19.
Silence.
That's all there was in the SUV in which Sienna and Nikolai drove in towards the nearest airstrip. As explained to her they were headed to New York for the rest of the spring holidays, where they would discuss what is left to talk about. Sienna looked over at Nikolai under her lashes, taking in his clenched jaw and furrowed brow. After the situation with Matthew he has been extremely quiet and a bit distant with her.
'Was it because of what Matthew said'? she asked Lana. Her wolf growled remembering the lie Matthew spat out. Sienna felt guilty because she did have a sexual encounter with Matt but her virginity was still intact. 'Try and reach out to him. It hurts that he's like this to us.' Lana said desperately. Letting out a deep breath, she reached out to place her hand over his clenched fist.
Nikolai fought so hard not to give in to his mate, he knew to ignore her was wrong but his mind was chaotic. From Matthew's words, his father's vision now his grandmother's letter. When did he become everyone's protector, he was comfortable just being a high alpha but now things seem bigger than him. He didn't turn to speak to her; he gave her small gesture to show that he's still in this relationship. Clasping her hand in his, he used his thumb to caress the back of her hand gently. Nikolai felt her tension ease from her body. He felt so guilty of it all but it was all so frustrating to him. They haven't made a full day of being mates and words were placing distrust in their relationship.
"Nicky?" Sienna called out softly.
Nikolai looked over to her with a surprised look on his face. "Say the name again," he said fully turning to her. Looking at him with a sad smile she called him the pet name which was easy on her tongue. She didn't know where it came out from but it sounded right. "No one calls me Nicky. Only Niko or my full name. It sounds perfect coming from you, my mate," he said giving her a shy smile. Sienna leaned over and kissed his lips chastely, taking his next hand into hers.
"What Matthew said earlier....." she started to say but Nikolai cut off her words with a kiss. Turning something so gentle to wild with passion. "Tell me the truth when we have some privacy for ourselves, yes? I don't want to talk about cousin's words now," he grumbled lowly before going back to his original position but he kept hold of her hand till they reached the airstrip.
The trip to New York was enjoyable for the family, all but one. Nikolai kept away from the cheerful chatter of his family and stayed in the cabin at the back of the jet. Seated on the bed, with reports of small packs attacked and also when Sienna's pack was relocated he was tired and frustrated from everything he learned. He wanted to get a lead on who the person was that was after his mate but they were smart in using different mercenaries from different supernatural kinds. His grandmother's letter stated her fears and musings. It was dated a day after Sienna and her family made it safely to America.
"бабушка. (Grandma) I wish you were here." he said to himself running his hand through his hair while reading over the lengths she took to keep his mate safe.
"..... Alpha De La Vega has left Venezuela safely. He has been assured of his family's safety and is under the protection of the crown. Most of their pack members have also left safely but the humans that helped in the raid captured five young she-wolves. Delta Noah and his men have been sent on a search and rescue for the pups. I fear the worse for them, may the goddess keep them safe. Upon their stay, Jovian and Sienna De La Vega are to be trained extensively in self-defense in both human and wolf form by Delta Jonah. Sentinels are to be kept in the area at all times. The future princess is to be expected at Landon Preparatory before her eighteenth birthday. Upon her absence from her family, appointed sentinels are to be added. If any similar attack is to come to light, we have no choice into letting the two meet and no longer wait on faith......."
Nikolai read the instructions given by Queen Emma and thought about how she made him learn of rural packs outside and inside of his territory. Even his grandfather had a hand in his lessons, he didn't question them only wanted to make them proud. He smiled at how they planned everything around him to keep him happy and his mate safe, it made him appreciate how dedicated his family was to each other.
"Nicky?" he heard Sienna called out while knocking on the locked door. In a rush, he returned the documents in their right place and locked his laptop bag. "Hi" he answered softly after opening the door. Sienna looked up at her mate with her warm brown eyes filled with so much adoration for him. "Are you okay baby?" she asked resting her hand on his chest. It was that moment that Nikolai thanked fate for allowing him to meet his mate this way and not forced.
"Yes. I had a little work to complete," he explained. She nodded thoughtfully and wrapped her arms around his neck. 'Should we do the talk now?' he asked Vadim.
'Yes. I really don't want to think of it any longer.'
He pulled her further into the cabin and shut the door quickly, gently he tugged at her hands, motioning her to sit next to him on the bed. "Nikolai are you still.... annoyed? About this morning" she asked nervously.
"Tell me now," he said nervously. Sienna took his hands and kissed his knuckles. "You will be the first guy to have me fully. Matthew and I decided to go into a relationship to ... somewhat practice being with someone. It non-emotional for me and I wanted it to be non-sexual also but hormones came into play," she simply said.
Looking into her eyes, he saw the honesty in which she spoke of. "It was only... oral sex. Well on his part," she said blushing. "So that was all? Matthew was only being crude when he spoke in that tone. You are mine?" he asked a bit unsure.
