Broken Moon

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Only Us

I walked down the mall's enormous halls and felt my heart speed with excitement. Embry was correct! I would love the Seattle mall. It was like being in another city, within the city. I was baffled at all the amazing stores.

"Do you like it?" Embry asked, holding my hand tighter.

"It's beautiful! I am going to go berserk just by choosing a simple outfit!" I exclaimed, feeling my cheeks grow hot with embarrassment.

"I knew that you would like it." he said, kissing my cheek softly. How could he drive me crazy, with such a simple act?! "What do you mean by simple outfit?" he asked, furrowing his eyebrows.

"Well," I swallowed hard. "I am only choosing a simple outfit. I don't want to spend your money." I muttered, looking down at my feet.

"That is not going to happen!" he said with finality. "You are going to get plenty of clothes. I want to spoil you, Mallory."

"I know, but, I don't want to spend your money." I said bashfully. "You have worked hard for your money. I don't want to spend it." I said, letting go of his hand.

"You, my angel, are the most important thing in my life." he said, taking my hand in his and guiding me to a bench.

"Would it be alright if we sit here?" he asked politely to two young teenagers. He smiled at them, showing them his pearly white teeth.

"Um," one said, staring at him. She looked like she was mesmerized by his smile. "You can sit here, beside me." she quickly added. Her friend just nodded and motioned for him to sit.

Embry sat on the bench and pulled me towards him. "Thank you, girls." he said kindly, as he smiled once again.

I heard the blond one sigh, as she inhaled Embry's fresh morning scent. I felt a bit jealous, but pushed the feeling aside.

"Princess, you can sit on my lap." he said, pulling me down to him. I warily sat on his lap and stared down at my hands.

"I wish I was her." the brown haired girl whispered enviously. "Ugh!"

"Calm down, Itamar, you can easily steal him from her." the blond haired girl said in a low voice.

They reminded me of Addivani. I was so tired of those types of girls. They thought that they deserved everything. Well, there was no way in hell that I was going to let them have my Embry.

I looked up at them and smiled. It wasn't a kind smile, but one of arrogance. They wanted Embry? Let's see them try to steal him from me, Mallory Moon.

I turned my face to Embry and placed my hand on each side of his face. He was just smiling contently at me.

"Can I kiss you?" I asked telepathically, as I bit my bottom lip. He looked so tempting and handsome. I enjoy tasting the sweetness of his kisses. He nodded and brought his face closer to mine.

I kissed his lips lightly, as I snaked my arms around his neck. I felt ashamed for being so conceited, but I wanted to show those mortals, that he was mine! I parted my lips and felt his warm, soft tongue glaze over my lips, as it slowly prodded in to mine. It explored every corner of my mouth eagerly. I touched it with my tongue and felt the heat of his desire.

I pulled away from our kiss and stared down at his face. His eyes were closed and he sighed. I could kiss him nonstop, but I didn't want to do it, while there were people staring at us.

"Yuck! Get a fucking room!" the brown haired girl said in disgust.

They both got up the bench and disappeared through the crowd of passerby. I sighed and rested my head on Embry's shoulder. Sweet Victory! I had the satisfaction of tasting Embry's lip once again and of standing up for myself.

"I guess that those girls don't want me kissing you." I said, kissing his lips softly.

"Do you enjoy kissing me, Mallory?" he asked contently. I nodded and kissed him again. "Do you feel attracted to me?" he asked, kissing my cheek gently.

"I do." I said honestly. Oh, no! I had said too much!

"You do?" he asked, placing his hand on my waist.

"I do, Embry." I said softly, smiling weakly at him. "I do like you. I really do."

"I know, sweetie. I just want more from your heart. I want you to love me." he said sadly, kissing my nose.

"I will, just don't force me, Embry." I told him as I got off his lap. "Let's continue to walk around this place. I want to see every store and the food court. I like pretzels and doughnuts." I said, smiling at him.

"You do?" he asked, getting to his feet. "Then we definitely have to stop by the food court, to get my princess some pretzels or doughnuts." he said, laughing heartedly.

I smiled at him and continued to stroll down the mall. I laughed when I saw many girls staring at us. We looked so different. His skin was so much darker than mine; it was the loveliest russet color. His eyes were gray with soft, brown starburst around the pupil. His lips were smooth, lush and fleshy. When he smiled, his dimples showed; decorating his handsome face. He was like a dream! Any girl would fall head over heels for him; except me. I felt sad for not trying hard enough to love him. I liked him and I wished to be with him all the time, but… Oh, fucks! It was Addivani and Ruben. Of all the places they could be, they had to be in the same mall as Embry and me.

