ELLA

I was all tipsy. I've had enough to drink tonight. I stared at the room and then my eyes met that of Zion's. For a moment I was glued to the floor not until I felt two arms around my waist which made me break eye contact.

I turn to look at the intruder only to see Alex smirking at him. I pushed him away from a little but he was adamant not to let go.

" Calm down princess" he whispered to my ears.

I rolled my eyes at him " oh please don't call me that "

He chuckled " You are a princess, don't you know that?"

" Hey, don't even try flirting with me" I glared at him.

" Are you always this feisty," he asked and finally let me go.

" Only to some set of people" '

..

" But I'm not a player, "he said to himself and he also didn't find what he said convincingly.

" just be far away from me "

." Calm down princess".

" Stop calling me that!" I huff and he chuckled

" It's really easy to rile you up. That's why I want to be friends with you though"

I furrowed my brow" So you can always rile me up?"

He scoffed " of course not. It's not because of that "

" Then tell me why?" I folded my arms

" Because I like you, I like you as a friend that's all" he defended.

" and why would you think that I want to be friends with you?" I squint my eyes at him.

." just because" he shrugged.

I smiled secretly. Alex is so easy to tease but his playboy act always hides it.

" Why don't you want to be friends with me? I'm nothing like Stella you know" he said.

I giggled " excuse you? What do you mean by that?"

" I'm not always grumpy and scary. That girl is scary if you ask me " he shuddered at the thought.

I raised a brow " Why is it that you two don't get along? "

" Ask your friend, I didn't do anything to her so I don't know what I did."

"Are you sure about that?"

He gave me a look " you don't believe me?"

I shrugged " I don't know why I find it hard to believe especially for someone like you"

He looks annoyed " stop saying someone like me for crying out loud. Why are you quick to judge"

" I don't know"

He exhaled " fine then, I'll take my leave since you don't trust me"

I stared at his retreating back. I knew I went too far, I should have given him a chance before judging him. I took a sip of my drink and let out a sigh.

Stella walks towards me. She raised a brow " what is with Alex? "...

" It's nothing," I said not in the mood to explain what happened.

" Are you sure?"

" yeah " I forced a smile " By the way who is that guy you were talking to?" I asked wiggling my brows.

She blushed " he's a friend"

" That doesn't look like just a friend. Are you hiding something from me, Stella?"

She huffs " No I'm not. That's Marcus"

" Marcus?" I asked, " Is he someone I know?"

She rolled her eyes " ok fine. He is Fred's friend and has this little crush on me "

I smiled widely " So? What was your response to him? Please tell me you said yes "

" of course not. I don't like him that much, he's not the one for me "

" why would you say so? He is good looking and seems calm"

" look Ella, it's not just by all that. There is more to it you don't know " she said confusing me the more.

I didn't want to push too hard so I said " I just hope one day you'll find someone who'll love you for you"...

She pouted " I hope so too"

I hit her arm lightly just to lift her spirit " Hey"

Suddenly she smirks. She was beginning to scare me.

" What?"

" What is with you and Zion? Earlier I saw how you two were close, especially while you were at that dance floor" she wiggled her brows " is there something you want to tell me?" She threw my words at me.

I rolled my eyes " it's nothing ".

" don't try that with me girl, I need to know the whole story," she said smirking.

I wish I could wipe that smirk off her face. I blushed slightly.

She held my hands " please"

I leg out a sigh " we only danced and that was all"

" But..but what I saw was deep," she said

" oh please stop it, Stella. It's nothing really"

She was reluctant to believe but decided to let it die. She stared at her wristwatch and a frown form on her face.

" What is it?" I asked.

" It's midnight already. I don't think we can go home " she said.

" why?"

" I can't drive. I'm a little tipsy, will you drive?"

Of course not " I'm tipsy too. What should we do then?"

" Fred paid for some spare room in case of a situation like this. Are you ok spending the night here?"

I shrugged " I don't mind"

She smiled "  it's settled then"

" what room is ours?"

" You can just pick any room," she said with a shrug

" okay"...

Stella excused herself " I'll be back in a bit," she said and took off just like that.

I scoffed staring at her retreating back. Just when I was about to look away, Zion was already staring at me. He was dancing with a petite lady. She was saying something to him but his attention was on me.

I won't deny it, I kind of felt a twitch in my chest. Why does he have to dance with someone as beautiful as her?  Calm down Ella, he is taken remember? She might even be the girlfriend.

