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My True Mate CHAPTER EIGHTY ONE
I’m standing in a field when I open my eyes.The tall grass is nearly up to my knees, daisies and dandelions swing with the soft breeze.I don't know where I am but I feel content.There's nothing to see for miles except open fields and I let out a long breath. A breath I seem to have been holding for so long.I just want to stay here.And then I hear a cry.“Mama!”I turned around, almost instinctively recognizing the voice even though I've never heard it before.My eyes fall on a little boy, more than half his body concealed by the grass as he runs towards me. His silver hair and golden eyes tell me who he is.My hands go to my stomach as I gaze at his happy face, those chubby cheeks which are flushed.This can’t be real, I think to myself. That’s my child. Mine and Lucas’s.But -And then I see someone behind him, a tall woman with beautiful flowing hair which is the same silver as mine and deep blue eyes. Her features are striking and as she
My True Mate CHAPTER EIGHTY TWO
I stare at Damon, not knowing whether he's joking or being serious.“I died?” I test the words on my tongue, finding them incredibly unbelievable. “But I’m alive.”“Yeah,” Damon. “And Kayla brought you back.”My eyes fall on the still form of the child, “Is she-?” “She’s fine,” Damon follows my gaze. “She collapsed after she saved you. I nearly thought she was dead till she started snoring.”I stretch my arms and I’m surprised by how normal I feel. It doesn’t feel like I just had a near death experience.“How is that possible?” I murmur. Damon is silent and then he looks towards the sleeping child, “She was hysterical. When your heart stopped beating that is.”Eric looks a little rattled, “All that power in that tiny body. It’s a miracle she didn’t combust.”I swing my legs off the small bed and look at the two, “Can somebody walk me through what happened?”Although, physically I feel fine, my head is still a little fuzzy.Damon exchanges a look with Er
My True Mate CHAPTER EIGHTY THREE
The phoenix.Where have I heard that term before?My mind feels hazy as if I’m supposed to remember something but I can’t, for the life of me.“They’re custodians of the phoenix?” I repeat, slowly, my tone a little disbelieving. When both Eric and Damon just stare at me, I add, “The Phoenix is a mythical legend. The firebird. Nobody has ever seen it.”“You mean nobody ever talked about it in your pack,” Damon corrects me, tightly. “Did you consider that it could because your pack had been infiltrated for close to a century? You were deprived of a lot of information. How do you think that the Order of Eternity came close to winning the Great War?”I still don’t have a lot of information on the Great War except that the shifter packs rallied against witches and that the witches fought back so I don’t really have an answer to that."They stole a child from the Bewaarders,” Damon tells me. “They stole the Phoenix while it was still an infant. They stole it and they ra
My True Mate CHAPTER EIGHTY FOUR
“Here?”My knees feel weak for a moment, “Since when?”Damon looks serious, “He was also poisoned. A few of my people found him and brought him here. He wasn't in good shape. Still isn't. Our healer has been working on him but he's barely holding on. I sent word to you four days ago but the messenger never came back.”“I want to see him!” I’m on my feet but Damon steps in front of me, cautioning me.“You should be prepared-““Prepared for what?” My voice is tense. “I just want to see my mate!”Damon exchanges a look with Eric and then nods.They lead me out of the tree house towards what looks like a large infirmary. Most of the beds are an occupied but I follow Eric into a backroom which has a lot of medical equipment. However, my eyes barely linger on them. They’re attached to a still figure on a bed.From all intents and purposes, Lucas looks like he sleeping peacefully.His presence is still within me, a gentle throb, faint but there.However, his face
My True Mate CHAPTER EIGHTY FIVE
I watch the leaf shrivel up and scatter, and my heart sinks.This has never happened before.“This isn't going to work," I look up at the panther shifters watching me. “I'm going to have to go to her myself.”“We’ll come-““No,” I shake my head. “Aliya won’t welcome anyone inside her sanctuary. All of your return and tell Eric to keep my mate alive.”“Damon told us to protect you,” Turner insists and I study their faces.“Fine. But then we’ll have to split up. Two of you go back and tell Damon what happened. The rest of you can accompany me.”The path to Aliya’s home is along the river so I decide to follow it.However, I can't shake the image of the leaf, disintegrating. What does that mean?Is Aleeha in trouble? Is she safe? I had found it odd that I have not seen her in so long.With no way of knowing whether the bitch is safe or not, my heart is sinking with each step.A day goes by and the journey is relatively easy. A few wolves join us along
