The Love of a Lycan

Torak was very curious about the gift that Raine wanted for her birthday.

"Then what do you want on your birthday?" He changed his question tactfully. "Your birthday is only two weeks from now. At least give me time to prepare for it."

"You don't need to prepare for it. This is not something that needs a lot of preparation." Raine grinned and nestled her head on Torak's neck, her warm breath tickling Torak's skin.

"But I think we still need to celebrate thisover lunch." Torak said, referring to her successful exam. 

Torak thought about a few recommended restaurants that he had planned to visit with Raine. He barely spent time with Raine recently as he was too busy with his work so that he could firmly establish his footing in this City.

"How about we eat something that you like?" Torak asked and saw the stars twinkle in those beautiful eyes.

"Steak?" Raine beamed. Actually, it didn't matter to her what type food they wouldeat. She could digest anything as long as she ate with Torak. Raine wasn't a picky eater after all.

"I know one restaurant that you will like." Torak caressed her cheeks. "Shall we go now?"

"Will Calleb and Raphael join us?" Of course she wouldn't leave out her buddies. Raine liked it when they ate together. Especially when she noticed how Calleb's ears perked up the moment he heard her mentionthe word 'steak'.

"If you want to." Torak agreed.

And with that, the four of them went down to the parking lot. Calleb took the seat behind the wheel while Raphael sat beside him. The love birds satat the back.

"Next week will be your first day at school. I think we need to stop by a bookstore after lunch to buy your supplies." Torak suggested.

[But Torak, you have a meeting with the Marketing Department at 2 p.m.] Raphael reminded Torak through mind link. He didn't want to spoil the fun, but Torak still has some other things to do.

[Set the meeting at 4.] Torak answered, thinking he should be back by then.

[Yes.] Raphael started typingan email on his laptop notifying all attendees of thechange in schedule.

"Did you all goto college too?" Raine asked the question out of the blue. She was suddenly curious.

She knew Lycans have a long lifespan. Did they go to college during that time?

"I did." Torak chuckled. "I graduated 76 times."

"32 Times." Said Raphael while in the midst of replying to a bunch of emails.

"23 Times." Calleb chimed in and then gloated. "And I was always the valedictorian." The Gamma grinned from ear to ear with a smug face.

However, like usual, he got a slap at the back of his head from Raphael. "Stop gloating! All of us were." He didn't even take his eyes offhis laptop.

This scene is becoming endearingly familiar to Raine. She always enjoyed watching them quarrel or argue over trivial things.

"76 times? That's so many!" Raine squealed. "What did you major in?"

"I can't remember them all my love, but I think I took each one." Said Torak while caressing Raine's hair affectionately.

"You must be very smart." Raine mumbled.

"That isn't really surprising if you have a lifetime to learn." Calleb said as he hit the brakes on a red light. He turned to face Raine. "But that gradually becomes very boring because you will be doing the same thing over and over again."

"Eyes on the road please." Raphael turned Calleb's face with his hand. "Green light."

A frustrated grumble could be heard from Calleb as he resumed his focus on the road ahead.

"How old are you to be exact?" Raine asked. Though Torak and the others looked like they were in their late twenties, she thinks they must be way older than that.

"869 years old." Torak answered.

Raine's eyes widened as her lips formed an 'O' letter. "We have an 851-year gap!"

Torak chuckled.Raine actually calculated that. "I hope you don't mindbeing with someone much older than you."

Raine hugged Torak in answer. "No." She giggled. "How about the two of you?"

"I am 324 years old and Calleb is only 72 years old." Raphael answered Raine. "For our kind, 72 years old is considered a pup."

Calleb protested when he heard that. "Don't be ridiculous." To be called a pup hurt the Gamma's pride.

"A pup? That's cute." Raine commented.

"Really?" Calleb was about to turntowards Raine with a bright smile but before he could do that, Raphael slapped the back of his head again.

"Eyes on the road!" He growled.

Raine suddenly remembered something. "Torak, can I have a bunny?" She raised her head to look at him, but she was met with his frowning face.

[Let's make a bet!] Calleb suddenly mind linked Raphael. [I bet Torak will give in.] And he added. [One month salary?]

It was well known that Torak didn't like having a pet. Well, why would he need a pet to look after when he already had a bunch of mad wolves at his beck and call?

However, Torak would always make an exception for Raine, right?

Raphael rolled his eyes incredulously. What happened to this Gamma? Why does he always resort to this type of betting?

"I've always wanted to have a bunny…" Raine added when Torak didn't reply to her. "But it's okay. I don't really want it…" She yielded when the frown on Torak's face deepened.

"Okay." Torak finally said before disappointment could spread on his mate'sface.

"Really?" Raine sought confirmation. "But this is not what I want for my gift." Raine didn't want to exchange the gift that she really wanted for this.

"Of course. You can ask another thing." Torak assured Raine.

At the front seat, Calleb laughed quietly as he glanced at Raphael as if saying 'see? I win again.'

However, Raphael ignored him and mind linked Torak. [Torak, you never liked pets.] He reminded him.

[I like it now.] Torak answered nonchalantly.