Hurt

Author: Thank you for reading.

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Outside, Tristan was eavesdropping on his son's conversation with his friend. Somehow, he felt like a mom eavesdropping on her daughter while she spoke with a so-called friend on a phone.

He felt stupid. He was watching a movie on his laptop when his son came in and politely asked to use his phone to call his friend.

Without a second thought, Tristan gave the phone to Alan and the next thing he knew, Alan was sacking him out of his own room, saying he wanted to make the call in private. Can you believe this? His five year old son wanted to make a call in private.

So of course he would be curious to know what his son wanted to talk about in private. He knew Alan wanted to call Andrews and he knew he was the one Alan was talking to right now.

What a disappointment. He thought he would be hearing something more private or entertaining but who knew it was just hi, hello, how are you doing? I miss you, I'm bored, I want to play with you.

Well, the 'I miss you' was also amusing to hear. His son was a straightforward kid and always said what he was feeling and thinking so he wasn't surprised when he heard Alan tell Andrews he missed him.

But still, what a disappointment. He thought his son was going to confess his love to Andrews or something. Oh well, he actually didn't care if his son like girls or boys, all that mattered to him was that his son was happy.

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"Mom, you came" Tristan said and hugged Marie who hugged him back. They were currently outside. Marie had called saying she was coming over but he didn't think it would be this soon. The beautiful woman heard Jake was recused and she wanted to see him. Marie Ash really was a kind woman. She wasn't just beautiful. She was kindhearted and considerate too. Tristan was blessed to have her in his life.

They part from each other, smiling, "Oh, my son has gotten even more handsome since I last saw him"

'It hasn't even been a week since you left" Tristan thought. "So, where are my other sons" Tristan smiled, "Let's go in first" Marie nodded and followed behind Tristan as they entered the house.

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They were now in the living room, seated on the same couch as they faced each other. James served them a glass of water with a smile but his stern look was concealing the smile.

"Thank you James. How have you been?"

"Fine Ma'am"

"I'm glad to hear that. Tell Debby, Minna and Sandy that I'll see them soon"

"Sure ma'am" James replied, bowed slightly and left the room. Marie took a sip of her water and placed it on the floor beside her.

Tristan also took a sip of his water and did the same, placing the glass of water on the floor beside him. "Why the heck is the center table so far? I think we will have to get more tables. Every couch should have a table in from of it" Tristan burst out laughter. There was a totally of five couches in the room and only one center table. She was right, it was far from the center table to the couches and it was annoying as fuck!

"I agree"

"So, where did you say my boys were?"

"Well, it seems Jake is both Chris and Colten's mate" Marie's eyes widened in shock, "Oh shit" and she cursed. Marie didn't curse fluently and when she did, Tristan always found it funny because it always fitted with the situation.

"Yes. Right now, they're at Dr Jones' house. Something happened between them. But Jake called and said they've resolve it"

"Oh, I see"

"They'll be coming back soon" Marie nodded in understanding. "Where's my other son then? The ungrateful one" Tristan laughed at Marie's words, "He's working in his office. With Rex......." Tristan looked down with a sad look. His friend and brother in law has locked himself up in his room. He won't open it no matter what anyone says and he also hasn't been eating well since he came back. Tristan wondered if something happened in his former pack when Rex went there.

"What's wrong with Rex?" Marie asked with a frown. Tristan sighed before continuing, "He won't open the door for anyone. He doesn't come out of his room and when I go to check up on him, I hear sobs. I don't know what happened but he has been like this since he came back from the mission"

Marie nodded, "I see. I'll check up on him later"

"What about Even?" Tristan didn't know if it was a good idea to tell Marie about the state Even was in. "Sebastian, Corey and Zane. What about Roy? I almost forgot about him. Deities, I have so many sons"

Tristan chuckled, "Well, they're all fine. You'll meet them all tonight" Tristan assured her. He didn't know how long it would take for Marie to find out about the situation Even was in. He just hope she took it well when the time came.

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Night fell and everyone who left the house came back home. Jake, Colten and Chris were back too and they were currently seated on one of the couches, facing Marie who was staring at Jake with a smile. Tristan was seated on the same couch as Lvan and......he was in his mate's arms, talking with him about something stupid.

Jake on the other hand was so nervous. His hands were basically trembling in nervousness. He wasn't just nervous, somehow he felt something like déjà vu, but, he wasn't thinking much about that feeling but it was still there. It was.

Tristan had show him a picture of this woman and explained to him that this woman named Marie Ash was Rex and Lvan's mother and she was also like a mother to Chris and Colten though they were far more older than the beautiful woman who seemed to be in her early 30s. But Jake won't let that beautiful face of hers fool him. She must be about 50 years or 70 years going.

Jake looked at Colten who was seated on his left then at Chris who was seated on his right. He really knew nothing about his mates right? He didn't even know how old they were. He sighed and looked around.

