Page 34 of His Bullied Fated Mate

“You know you didn’t have to change.”

“I’d rather not look homeless when I go to a party. This isn’t my first day on earth.”

I snorted. “It's a midsummer party. I doubt anyone is going to be dressed up.”

As we pulled in, I watched Janella tense up. She swallowed as she looked around the space. We were parking in the parking lot of the park. There were balloons attached to trees and a large canopied tent put up. There were picnic tables out and food that filled them.

The space was packed with people. I spotted Troy talking with someone near the garbage.

“I spotted your brother.”

“Why are we here again?” She asked with a shaky voice. Her thumbs were rubbing together nervously.

“You want to spend time with your brother.”

She sighed and nodded her head. We headed out, and Troy spotted us as she walked closer. He smiled and walked over towards us. He pulled Janella into a tight hug.

“You look nice.”

“You didn’t tell us it was a picnic party.”

Troy shrugged, holding onto Janella. “I didn’t think it would matter.”

Troy glanced at me for a moment, giving me a nod. I knew that our friendship had been rocky since I dragged Janella back, but I figured it would settle back in time.

“You hungry? We have tons of food.”

“I could eat.”

“Yeah, I’m going to say hi to some people.”

Troy pulled Janella close and rubbed her head. “Food it is.”

“Stop it! You're gonna screw up my hair.”

She elbowed him as they started towards the food. I watched them walk, wanting to give them space. I knew how close they were, and I wanted them to be able to catch up.

I made my way around the party, chatting with some people. I glanced over at Troy and Janella every once in a while to see where they were. I could see the sparkle in her eyes as shespoke. Troy looked at his sister with a loving expression, and I could see how happy he was.

There were party games and kid activities. The space was busy, and yet my entire attention was on Janella.

She had that soft smile that she hardly gave me. She waved her hands as she told a story, and every time she moved, my eyes looked her over. The dress was flowing, but it outlined her figure nicely. She had short, flowy sleeves and a low-cut front. The cut wasn’t dangerously low, but it showed off her breasts nicely. It was tasteful.

And I couldn’t stop staring. She looked in her element. Even when they were talking to people, she didn’t look uncomfortable. I figured it was because she had her brother. She was always most comfortable with him.

Which wasn’t the case for me. My stomach clenched up at that thought. I shook my head and tried not to stare. I moved from my seat and decided to go watch some of the kids playing.

An hour went by easily, and I glanced at my phone. We still had a drive home. I looked around and frowned when I noticed Janella wasn’t with Troy. I found him throwing plates away and quickly scanned the space again.

I then spotted her at a table. She had her back towards me, but I could see someone sitting with her. It was a guy wearing a pair of nice jeans and a pressed shirt.

I felt jealous suddenly. I knew it was wrong, considering they were just talking. We didn't need a repeat of what happened out in the streets.

But I heard my wolf growling loudly as I stared at them. He was not as easy to calm.

He’s sitting with your woman. What does he think he’s doing? Doesn’t he know she’s taken?

I quickly shook my head and tried to clear the thought away. We were married, but it wasn’t like there was anything more. Janella and I weren’t friends. We hardly got along. I had no say in what she did.