We walk into the store and all the handmade jewelry is displayed and gosh some of them are stunning. I wish I had thought to bring more pocket money to buy some things while we are here, but oh well maybe next time. I am walking near the back of the store when I hear a commotion and people start getting a little nervous and excited. My wolf is pacing in my mind as if something is wrong and I can't see Jen so I rush to the front just to see her staring off in the distance with a glazed look over her eyes and her holding onto a table for dear life. One of the patrons offers to call an ambulance, I tell them no as I hold her up gently calling her name. We are getting weird looks as you can see Jen’s mouth moving but nothing is coming out. I'm absolutely scared right now cause I know she's seeing something and from the look on her face it’s terrifying. After a few moments another patron asks if an ambulance should be called, I say no that she's okay, just having a seizure and it will stop shortly. We came up with that story a few years back when we were around normies and she had a vision. After what seems like an eternity, but was probably only a few minutes, she starts to come out of it, and goes limp in my arms. I hold her up as she takes deep breaths and tries her hardest to steady her heart.
“Are you okay? Is there anything you need?” a young girl asks, I reply no that she's trying to come out of it. One of the other patrons brings a chair and I make Jen sit. She replies “Thank you” in the weakest voice I have ever heard from her. “Let us know if you need an ambulance," the man says. I thank him and kneel in front of Jen. I’m still a little shaky myself but I try not to show it.
“Jen?” Her phone rings, startling me and I jump. Her mom is calling, I answer without a second thought “Hi momma Rose” “Bex honey, is Jenni okay? I felt it, what happened?” “I’m not sure momma, she's still coming out of it, but it must have been bad cause she's shaking and her heart rate is too high.” “Where are you girls?” “By the Parthenon” “Stay there, Your fathers will be there as soon as they can.” “Yes ma’am.” I hang up and look at Jen, “They are on their way” she still doesn't answer or look at me. Now I'm scared shitless.
I made Jen walk to the car so she could lay down as I knew she needed the rest after the vision. I was afraid to drive her anywhere because she may have another vision and if so she would need me for support. About an hour and half later, my phone rings and it's my father. I tell him which parking garage we are in and they arrive shortly after to gather us and take us home. Papa Rick, my father and Gamma Alec get us situated and we all drive home. I ride with my father in our car as Gamma Alec drives Jen and her dad home. When I know we are out of sight and I can let my release out, I start to cry. My father pulls the car over to hold me as I cry.
“Let it out hun, it's okay. You did so good hun, I'm so proud of you. You kept your cool and kept you both safe. You did so good”
His words soothe me a bit but I have never been so scared in all my life.
“Daddy I was so scared, I can't even begin to explain what that felt like. She looked terrified and I couldn't make it better.” The tears flow freely as I let it all out and pray that my best friend will never have to go through that again.
I settle down a few minutes later and we begin the drive home. I just want to get home and make sure she's okay.
We arrive at the pack house, where the Alpha, Beta and Gamma families live, just under an hour later, and I rush inside. Moma Rose is there and scoops me into her arms holding me tight as she cries, thanking me for keeping Jen and myself safe. My momma waits in the background eager to hold me. As I leave Momma Rose and fall into my mothers arms, I feel her warmth and her strength go right to me. My mother is one of the strongest women I know, and the fact that she's a normie makes it even more awesome.
There are a few normies here, or humans, married to werewolves. The moon goddess has a way of making what seems impossible become possible. My mother and father met at the community college. He said that when he saw her, a blanket of light engulfed them, he felt a pull toward her and he knew she was his mate, and he would do anything to make her completely his.
I head up stairs to Jen’s room and Papa Rick is there, he holds his hands out to me and I go to him and take the hug he so freely gives.
“You are an amazing young woman, thank you for taking care of our Jenni, and keeping yourself safe”
“You’re welcome Papa Rick.”
Usually the sign of respect is to call him Alpha, but as Jen and I grew up together and were always around each other I get the privilege to call him papa.