My True Mate CHAPTER EIGHTY SIX
It's the sound of running water that reaches my ears first.The next thing I notice is the burning sensation on my wrists. I can feel the cold metal against them and whatever the slimy substance lacing the metal is, it's very painful.I open my eyes dazedly and I realize that it is night time. I am lying on the ground, tied up, my face turned in the direction of the tree line. However, I can see the orange glow of a fire behind me.It takes me an instant to remember what had just happened.I hear footsteps and I quickly close my eyes, pretending to be unconscious.A booted foot nudges me and I force my eyes to remain closed.“Bitch really passed out bad,” Comes a rough voice.“Enough, Darius,” Comes a calm voice which I immediately recognise.It’s the vice of the red-eyed man."The longer she stays like that, the better. It’ll be easier to transport her.”“I thought she would be in a worse state,” The man who just kicked me, says. “I thought those wolves d
My True Mate CHAPTER EIGHTY SEVEN
Ariel’s voice is clear.“Make her suffer. I want her to know what it’s like to have everything taken from her.”Although the situation isn't a good one, I can't help myself from rolling my eyes.Why do I keep running across crazy women? First it was Valerie and now it's Ariel.However, there is no sting of betrayal.Although this was definitely unexpected, I never found myself leaning towards my cousin. Although, I deliberately stayed out of her way, it didn't escape my notice of how she was integrating into the pack. Things are beginning to look much more clear now. Even things I told myself I was imagining, are proving themselves to be true.If Ariel was sent by the Order, then is she even my cousin? Was anything she said true?Despite now knowing Ariel's role, even more questions have been raised.But I do know one thing for sure.Ariel has been trying to get to Kayla.I’ve never been more happy about my decision to leave her with Damon.I have t
My True Mate CHAPTER EIGHTY EIGHT
His glowing eyes stun me, reminding me of the red-eyed man whose breath had smelt like stale bread. However, before I can react, I hear the footsteps rushing by me and I flinch.But they just run past us, not even seeing us and I let out a sigh of relief.“They didn’t see us,” I mutter.“They wouldn’t,” The stranger tells me, almost gently. I don’t say anything, leaning my head back against the tree, exhausted.I can feel his eyes studying me, “You don’t look too well.”“I’m not,” I try to feel my wolf but I still can’t. “They gave me something. It’s not-““Maybe you should eat something,” He looks at me, his eyes gleaming. His hands dive into his pockets and he brings out a crumpled piece of paper. When he opens it, there are a few blue berries in it. They’re smashed and the paper is stained but my stomach growls.“I’m not so sure of taking food from strangers,” I mutter, even as I reach out to take the offered berries. My hands tremble as I shove the crus
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My True Mate CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY
SarahThe days that follow are sad ones. We all have to come together as a pack to work through the loss of so many loved ones. “I really thought we were finding peace,” Dustin says, as we gather together three days later. “I hoped it would stay.”“We’ll find that now,” I tell him. “There are always going to be times of peace and times of conflict. I’ve learned we have to accept that as a way of life. That’s the downside of being in a wolf pack.“But the good days outnumber the bad. And we’re strong, we’re fierce. We’ll get through this and defeat any enemies that might come up next. We just have to trust in each other and have faith in the pack.”The words resonate with me as I say them. Despite all the hardships, I’m more devoted to this pack than I ever have been. I’ve learned to accept the ups and downs which are easier to manage now that things between Lucas and I don’t feel quite as fragile.“That’s why you’re a great leader,” Dustin says. “You inspire us all to do just
My True Mate CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY NINE
