His Human Mate

It has been two days since the meeting and another two weeks left until the school semester break. Although Erick was excited to jump in on another adventure, the thought of not seeing Amber for the whole break made him and Dane sad. It would be difficult for him to even think about being apart from her.

Erick was in his room that evening, laying on his bed, with his arms behind his head. He was staring up at the ceiling, thinking. He thought that even though, he did not want to go without her, it would be impossible to bring her too. Firstly, she doesn't know his true origins. Secondly, he was not sure whether she wanted to be with him once she knows the truth. And lastly, this would be a dangerous mission to bring her. Especially since she was only a human being.

As he dazed off space, Luka came jumping on his bed and up on top of Erick.

It began to lick him on the face before settling itself beside Erick on the bed. Shortly after, it began to doze off.

Erick rubbed Luka on the head and just then, he abruptly sat up on his bed, startling Luka awake.

He patted Luka on the head again and quickly changed his clothes. He then grabbed his sneakers from his closet and put them on.

He went to his window and opened the window. Putting a finger over his mouth, he told Luka without words to be quiet. Slowly opening the window, Erick climbed out and closed it as he stood on the windowsill. He then jumped down and ran out, heading towards Amber's house.

His mother, who was still awake, smiled as she sat on her bed, looking out the window.

Her husband, who had just walked out of the bathroom and had just finished his shower, looked over to see his wife smiling. He dried his hair with a towel, walking towards the bed. "What's wrong?" he asked, curious.

"Seems like our son is heading off to see his mate," Luella replied, making herself comfortable in bed.

Lachlan joined her in bed, leaning closer to give her a peck on the cheek and sat back against the pillows. "Heh," he chuckled. "Yes, I sensed him climbing out earlier."

Luella sighed. "I wish he would bring her over and introduce us."

Her husband shrugged. "He's probably waiting for the time to break the news to her," he assumed.

"I'm just surprised that Dane doesn't mind waiting. After all, werewolves are known to be impatient. Especially when it comes to mating with their mates."

Lachlan shrugged again. "He's probably waiting for the right time as well."

Luella looked out the window and let out another sigh. "I hope so, dear. I really hope so."

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Amber was working on her essay when she felt a slight breeze from behind her.

She was in her room. She had just got home after doing some errands for her mother.

Her mother had just ran out of blue yarn, which she needed for her online shop. Although, her mother was a housewife, she also has an online shop where she usually sell her novelty items such as stuffed dolls and clothes.

Luckily, the yarn shop was nearby so it did not take Amber long to buy them. So after buying the yarn, she had a quick dinner and then she went straight to her room, where she was currently doing her essay.

It has been awhile since Erick had come visit her room. He only sent vague messages about being busy and tired.

And because of that, she did not bother to clean her room. As a result, her room was quite a mess with clothes strewn everywhere; over her table, chair and bed.

Feeling a bit chilly, she turned around and realized that her window was open.

Puzzled, she got up and shut it closed. She could have sworn that she had closed it before going to the shop. She hasn't opened it since. Although she did not locked it but it was supposed to be closed.

As she turned around, she realized that someone was behind her. She was about to scream when Erick quickly covered her mouth.

"It's me," he whispered in her ear.

She then elbowed him, telling him without words to release her, which he did. She then rolled her eyes and said sarcastically, "Wow, no shit, Sherlock."

She then watched him making himself comfortable in her bed, with narrowed eyes and hands on her h.i.p.s. "How is it? Comfy now?" she asked sarcastically.

Erick settled himself, snuggling into her bed with a satisfied smile and said, "Just perfect."

Amber rolled her eyes. Just then she realized something. She quickly ran to her window and looked out. The street was quiet, with only the streetlights brightening the few areas. There were no one on the streets as it seems like everyone was already in bed.

What baffled Amber was that she did not see any cars parked nearby. Which means…

She whirled around and stared at Erick, who was still snuggling deep in her bed. He was so shameless. He even pulled her blanket and wrapped it around him, as if he was about to sleep right there.

Amber stomped towards him and pulled the blanket away from him. At least, she tried to. He was not budging, still wrapped in her blanket.

He looked up at her and frowned. "What are you doing?"

Amber was still tugging on her blanket, gritting her teeth as she tried to pull. But to no avail. It was like trying to pull a rope that got tied around a mountain.

"I'm… trying… to pull… get you… off!" she wheezed, panting at each word.

Not wanting to hurt her, Erick pulled on the blanket instead with ease. She then fell into his arms, much to Erick's p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e.

Amber quickly tried to pull away but Erick's arms were like iron bars, which were not easy to get out from. "Let go of me," she hissed. "What if my parents comes in?"

"They won't," he replied with confidence. "I told you. I would know if they did."

Amber rolled her eyes and then she remembered something. "By the way, how did you get here?" she asked, confused. "I didn't see your car."

"I 'walked'."

"What do you mean, you walked? Isn't it far?" she asked, still feeling confused. So confused that she did not realized that she was still in his arms.

Erick grinned down at her. "Nothing is far when it comes between you and me."

Amber g.r.o.a.n.e.d. "Stop with those cheesy lines," she cringed.

"I don't need cheesy lines when it comes to you."

Amber sighed in resignation. She gives up. Nothing can beat his shamelessness.

She then let out a long breath and turned around in his arms, looking straight in his eyes, looking serious. "Can I ask you something important?"

Detecting the seriousness in her tone, Erick froze and asked, "What is it?"

"What do you think of me?"