Dr Case, The pack doctor stands up after examining Jen and motions for Papa to leave the room. He glances at me and gives the nod that I can come too. We go out into the hallway where Momma Rose and my parents are. “This vision was a little stronger than the ones she has had before, but she should be just fine. She will need to rest up and when she is able, tell us what was in her vision.”
Dr Case looks at me, “ did she say anything?” “No ma’am, she just stood there, mouth open, looking terrified. I know that she has had these before and has just snapped right out of them, but this one was definitely different.”
Dr Case nods her head and turns to leave, “Wait! I forgot, she did say last night she felt uneasy. I told her it was jitters, maybe it wasn't?” “Tell me exactly what she said” Papa Rick said, “ She said it was an eerie feeling, like something out of a horror movie” Momma Rose, touches my cheek and kisses me on my forehead. She and Papa Rick walk with the Dr to Jens room and my mother and father come over to hold onto me.
“You need to sleep too honey” my mother says as I start to shake from exhaustion. “Okay momma” We turn on our heels and head in the direction of our wing. I hope I can sleep. My body is worn out.
BexIt’s Only been a day since our trip to Nashville, and Jen isn't exactly better, but she isn't worse either. I have been sitting by her side reading to her and filling her in on the gossip columns online when our brothers walk in. Papa Rick sent word for her brother Marcus and my brother Teddy. Unsure of what we were about to face, he wanted all our warriors here for safety. “Any change Bex?” My brother Teddy asks, “Nothing yet, I am starting to get worried.” Teddy comes to the other side of her bed, lightly touches her face as his jaw tightens. I have known for years of my brother's love for Jen, but I never revealed it because he feels he isn't worthy. He is a Beta’s son, She an Alpha’s daughter. “She’ll wake up”, Marcus says as he claps a hand on my brother’s shoulder. He knows how he feels as well. “She is strong as an ox and just stubborn.” I watch my brother again as he caresses her face, then looks at Marcus, gives him a curt nod then walks away. “I wish he would just tell
Alpha RickWatching my daughter in pain and not being able to stop it is almost more than I can bear. She is my pride and joy, my little girl and the carbon copy of my wife. She holds my heart like no other, don't get me wrong I love my son, but having a daughter was always my greatest wish, and when she was born my world turned upside down in the best way. I knew she had the gift from a young age, but I was not aware of the physical, and emotional pain and suffering she would endure. Jen is strong willed and she needs to be, this “gift” needs her to be. As Marcus and I help Jen to her feet, she's shaky but able to stand. I still don't want her to walk, so I carry my daughter to the war room where my Beta and head Gammas have gathered. I know Bex is going to want to be close and normally I wouldn't allow her in the war room, but she is close to Jen, and she may need her, so I allow it, this time. I sit Jen in my chair at the head of the table and everyone gathers around. I look on as
JenniBex and I head upstairs, I am so exhausted, and I can barely keep my eyes open. This is very odd to me, as I have had visions before, but nothing to the point that I was so completely drained after the fact. This is the hardest part of the visions. I can still hear, see, smell and feel everything from the vision for sometimes days after. Dinner was so hard, I didn't want to eat anything as it all smelled and tasted like burnt fur or flesh. I ate what I could but I started to feel very sick to my stomach so I stopped. I’m still a little hungry, but there is no way I'm going to be able to eat anything right now.As we reach the Alpha family wing, I start to feel increasingly tired, almost to the point I cannot walk. Bex mind links her brother. I can't hear what she is saying but I know he will be here in just a few moments. I sit on the floor as I cannot move any more. I see his silhouette and my heart skips a beat. I haven't even told Bex this, but I'm in love with Teddy, He is a
JenniI’m in bed with my head laying on Teddy’s chest as he caresses his fingers up and down my arm. I can't stop smiling as I look up at his face, he's my mate, my FATED mate. I was scared he only thought of me as his sister's friend, but he loves me. ME, the little girl who used to follow him around all the time, just to be closer to him. The teenage girl who used to write Jen loves Teddy in all her journals. The girl who knew he would never look twice at. The girl who knew he would never love her like that. But he does, he really does. My heart won't stop its erratic beating. “Are you okay?” he asks, slowly caressing my cheek. “Yes” I breathe. I close my eyes and focus on his touch. It's sending shivers down my spine. “I’m just trying to come down out of the stars. This has become the best day of my life.” I say. Trying hard to steady my breathing. “I know what you mean,” He chuckles. “Today started off with me afraid you were dying in front of me, to finding out you are my fated m