"Yes," she said confirmed sending him her brightest smile. Before she knew it, he was over her kissing her wildly, he linked their fingers together beside her head and gave into her fully. Nikolai was totally immense in the warmth and pleasure she gave to him, coming up for air they held each other's gaze both thinking of their future together. "My people will love you. They will treat you like the queen you are," he said with a wide grin on his face. All the tension and unease from his altercation with Matthew faded away. Vadim and himself were relieved nothing further happened between their cousin and their mate. His reaction to their mating was very worrisome, they will have to keep an eye on him.
"Your people?" she asked a bit out of it, still dazed from his kisses.
"Yes. Home. In Russia."
Sienna saw how animated he became, it looked foreign but yet it suited him. The excitement in his eyes, the grin on his face showing his perfect teeth, it brought out a laugh from Sienna. "So my new home would be in Russia. Wow, a whole new country. A whole new language barrier," she said somewhat nervous. "I will be next to you," he reassured her sensing her nerves. Nodding in acceptance, she pulled him into a hug, Nikolai positioned his head on the crook of her neck and relaxed as she lazily made comforting circles on his back. His wolf purred in delight becoming sleepy as his human, her scent and warmth were like an unsung lullaby to him.
"I never thought finding my mate would be like this. So easy. So wonderful." She whispered. "Wonderful," he mumbled bringing her closer to him. Letting out a sleepy yawn, Sienna repeated his words and fell into a peaceful sleep with her equally sleepy mate.
"Welcome to the Saville Family home" Mina exclaimed to her friend as the convoy circled the driveway of her family's estate. When they arrived in New York, Sienna begged Nikolai to travel home with his sister which took a lot of whining and pleading from both girls. The alpha and beta gave in when the girls brought out the fake tears which weakened them immediately. "Welcome to the world of being under their thumb boys," Angelo commented after witnessing the scene.
Sienna stood on the driveway staring in awe of the mansion, as informed it was an exact replica of a castle in Cannes which the family also owned. Hailing 32 bedrooms, 34 bathrooms, 2 gyms, indoor and outdoor pool, basketball and tennis court, spa, and all the goodies to entertain a whole pack. To say she was excited was an understatement she was jumping and squealing with Mina as her friend told her all the things they were going to do together.
"Little one. You can't have her all the time," Nikolai said sounding like a spoiled brat. Rolling her eyes, she stood in front of her brother with her hands on her hips. "She was my friend first Niko. Learn to share." Mina argued. With a snap of his fingers, Nikolai willed the hood of her hoodie overhead pulling the strings closing it and zipping it up tightly. "I don't like sharing," he said smugly while walking over to his mate who was trying not to laugh. Mina huffed and rushed past her brother. "I'm telling mom" she grumbled stomping all the way up to the entrance.
"Sienna!" Angelo called out walking up to the couple with a smile on his face.
"Yes, your majesty" she answered. He rolled his eyes and shook his head. "Call me Angelo just not your majesty. It's too stuffy," he said. Sienna's eyes widen in surprise, she still couldn't get over the fact that for royals they were very laid back. The servants and guards were treated like a close family, she glanced around as the guards idly unpacked the vans as they joked around with a few servants who came out to help.
"Crown and status in the kingdom mean nothing to us. Family is everything." Nikolai said kissing her temple. Angelo nodded in agreement and took her hand pulling her away gently from her mate. "As a welcome to the family, I have a special surprise for you. After it all, I will answer all the questions you will have," he said leading her into the foyer. She looked around amazed at how homey it felt. He led her to the right, through a hallway leading to a large double door. She knew her mate was behind her along with his beta she felt their presence it was so strong. Taking in the rooms on the left and right she realized it was simply day rooms for leisure one had a large TV with game consoles the other with lounge chairs and a music system before she knew it they were standing before the doors.
"Before you go in I must mention that I knew you would have found your way to my son," he said opening the doors before she can answer.
"Hello my little Lirio"
That voice. She knew that voice, every night she played it over and over in her head before she fell asleep. Her body wasn't cooperating with her mind. Her heart faltered in its beating. Her lungs forgot their function for a second but they all came back in sync as their vision was cleared. Angelo stepped aside and allowed Sienna to see the one person she longed for over the last eleven years.
Standing in the middle of the sitting room, was the man who risked his life to save his family. His grey eyes filled with tears of joy as he took in his now beautiful baby girl. He wasn't allowed pictures of his family for fear of tracking when delivered to him he knew she would be as beautiful as her mother but he wasn't prepared for this.
"Papa," was all she said running to him. Emilio caught his daughter as she wrapped her petite body around him crying into his neck. He couldn't hold in his tears any longer as he finally felt complete. The feeling of being reunited with his son and mate was magnified as he held on to his beautiful Lily.
"You're home, papa. You're home" she cried kissing both her father cheeks before hugging him once again.
Emilio had no words to say as he held his little Sienna. He looked at the man who saved them all in the corner watching on, tears blurred his vision as he mouthed the words he wanted to tell his late mother.
"Thank You."