My Step-Dad Is My Mate novel Chapter 6

"So Beta Aiden, how is has our pack been treating you so far since you've arrived?"

Aiden shifted in his seat next to me and looked up at my mom with a gorgeous smile.

"Well, first off ma'am you can just call me Aiden and it's been good. I mean, I have just been mainly doing perimeter checks with your Alpha and Beta to get a good enough pattern collection of when and why these rogues disturb your pack so I haven't had much time so socialize.

Honestly, you were the first to actually reach out to me."

Let me clear up some stuff just in case you're confused. Aiden, his Alpha and a few other members of his pack are still visiting mine since my birthday party to help with a little rogue situation. It's never major but our guards keep sensing rogues and we can never pinpoint them so Aiden and his pack are helping us.

Now, currently we are having dinner with him and his parents while Richard is sending him death glares from across the table.

"Richard, you okay hunny?" My mom as she laid her hand on top of his and I looked away to avoid seeing the sight. Aiden nudged my arm and I glanced at him. He tapped the side of his head and I nodded briefly as he created a mind link between us.

"Everything alright birthday girl?"

"Yeah, of course. " I replied to Aiden, trying my hardest to believe my own lie.

"What are you two mind linking about?" Richard asked as he took a hard swig of his wine.

I looked at him and sent a him a 'Piss off' look but of course, Richard ignored it and sent me a fake smile.

"Oh Aaron aren't the two of them cute? You know sweetie, Aiden would have been lucky to have a sweet girl like you for his mate." Aidan's mom squealed out as she clapped her hands.

"Mom..." Aiden said in a warning toon and pinched the bridge of his nose. I giggled and nudged his shoulder then sent a wink his way.

"Racheal, stop embarrassing the boy." Auden's father, Aaron said with a smirk.

I felt the table shake as Richard's fist went onto it with a hard force. All of our eyes went to him and he chuckled dryly.

"Pesky mosquitoes..." He mumbled.

"Oh speaking of mates" My mom added and looked to me with a smile. "Did you ever find yours hunny? I forgot to ask. "

My breath hitched and I found it hard to breathe again. How the hell do I answer this? 'Oh yeah mom and he's your fucking husband???' Like that answer would be practical. I can't say that to her in front of Aiden and his family. This is private business and besides, I doubt this would be a good time anyway despite the fact we have company.

Richard looked at me with pleading eyes and I knew he'd probably link me right now if he could but I put my walls up. I plastered a fake smile on my face and shook my head.

"No. I didn't mom."

The words made me feel like throwing up but I kept a cool facade and tried to sell my lie.

Richard on the other hand, was obviously seething on the other side of the table but I only knew because I could feel his anger through our link. His face was as calm as could be and also slightly relieved and I just wanted to claw his freaking face off.

"Awe sweetie. Well don't worry, you'll find him soon enough." My mom consoled me and I nodded and drank some of my juice.