TeddyI get to Jens room and I hear quiet sobs, my heart clenches and I knock, “Jen love, it's me, can I come in?’ I wait for a few moments, before I slowly open the door, She's curled up on her bed, in the fetal position. The tears are free flowing and I can feel her pain, making my heart tug and my wolf howl. ‘Mate’ he growls in my head as I walk to her side. I climb on the bed with her and wrap my arms around her, picking her up to place her in my lap. I hold her and caress her back in a small circle, feeling her relax into me. “Why would he say that to me?” She starts to cry again, “I don't know love, I don't know” I’m struggling to not be angry, I hate seeing her in pain. “Do you think he’s right?” I go still at her question. My wolf also stops in his tracks. “No, I don't think he’s right, We weren't brought together just to be kept apart. This is fated, we belong together, We will make each other stronger.” She somewhat relaxes into me again as Bex enters the room. “What's goin
Alpha RickI was trying to understand why Teddy and Jen would want an official meeting to talk to me until I spoke to Marcus. I understand what he is saying and the concern he has, but the way he went about it, that was wrong. We don't know much about the Oracle or how the powers they possess work. I need to do research so that I can understand the situation better before I make a ruling in favor of one party or the other. As I wait for my daughter to arrive, I mind link my wife to join us. I watch as my beautiful wife walks to our bench and takes a seat. We are not fated mates as my daughter and Teddy are. She is my chosen mate, and I couldn't have chosen better. The difference between fated and chosen is the goddess, having a fated mate takes the pressures of dating away. I did have a fated mate, she rejected me for another. It was a painful and sad experience, but one I am thankful for. I left for Alpha training the day after she rejected me, and when I returned, she and her chose
MarcusI know I’ve hurt my sister and I know that she is mad, but I had to say my piece. This is foreign to us. It's been almost 100 years since there has been an oracle. We don't have enough information to make sure that nothing will happen to her to make her lose her power. I pace in my room trying to get enough courage to go face her and Teddy. I shouldn't have said what I said to her, I should have just taken it to my father and let him deal with all of it. I sigh as a knock sounds at my door. I groan as I open it and see that the one person I don't want to talk to ever is there standing in my door frame, “Hello lover” Miranda says as she saunters into my room. “What do you want?” I dont hide the disdain in my voice. Miranda is one of my father’s warriors and I have been kicking myself ever since I spent the night with her. She always seems to show up at the worst times, wanting to ask stupid questions. “I wanted to see you. I thought you were away at training " "Dad needed me he
Bex“Bex, stop, I said stop!” He grabs my arm and twirls me around, to face him. “Let me go!” I scream, I want to claw his eyes out, I struggle against him but his fingers dig into my arms starting to cause me pain. I cry out and he releases me, worry on his face. “Did I hurt you? Bex baby, I'm sorry. I would never hurt you, I'm sorry.” I start to back away from him, “Bex, please baby. I'm sorry, are you okay?” I stare at him, concern really on his face. “I’m okay, you just scared me.” He sighs, pulls me into a hug, “I'm so sorry, I would never hurt you, I'm so sorry Bex.”“What is going on with you Marc? Why are you acting like this" I feel his chest rise and fall as he takes a deep breath "I don't like not knowing what's around the corner, I need to be in control Bex, this is almost too much for me” He releases me and starts to walk towards his room running his hand through his hair. This is not the Marc I know, he seems so unsure of everything. I follow him to his room, trying to s
Alpha RickI tell everyone that I want to meet with them in my office. My wife, Josh and Mary are here with me waiting on Miranda, Marc, Bex and the others. Miranda arrives first looking nervous being called into the Alpha’s office. Teddy and Jenni arrive shortly after. I watch as Jenni gives Miranda a once over with absolute anger and maybe a bit of hate in her eyes. Teddy as well seems to be uncomfortable with this she-wolf in our presence. “Miranda, please take a seat as we wait for the others.” She walks over to the chair in front of the fireplace, sitting on edge looking almost like a scared rabbit. I mind-link my warriors outside the door telling them to enter once Marc and Rebecca arrive. Almost instantly after, they walk through the door hand in hand, Just as Miranda sits down. I watch her as she stares at their joined hands, a look of hurt goes across her face. “Everyone please, take a seat.” I say as I walk over to the sitting area. I look at Marc who subtly nods his head.
