Ch 3 - Where Are You Little Mate?

SHAY'S POV

“She served me with divorce papers this morning. I’ve already signed them,” he informed with a sigh. It was my turn to hug him tighter. I’d already seen my mother in the tabloids with her ‘new beau’.

It can’t be easy for him.

“I guess it’s just you and I left huh?” I smiled.

“It’s us against the world baby girl,” he said before kissing my forehead.

“How’s work?” I asked.

“Eh, same old, same old! They’re bringing in a piece of equipment that they found. Apparently they think its alien, but they’re not sure,” he replied.

That had my attention. “When is it coming in?”

“Day after tomorrow! Do you want to come with me?” he smirked.

I rolled my eyes. “Uh, duh! It’s better than having to hand in seven pages of trig that I probably don’t even understand.”

“Alright! I’ll arrange for a pass for you, on one condition,” he bargained.

“Uh oh,” I groaned.

“It’s nothing bad – or at least in my books it isn’t. You have to spend the whole of tomorrow with Pixie and make peace with her, and you’ll get the pass once she says you did well,” he explained.

“Do I really have to?” I whined.

“Uh huh! In fact, get her on the phone now and put it on loud speaker,” he suggested.

I was grumbling under my breath the entire time as I went to get my phone. I got back onto the bed and put in Pixie’s number, hoping that she hadn’t changed it. I’d changed mine when she wouldn’t stop calling me. The ringer went off as I waited anxiously.

“Hello?” she sniffed. Was she crying?

“Hello?” she said a second time when I wasn’t saying anything. My dad gave me an encouraging smile. I breathed in before saying anything.

“Hi,” I said lowly. There was a pause at the other end of the line.

“Shay?” she finally spoke.

“Pixie,” I replied.

“Oh my God! Am I dreaming?” she asked herself. She does that a lot.

“No,” I couldn’t help but giggle.

“Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God!” she squealed.

I laughed. “Calm down.”

“What? Calm down? Are you high on your socks? My best friend talks to me after two whole years of silence and you want me to CALM DOWN?” she shouted. My sensitive hearing took a knock from that.

“Ok, ok! Don’t kill my ears,” I muttered while my dad chuckled to himself.

“Oh my God! How come you’re calling me?” she asked curiously.

“I wanted to take you up on your offer,” I said nervously.

“I’ll be there at 6am sharp!” she replied, making my dad and I laugh.

“Is that your dad? Hi Mr Montgomery!” she giggled.

“Hello Pixie,” he chuckled.

“Your daughter has come to life again!” she said excitedly.

“I wouldn’t necessarily say that. She may only be opening up to you only and not the rest of the world,” he said sadly.

“I’m ok with that! As long as I have my best friend back,” she squealed.

“Alright missy! Go to bed, though I doubt you’ll even sleep. I’ll see you tomorrow. You can let yourself in because there is no way in hell I’ll be up at six in the morning on a Saturday,” I told her.

“That’s cool with me! I love you!” she said happily.

“I love you too!” I said before hanging up.

I was over the moon after having spoken to her. Granted that she was crying when she picked up the phone, I’m sure my call lifted her spirits and that meant the world to me. My father had a knowing look on his face. He knew that I would be happier after that call.

I hugged him. “Thank you daddy.”

“Anytime baby girl! I think you should also get some sleep ok? I’ll be home the whole weekend, so you can come to my office anytime that you need me. I love you so much baby girl,” he smiled.

“I love you too daddy,” I returned the smile.

After a kiss to the forehead, he left with the trolley full of dirty dishes and wrappers. I went to use the bathroom and brush my teeth before heading to bed. I snuggled into my sheets with a smile on my face. I fell asleep instantly.

*****

I was standing at the edge of a lake, looking out at the water, when I felt a presence beside me. I looked to my right to see a white wolf laying there, looking out at the water. It was magnificent. Its coat was shimmering brightly as the sun hit it. It had bright blue eyes. It didn’t seem to notice my presence.

Next thing, I felt another presence. When I looked to my left, there was a big and strong black wolf there. It had eyes much like mine. When the white wolf felt its presence, she looked up and love filled her eyes. She got up and trotted over to the black wolf before they acknowledged each other lovingly. They licked each other’s faces and yipped.

Something about this moment felt very odd and right at the same time. I mean, I should’ve been freaked out by the fact that the wolves were bigger than normal wolves – actually being as big as bears, but I wasn’t afraid. If anything, I’d never felt safer. I felt as safe as I would around my dad, and that was saying a lot.

Suddenly, I heard voices.

“Isn’t she beautiful?” a female voice said melodically. I looked at the wolves to see them staring at me.

“Our baby girl,” a male voice replied proudly.

“Are you talking about me?” I managed to ask. When my voice sounded like two people speaking, my eyes widened.

“Yes princess! You’re destined for greatness, but you have to find your way here first. Your mate and your kingdom need you. You need to find your home and your true self,” the male voice told me.

I scowled. “Mate? Kingdom? What are you talking about?”

“Follow your heart and your instincts. Let them lead you home and everything else will happen from there,” the female voice said before they both got up and ran from me.

“Wait!” I called out, but it was pointless. When the rest of the scenery didn’t fade out, I waited expectantly for the next part.

“So beautiful,” I heard a male voice say behind me.

As I turned to look at him, I noticed two things – I had paws, and the guy I was looking at was downright gorgeous. Broad and defined shoulders curved as he stood before me. He was beautifully built, as though the gods had taken their time in carving him to flawlessness. His tanned skin glistened superbly in the sunlight. His dark brown hair was in a glorious mess that sexily lay on his head.

What caught me the most was the silver eyes eyeing me with so much love and adoration.They were silver, with hints of charcoal and indigo. I felt like I was the most important person, well wolf, to him in that moment.

He stepped closer to me and I didn’t even panic. He reached out to touch what I assume was my muzzle. When his hands ran through my fur, I couldn’t help but purr, making him laugh. His laughter sent shivers through me.

“Where are you little mate?” he sighed sadly. It unsettled me that he was so sad.

“Please find your way to me? I need you,” he pleaded, looking straight in my eyes.

I wanted to tell him that I didn’t know where he was, or that I didn’t even know I was a wolf, but nothing came out. Instead, he sighed and kissed my muzzle before he, and the scenery disappeared before my very eyes.