Mind vs. Mate

30

"You're beautiful" he said holding me by both elbows and looking me intently in my eyes moving in for a kiss.

"I have a full face of make up which took a very long time to do" I said moving away "plus you need to finish getting ready. There's coffee and a panini for you downstairs in the kitchen oh and where is that necklace you gave me?"

"Why?" He asked.

"I want to wear it duh" I said.

"But it doesn't match your outfit" he said

"Does it seem like I care. Give it" I said holding out my hand he went in to the closet and got me the box opening it i see a different necklace inside it.

"This is the wrong necklace" I said holding it up.

"No its the right one" Derek said putting it on me "I bought it yesterday so you had something that matched your outfit"

"You snuck into the guest bedroom and saw the dress" I gasped

"You're not the only one who knows how to snoop around" he said placing his head on my shoulders. I looked in the mirror running a hand over the necklace it really was beautiful. It was a small gold necklace with a delicate design in white diamonds.

"I love it" I smiled at him "but you really need to stop buying me jewelry" I said giving him a stern look.

"What do you have against me buying you things?" He asked holding my hands.

"That's it I don't want things I want moments with you. I prefer spending time with you and being yours these 'things' just put a price tag on us when every moment with you is priceless" I explained the best I could.

"Just when I think I can't love you more you prove me wrong" he smirks.

"Well that's what I'm here for" I said "get ready I'm downstairs".

By the time Derek had finished his breakfast everyone was outside waiting to go to the auditorium.

"Perrie come on let's take a few pictures before we go" my dad said pulling me outside "I hired a professional photographer for today"

"Mason come on get in here" my dad ordered and we took a few pictures together.

"Where's Derek you should take a few pictures with him" suggested Mason

"Right here" Derek said coming outside. Derek grabbed me and kissed me on the cheek motioning the photographer to take the picture.

"You're going to ruin my make up" I said looking at him.

"I don't care" he said nuzzling my neck "I like you better without it anyway"

"Group picture!" Someone yelled suddenly everyone stood together for a huge group picture.

"We need to go to the auditorium it's getting late" Xavier said looking at his watch.

"The cars are ready we'll leave in a minute or two" said Derek.

"Alpha, Beta Mason can we have a word" John said coming up to Derek they moved away far from the crowd to talk which seemed strange to me. As they talked to Derek his expression turned to that of worry something was definitely wrong.

What is it? I asked through our mindlink. Derek didn't amswer me immediately seeming to debate whether to tell me or not.

Rogues have infiltrated into pack lands they seem to be working for Lionel.

HE ATTACKED!

Seems like it.

So do whatever you have to to save the pack

I have to cancel the ceremony

So be it. The pack comes first.

Derek nodded and removed his jacket handing it over to John.

"Everyone listen up" He said loudly so all attention was on him "Lionel has attacked with the help of some rogues I need everyone to keep calm. John I need you to take all the woman and children to safety. Mr. Mathews and Mr. Adams I need you two to supervise their safety making sure no rogues gets to them. Dad, Mason and Eric you guys come with me we deal with this guy head on"

"I'm coming with you too." Asher said "Isla stay with the women take care of TJ, mom and Carrie". Isla nodded giving her mate a meaningful kiss before parting.

"Perrie I need you to stay safe not once do I want you to come out till the coast is clear. Ok" Derek said coming near to me.

"Alright but you take care of my mate promise me you'll be ok" I said holding his collar.

"I love you" he said pecking my lips before going with Asher and Mason.

"Perrie hurry up we need to leave" said John

"Wait let Perrie change first" said Susan "hurry upstairs and change into something else"

"Take the rest of the women and children first I'll change and be right down in a minute" I said running upstairs to change. I heard the thunder and gasped. Closing my eyes I prayed, all my life I blamed the rain for my misfortune please don't be the case this time bring my mate back to me safe and sound.