[THEODORE'S POV]
Few minutes later, mom returned to the dining, carrying a big tray. She placed the tray on the big dining table. And slowly, she began to take out the pots, placing each of them on the center of the table with utmost precision.
Then she took each of the ceramic plates, dishing the hot coconut rice on it, garnishing it with the sauce and chicken from the other pots.
"There you go." She handed the big plate of food to uncle Alaric.
The moment she did, he began to attack his meal, wolfing down the rice and chicken, eating it ravenously like one who has not eaten for months.
Whoa!! So typical of an alpha! I've always wondered how most alphas eat so fast. And this my uncle, he wasn't just eating. He was swallowing the fucking rice like there was a deep hole in his stomach.
And to be honest, it was turning me on like mad!!! Goddess!!
"You haven't lost your touch of culinary excellence, Mel." He remarked.
"You want me to lose it?" Mom playfully asked, enjoying the praise her brother gave her, obviously wanting more.
"Definitely not!" He chuckled.
Mom casted a smiling glance my way as she scooped the rice from the pot, dishing it out on two plates that were meant for me and her.
"Theo, your uncle Alaric will be staying with us for a while. He's currently having some bad time. I've spoken to your dad about it, but I do hope you're fine with that?"
"ARE YOU SERIOUS?" I nearly screamed out.
Look at the question she's asking me. If I'm okay with having this sexy brother of hers around? My mate!!
The hell! Yes!! Definitely!! I'll consent hundred times over! Getting to see my mate for the first time in my life is the best thing that has happened to me.
"O-of course. I'm totally cool with it." I smiled, nearly stammering.
I noticed him, uncle Alaric, staring at me across the table. His brows were furrowed as he trained his eyes on me.
"Dear goddess!" I began to fidget.
He is staring at me! He's fucking staring at me!!
My heart couldn't contain the joy and I began to fidget, pondering on a million thoughts.
"What is he thinking? Does he fancy me? Is he thinking of getting down with me? Or is he just disgusted by me? Does he hate that we're mate? Is he homophobic?"
My happiness crumbled the moment I pondered on my last thought.
"Please Selene, he should not be. Please don't let him be." I prayed to the moon goddess in my heart.
That would really break me.
Suddenly, he dropped the spoon and fork in his hand on his plate and stood like there was something wrong. "Need to pee, Mel. Do you mind telling me where your toilet is?"
Mom who was sitting close to him, delivered a slight hit on his belly and he shouted.
"What was that for, sis?" He groaned, rubbing his head and casting a playful frown at mom.
She pouted. "What's the whole formality for? You're not a visitor here, Alaric. So stop acting like one. This is also your house. So stop asking like someone who has a gun to his forehead."
I watched as he rubbed his head, wearing a fake pout. "You always seize the opportunity to constantly bully me. You seem to be forgetting that I am an alpha." He joked.
Lol. His face… it was very funny.
"Funny man." I said in my mind and covered my mouth, giggling.
Mom released a loud laughter and hit his arm playfully. "You need to see your face right now. You like a child."
Yeah she was right. The pout made him funnier. And charming too.
She giggled. "You might be an alpha. But that will not save you from my 'big-sis' punishments if the need arises."
They burst out into laughter.
Still laughing, mom moved away from her brother's body and continued with the food she was dishing for us.
"Theodore?" She called.
"Yes, mom."
"Kindly show your uncle to the guest room."
"What!!! This is good news!!" I thought, my heart doing wild bounces.
My throat bobbed with enthusiasm and I slowly nodded obediently.
"Yes, mom." I answered.
She turned to her brother who was suddenly staring at me again. "Uhmm Alaric, Theodore will take you to the guest room. There's a toilet and a bathroom there."
"But you don't have to stress the young boy." He said, his hot gaze still trained on me.
Goddess! Why is he looking at me like that? If he continues, I can't guarantee myself that I'll not start fumbling and stuttering.
I bent my head, looking down at my intertwined fingers that rested on my laps.
"Gosh he's so hot!" I screamed internally.
"Nonsense! That's not a problem, Alaric. Or is there, Theo?" She faced me, smiling.
I looked at uncle Alaric and moved my gaze to her. Then I looked at uncle Alaric again, doing a nervous swallow.
"Of c-course n-not, mom. I'd love to." I stuttered, chewing my lips as I stared into his sweet brown eyes.
Fuck!! He is irresistible!
"You see, Alaric. Theo has no problem with that. Nobody is going to eat you here. Now run along with him before you make a mess of yourself here."
Mom… She is really so cool with him. The way she talks to him makes me wonder if she really knew that he is an alpha. Not a beta like her. From the look of things, it is obvious they're very close.
And I could say the same about uncle Alaric too.
I stood from the chair and shyly looked at him. He was still looking at me. Phew!! I'm melting here. He really knows how to make use of those eyes. Fuck!
I made move to touch his bag and our hands touched. A wild electricity shit through our bodies. Quickly, he removed his hand and allowed me carry it.
"Please follow me, uncle." I muttered and began to walk slowly out of the dining. But the image of him withdrawing his hand then, haunted my mind. Was that repulsion?
My heart thundered - shock, fear, and pain, all blended together.
I heard the dragging of chair against the floor and I knew he was standing up.
"Behind you, nephew." He uttered.
As we completely exited the dining, my worried thoughts vanished and my lips curved into a smirk.
Behind me? Hmmm... Joy is coming!