The Transfer novel Chapter 37

Nicolas, who I assumed was Liam's uncle, shook Liam's hand and laughed as his mate scolded him and moved past him to get to me. Nicolas began to ask Liam about all of his training, and I lost interest in all the testosterone in the conversation.

The woman came over to me and grinned at me. She came forwards and hugged me, rubbing our cheeks together as she did so. She smelt like sunflowers and daisies. I liked this female already.

"I'm Blu. I'm so happy to finally meet you, Alison. Lila has been giving you five star ratings whenever she speaks of you," Blu told me. I giggled at her as I glanced sideways where Lila was. She was the best sister.

"It's nice to meet you, Blu," I told her with a nod. She grinned at me and glanced sideways at her mate. Nicolas was already organising a time and date for him and Liam to have a go at each other.

"Men. I swear to God," Blu shook her head as she grabbed Nicolas' arm. She tugged him sideways and motioned to me.

"Ah! The girl my boy is apparently obsessed with. It's great to finally meet you, love," Nicolas greeted me with a grin. He shook my hand and I felt my face heat up as I glanced at Liam.

He rolled his eyes. "You haven't changed a bit, uncle," Liam said.

Nicolas laughed and shrugged. He seemed like an outgoing guy. I liked him. I liked the family that I had met so far. They were nice.

"Come this way. Let the children be children. I'll introduce you to the family, since they're clearly both busy," Darcy came forwards and pulled me gently in the direction of more family members. I looked back at Liam and watched him smirk.

He was such a goofball.

"Everyone here has been dying to meet you since we found out that Liam had met his mate. You seem good for him," Darcy told me with a small smile. I returned the gesture and felt a little less nervous.

They wanted to meet me. I didn't need to be nervous.

"Everyone, this is Alison, the one we've all been waiting for," Darcy introduced me as we came up to all the adults. They all turned to look at me.

One by one, I met with the uncles and aunts. Each of them were funny and welcoming. Most of them mentioned that they'd heard great stories about how I supposedly kept Liam on the edge of his seat. I didn't think that there were many stories, but Lila must have been telling them things.

"Liam, how'd you get one like this? She's smart, and not a total air head like that one other girl," Jasmine said. I turned my head as I watched Liam walk over, and then frowned slightly.

The other girl? Who? My stomach twisted. Was I not the first girl that Liam had brought to meet his family?

"She invited herself on that trip and she wasn't anywhere close to being his girl. Just some potential bond mate with an obsession for my air head brother," Lucas came out of nowhere and stood next to me before Liam could. I heard a grunt from behind me.

They were talking about Veronica? Seriously? Liam had brought Veronica to meet the family?

I didn't feel all that special anymore, but I pushed the feelings of hurt and confusion to the side. I couldn't let it ruin my day.

"Let's not talk about her. She made my head hurt. So Alison, you came from Terialta, yes?" Hannah, one of Liam's aunties questioned me. I nodded at her.

"Sure did. Born and raised," I replied, trying to sound proud. But there was nothing to be proud of. Terialta was falling apart, and there was something going on there that I wasn't sure about.

The thing Justin said to me before I left still crossed my mind often. I didn't know what he meant and it pissed me off that he couldn't tell me. I had to know, and I wanted to go back to see him so I could ask. But something in my gut told me to stay away from Terialta.

"I have friends there. It's such a lovely place, don't you think? They say that your brothers are due to take over soon?" Hannah grinned at me. I assumed that Lila had already told her a lot about me and my family.

I nodded at her. Everyone's eyes were on me. I felt a little overwhelmed but I pushed back the feelings of discomfort.

"Yeah. Soon. They're really looking forward to it. I can't wait either, personally," I said with a smile. She nodded at me and I felt an arm wrap around my waist.

"I think it's time I go and introduce her to the cousins," Liam said to his family. They all nodded in agreement to let me go. Liam pulled me around and lead my towards where his cousins stood. I purposely walked slow.

"You brought Veronica here?" I mumbled to him. I looked up at Liam, and noticed the look of worry on his face. I felt sick and I didn't know why.

"You heard Lucas. She invited herself and I couldn't say no. She's the Alpha's daughter," Liam said back, keeping his voice low. I stopped, turning to face him. I didn't care if we were with his family.

I had to know about this now. I just wanted to know why in the hell Veronica came to meet his family. How did Liam let it happen if he supposedly was repulsed by her? Had him and her ever done anything together?

Had they kissed before? Done more than that?

"That's not an excuse. You could've said no. She and Henry would have no choice but to respect that. It's your family, not theirs," I said sternly. I kept my voice low, not wanting anyone to hear our conversation. But it was hard. I noticed Leon and Lila already looking out way. Cass had even turned her head in our direction too.

Liam didn't seem to care. His eyes were fixated on me. He stared intensely and I felt naked under his gaze.

"Henry is the Alpha. He controls everyone. He said she could go. Who am I to object to that?" Liam asked me. He sounded confused, like he didn't know what was wrong.

Did he not know that he was allowed to say no to Henry?

Especially when it came to personal and family matters.

"You're his Beta. Not his slave. You're allowed to say no to him," I reminded him. I was getting upset and I hated it. I didn't like that we were getting into an argument. We had practically just gotten out of one.

But I wasn't going to let this slide. As much as I wanted to forget it, I couldn't. Veronica was obsessed with Liam, and I didn't like it. I hated the fact that she and Liam were potential bond mates.

I knew that he felt nothing for her, because I was here, and I knew that she still felt the spark. But that wasn't an excuse to mess around with a male who had a mate.