MarcusI stand holding Bex in my arms as I blink back tears. I was so scared I would lose her all because of that bitch Miranda. The fury starts to creep up into me making me start to hold Bex even tighter. What the hell was I thinking, I don't even know what I saw in her to do anything with her.”Bex, baby, we need to address this with Miranda. My father has called a meeting with us and her. She is to talk to us about what she did.” She looks at me with furrowed brows. “I take it, you want me to be there?” “Yes. I need you there.” She sighs, “Okay, but please don't leave me alone so she can get near me, I don't want to lose my temper and do something I will regret.” “I’ll be by your side the entire time.” “Marc? I need to know, how long ago were you with her? Was it a long time ago or was it recent?” She slowly unwraps her arms from around my neck as she asks me. I place her feet on the ground while gripping her waist. I look into her eyes and see the pain that I put there. I don't w
Marcus“What is your current relationship with Miranda, did you promise her anything?“ My father asks me. “There is no relationship with Miranda, it was a one night thing, and no I didn't promise her anything. I am not sure what her plan is or what she is thinking she can accomplish from this, but I never promised her anything.” My father nods his head before replying, “Do you think you can get Bex to come out here? We need to fix this if you are to continue with the ceremony as planned.” “I’ll go get her.” We hear from behind, turning, I see my baby sister and Teddy, mom rushes to her to take her in her arms. “Oh my sweet girl, you should still be in bed.” “I’m okay mom. I wanna help. You and I are going to talk.” She says while glaring at me. I nod, knowing there is no escape. “Oh and daddy, there will be a change to the Mating Ceremony, Teddy and I will be joining. It will be a dual ceremony.” “Okay baby girl” I watch as my sister and Teddy leave to go get Bex, praying that she wi
MarcusMom and I are getting a few things together to start the preparations for the mating ceremony for Bex and me. I want to have our ceremony tonight, I don’t want to be away from Bex any more. I want to hold her at night when she sleeps and be the one that she wakes up to every morning. With everything that has been happening to our family and friends we need a little something good right now. “We need to talk” is all I hear when Teddy approaches me. “What happened? Is Bex okay, is my sister?” I start to panic when I see the anger and frustration in his eyes. “I thought you were going to tell Bex about Miranda?” He snaps at me, trying to hold his anger back. “I haven't gotten the chance yet.” I say. “Well it may be too late, Bex came to me crying that Miranda came to her and told her you were with her, and that you loved her. Bex is shattered, she had me walk her to her room. She pushed me out of her room and wont open her door at all. If you don’t fix this, the future you want wit
JenniI looked around the room at my parents and Teddy. It is so strange knowing what I know and not being able to explain any of it correctly. I know that we have to look for the cold ones, and that these particular ones are to be regarded as foes. The question is how do we know which are the foes? Are they all bad? Is there a defining mark or characteristic that will show us who we are looking for? I have so many questions but I cannot come up with any answers.Teddy and I were able to talk about what happened and how I was healed. I can't believe he is a vessel. That means that he will be able to heal me at any time he feels like it. But, if memory serves, it takes a lot of his life force to do it. I need to talk to Marc and our parents to make sure he doesn’t misuse his gift.He won't take it too well, me telling him not to heal me each and every time it's needed, but he's going to have to listen to me. I don't want to lose him. I need to make sure I can find out everything I can a
