Chapter 47 - Open house

𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐔𝐏 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄, Catherine could barely contain the excitement that brewed within her, not only from what could lie within the house.

But also because due to them walking side to side, she was able to cling onto Sam's arm in the same way she'd usually do Jacob with her hands wrapped around his arm and her hand in his.

Although the soft flutter she was feeling as Sam's hand tightened around her own flew to the back of her mind as she watched the front door of the house open.

Confusion laced her face as a tall Native-American woman exited the house, the woman wearing a brown hem halter, low-rise blue jeans, and a pair of brown sandals.

However it was the large scratch marks going down her face, that quickly drew Catherine's attention, but immediately moved her eyes away from them.

Her parents had taught her how not to be rude, and focusing on someone's visual difference would be the very epitome of being rude.

"Bout time you got here," The woman spoke with an amused smile on her face as she stopped in front of them, before giving Catherine a full once over. "is this her?"

"Yeah," Sam answered almost immediately as he glanced down at Catherine with a large smile on his face, before turning and introducing his imprint to his cousin. "Catherine this is my cousin, Emily."

Hearing their familiar connection, Catherine's eyes widened dramatically before she turned towards Emily with a large smile on her face, quickly holding out her hand.

"Hi, it's nice to meet you, I-" Catherine's introduction was cut off by the woman in front of her letting out a scoff before she was quickly enwrapped in her arms.

Emily squeezed her tightly in her arms, causing Catherine to slowly look at Sam in shock, she'd expected the woman to be a little bit tougher to befriend.

"She's a hugger." Sam mouthed silently from over Emily's shoulder, a smile on his face as he motioned for Catherine to hug her back.

Which the young woman did almost immediately after letting out a small oh, before basically burrowing herself into Emily's arms.

Hugging the woman back like an actual normal person instead of just standing there confused and looking around.

Which ultimately worked as soon after Emily let go of her, stepping back a bit but holding onto Catherine's forearm, keeping her in front of her.

"Sorry," She apologized a large smile still on her face, quickly melting away the tough exterior she'd previously been giving off. "I'm just so excited to meet my cousin's imprint, you're all he talks about now."

As she finished Emily rolled her eyes, she'd been woken up at 5 a.m. by Sam to help him plan this date for them, she'd called on three different favors to get this thing set up.

But having a pack of six-foot-tall shifters at her beck and call for the next three months would surely have its upsides.

However hearing that Emily was in on the whole quileutae shifter situation, Catherine's eyes widened once again causing a small chuckle to leave Emily's lips.

"Spirits, can her eyes get any wider?" Emily asked amused as she glanced over at Sam, the way Catherine's eyes were so big they looked doe-like.

"Emily," Sam spoke up despite the amused smile on his face, especially as he noticed the blush slowly building up on Catherine's cheeks. "stay on topic."

"Right," She spoke nodding her head before turning towards the house and motioning for them to follow her. "come on in, my friend's inside."

With that Emily turned around and began heading back into the house, without even a glance behind her, the entire situation causing Catherine to look over and up at Sam.

The man looked completely exhausted from the barely two-minute conversation with his cousin, but Catherine knew he must have been under so much pressure getting a date set up so soon.

So instead of speaking the bunny shifter simply slipped her hand back into Sam's, causing him to quickly look down at her both excited and shocked by her gesture.

However, she only gave him a large smile before stepping forward, pulling the man into the house to appease some of his nervous exhaustion.

"Hello, Hello, Hello," Another woman also native american suddenly spoke as they entered the house, standing alongside Emily in a light grey skirted pants suit. "are they the lovely couple?"

Hearing the new and un-introduced woman speak and motion towards their conjoined hands, Catherine couldn't help but blush as Sam beamed like an excited puppy.

Glancing up at him again, Catherine was completely amused at the wide grin that developed on the wolf's face.

"Yes," Emily asked with a beaming smile, although she did turn towards them to gesture to them as she spoke. "this is my cousin Sam and his wife-to-be Catherine."

Hearing the very exaggerated title of their relationship, the smile that was on Catherine's face faltered slightly whilst the one on Sam's face turned into a smirk.

Although their changing facial expressions were missed by either of the women, however, it was the professionally dressed one that spoke up first.

"Great, I'm Michelle Gardener," The woman introduced herself with a large friendly smile on her face, quickly putting on her professional face. "I believe it'd be best we began the tour, I have a total of four properties to show you, one of which you two will hopefully love."

Although despite her introduction both parts of the couple remained silent neither of them expecting to hear the words that left the woman's mouth.

"Uhm, could you just give us one more second?" Sam asked holding up his index finger, his question confusing to run over Michelle's face.

"Uhm, no problem," She spoke trying to quickly bring the friendly smile back to her face, before motioning behind her to the living room door. "I'll just be in the living room, ready when you are."

