Chapter 10 - Surprises pt.2

(Emrick POV)

"We have everything we need. Please take me home." Paradise whined.

I shook my head and picked up a touch screen laptop that turned into a tablet when you bent the screen back. I also picked up some materials that were the color purple and cheetah print. I knew it was stuff she would like.

"I am readyyy to gooo." Paradise whined again.

After I finished grabbing all of the things she'd need I started picking up the things I would need. We eventually headed for check out after everything was completed. My brother and sister were already in the car waiting for us. I slowly unloaded everything while using human speed, along with putting the cart up. I finally eased myself slowly into the car. It was nice taking time to enjoy those little things like "moving slow".

"Hey man, what's up with this human speed. No offense Paradise!" Leviticus said while touching Paradise's shoulder.

"None taken," Paradise said as she fondled with the music on the radio. I concentrated on the road and completely ignored my brothers' question. Eventually, Paradise stopped fondling with the radio and started humming to some slow song.

I quickly picked up on the tempo and started humming along too. I was happy for some reason and content because everything was starting to fall into place. Emm and Leviticus joined in minutes later and started humming too. I believe everyone was at peace right now and that's how I liked it.

We stopped by a burger joint and ate in silence and then loaded back into the car and headed home. I knew Paradise was tired and I wanted to get her home and in bed for school tomorrow. It only took an hour and a half to get home due to us going into town.

As I pulled up the driveway I saw a car that I knew so well. I pulled my car into the garage and grabbed all of Paradises' things and walked through the front door with everyone else on my heels.

"Surprise, Surprise." Angelina hummed with a smirk on her face.

"It took you guys long enough. I was starting to believe you guys would never come, but welcome home all of you." She stood up and crossed her arms.

I slowly pushed Paradise between all of us without taking my eyes off of that witch.

"What the hell are you doing here ?" I said with so much venom in my voice. I saw a flash of hurt in her eyes but that was soon replaced by hate.

"I'm staying here for a while and attending school. Since I wasn't able to finish at my other college." She brushed the hair she had hanging in front of her face out of the way. I thought I heard someone suck in their breath as if mesmerized but I shook the thought off.

"You need to leave Angeline befo--" I was unable to finish due to my mothers' entrance.

"Before what? She's free to stay as long as she wants too." My mother grabbed Angelines' hand and headed up the stairs, most likely to one of the rooms far away from all of us.

When I couldn't see them anymore I turned around to check on Paradise. However, Leviticus' face is what caught my attention first. He was very pale and his eyes were dilated and glossy as if he was under a trance, I followed the direction in which his gaze held and that's when I saw it. I gave Emerald a knowing look and told her to take Paradise upstairs.

I watched them as they walked upstairs and waited until I heard her door close. I then turned to Leviticus who held the same gaze and glossy eyes. I grabbed him by his arm and dragged him towards our fathers' office.

"Come on Leviticus, we need to tell father." He nodded his head and followed me. I knocked on fathers door and then walked in with Leviticus straight on my heels.

"Father! We have to talk to you, Leviticus found his ma--" Before I could finish Leviticus finished for me.

"My Mate! I found my MATE!" He cupped his hands and started laughing.

"I thought I was going to be alone for the rest of my life, but I have finally found my mate."

Father stopped what he was doing and looked up with a smile. "That's great son, both of my boys have finally found their mates."

He took his glasses off and stood up, we have to celebrate. I started coughing and shaking my head.

"Oh, no father we can not do that. Leviticus has not even informed our guest that she's his mate. I mean she hasn't even accepted him yet, so, do you think we should really celebrate father? " I didn't mean to sound the way I did but I was not happy with the way the fates were acting right now.

I looked at Leviticus who was giving me a look that could kill. "Why would you say that? I am her mate and she's mine, I know she will accept me, I mean who wouldn't accept their mate." He shook his head and stuffed his hands in his pocket.

"You have a mate and yet you're still worried about me. Just be happy for me damn Emrick, how fucking selfish can you be?" He shook his head and walked across the room to fathers desk.

"We will celebrate father, just give me a week." He put his hand on his fathers shoulder.

"She will accept, me, father." Leviticus turned around and walked out of the room without glancing my way.

My father sat back down in his seat and pushed his glasses on his face. "We will celebrate both mates, but I will not set an exact date until the time is right."

I nodded and headed towards the door. "Thank you father, and I am sorry for how Leviticus and I acted today. It was not right."

My father nodded his head as I walked out of the room shutting the door silently behind me.

"What's wrong honey?" I turned around to see my mother standing behind me with so much concern on her face.

"Your younger brother has found his mate. Are you not happy for him?" She tilted her head to the side.

I lifted my hand and ran it through my hair.

"Mom, it's not that I swear. I am happy for him I really am, but there are things you guys don't know and would never understand."

My mother just nodded and walked into my fathers' office, but not without telling me to be happy for my brother no matter what.

I headed upstairs to Emms' room to get Paradise. I had a lot on my mind and right now being near my mate was for the best, for me and her of course.

"They will all. Eventually, they will all find out one day. You know." Angeline smiled while wiggling her finger and disappearing down the hallway before I could reply back.

I hated that she was here and the fact that she was my brothers' mate made everything worse. How can I get rid of a girl that my brother was already in love with? Ugh, I ran my fingers through my hair and walked into Emms' room.

"What are we going to find out one day, Brother?" Emm whispered. I saw her laying down under the covers beside Paradise who was snuggled into Emms' side.

"It's nothing, Emm. Don't worry yourself with the foolishness that the girl speaks." Emm nodded her head hesitantly.

"I don't believe you, but I trust you. Just make sure you're happy for Leviticus. He's our brother after all." I nodded and gathered Paradise in my arms.

"Get some sleep Emm. We have school in the morning." She smiled and rolled over.

I silently closed the door behind me and walked to my room. I gently laid Paradise on the bed and covered her up. After watching her sleep for a while I stripped down into my boxers and got into bed.

Today started out as a very good day and ended up being one of the worse days. I looked up at the ceiling for a while until I felt Paradise shift in her sleep. She carefully wrapped her leg around me and snuggled closer.

I closed the space between us and closed my eyes. I had a feeling tomorrow was going to be even more interesting than today. Angeline was up to something and I had to figure out what it was before she told everyone. I couldn't lose my family and most importantly my mate. I don't know what I would do if that was to happen. I relaxed my mind and allowed sleep to overtake me.