MarcusI refused to leave when Dr Case told me she was going home to rest before the next day's rounds. There was no way I was letting Bex be by herself. Her slow breathing and the faint beeping from her heart monitor lulled me to sleep. I was awakened by a hand going through my hair while my head rested on her leg. “Marc?” I shot up at the sound of her beautiful voice. “Bex baby, how do you feel? Do I need to call anyone, do you need anything?” I don't know what to do, where to go or how to make her feel better. I look at her, she's so beautiful even with the sores on her arm,neck and face. “I’m okay Marc, I promise I feel a lot better than before, I’m not in any pain. I actually want to get up and see Jenni. Is Dr Case around?” I’m terrified that she is going to ask Teddy to transfer more. I look at my watch and see that it is still night. “No baby, she left to rest before tomorrow. We should just wait for her tomorrow.” I just want to be there with her, just us holding each other.
TeddyI start to stir as a light surrounds me. I feel warmth and calm. I look around and see that I am not in the hospital room with Jenni, and I start to panic. “Jenni!? Love where are you?!” I start to run and I am getting more and more worried as I cannot see her anywhere. I can’t hear anything either. I fall to my knees and the tears start to fall. “Hello Theodore.” I jump to my feet and whirl around, I see a lady with long hair and the brightest blue eyes I have ever seen. Her skin is almost gold in color. “Goddess.” I bow out of respect. “I know that you have many questions and want answers. I want you to know that Jenni is special. I know that you are all suffering with her pain that she is and will continue to go through. That is unfortunately the penance for this gift.” She looks at me with sad eyes and I can see her shoulder start to drop as she feels our pain. “Will this always happen with her visions?” I ask, silently hoping that it won't. “No, she won't go through this ev
TeddyAfter Marc left with Bex, Alpha told me to transfer some of the injuries from Jenni to himself and my father. I settled in the chair to hold Jenni, and looked to my father and Alpha. Alpha stepped forward and told me to grab her left leg. I uncovered her legs and moved the hospital gown over so I could grab her calf trying to be considerate of boundaries. She may be my mate, but we haven't mated yet. I wanted to be respectful while helping her. I nod to Alpha, “I’m ready.” I say as I prepare for the transfer. He touches my shoulder and I feel the familiar vibration and heat as the sores start to leave her, I don't pay attention to Alpha as I watch my girl, her leg starts to heal and and I feel the vibrations start to lessen, the heat dwindling. Alpha removes his hand, and I hear gasps, turning my head, I see as he staggers a bit from the transfer that he has received. His left leg is covered in sores and blisters and his breathing is a little ragged. Luna walks toward him to of
TeddyI jump from my seat, and move to Jenni’s other hand, I look up at my family to ask who will take it this time, and Marc walks forward. “If this works, use me before Bex, I don’t want her hurting.” His face is hard. “Alright.” I say with determination. I grasp Jenni’s hand, “Please goddess let this work.” I whisper as Marc comes to my side. He stretches out his hand and I feel a vibration go through me, and heat on my shoulder. I feel Marc tense, but he doesn’t move his hand. Something is happening, Jenni’s hand and arm are clearing up, the marks on her are disappearing, we figured it out! We can help her heal! I hear Marc hiss as he moves his hand away from my shoulder. I look back to see his hand and arm covered in welts and sores. He looks like he has been in a fire. Bex rushes to his side, tears in her eyes as she looks at the sores that are there. “It doesn’t hurt, baby.” Marc says cupping her face with his unharmed hand. She looks up at him, then looks at me, “I’m next. Fi