"Oh, no…" I trailed off; pulling Embry the opposite direction we were going. "Let's go this way." I said nervously. I didn't want to continue down the path that we were going. I wanted to avoid my sister at all cost.

"What's wrong, angel?" Embry asked, stopping me on my tracks. "What happened?" he asked worriedly, taking both of my hands in his. "You look like you saw a ghost."

"I don't want to be here, Em." I whined, looking down at our hands. "We have to go somewhere else." I said dejectedly.

"But baby, you were smiling just a few minutes ago. What happened?" he said, kissing my hands. I looked towards the direction that Ruben and Addivani were. "I just want to go that way." I said, forcing a smile, and pointing towards the Old Navy Store.

"Liar!" he said, furrowing his eyebrows. "I am not stupid, Mallory! Tell me what is wrong, sweetheart!" he said sternly.

It was too late; Addivani saw us and was making her way towards us. She had a cynical smile on her lips, as she held on to her husband. I couldn't take my eyes off Ruben. He was still part of me. I once loved him. There was a time that I would forget to breathe when he was near me. I didn't love him anymore. I still cared for him, though. It was hard to forget the beautiful moments that we shared, but they all got tainted by the memory of them rolling in the sand; making love.

"What a coincidence!" she shrieked out loud. Embry's back was to her and I could tell that she wanted to see who the person holding my hands was. Ruben's eyes were sad and I tried hard to look away. I gazed up to Embry and smiled at him.

"Yes," I began, placing my arm around his waist. "It's really a coincidence, Addison." I said cheerfully. "Who would have thought that we run in to each other?"

Embry straightened his back and stood his full length. His expression changed as he stared down at Ruben. I instantly knew what he was thinking. I had my hand over his chest and felt him tense. I could hear all his scheming thoughts. He wanted to rip Ruben in to tiny pieces for hurting me.

"It's alright, Embry, calm down!" I said to him telepathically. "I don't love him anymore." I said.

He looked down at me and smiled when he saw me smiling. "I only want you! Let's get rid of them and continue on our fun adventure to find clothes for us!"

"I'm Addivani Ochoa."Addivani said, extending his hand to him. "And you are?"

Embry wrapped his arms around me and smiled politely at her. "It's a pleasure to meet you." he said sarcastically, looking down at her hand. "I am your future brother-in-law."

Addivani stared at him and then placed her hand on her side. "Um, Luna and future brother-in-law, you have met my husband, right?" she asked, turning to face a very uncomfortable Ruben.

"No, I haven't met him." Embry said casually, without even bothering to release his hold from me. "But I do know that you took him from your sister! I must thank you, though." he said in an acerbic tone.

"Excuse me?" Addivani asked baffled.

"Oh, you heard me perfectly, Mrs. Ochoa!" he said mockingly. "I really do thank you. If it wasn't for your jealousy and covetous ways, I would not have ended with such a lovely angel." he said, squeezing me tighter. "Thank you, Ruben! Your idiocy in letting go of such a marvelous and wonderful woman was my gain. I found my better half! If you guys don't mind now, we have things to do. Hopefully, the next time we do see each other again; it will be at our wedding!"

Embry held me tightly to his side, as he nodded his head to an astonished Addivani and Ruben. We walked passed them and I swear that my heart could not beat any faster. When we were far away from them, Embry looked down at me.

"Are you OK?" he asked nervously. I nodded and wrapped my arms around his waist and buried my face in his chest.

"Thank you!" I said, smiling at him. "You defended me and I felt so protected in your arms." I said, feeling tears of happiness and joy falling down my face.

"That's why I am here for you!" he laughed, kissing my forehead. "I am here to protect you and keep you safe."

I got to my tiptoes and kissed his lips. He removed his arms from around my waist and cupped my face in his hand. He closed his eyes and slowly brought his face to mine.

"I love you Mallory Moon!" he said, bringing his lips to touch mine. I felt the world stopped spinning and it was only us.

AN: I hope that you like it! I spent almost three days writing this damn story and I had lost all my will to write it, then I started looking at pictures of my husband and me and it got me thinking of what he would have done in a situation like this. I really hope that you felt as giddy as me when I wrote the last part. I adore each and every one of you. Enjoy and review! I have another surprise for everyone in the next chapter!