The Necklace That Protects Me novel Chapter 53

In walked Michael. His devilishly handsome grin was one his beautiful face. It made me happy to see him. I jumped up and ran into his arms. He chuckled and kissed me on my head.

"So much for the girl's night huh?" He ask, his grin evident in his voice.

"I can tell how disappointed you are." I replied with a laugh.

Michael picked me up and carried me to the bed. He laid down with me still in his arms.

"I'll never be disappointed to get to spend time alone with you." He huskily whispered in my ear, causing goosebumps to rise on that side on my neck.

"Michael?" I started self consciously.

"Hmmm?" He replied, clueless.

"Couldn't we.. um.. you know..." I began, I was hoping not to have to say it but his blank stare told me I'd need to spell it out, "Well... mate...?"

Deer in headlights, Michael has no idea I was going to ask that and shock covered his face.

"I know you wanted to wait, but graduation is coming then our wedding. And the pack already knows about me. I don't see why we have to uh... wait... any more?" I quickly explained, blush rising on my cheeks.

Amy and Thomas finally seemed to be making progress. They still had separate rooms, but I've seen them cuddling and holding hands several times. They also seem to always be near each other when possible. All good signs! Brie and Brian were as hot and heavy as ever, insert eye roll. In truth, I was incredibly jealous. I loved Michael for waiting, and understood his reasoning, but I also hated him for it. Every day I longed for him and every day he denied me. I don't know how I ended up with the werewolf with super strong self control. I suppose I love that about him at the same time though.

Finally, graduation day came! Loren was valedictorian and gave a nauseating speech, but other than that it was an awesome ceremony! Later that night the pack gathered to have a bon fire and celebrate. There was alcohol, and many people indulged in that but I didn't. I've never drank and wasn't sure how it would affect me.

Everyone partied til late in the night so Michael's wake up call at 6:00 am the next morning was not appreciated. When I gave him a hard time about it, he had just shrugged and said he warned everyone beforehand.

We spent the next several days readying the pack. Cleaning, landscaping, setting up the guest rooms, planning the meals, ect. Michael was growing more and more nervous by the day. By the time everything was ready it was like a switched flipped in Michael's head. The worried Michael was gone and in his place was a confident Alpha, ready to face the other alphas. My heart over flowed with pride.

Alpha Alan stayed away most of the time, but during the preparations for the other alphas he came by and scoffed at things that needed fixing. Surprisingly enough, he actually helped fix any issues he saw. I was hoping, that for Michael's sake, that his father was coming around. Something in my gut told me otherwise.