Ariel stares at the card she holds in her hands debating what to do, whether she should call him or not. It been two years, two long years she has the card with her safely, wherever she goes the card goes with her.

Even if the number, in it, instilled in her memory permanently, she still carries it with her.

"Air" the voice of Devilin startles her

"Yes" she replies in a hurry making him frown

"What's wrong?" he asks her as worry laced in his voice

"Oh nothing, I wasn't expecting anyone" she smiles in assurance as she knows how easily he gets spooked thinking something happened to her

"If you say so, you are ready to go back?" he asks still unsure about her

"Yes, I guess this was to happen sooner or later right? I cannot always keep you away from your duties" she tries to joke about it but he takes it seriously

"You know no matter what, I will always be here for you. All you need to do is turn around and you will find me waiting for you...

If you do not want to go back to the pack, it is okay. This is your home as much as it is Jane or mine, so do not feel like you are a guest or over stayed here...

We all love having you around, you are one of us" he squeezes her shoulder lightly before pulling her in for a hug

"I know, Dev. If it was not for you, I would not be able to do anything. However, it is time I go back home, it has been too long...

I will come visit you from time to time, as will you" she sighs deeply before leaving a light kiss where his heart lies.

"That's my girl. Call me if you need anything, anytime" he palms her face lovingly as he leaves a peck on her forehead

"I love you" she smiles holding the hand he has rested on her cheek

"I love you more" he grins pinching both her cheeks teasingly

*******

"Ariel, darling, if you feel like you don't like being around your father just call me I will gladly replace him for you" Dante grins as he wraps his arms around Ariel's shoulder walking along her side

"Jeez, mom, are you sure he is your mate? He seems to have, a very unhealthy obsession with Aunt Red...

If I did not know how faithful aunt Red is towards Uncle Ad I would be, worried that dad was having an affair with her...

He is always ready for her, for some unknown reason" Jane comments in disgust as she watches her father and Ariel from the stairs sitting a top one of the suitcases

"What the fuck does that mean? You mean you don't have any faith in your own father and doubting my love for your mother?" Dante asks his daughter incredulously

"You said with your own mouth never trust a man; he can do anything and say anything to get what he needs...

So, no dad, I have no faith in you" Jane scoffs his way

"Jean, did you see that how she talked with me? She thinks I am cheating on you," Dante shouts calling Jean who just rolls her eyes at the father-daughter duo

"I hear and see it happen all day long for the last few decades and if I am not wrong you were the one who taught her how to speak and behave...

So, enjoy" Jean comments before she goes to hug Ariel saying her goodbyes

"No respect in this house" Dante grumbles standing in the corner pouting like a kid.

"Oh come on dad, don't pout. Will you not say goodbye to me? I am leaving as well" Jane calls out as she jumps down from the suitcase and walks to her father's side

"Take care of yourself baby girl; try to turn the pack upside down for me" Dante grins hugging his girl tightly

"You bet your ass I will. Dad, you will be joining the annual party right?" she asks him as they both walk up to the car

"Sure, sure, it's that time of the year where I can insult everyone in front of their kids" he grins her way

"Awesome, well I will meet you all there then. Wish me luck that I find my mate this year, it's so tiresome to do one night stands," she complains making Devilin drop the bags on the floor in shock

"I feel you honey, I had same thing going till I found your mother and then the real torture began I was celibate for years...

Can you imagine my pain?" Dante sighs sadly remembering those cold shower filled nights

"Dante"

"Dad" both Devilin and Jean shouts at him stunned

"What?" Dante asks turning to face them innocently

"I cannot believe this, you are saying such things to your daughter," Jean scolds hitting him on the arm, as she cannot believe this man at all

"Hey, now what's wrong if my girl is sleeping around before she meets her mate? I mean, if it were Devilin in her place, you would have had no problem...

Do not be a hypocrite, both of you. I see no difference between my children, she has equal right to do as she pleases" he defends

"So, you are okay if everyone sees your daughter as not a good girl?" Jean asks her mate in disbelief

"Hey, I didn't have a good reputation till I met you and I believe in equality" he grins proudly

"Stop, stop, please stop all of you" Devilin groans rubbing his forehead as he hears all of them

He really is not in mood to know about the things his father did in his past as well what his little sister is doing now with whom. Not something, he wants to know.

"No my fault if you all are narrow minded" Jane shrugs without a care before she pecks both her mom and dad on the cheek and gets in the car

Devilin curses softly glaring at his father's ways then glaring at his sister before he opens the door for Ariel to get in.

*******

"You are so unbelievable" Jean hits Dante's arm once again as their kids drives off making his raise a brow

"I can pinch you if you want me to make you believe" he winks her way

"She is your daughter, you should be stopping and warning anyone who dares try to touch her instead you encourage her more" Jean scolds him again exasperated with his behavior

"I know what I am doing honey, you see our daughter has got my wild genes in her and the more I stop her the more she will rebel...

