A/N: PLEASE read this! I've been debating on whether I wanted to put this story on hold or not. If you've read the latest I Promise chapter (if you haven't read it and don't read on) you'll know Jess is pregnant. Of course, since Macaela and I email every day about I Promise I knew Jess was going to be pregnant. So I decided just to post it this chapter and see what you guys want. I will probably add the baby to the story as soon as Macaela posts the chapter. Should I add the baby and completely redo the chapters to include Jess and Kit's baby or should I just add her in some chapter saying she was off somewhere with someone (if you can think of who tell me please)? Or should I just not include their baby in this story at all? Review or private message me what you think please! Sorry for the long authors note but I had questions. Haha So please review or message me what you think please! Anyway, on with the chapter!
DEREK POV
Once I told Kari the names Chloe, Nate and her starting discussing everything that happened since Chloe got sent to the Lyle House. Steve came up to me and shook my hand.
"Derek. Nice to see you again! Since you guys always come to visit me would you mind taking me on a tour of the house?" "Sure thing." I told him and started to lead him upstairs.
After I gave Steve a tour of the house I came in the living room to see Nate sitting to way to close to Chloe with his arm around her shoulder. I was about to go over there and throw his arm off when Chloe stopped me. '
Der he's just being friendly. He was my best friend before everything happened so he doesn't mean anything. Calm down.' She told me through the bond.
I tried to breathe in and out deeply to calm me down but my wolf instincts were taking over and wanted to hurt Nate for being so close to my mate. No guy could get that close unless it was me, Simon, my dad or Chloe's dad.
When Chloe saw me losing control she tried one more tactic. 'Ok let's try this. Can you hear the babies heartbeats?' she asked me. 'Yes. Why?' I asked her. '
Listen closely and just focus on that. Think they're our children and they're going to be here really soon.' She told me. I did what she said and felt myself calming down.
Chloe leaned over and whispered to Nate. "I know it doesn't mean anything but you might want to take your arm off my shoulder if you want to keep it. Derek's very protective when it comes to guys coming close to me."
Nate quickly removed his arm and glanced at me apologetically. 'Chloe we're supposed to meet everyone for dinner soon. Should we invite your dad and your friends?' I asked her.
'Yeah would you mind calling dad (A/N: if you read the latest I Promise chapter you'll get this) and telling him please?' she asked me and I went to get my phone.
My dad picked up on the second ring. "Hello? Derek? Everything ok?" he asked. "Yeah everything's fine. Chloe's dad came and is staying with us for a few days. He brought two of Chloe's old friends. Is it ok if I invite them to dinner with us?" I asked him.
"Sure. I'll just have to remind Simon and Tori no supernatural talk." He said. "Well about that." I started and continued to tell him all about Chloe's dad telling them about the supernatural world and about Marcel and Diane tracking Chloe through her friends.
"Well I'll have to talk to Steve about giving information about us so freely. Other than that, good thing Kari and Nate led them on a wrong trail. That was good think on their part."
After confirming dinner plans we hung up and I went into the living room. "Well guys tonight we're having dinner at my parent's house tonight and you guys are welcome to come." I told everyone.
"Sure, that'd be great if they don't mind." Kari said. "Nope they don't mind at all." I said. Everyone then went to get ready for dinner. Half and hour later we all piled into the car and headed to dad and Jess's house.
Chloe and I entered with everyone filing in behind us. Dad, Jess, Simon and Tori rose from the couch to greet us.
"Simon, Tori, Kit, Jess this are my friends Kari and Nate. Kari, Nate this is Simon and Tori, my brother and sister-in-law, and Jess, my mother-in-law." Chloe said making introductions.
"Nice to meet you. Dinner will be ready in 20 minutes. We're having Chinese chicken, steak and rice." Jess said. Chloe had this craving for hibachi lately so Jess took it upon herself to cook it especially for Chloe.
Simon, of course, took an interest in Kari. She was a living, breathing female so of course he took it upon himself to flirt with her. Tori tried flirting with Nate then got jealous when he started talking to Chloe instead of her.
I sat next to Tori on the couch and laughed at her sulky expression. "Relax. Chloe and him were best friends. He's not romantically interested in her. Just tell Chloe later that you like Nate and she'll have him flirting back in no time." I told her.
"I hope your right wolf-boy!" Tori said then went upstairs, probably to fix her makeup. After a delicious dinner we all sat by the pool talking in small groups.
I was talking to Chloe when Tori pulled her aside to tell her about Nate. Then Chloe went and talked to Nate (turned out he was shy around Tori-afraid she wouldn't like him since he was human).
Then Nate and Tori started flirting and Simon was still flirting with Kari. Dad and Jess pulled Steve off to the side to talk to him about telling Nate and Kari our secret.
"Steve we know you told Nate and Kari our secret out of love for Chloe but no matter what you can't just go telling people we're supernatural. If you do, Chloe could be killed!" Jess said.
"No I won't let that happen!" Steve said. "There's nothing you could do if the Cabal found out we've been exposed. I'm sorry but next time you do this I will erase both your memory and the person you told. And you'd never be able to see Chloe again." dad told him.
Steve stood in shock for a minute. "I understand. I'm sorry for telling them. I won't tell anyone else." He said then hurried off to talk to Chloe and I.
After about an hour we left to go back home. Simon and Kari already had a date tomorrow night and Tori and Nate also.
Weird ending but I don't know what else to write. Lol So what'd you think? Review please! I'd LOVE if you could tell me ideas/suggestions you have for future chapters or anything you want to see happen. Thanks! -Claire