Everyone was going to be here for the meeting except Roy, James, Alan, Debby, Minna, Sandy, Even and Rex. He wondered if the guy was okay.

He didn't seen okay although he hasn't seen him ever since the night he arrived and he gently held him in his arms, comforting him and assuring him that he was only to be okay. That night, he only allowed Rex to be near him because he was omega and also because he had a calming and soothing scent. That night, he came to like an omega named Rex because of his calming and soothing scent.

Colten noticed Jake's hands were trembling. He took his left hand, caressing. Jake jerked at first but then settled down when he realised it was just Colten who was holding his hand.

'Are you okay?' Colten sent him a link. Jake's head snapped at his direction, looking at Colten with a mixture of shock and confusion. "What was that? I heard your voice in my head" Jake asked with a frown on his face. It was happened right? How come Colten was able to directly talk to him using his mind?

'Is called a mind link" Chris also sent a link, surprising Jake even more. He turned to look at Chris who sat on his right with widened eyes. He was getting a lot of surprises this evening. First it was Marie, then Mr Secks and now this? Seriously? He knew a lot about mating but he didn't know communicating through minds was a special gift bestowed on mates when they mated. What a blessing. Why didn't Tristan tell him this? He will scold his friend later.

'I don't know why I can use it too. It might be because am mated to you guys. Only werewolves who are mated can do this, well, I heard vampires can do it too' Colten sent them another link, 'There's no need thinking about something you don't understand because, you're never understand. You can use it, that's all you should keep in mind'

'Thanks big guy' Colten said with a smile, a blush crept on his face. He didn't dare look at Chris or he might sell himself out. He was really touched when he heard Chris's words.

'So, if I send a link to Chris, Col will hear it too?'

'Well, depends on the person you want to talk with. If you picture Col in mind and sent him a link, he is the only one who will hear it. And if you picture me, I'll only hear your message. Both of us, we'll both receive your message ' Jake nodded in understanding, 'I see'

Tristan was staring at Chris, Colten and his friend, trying to figure out what was going on between the mates and he finally figured it out, he turned to look at his mate as he said, "They're using mind link" Lvan who was also staring at them answered, "Yep, they are"

"So, are we going to introduce each other?" Marie asked with a smile, staring at Jake. Jake's nervousness which died down a moment ago while he was talking with his mates using the mind link kicked in again.

'Stupid nervousness'

He just hope Marie will like him just as she liked Tristan. It wouldn't hurt to call someone mom since his own was already dead and gone. He still didn't remember the face of his mom. But he remembered her touch. It was warm and calming. That's all he remembered about his mother who was dead.

Lvan sighed, "Mom, why did you come back? It hasn't even been a week since you left. And why did you come alone? Where's dad?"

Marie rolled her eyes in annoyance, "Brat. Your dad said he found some leads about something and so he left. And I came alone"

"I see"

"Now introduce me to this cute boy" she said, looking at Jake with a smile. Slowly, Jake felt the nervousness slipping away. "And where's Even anyway?" She asked looking around. Tristan shared a look with Colten, Jake and Chris while Lvan didn't show any sigh of nervousness, guilt or sadness like his friends and mate did. He looked at his mom right in the eyes and answered, "I sent him out on a job"

"Oh, I see"

"Now, I'll introduce you" Tristan, Jake, Colten and Chris finally breathed out in relieve when they saw Lvan change the topic. Even they didn't think it was a good idea to tell Marie about Even. The woman might not be able to take it well. She never took it well whenever Even fell into that horrible state. "Mom, this is Jake Ramsey, Tristan's childhood friend who's like a brother to him, Jake, this is my mom" Lvan introduced them.

Jake looked at Marie with a smile as he said, "Hello ma'am"

"Oh, please, call me mom or Marie, I like that better" Jake clenched a fist, trying to get the courage to call Marie mom. Everyone noticed this. The room fell into silence as they quieted down for Jake to get his courage.

It didn't take long, seconds later, Jake opened his mouth, "T....Then.....m....mom?" A genuine and happy smile spread on their lips. "I like that" Marie replied, smiling. Jake looked up at her and when he saw this smile. He begun to relax. Marie liked him. That was good.

"So, what are we waiting for?" Marie asked seconds later, "For Secks. Sebastian and Zane went to get him"

"I See"

"Alpha" Speak of the devil and the devil appears. They all turned to look at Sebastian whose voice they heard at the entrance of the living room. He came with Zane and Old man Secks. 

They witnessed as the old man's eyes widened in shock. He was looking at something, or should they say someone? They followed Secks' eyes and realised he was looking at Jake. Even Jake was looking at him with widened eyes. He looked shocked, angry and scared. They watched as Jake froze and trembled in fear. What was going on? Did Jake and old man Secks know each other.

"Jake, love, what's wrong" Colten held Jake's hand tight. Jake didn't answer and before Colten could ask again, the small man collapsed onto his lap. Jake passed out.