Being her friend is the answer to it and it's not like she is sleeping around with anything that walks, I am keeping tabs on the men she dates relax" he tries to assure her

"I don't know what to say or think" Jean grumbles walking inside the house

"Relax she knows what she is doing. Our daughter has enough brains to know what to do and what not," he informs her but Jean still does not seem to understand so he leaves it at that.

He is not one of those fathers who will tell their daughter to date when they reach 100 years but he is one of a kind father that knows that the freedom he wants and has is the same freedom his daughter deserves.

His daughter will live her life as she wants and sees not as what others will say.

Not everyone will agree with him on it but he does not give a flying fuck about it!

*******

"Hey Dev, you will be at the party right?" Jane asks as she plays on her phone

"Yes, why" Devilin asks her curiously

"No, nothing, just checking if you will be there or not as you were supposed to go back on some mission" she replies keeping her phone on the side and watching him

"I will be done with it before the party," he informs her quietly

"Okay, well I don't have to baby-sit then, no offence Ariel but I need to find a mate this year by hook or by crook" Jane grins widely at the thought of her mate

"Its okay" Ariel smiles back in assurance

"Awesome, oh and Devilin don't ruin the night for me, okay" she requests him while he scoffs

"As long as the man you bring back home is your mate I won't," he groans in irritation thinking about man and his sister in same line

"Gosh, Dev, grow up" Jane rolls her eyes seeing her brother so uptight when it comes to her dating around

"Whatever, I just don't want you to get hurt," he confesses looking back at his sister before focusing on the drive

"If anyone did I am sure between you and dad he won't survive" she chuckles as she pecks the back of his head lovingly making him grin

"You bet your ass about it"

*******

"So, guess this is goodbye for now" Ariel asks as soon as Devilin finishes pulling all the bags out of the car

"For now, so I will see you in few days" he smiles before getting in the car, as he has to go report back to the headquarters soon

"Make sure you come back in one piece," Jane shouts at him from the doorways as she drags the bags inside

"Make sure she doesn't create any trouble for the pack" Devilin requests with a sigh worried about his sister

"You worry too much, we all will be fine. Now go" Ariel waves him off making him smile as he drives off once again

*******

Ariel walks inside the buzzing house before she is engulfed in those strong arms of her elder brother.

"Welcome home, Air" he grins spinning her around

"Thank you, big daddy" Ariel giggles as he lets her go

"Come on, everyone is eagerly waiting for your arrival" he smiles pulling her inside the house where she finds her mother and father along with some of the pack members standing to greet her

"Welcome home, sweetie" Adrian smiles as he takes her in his arms

"Thank you daddy, I missed you all" she smiles breathing in his comforting scent

"We missed you equally" he replies as they all settle down

After the greetings are all done Ariel walks to her old room, she looks around and a smile spreads on her face as she sees the different colored fresh flowers she is sure her mother must have kept.

With a sigh, she dives on her bed, as she feels tired after the long drive back home. She will meet Jasmine and check upon her after she takes a nap.

With that thought, she gives in to her sleep.

*******

"Hey Fiery, try not get in any trouble and stay safe. There will not be someone every time you are in trouble and need help...

You are not a little helpless girl anymore"

"Here, this is my card. I will come around when you are ready,"

Ariel opens her eyes at once as soon as the dream ends, making her once again debate whether to call him or not.

Every night for the past two years, she has been having the same dream or more like seeing the same scene repeatedly after that fateful day she met him.

Eric Antonio, the only son of Enzo and Erika Antonio, known as a doctor and an A-class specialist in their world.

No one knows where he resides, he shows up when he wants to and he disappears when he pleases. The last time anyone saw him was two years ago when he saved the girls from being kidnapped.

Ariel sighs, turning to the side of the bed before pulling the card, she has of his out and before she backs out, she dials the number on it.

She holds her breathe as she hears the ring going anticipating to hear his voice and hoping he picks it up before she cuts the call.

"Finally, fiery" his smooth voice makes her breath hitch and she forgets to answer dropping her phone on the bed

Ariel clutches her hand near her chest as she stares at the phone wide eyed as if it was an alien object.

She finally gathers enough strength and picks it up, checking she finds he has not hanged up on her yet.

"Hi" she squeaks making him laugh

"Still a bit skittish, I see. Took you long enough to call Fiery, I was loosing any hope of hearing from you...

However, guess my charm did work on you. How have you been?" he asks delightfully

"I am good, how are you?" she asks with a smile on her face

"Never been better, but tell me for what do I owe this call?" getting curiously he asks her

"I was just wondering if you will be attending the annual ball dance this week" she replies not knowing what else to say

"And here I thought you called to tell me how much you missed me, ah, you broke my heart, Fiery," he admits teasingly

"We don't know each other that closely to miss" she points it out to him making him chuckle

"In that case, I will have to attend the party just so I can know you better so when I am away you miss me," he playfully states making her smile brightly

"If that's the case, then I will be waiting for you to show up" she tells him before she cuts the call

Ariel pats her hot cheeks with both her hands lightly before a she squeals her excitement. Finally, she has done it after two long years.