."

He looked confident as he spoke the last sentence, making Emily giggle softly as she let her head rest against his left shoulder.

"Then I'll wait for that happy moment when I can officially become the girlfriend of the one and only Mr. Kaiden Sullivan. Maybe it's kinda stupid but I'm so eager to start this new journey with you," Emily told him as she played with the button of his white shirt.

"Angel..."

Kaiden's voice came out low and raspy as he pulled her face up and planted a soft kiss on the corner of her mouth before planting another kiss on her forehead.

Emily's eyes were closed as she basked in the pure sensations of happiness that were filling her heart and soul as her mate showered her in soft feathery kisses.

"I love it when you speak up your mind and let me take a clear look at your thoughts. It's a pleasure to know that you are just as eager to be with me as I am to be with you. I hope we will always stay this open to each other."

Kaiden looked into her twinkling emerald eyes and smiled when she nodded her head in acknowledgment of his thoughts. He planted another kiss on her forehead and cheeks before he finally pulled away. Only he knew how hard it was for him to not give in to his yearning and capture her beautiful rosy lips in a hot deep kiss.

But he had plans! Their first kiss was memorable and he wanted to make their second one just as memorable for her as the first one.

The night that was approaching in a few more hours, was filled with so many surprises and news.

But were all of them good? Or something bad was hidden in their midst? Only time would tell!