With a heavy heart, I broke eye contact and made my way upstairs. I should call it a night. I texted Stella informing her about it. I hope she sees it because I'm putting my phone on silent. Wouldn't want any distractions.

Zion

I was able to escape from Annie. She's been all over me since she saw me. It's so annoying. She's always like that around me and I made it clear to her that I don't want her. Moreover, she has a mate somewhere so why try to glue herself to me.

They all want fame and I seem like their perfect target since I'm a high ranker. She won't be the first and also won't be the last. I fixed up my shirt and then made my way upstairs. Exactly where Ella went through.

I began my search for her. I could see the sore look in her eyes the moment she saw Annie beside me. That just shows that she feels some kind of pull towards me and I'm glad. It's always hard to know how humans feel especially when they are our mates.

I keep wondering why was I given a second chance to have a mate? Why does it have to be a human but I don't mind ....really? She's beautiful and does seem mysterious. There is something about her that is so skeptical.

I opened the first door to my left but saw no one there, I did the same with the second and two werewolves were in there having a nice time. They both screamed at the sight of me. I close the door instantly.

I let out a sigh frustrated already. Where could she have gone to, just when I was about to open the last door, a voice stopped me?

" Are you looking for me ?"

How can I miss that voice? A smirk on  my face "Ofcourse love"

She stared at me with a smile . For a moment I thought she was drunk. My little kitten moved forward slowly without breaking eye contact with me " Here I am "

I love the games she's playing " Don't play too much love. You might end up losing " I said tracing her face with a finger.

She bite the finger slightly when it landed on her lips " Who said something about playing a game "

My wolf let out a sigh. How can she do this to me  so easily? I swallowed hard.

She smirked, " So tell me, why were you looking for me ?"

" I ...I

" Don't be scared, I won't bite" she said smugly

I snorted " Did you think you won" I moved close to her, wrapping my arms around her waist " You don't wanna play games with me sweetheart"

She also wasn't backing down. She trailed her hands down my chest sending shivers all my body. God have mercy.

" Tell me what you want. I know you want something from me " she whispered staring into my eyes.

I was quiet for a second then said

" you"

****

Ella

I thought I was dreaming when he said he wanted me. Does he feel the pull too? I held onto his shirt ready for the worst. I know I'll regret this. But I hope I don't.

I kissed him hard on the lips leaving him speechless.

Zion smiled into the kiss and before I knew it he opened the door and directed inside with me wrapped around him.

" Calm down sweetheart. This shirt cost more than you can imagine " I knew he was teasing me but I still showed him how annoyed I was.

" Oh hell no, are you always this cocky?"

" Only to someone ready to have their way with me," he said and my face turned red from embarrassment.

" I was not trying to have my way with you"

" Then tell me what you're doing right now exactly," he said with a brow raised.

" Gush you're insufferable," I said trying to pull away from him but he held on tight to my waist.

" Where do you think you're going ?"

" Far away from you"

" Sweetheart you going to end what you started, you can't go away just like that," he said then claimed my lips.

I know I look all flustered but who cares. I either enjoy this moment while it lasts.

" Do you want this ?" he asked.

At first, I was confused then realization dawn on me. I didn't wanna look desperate but I nodded nevertheless.

He nodded and claimed my lips again. The sparks were too much to bear, I sighed slightly as he found my soft spot on the neck.

Usually, I hate it when guys kiss on my necks especially when they leave a hickey.

He smirked " You are beautiful, you don't need to be shy in front of me. I love what I see"

My face was so red from embarrassment, I've never allowed a guy to go as far as seeing my body. The farthest a guy has gone with me is kissing and hugging that's all.

" I...i

" Calm down sweetheart, you have the most beautiful body ever which made me mad that I'm not the first person to see this "

What does he mean? Of course, he is the first.

I guess he saw my confused face so he asked " Am I?"

When he saw how hesitant I was, a smile broke his face " You've got to be kidding me !"

I couldn't move nor do anything, I waited for him to say all he needed to say before I can do anything.

" I'm the luckiest man alive then. You don't know how happy you just made me, I'll make you experience something that only I can make you experience. You are mine now sweetheart and no one else's

I didn't want to think too deep into what he said. All I just want to do is to have a nice night and forget it all happened tomorrow in the morning. Only if this beautiful moment would continue forever.  I think I'm beginning to like him. I slept with a happy smile on my face .

