Chapter 337: Chapter 337

Lila’s POV

I was seeing red.

Val was already perched and ready to rip this bitch’s head right off her shoulders. If she wasn’t so focused on keeping our twins safe, she would have already shifted and done just that. But wolves don’t like to shift during pregnancy for safety reasons.

However, they will if they truly need to.

Bri, knowing me very well, grabbed my arm to keep me steady. I didn’t realize my fists were clenched as tightly as they were until my fingers grew sore.

Connie looked between the two of us wide-eyed before clearing her throat and turning to Natalie Anderson with a plastered smile on her face.

“I’d love to see the menu the chef has to offer,” she said trying to draw Natalie’s attention back to her.

It seemed to have worked because Natalie turned away from me and faced Connie.

“I take my job very seriously, Connie. I promise this wedding is my main priority and it will be talked about for an eternity,” Natalie assured her as she rummaged through more papers.

“I have a designer as well; she will be here tomorrow to take measurements and then we can try on some gowns. I’m thinking strapless to show off your incredible shoulders,” Natalie said, pointing at Connie’s chest.

Connie nodded, still looking awkwardly as she stole glances in my direction.

“I want a tiara as well,” Connie said, chuckling nervously. “I want to feel like a princess.”

“Of course,” Natalie agreed.

I was still simmering in my own anger. I couldn’t seem to stop glaring at Natalie. I already hated her. I didn’t want her anywhere near my future wedding. I didn’t want her to plan anything of mine.

Little girl.

Who did she think she was?

“Maybe we should let them talk and we can go for a walk,” Bri said, standing to her feet, keeping her hand wrapped around my arm.

“That’s probably a good idea,” Connie said, eyeing me carefully.

Natalie glanced up at me, raised one perfectly trimmed eyebrow, and folded her arms across her busty chest before leaning back in her seat.

“Do we have a problem?” She then asked.

I was about to open my mouth to tell her how exactly I felt about her presence, but Bri pulled me along with her before I could get a word out.

“There’s no problem,” Bri said with a nervous chuckle over her shoulder. “It was nice meeting you, Natalie.”

On that note, we were leaving the parlor and went out the back door to stand on the patio. There were a couple of pack members sitting on the patio and speaking with one another about their days.

I loved that Enzo had this packhouse open to everyone in his pack for when they needed or wanted a place to hang out. He let them sleep in guest rooms when needed as well. My father is the same way with the Nova Packhouse.

Of course, the top couple of floors that are dedicated to the Alpha, Beta, and Gamma were off-limits for all except the packhouse maids, but they were allowed to wander anywhere else.

“Good evening, Lila,” one of the she-wolves said, smiling over at me as we passed.

“Oh, hello,” I said in return, nodding my head to her. “Have you met my friend, Brianna? She’s Beta’s Ethan’s mate.”

“We haven’t,” they both said at the same time.

“A new Beta female?” One of them asked. “That’s exciting. I’m so glad Beta Ethan finally found his mate. We were beginning to wonder if he ever would.”

“Welcome to the pack, Beta Female,” the other said, bowing her head slightly at Brianna whose face turned bright red.

“Oh, please. Call me Bri, and thank you,” Brianna said in return, making both she-wolves smile widely at her.

The fresh air and the simple conversation were enough to calm me. I was so glad Bri got me out of there when she did because I was definitely about to do something I’d regret.

I turned to Bri and together we walked down the steps that lead into the packhouse yard.

“So, when are you going to get married?” She asked the question I knew she’d been dying to know.

“I wanted to wait until after graduation,” I told her, staring down at my belly. “But things might change now that I’m pregnant.”

“Well, when you do get married, can I be your maid of honor?”

I looked at her, surprised by her question.

“Of course,” I said to her, giving her a side hug. “You are my best friend. I wouldn’t want anything more.”

From a distance, I heard, and then saw, Enzo’s car pulling around the side of the packhouse. He was back!!

“I have to go,” I said, eagerly running toward Enzo’s car.

He parked the car and got out just as I reached him and flew myself into his open arms.

“Miss me?” He laughed.

“More than anything,” I breathed, burying my face in his chest as he held me tightly.

“Did something happen while I was away?”

I opened my mouth to tell him about that awful wedding planner, but I didn’t want to start anything, and I really was feeling better since taking a walk with Brianna. Besides, I didn’t want to ruin Connie’s wedding planning.

So, I just shook my head and stood on my toes to kiss him.

“I just missed my mate,” I told him, which was the truth.

He smiled and kissed me on the lips; this kiss wasn’t as gentle and sweet as it had been. It had more hunger and desires attached to it and it made my heart flip in my chest. I wrapped my arms around his neck as he lifted me into his arms and cradled me bridal style.

“Then how about we sneak away and go upstairs before dinner?” he murmured against my lips, sending my heart into complete turmoil.

