Grace POV:

After my almost kiss with Arsen yesterday I was restless all night.

I was developing feelings for him, and I was developing them fast. Although it felt good to be with him I couldn't help but feel guilty at the same time. The past that Arsen and I shared wasn't something to take lightly. He was the reason my pack was dead, and even if he didn't know me at the time, I still couldn't help but feel like I was betraying everyone who was killed that day.

Today Macy and I had the day to ourselves. Arsen, Matthew, Nick, and some of the pack Warriors were all patrolling the borders and doing check ups around the pack territory. I felt very lazy today so I decided to dress in a pair of black leggings and a grey long sleeve T-shirt. I slipped some fuzzy socks on and descended down the stairs. I walked towards the living room which was enormous. There was a huge couch that went around the room that looked very comfortable. A stereo set was off to the side on a table and huge plasma screen TV was on a stand in front of the couch. On the couch sat Macy, Lia, and two other girls. The notebook was playing and a bunch of nail polishes were sprawled out on the coffee table.

"Hey Grace, come join us." Macy said while ushering me over.

I walked over there and took a seat on the couch next to Lia. I gave her a smile and looked towards the other girls who smiled at me.

"Grace, meet Amanda and Jennifer." Macy said pointing to Amanda who had short blonde hair and striking blue eyes and Jennifer who on the other hand had jet black hair and a blue eyes as well. They were both stunning.

"Hello Luna." Amanda and Jennifer both said.

"Hi guys, and please, call me Grace. Luna is too formal." I said smiling.

They nodded their heads and suddenly turned their heads towards the movie after hearing a squeal. The scene of the notebook where Allie and Noah kiss again after being separated for years was playing. We all shared a look with each other after realizing the squeal came from Lia who was dreamily looking at the TV screen.

After about five minutes or so, I became comfortable with the two new gals and we actually hit it off. The five of us were just sitting making small talk here and there while also watching the movie. I had found out that Jennifer and Amanda were cousins and their mates were pack warriors. Ironically they were with Arsen today as well. Lia sadly hadn't found her mate yet but she was still hopeful about it and kept an open mind.

"So Grace, tell us, what's it like being the Alphas mate? How good does he kiss?" Amanda says laughing.

I blushed a deep red and pushed a strand of my hair behind my head. The girls were all waiting for my answer and leaned closer to hear what I had to say.

"He's great actually. He makes me laugh and makes me feel comfortable and happy. As for kiss, I don't know yet." I said.

"You haven't kissed him yet?" Jennifer asked looking dumbstruck.

"Nope." I said popping the p in the word.

"I find that hard to believe missy." Lia said chiming into the conversation.

Laughing I simply shook my head. "We haven't kissed yet but our first date is tomorrow."

"Ooh where's he taking you?" Macy asked.

"I have no idea. Arsen won't tell me anything." I said glumly.

"I bet it's going to be awesome. Arsen is a great guy. Not only that but he treats his pack kindly and with respect." Amanda said.

A sense of pride filled me knowing that my mate was very well liked and that he was good to people. Arsen truly was a great person with a big heart.

"Hey Grace do you want us to do your nails for tomorrow?" Macy asked touching her nails to see if they were dry.

"Yeah I'd like that." I said looking over at my bare nails that hadn't been painted in years.

"Okay what color is your dress for tomorrow ?" Macy said looking through the polishes.

"It's not a dress, it's a black romper." I said remembering the outfit I had gotten for the date at the mall yesterday.

"Cute, so we'll paint your nails a nice nude color, it'll look natural but still cute. I'm going to add some flowers to some of the nails as well." Macy said while cleaning off my nails before applying the first coat of the polish.

"Sounds good, thanks Mace." I said before turning my attention to Jennifer who was asking me something.

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It had been almost 2 and a half hours since Macy finished up with my nails. The girls and I had gone through 2 chick flicks and were starving. We ordered some pizza and were waiting for it to arrive. In the mean time Amanda suggested we watch a scary movie. It was about 6pm and the sun was nearly down. The guys weren't back yet but since it was getting dark out and they should be coming home anytime now.

I suggested the movie The Conjuring and Amanda switched it on. The pizza had arrived 15 minutes into the movie and we all sat wrapped in blankets eating our pizzas. The room was dark and the only light was coming from the TV screen.

We were all so engrossed into the movie that we didn't hear footsteps nearing us, so when someone placed their hands onto my shoulders and yelled boo into my ear I jumped up from my seat and screamed. Soon, all of our screams filled the room as all stood up on the couch. Someone turned the lights on to reveal all the guys holding their stomachs laughing.

I turned around from where I was standing on the sofa to see Arsen behind me. Moving closer to him I fisted my hand behind my thigh, brought it up to his arm, and pounded it right onto his bicep. I repeatedly did that while Arsen tried moving away.

"Don't. Ever. Do. That. Again!" I said in between punches.

Feeling satisfied after assessing my damage, I grabbed my fallen blanket from the floor and wrapped it around myself once again. I grabbed my pizza and sat down on the couch.

I was sitting down quietly on the couch munching on my pizza when I was suddenly picked up and placed onto Arsen's lap. I raised my eyebrow at him which he ignored. I looked around to see that the rest of the girls sat with their mates cuddling as well. Nick was laying down on the floor eating pizza while Lia sat on the couch behind him doing the same.

Arsen buried his face into my neck and took a big whiff of my scent. "I missed you." He said quietly since Macy had turned on a different movie which everyone was watching again. The room was dark but I could still make out the silhouettes of everyone.

"Aw that sucks because I didn't miss you." I said back to him.

Arsen simply tightened his arms around me and mumbled a "sure".

"Ready for our date tomorrow?" Arsen asked as I ate my pizza.

Swallowing the bite I took, I answered, "Sorry, I'm going to have to reschedule, I have a date with Zach Efron tomorrow."

Arsen growled quietly hearing another guy's name and took a big bite out of my pizza.

I shook my head while chuckling and turned my attention back to the movie. Soon I felt myself drifting off into sleep. I felt a faint kiss on my forehead, and myself being lifted before I fell into a peaceful slumber.

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