CHAPTER TWO

Jack pov

“When will Raven be allowed for a sleepover here?” I asked my dad, Alpha Liam. 

“I don’t know, you know that it is the month for she wolves who have reached the age of eighteen to know where their mates are from.” My dad replied

My heart pierced at the thought of Raven being with another man If I am not chosen as her mate, I have had a huge crush on Raven since we were kids and had tried really hard to hide it so I always hoped and prayed to the moon goddess.

“Jack!” I jumped at the mind link, I will recognize that voice anytime anywhere but why does she sound so tired. 

“Raven? Raven!” I called back but there was no reply. Raven had never called me jack which means she probably needs me, her nickname for me has always been Jackie since we were little so she must really need my help.

Reaching out to my wolf, I tried to track where she could be. Since I am of Alpha blood and is also the future Alpha, it was pretty simple for me as I soon found her on the road side with a little crowd around her. At the sight of me, they started paving the way for me to get to her. 

Goodness, even while being unconscious, she still looks adorable.

Lifting her limp body gently into my arms, I placed her into my car and stave off.

 …

Raven pov

I woke up to meet jack staring down at me in concern, i look around and almost jumped out of the bed as I remembered I was supposed to be at Sofia’s place.

“Hey calm, your father already knows where you are” i looked up at the voice and almost screamed happily. You definitely can’t blame me though, I am free from any punishment probably the rest of this week as my stepmother, even though she hides it, is scared of the Alpha.

I bowed down to him before throwing my arms around Jack's neck, relief washing over me. "Oh my gosh, Jack! I was so worried I was going to get in trouble! Also, thanks for saving me today"

Jack chuckled and hugged me back. "It’s nothing and you should know that you can not get in trouble with me Raven, your dad knows you're with me. He's not going to punish you for that."

I pulled back and looked up at him. "But what about my stepmother? She is probably thinking of ways to punish me, she is going to kill me!"

Jack rolled his eyes. "Don't worry about her. She's all bark and no bite. Besides, she's not going to mess with you now that you're...you know."

I raised an eyebrow. "Now that I'm what?"

Jack grinned mischievously. "Now that you are the Alpha's mate, of course."

I blushed and playfully hit him on the arm. "Shut up, Jack. Quite dreaming, you know that’s not a thing yet."

Jack held up his hands in defense. "Hey, I'm just stating the facts that we should be mated together, we are really cute together." He winked.

I sighed and rubbed my temples. "Let's not talk about that right now. What time is it?"

Jack glanced at his watch. "It's already afternoon. Do you want to get some sleep or head somewhere? Sofia’s place?."

I jumped out of bed and started getting dressed. "Yes, I need to get something from her and I’m also staying there overnight as she is going to help me shift so let’s go, then. I don't want to keep her waiting."

As we headed downstairs, Jack asked, "So, how are you feeling about everything? Your usual nightmare, the pack, all of it?"

I took a deep breath. "Honestly, Jack? I'm scared. I don't know if I can do this."

Jack put a reassuring hand on my shoulder making me smile. "You can, Raven. You're stronger than you think. And I'll be right there with you, every step of the way."

Arriving at Sofia’s home, I was greeted with the scent of various herbs. Sofia welcomed me with a warm smile, her eyes sparkling with warmness . "Raven, dear, you are all so grown and looking so beautiful, I am so glad you're here. I've been preparing everything for your shift to make sure it’s a wonderful experience."

I almost had the urge to hug her tightly, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. "Thanks, Sofia. I don't know what I would do without you."

Sofia just smiled before leading us to her cozy living room, filled with shelves of herbal remedies and strange artifacts. Jack settled into an armchair, looking around curiously.

"So, Sofia, what's the plan?" I asked, trying to sound brave.

Sofia nodded, her hands fluttering over her supplies. "We'll start with a calming tea to ease your nerves. Then, we'll work on visualization techniques to help you connect with your wolf."

I nodded, taking a deep breath. "Okay, got it."

Jack spoke up, "And what about the nightmares, Sofia? Can you help her with those too?"

Sofia's expression turned sympathetic. "Of course, Jack. I've prepared a special blend to help Raven sleep peacefully tonight. We'll work on the nightmares together, okay?"

I looked surprised at their words as I looked from jack to Sofia

“Oh girl, Jack here already told me about your nightmares, how you always have them on your birthday week.

I smiled gratefully at Sofia, feeling a sense of hope. Maybe, just maybe, I could overcome my fears and learn to control my shifts.

As Sofia busied herself preparing the tea, Jack leaned over to me and whispered, "You're going to do great, Raven. I'll be right here with you."

I smiled looking down at my fingers, I really hope jack is my mate because I can not bear to hurt him after all he has done for me.

“Jack I will need to send you away now, I hope you understand as she needs not to be distracted on any other thoughts except that of her wolf”

I looked up at Jack's face, I could feel his resultant but having no choice. I watched him walk to me and pecked me, whispering words to calm my nerves before walking out of the door. I desperately wanted to shout, to run after him while holding his hand tightly but I just sat rooted on the chair, my eyes showing all the emotions I wanted to perform. It is all me and my little battle, I guess.