I nodded eagerly as I deepened the kiss, allowing my tongue to explore his warm and inviting mouth, swirling my tongue around with his.

By the time we got upstairs and into Enzo’s bedroom, which I still didn’t feel comfortable calling my own yet, we were eagerly stripping one another of our clothes. He had no problems getting my dress off; I struggled more with his clothes than he did with mine. But it didn’t long before we were both stripped completely and embraced for the first time since I was kidnapped by Jazzy and her darkness.

He ran his soft kisses down the nape of my neck and across my shoulders, sending warm tingles to course through my entire body. His fingers traced down my spine and rested on the lower part of my back.

He told me once that I had dimples back there that he couldn’t resist.

I ran my fingers up his broad chest until my hands were on both sides of his face. I kissed him hungrily as if I had been starving.

He lifted me into his arms and brought me to his bed, laying me down on my back as he ran his lips down my torso.

I took a deep breath as I ran my fingers through his dark and thick hair, massaging his scalp with my fingertips.

Goddess. His lips felt so good against my flesh.

He positioned himself between my legs and took in my scent as he pressed his lips against my core.

“Oh, Enzo…” I breathed, arching my back as his tongue made swirling motions around my clit.

My body trembled and jolted at every sensation. I loved how my body reacted to his touch; I wanted and needed so much more of him.

Juices ran down the side of my legs and I knew it was about to soak into the bed sheets, which was something I’d be embarrassed about later. But as of right now, I couldn’t think straight. The way he made me feel was incredible.

“You like that?” He asked me as he went in for more.

I whimpered out my response as I dug my nails into the bed, trying to hold onto the little bit of sanity that I had left.

He chuckled as he sucked on my little nub, making the orgasmic sensation within me grow that much more.

I moaned loudly and squeezed my eyes shut as my climax reached my peak.

“Enzo…” I gasped as I exploded around him.

I panted heavily by the time he brought his kisses back up my torso and began to play with my breasts with both his mouth and fingers. Heat coursed through my body so forcefully, that I whimpered at the sudden pain I felt.

It’s been a while since I had gone into heat, but being with him like this, my body reacted to him in a way that seemed almost unfamiliar. Not necessarily bad, but I needed so much more of him. I needed more of a release.

“Enzo, please…” I whimpered against his lips as he kissed me passionately. “I need you….”

I ran my fingers down his back and cupped his butt in my hands, smiling in his kiss. I trailed my fingers around the front of his body and took hold of his manhood; it was already wet from his juices, and it made me feel even hotter.

It made me crave him that much more.

His entire body relaxed as I stroked him gently, starting from his tip and going all the way down his length. His breathing grew heavy as I kissed him, and I felt the warmth of his breath hitting my features.

“I want you inside of me…” I whispered to him.

“Will that hurt the babies?” He asked with genuine concern in his tone, making me chuckle as I shook my head.

“No… it won’t hurt the babies,” I assured him.

Lust filled his eyes and this time; he didn’t hold back on me. He positioned himself between my legs and I felt his manhood at my core, slowly asking permission. I granted permission by wrapping my legs around his waist and allowing him to enter me.

As we made love, my entire body responded to his every touch and every sensation he brought me.

My legs trembled as another orgasm slammed into me.

Enzo grunted and moaned as he reached his climax and released himself.

We both panted and gasped as we fell against each other. He caught my lips with his and kissed me lovingly.

Enzo held me for a long while as I snuggled against him in bed. Neither of us was ready to get up yet, even though we could smell the amazing food cooking in the kitchen downstairs.

My mouth was practically watering, and my stomach was growling. I knew dinner would be served in the community dining all soon.

But I was so tired and just wanted to lie with my mate a little longer; before we had to get back to reality.

But then Enzo’s phone rang and I couldn’t help the groan that escaped my lips as I let him reach for his phone on his nightstand.

He frowned at the screen before answering.

“Yes?”

He paused as the other person spoke; I didn’t bother listening to who I was. I trusted that Enzo would tell me.

His body tensed, which brought my attention to him immediately.

“Right now?” He asked, his brows furrowing together. “Do you think it’s wise?”

There was another pause; I could tell from his expression that he wasn’t happy.

“Okay… yeah, I’ll let her know. Kind of wish you gave me more of a notice though.”

There was another pause and then Enzo sighed.

“Okay. Thanks. Bye,” he said before clicking the end button and throwing his phone on the other end of his bed.“Who was that?” I asked, staring at him, confused as he started to get out of bed.

“Your father,” he murmured.

My heart grew heavy in my chest and a tight knot formed in my stomach.“What did he want?”

“He’s going to be here in a few minutes,” he explained. I furrowed my brows together, unsure of what was wrong with that but before I could ask, he continued. “Rachel is coming with him.”