My Human Mate novel Chapter 27

"Sally needs you out back for the rest of your shift." Lenny told me while staring directly at Michael.

"Maybe you should leave now," Lenny suggested to Michael. "Lani won't even be out here anymore." As the two boys eyed each other up, I could feel the tension grow. More and more with each second passing by.

Slowly, the two boys started etching themselves closer and closer to one another, as if they were trying to be the more dominate man. Before they came close to each other, I stepped in between the two of them and cleared my throat trying to get attention off one another.

My back was pressed firmly to Michael's front, and his hands went and snaked around my waist telling me I had his attention. Lenny lowered his eyes down to me for a split second before snapping them straight back up to meet what I'm assuming is Michael's glare. Knowing I had both of their attention I started speaking.

"I'm going out back now," I said just for the sake of Lenny. Obviously the memory of Michael freaking the shit out of in public was fresh in his mind and he didn't trust Michael, and I couldn't blame him. If I was in position I'd be doing the exact same.

I knew Sally didn't need me out back, she wasn't even at work today.

But before Lenny must have sensed the slight fear from me before and did the protective friend thing for me.

"My shift ends in just over 5 minutes now, so I trust that the two of you won't kill each other?" I questioned sternly.

I got no response from either of the two, and huffed. I undid Michael's hold around my waist and grabbed his hand and pulled him over to the door. "I'll be done in five then I have to pack up. I'll meet you at my car in 10." Before I could say anything, I gave him a slight shove to send him walking on his way.

I turned on my heel and walked out back. The whole time I could feel Michael's eyes burning holes into the back of my head, and Lenny's eyes burning holes into the side of my head.

Knowing there was no work for me to do out here, I slumped down onto the comfortable couch in the staff room, and closed my eyes and relaxed for 10 minutes.

"You're crazy." I stated.

"Please?"

"No."

"What did I say about talking to me like that?" a light growl rumbled in the back of Michael's throat. "And why not? It's not like its forever." He huffed.

"I have a job here. And friends and family." I reasoned.

"It would only be for a week."

"But," I was cut short as a finger was gently placed over my lips to stop me from talking.

"Please Alana," he softly spoke to me, resting his forehead on mine and looking deeply into my eyes. Still in a daze from the previous action and being held captive with his eyes, I meekly nodded my head and agreed.

A grin broke out onto Michael's face as his arms snaked around my waist and pulled me in for a tight embrace.

Asshole, he knew exactly what he was doing to get me to agree. I mentally cursed at myself for falling for his little scheme, but I didn't feel mad or annoyed for him using his kiss to get me to agree. It only quickened the process because he would only bug me until I agreed.

"Good, because Reece has been bugging me for fucking ages to meet you. His a top bloke, you'll love him." Michael started ranting happily to me.

"Wow down there dude, I still have to get time off work. It may not be able to happen for a couple of days, even a week. It's summer and the shop can get quite busy," I explained.

I'll fill you in on what happened. Michael had begged me to go back to Apollo bay (where he lives) with him for a week. That way I can get to know his friends, his family and learn more about him and his kind.

He also said that it would be a bonding time for us as well. All though on our date he told and explained many things to me, there was also a tonne of stuff he hasn't got a chance to mention or explain to me. Also, is closest friend Reece lived near him and apparently had been bugging Michael since he told Reece that he found his mate.

I knew that finding a mate in the werewolf life was important because the mates do anything for each other to protect their other half. And what I dint expect in this trip, was how far they go to protect their other half.