A Mistake Mate novel Chapter 72

"Thank you." I said and before Xander could reply I pressed my lips to his. Xander smiled before quickly returning the kiss. Our lips moved in perfect harmony and my hands were quick to make their way to Xander's thick hair. I gave it a gentle tug which Xander returned with a husky growl. My left hand dropped from his hair and began traveling down his arms and then to his well sculpted chest.

My touch was feather soft and as I ran my fingertips across Xander's lower stomach he shuddered. Suddenly the world shifted and I was now lying on the grass while Xander hovered over me. I broke away from him, gasping for air. Xander moved to the base of my neck and placed a light kiss on my mark, which made me shiver, before resting his forehead against his own.

Our breath mingled together and our noses touched. Xander grabbed my hand and entwined our fingers, we were connected in almost every way possible. I sighed happily before turning my head and glancing back towards my house. I knew that our parents were probably starting to wonder where we were and with that thought on my my mind I gently pushed Xander off of me before climbing up off of the ground.

I raised my eyebrow at my mate as he sprawled himself out on the lawn before offering him my hands. I had trouble hauling Xander up but when he was back on his feet I again intertwined out hands and began leading him back to my house. We walked in silence and when we entered I noticed that our parents were still in the living room taking.

I quietly began leading Xander towards the stares and when he gave me a questioning look I simply smiled at him. We had made it half way up the stairs when I heard the voices of our parents.

"And where do you think you two are going?" My dad questioned from the bottom of the stairs. Xander and I both froze before slowly turning around to see all four of our parents staring at the bottom of the stairs, arms crossed over their chests. I bit my lip and nearly laughed when I glanced at Xander. My mate looked like he was about to pass out. I knew that Xander was afraid of my dad but I didn't know that it was this bad.

I slightly shook my head and fought off a smile.

"Uh- um we were just- um." Xander began to stutter and I couldn't help but to laugh. Xander shot me a dirty look but it soon morphed into a smile as he laughed along with me. Our parents were all smiling to, except for my dad.

"We were just going to my room." I stated when we finished laughing. My dad raised his eyebrows.

"And why's that?" Dad questioned firmly. I sighed and pursed my lips, I knew that I was going to have trouble with this.

"Because Xander is going to stay the night." I replied confidently. My dads eyebrows shot up.

"He is?" Dad questioned.

"Tired?" Xander questioned. I slowly nodded my head and glanced to the clock, which read ten twenty seven. I released Xander's hand and walked over to my dresser, retrieving some pajamas.

"I'm going to go change." I told him before going to the bathroom and quickly pulling on the shorts and tank top I had grabbed. I brushed my teeth and washed my face before exiting the room. I lifted my head up and my eyes widened as I stepped back into my bedroom because there laid Xander, on my bed, in only his boxers.

Xander saw my surprised face and chuckled before motioning for me to join him. I slowly made my way to the bed before climbing in and letting Xander pull me flush against his body. He pulled the covers over us and turned off the stray lamp that was still on.

We simply laid in silence and just as I was beginning to drift to sleep Xander spoke.

"I love you." Xander whispered in my ear. I shuddered before turning my head upwards so I could see his face.