With that, she softly scurried out of the room giving them their time, although she did feel it a bit inappropriate.

She was doing this as a favor to a favor, but after hearing of the newlyweds and their pregnancy she felt the matter was easily droppable.

However back in the entree way, Emily slowly turned back toward her cousin and his new girlfriend, a light-lipped grimace on her face.

"Okay, so little speed bump-" She began to speak holding her index and thumb together in a pitching noting, although she was only interrupted by Sam.

"Emily." Sam spoke quickly trying to stop the lies that he was sure his cousin was about to spill, this was their first date.

Their literal first date, yet the woman had been told that they not only were engaged but they were soon to be married.

"The only way I could get my friend to get her sister to do this was because I may have told them you two were getting married." Emily quickly spoke in fluid breath, whilst playing with the tips of her fingers.

"You did not." Sam gasped wide-eyed as he ran his hand through his hair, not truly believing his cousin's words or lies.

"But I did," Emily spoke almost immediately tilting her head to the side, quick to show the upside of the situation. "and it's too late, to tell the truth, she's letting you two get the first pick in her top four listings."

"What exactly is going on?" Catherine finally spoke up during the situation, she was officially and completely lost.

Realizing that the younger and shorter woman was confused about the whole thing, Emily snapped her fingers drawing everyone's attention.

"Fill her in," She spoke lowly pointing over towards Catherine, her words directed towards her older cousin. "I'll stall a bit."

With that, she quickly started walking backward and turning towards the living room, going to stall the very important realtor.

Leaving Catherine to turn towards Sam with her head slightly tilted in confusion as she spoke his name.

"Sam?" She asked watching as he ran his hand through his hair once again, partially annoyed by his cousin's behavior.

But he'd asked for so much in so little time, so he could only applaud her for what she'd managed to help him make happen.

"Jacob said you were looking for a new place to live," He started to begin with a small sigh as he turned towards her, trying to explain everything that was happening. "so I wanted to help."

"Is this an open house?" Catherine asked lowly with excitement slowly starting to raise her her voice as a wide smile and wide eyes grew on her face.

"Yeah, that was Emily's friend's realtor sibling," Sam started to explain lowly not noticing the excitement that Catherine was growing, still thinking that she was upset about the whole thing. "she held off on opening up these houses for show so we could walk through."

With that the man let out another small sigh, waving his hand towards the living room the other two had escaped in.

"Apparently because my cousin told her that we're almost husband and wife," He continued with a small glare towards the door wat, before he turned back towards Catherine. "sorry, this isn't the best dat-"

The man's apology was cut off by Catherine throwing herself into his arms, wrapping her own around his causing her cashmere scent to engulf his nose.

"Thank you so much," She squealed as she held onto him, not noticing as he birdied his nose into the corner of her neck. "I had no clue where to even find a place."

Slowly the man's arms came to wrap around Catherine's body, pulling her plump curvy body tight against his own.

"This is the best date." Catherine continued as she slowly pulled back to look up at Sam, who had a small wide-eyed dopey smile on his face.

"Even though we have to pretend to be married?" He asked lowly as he held her close to him, his breathing fast from having her so close.

Hearing his question, Catherine's eyes only sparkled slightly as she shyly looked away from him, before admitting.

"I'd love to be married to you." She spoke lowly before bringing herself to look him back in the eyes, she truly wouldn't mind it.

On his side, he heard Catherine admitting to wanting to be his wife, his little stay-at-home trophy wife.

His to wed and bed like he wants, his to stuff full of his seed and his pups, just the thought caused a cloudy look to come over his face.

"My beautiful little wife." He muttered lowly as he buried his head back into her neck, catching Catherine off guard partially.

"Sam?" She asked softly as she confined to have her hands wrapped around his head, although a small squeak left her mouth as he repositioned her.

Hold her by the underneath of her ass, pulling her hips straight against his crotch, running his nose up and down her neck before he began to mutter.

"My sweet wife and pretty trophy bunny," Sam muttered with a small chuckle as he felt her tighten up around him, wrapping her legs around his waist. "my sugar to pump full in the winter."

"Sam." A small whispered moan of the man's name slipped from Catherine's mouth as her hands hesitated from reaching into his hair.

Their quiet escapade was quickly ended by a head suddenly popping up in the doorway, followed by three knocks on the door frame.

"Guys," Emily's head suddenly popped up from the doorway, causing the two to quickly pull apart and flatten out their clothing. "we're on a schedule."

"Coming." Catherine muttered out as she flattened her dress out trying to wipe away what they had been doing, in a stranger's possible house.

At her words, Emily only nodded her head before turning back into the living room, leaving Sam to smirk down at Catherine.

Who only blushed and tried her best to ignore his pride and lust-filled eyes, before the two began to follow after Emily further into the house.