Chapter 2.21 & real talk

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Jayden placed his hand on my leg and gently rubbed it, "we can make it together."

I nodded before leaning back on the head rest and looked at the ring on my hand. I noticed there was a small diamond in the center of it.

"Marie said that having one small diamond wouldn't be too much. I wanted to do something a bit more extravagant."

I smirked, "thank god she helped you."

"I was expected to marry some rich Alpha that would want something big and extravagant. It's a bit difficult to change that idea."

I smirked, "I was supposed to get married in the home land in a traditional ceremony."

We were quiet for the rest of the ride as I tried to not lose my composure again. I squeezed the ring behind my shirt to the point it hurt so I could occupy my mind with something else. Anything else would be better.

When we got to the house, I followed the twins inside as Jayden got Addie. Cora stood right within the door with a ridiculously large smile on her face. Right. It's supposed to be a big day in my life. Officially getting engaged to my destined partner. I should be happy.

Cora's eyes darted to my hand and her smile grew. I finally released her from the awkward silence and gave her a smile, "I assume you were in on this too?"

She rushed to me and hugged me while squealing slightly, "I'm so happy for you two!" She pulled away and grabbed my left hand, "its perfect!" Her eyes began tearing up, "did he actually surprise you? I was worried someone might accidentally give a hint."

I chuckled, "no, I had no idea. The kids did an amazing job hiding it."

"So?" Emit called from the upstairs railing that he lightly leaned on.

Jayden wrapped his arm around my waist as he came to my side. "Mission accomplished." A lovesick smile came to Jayden's face as he looked to me and I fought my face not to redden.

Emit dissapeared before reappearing with Chase and dragging him downstairs to us. Chase seemed hesitant to come over and I felt my heart ache. He didn't know but Emit did?

"Congrats," Chase said as he came over and Jayden immediately let go of me. He came to me with a sweet smile before holding me. "Is this what you want?" He whispered into my shoulder and I paused. "Not because of pheromones, do you really love him?"

I nodded as I leaned my head onto his, "I do and I'm happy."

He took a deep sigh, "I'm reluctant to give you to anyone else, but if you're happy, I will give in."

Chase kissed my cheek before I kissed his, "I don't want you to worry. You are always going to be my family."

Chase smiled before looking to my hand, "it looks good," he commented before looking to Jayden. "As I told you, if you hurt him again, we will hunt you down." Chase looked back to Emit who nodded.

Jayden's face turned to complete remorse, which I hadn't seen before. "I will do everything I can to keep this entire family happy."

"Alright, babe," Emit commented, "they need to go get ready."

I cocked my head slightly, "ready?"

I heard Jayden smirk, "you really thought that this was all I had planned?" He chuckled before kissing my head, "they may have talked me out of a lot of stuff, but they definitely didn't get me down to just the surprise."

He took my hand and began leading me upstairs, "Cora, is everything set up?"

"Yes sir!" She sang as we got to the second floor. Jayden rushed us to the bedroom and immediately leaned against me on the back of the door.

Jayden embraced me tightly, "I missed you." I was surprised that he didn't do anything other than hold me. "I promise you, I will never act like a deranged Alpha again."

I decided to take the lead and used my hand to lift head, "I need you to keep that promise," I whispered before kissing him lightly. As I moved back, Jayden looked to me with lust and desperation that made my heart twinge. I placed my lips on his again and nipped them slightly. He groaned quietly before pulling me tighter against him. He opened his mouth as I moved my tongue in and explored his mouth. He began sucking on my tongue and lips, causing me to shiver and moan lightly. Our speed of kissing became faster until Jayden pulled slightly apart.

He shivered before placing his forehead on mine, "I want to keep going but we have to get going." Jayden walked to his closet and pulled out two suit cases. "It took a lot of planning for Cora to pack while we were gone. All we have left is to get dressed."

"This won't work?"

He smirked, but said nothing as he came over to me. He pecked my lips before going past me and to my closet. He pulled out a loose sleeveless tank top and a pair of long shirts. He handed them toward me and, as I took them, he pulled out a pair of socks and tennis shoes. After handing them to me, he went back to his closet and began changing.