ELLA

I moaned softly enjoying my sleeping posture. I felt a hand wrapped around my waist making my eyes snap open. I was in an unfamiliar room, where was I?.

I tried all my best to pry the hand off me. The event of what transpired last night came rushing back to me. I had a one-night stand for the first time in my life. I could still feel the pain in between my legs.

A blush crept up my face. Last night was heavens, I've never done this with any man before. Zion was so gentle with me. I had thought he'll be rough but he proved me wrong. Gosh, what is this man doing to me ?.

I was still naked from under the duvet. I sat upright gently not wishing to wake him up, Zion groan a little when he felt my absence but he didn't wake up. He looks peaceful when he sleeps. I stared at his beautiful face sadly. This will be the last time we'll meet. I need to run off before he wakes up.

I got down from the bed and went to clean myself up in the bathroom. I was so fast about it just so he won't wake up and still find me here. I wouldn't want him to see my bed hair ,guys like him will never date someone like me. I know this is a one-time thing for him so it's better I don't fall too deep for him.

I put on my clothes and held my heels in my hand. I tiptoed out of the room, closing the door gently behind me. I let out a sigh when I finally got outside.

The hallway was clear of people. I wonder where Stella slept last night. Did she look for me at all? I went down the stairs before dialing her number. She wasn't picking her calls. I groaned annoyed. She drove me here and how did she expect me to go home? I have no cash with me.

She better not ditch me, she won't hear the end of it. I could still see a few people sprawled on the floor of the room. They must have had enough to drink last night.

I rolled my eyes when some couples were making out in the open. Who does that for crying out loud? Some secrecy would have been better. I made my way out of the room.

I checked my wristwatch and couldn't be more surprised to see that it's a few minutes to my work time. I'm going to be late and my boss won't let me have the end of it.

I hail a Uber after informing him that I'll make a transfer to him and he agreed. Some Uber men prefer cash to transfer.

A few minutes later I was home. I'm certain i look like a lost puppy right now. My heels made a sound as I moved but who cares ,I was home finally.

I rang the doorbell, mom opened it in seconds.

" What happened to your keys?"

Yes, guys don't be surprised, that was the first thing my mom greeted me with. She didn't even ask after my movement. Some mom she is.

" Really mom?" I raised a brow as I went inside, trailing behind her. I pushed the door behind me.

She chuckled " What ?"

" You didn't even show some act of concern"

She went into the kitchen but I still followed her " you are now an adult Ella, I don't need to always control your movement. I know the kind of daughter I have so why should I bother "

" Is that all you can say? " So much for this woman

" Yes that's all I've to say and by the way, I'm expected some gist. I know a lot happened judging by the hickey around your neck" she wiggled her brows.

" Mom! "

" What? " She said acting as if she didn't know what she did " am I not allowed to know? "

" Some mom you are"

" Some daughter you are too," she said with a smirk " come tell me please. I've been waiting for this day"

I let out a sigh and rolled my eyes at her " you are insufferable"

" But you love me like that " she winked. " Come have your sit dear," she said patting the seat beside her. I groaned but still ended up sitting beside her.

I unhooked my heels and kept them beside me. I never knew I'd last wearing those heels. " What do you want to know ?"

" Everything" she beamed.

I let out a sigh then my mind went back to that moments. is he looking for me? Or is her smiling after achieving what he wanted from me? Am I one of his many nightstands or am I the first?

So many thoughts kept swirling in my head. I need to find out his reaction when he didn't find me beside me. Does he feel exactly how I feel for him? is he happy that I left before he wakes up?

I felt bad knowing that, that will be the last time something like that will happen between up. Funny enough I don't regret giving him my virginity. I feel good knowing that he took it but why?

" Ella?"

I was cut off by my mom. I turned to be " huh?"

" Are you okay?" She asked with a concerned look on her face.

" Yes, why?"

" I asked you a question but your mind seems elsewhere. Are you sure you are ok? "

I nodded " yeah I am"

She let out a sigh and right then I knew her parenting mood was activated. She held my hand " I don't have to know the full details of what happened last night. That is your secret and I will understand. All I need to hear from you is, did you enjoy yourself last night? Are you happy that you went out? Or did you finally find the one? "

I smiled a little " I'm happy I went out last night. I'm really happy "

She beamed " that's good to hear them. Did you meet anyone? "

Judging from the blush on my cheeks, I knew her question was answered " awwww. I'm so happy for you dear"

" I'm happy too," I said but only I could hear it.