Sacred Decree

•Chapter Four• The Sleepover

Starla

It's been close to a week since I discovered Derriel is my mate. I had been refusing to see him until yesterday when I agreed to go out on a date with him. He had been so used to hearing me say no that it took him a full minute to realize I had agreed. He had been so overjoyed that he'd released a joyous howl that gained him a scolding from his mother, Luna Adina.

******Flashback******

"You're not joking right?" Derriel asked me then, needing to make sure I wasn't joking or that I would change my mind and I couldn't help but smile.

"No, I'm quite serious," I assured him and he sighs with relief.

"Thank the goddess," He murmurs. "Can I take you out tomorrow? I wanted to take you someplace special but I can't wait to see you. We can plan a special date for a few days from now. So, will you go out with me tomorrow?" He asked in a rush and I could tell he was as anxious to see me as I was to see him.

"Yes," I said with a soft laugh. My wolf began to jump for joy in my head and I almost did too. We were more than happy to see him, the sooner the better, and I didn't care where he took me. He could take me to eat out of a dumpster and I would be ecstatic, as long as I could spend time with him, I'd be fine.

In the next instant, I had to pull the phone away from my ear because he released a jubilant howl that hurt my ears, causing them to ring in the process. My wolf, who had been sad because I kept refusing to see him was now so happy, that she was prancing, jumping, and had a case of "happy tail".

"Have you lost your mind?!" Luna Adina yelled from somewhere close to Derry, she sounded annoyed and exasperated.

"She said yes!" Derry cried out, his voice sounded joyous. There was a small cry from his mother and what sounded like a smack followed.

"Ow!" Derry howled. "That hurt mom!"

"Good, maybe now you will stop acting like you took leave of your senses!" I couldn't hold back the giggle that bubbled up and escaped my lips. Hearing me, Derry laughed too which had his mom saying what sounded like, 'This boy has finally jumped off the deep end!'

******Flashback over******

Currently, I'm getting ready for my date with Derry. After debating for over an hour, I finally settled on a pair of blue ripped jeans, an off-the-shoulder red top, and red ankle high-heeled boots. I finished off the outfit with red hoop earrings, as well as red and blue bangles, and a blue jean purse. I picked up my hair in a simple ponytail, then added light makeup.

Looking in the mirror, I was satisfied with my appearance and hoped Derry would like it too. I was slipping lipgloss, my cell phone, and my keys in my purse when I heard the doorbell ring. Checking to make sure I had everything I needed, I left my room quickly. Hearing Derry's voice when I reached the top of the stairs had my heart pounding in my chest.

I raced down the stairs, grateful I didn't kill myself in these shoes. I turned the corner to see mom had been the one to answer the door. I had hoped that it had been either River or Rio who had answered the door but I guess I wasn't so lucky. Taking a deep breath and wiping my sweating palms on my pants, I start to make my way to the door just as mom turned around to call for me.

"STAR-oh, there you are honey!" Mom said when she saw me walking toward her. I couldn't help but smile widely as my eyes met Derry's appreciative gaze. Mom was five feet, six inches but he was a good head taller than her. I was feeling both excited and nervous as I stood there looking into my mate's brown eyes.

"Hi," I greet him a bit shyly.

"Hey," He replied in that masculine voice of his that was both sexy and husky, causing me to shiver. Derry held out his hand toward me, without breaking eye contact, and I placed my hand in his. Sparks raced up my arm the moment our hands touched, causing me to shiver once more. Derry's eyes seemed to flash for a moment before he gave me an adoring look.