My mind suddenly went blank as he pulled off his shirt to change it. His muscles were becoming more toned. How is that even possible? His body was already beyond perfect but it somehow was becoming more enticing.

"You gotta wait a bit, Will."

I blushed hard as I realized I was nearly staring a hole into him. I rushed to look away and focus on changing. As I put my shoes on, Jayden came over and pulled the two suitcases behind him.

"Meet you downstairs."

He left and I felt my face getting hot. He's not going to screw me unconscious? I just accepted his proposal and he is holding back? I felt my heart face and became hot. Him holding back makes me want to attack him. When the hell did that start being a feeling for me outside of pheromones?

I rushed downstairs as I fought the idea out of my head. The twins looked to me anxiously and I felt my heart tear. Are they not coming? I have never been away from them for more than a day. They both rushed to hug me and I kneeled down to the to get a closer hold. I looked to Jayden as he came back in from outside the door and looked to the kids. I gave him a concerned look and saw him hesitate.

"Momma," Archer whispered as he pulled his head off my chest. "You're going to be back on Monday to take us to school, right?"

I looked to Jayden and, when he smiled, I nodded to the twins. "Of course! I wouldn't miss it for the world!" I kissed their cheeks, "are you two okay with us going?"

They nodded with slight smiles, "Dad wants to take Momma on a short trip. We will be okay and will take care of Addie."

I pulled them closer for just a moment before letting them go. "I promise I bring something back for all of you, okay?"

They nodded before turning and hugging Jayden tightly. "I love you two," he whispered and caused my breath to stop for a second. "Thank you for letting me take Momma for a few days."

As he stood, he took my hand and led me out to his small coupe. I got into the passenger's seat and gazed at Jayden as he began driving. "So are you going to tell me where we're going?"

Jayden glanced to me before looking back to the road, "guess."

I sighed, "I have no idea. I've never been anywhere."

Jayden took my hand in his and kissed near my ring, "where do you like to go?"

"The beach."

"And you hate crowds." I stared him down. How does that help?

"So an unpopulated beach?" I snorted slightly, "I don't see you camping on some deserted part of a beach, so where are we going?"

Jayden chuckled, "they didn't talk me down that much. I'm still going to spoil you."

I groaned as he glanced to me again, "I don't know how to be spoiled, Jay. I can barely handle where we live."

He squeezed my hand slightly, "let me take care or you every once in a while."

We got to the local airport and parked in the lot. Jayden took the suit cases and I followed him. I was confused when he didn't go to the security line. He led me to a line off to the side that only had one person in it.

"We need to get in the security line, Jay."

"Not with me," he replied with a smile. "From work, I have so many miles that I get a lot of perks."

We made our way through security and I stopped at the gate identification board. Jayden began walking and I rushed to follow.

"What gate are we at?"

He smirked back towards me, "just trust me."

I quietly followed him to the end of the terminal hallway and paused as he went straight to a gate door that was closed. A small Alpha woman rushed over to the door and blushed as she looked up to Jayden.

"Mr. Peters," she said but paused as she noticed me beside him. A slightly frown came to the corners of her mouth, "the plane is ready to go." She opened the door and I followed Jayden down the ramp.

I was confused as the ramp ended in a set of stairs that Jayden led me down. I sighed deeply as I saw the small plane waiting close by. "Jayden!" I growled and he laughed but continued walking. I rushed to follow him onto the plane and saw only four seats enveloped in a pristine white interior.

I was startled when a tall, muscular male Alpha stared me down from the back seat. My body froze in shock and concern that increased as he began walking over.

"Justin!" Someone hissed and I jumped slightly. A tall, slim male Beta came from the back area of the plane and scowled at the Alpha. "You're scaring him."

The Alpha had a confident smirk, "its natural."

I jerked away slightly as someone touched my arm, but looked to Jayden in relief as he came beside me. "You're looking to piss me off Justin."

The Alpha grumbled while looking away from us. I was slightly concerned as the Beta came over to me. He gave a sweet smile and extended his hand to me. I slowly shook his hand and tried my best to smile.

"I'm Derrick. It's nice to finally meet you. I've been hearing about you every damn flight with Jayden."