LucasAs I watch my baby in Sarah’s arms, I’m happier than I ever thought I’d be. A son and a daughter. It feels like now our family is complete. Though I’m open to more children in the future. Right now, I’m just content.Sarah and I tend to be rough sleepers though. So, as Sarah dozes off, I take Evelyn from her arms and place her in the bassinet. Then, I join Sarah on the bed.“She’s beautiful,” I say, cuddling my sleepy mate. “You’re beautiful. I’m so grateful to you for bringing our children into our life like you have. “I know it’s never easy. I won’t even pretend to understand what you go through. But you give up so much for our family. I appreciate that more than I can express.”“And I appreciate you,” she says. “You’re a wonderful father and a fantastic husband. I’m so glad to share all of this with you. I’m so grateful to be building a family with you.”I kiss her and the warmth of having my true mate in my life envelopes me. It just feels so natural and right when y
My True Mate CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY EIGHT
Sarah“That is an incredible offer,” I say, my eyes staring right into Azar’s. “You’ve promised so much, and I know we’d both prosper within a formed alliance. However, we can’t promise our daughter’s hand in marriage.”My words prompt a hearty response. Some are mere whispers while others are outright defiant. Many can’t believe that we would turn away from this. But we have to do what’s right for our daughter.“Now, I’m not shutting down the idea of a future marriage completely,” I clarify. “Maybe our daughter will end up with your son. Maybe they will be mates.“But we’ll have to wait and see once she’s old enough to decide. Since we’ll be allies regardless, they’ll know each other. They can spend time together.“If our daughter decides that your son is her mate and they both love each other, then they can get married. We’re going to leave that up to her though. We don’t want to make such a big decision for her before she can even consent to it.”Azar’s demeanor falls. It re
My True Mate CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY SEVEN
LucasSarah looks at me with an expectant look on her face, and I’m just not sure what I should say. The kiss still bothers me. It hurts me. As her mate, I have reason to be upset.The guilt still haunts me though. It reminds me of how I hurt her. It whispers that I deserve this. I know that I deserve this.“It’s nothing,” I insist.“Lucas, please open up to me,” she says. She takes my hand in hers and looks at me with those eyes I never can resist. “I saw you and Azar last night,” I confess. “I saw the kiss.”Sarah looks at me with shock and guilt written upon her face. I hate that. It’s proof that what I saw was true. They did kiss. She betrayed me.“I know I betrayed you horribly,” I continue. “So, I understand that I deserve that. But it still hurts, Sarah. “I thought we had moved past all of that. I thought we were solid. I thought we weren’t ever going to let anyone get between us again. But I guess I was wrong.”Jealous tears through me as the kiss replays in my min
My True Mate CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY SIX
LucasI’m surprised then when I wake, Sarah isn’t beside me. I panic. After everything that’s happened, I simply can’t help it. There are too many ways things can go wrong.I need her near me. I need to always know that she’s okay.After a deep breath, I realize that something feels wrong. Something seems off. I walk to Fergus’ room and see him sleeping peacefully. I tuck the baby monitor in my pocket and step outside. I won’t go far, I can’t go far without Fergus, so hopefully she’s close by.It doesn’t seem like she is at first. I look all around our home and don’t see her. Then, I go towards the back yard and I stop.Sarah is there, but the tree line, but she’s not alone. He’s with her. The anger from earlier boils within me again.I know I shouldn’t be jealous, especially not after what I did to Sarah. I have no right to worry about that after all I put her through. And nothing truly awful has happened between them. I don’t have a solid reason to be upset.Besides, I tru
My True Mate CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY FIVE
Lucas“You don’t have to give an answer right now,” he rushes in to say. “I’m not expecting you to be sure of anything right now. It’s just something to think about.”I’m so taken off guard by this that I don’t know a single word to say in response. I have tried to push aside my fears that he wants to seduce Sarah and getting to know them all a little better has helped me to do so.My daughter though… I never thought he’d be after my daughter. Arranged marriage? “That’s a big topic,” Sarah says slowly. “We’d definitely need time to think about it further. We’d have to talk through this amongst ourselves.”“Of course,” Azar replies with a pleasant smile. “I’m not trying to force your hand or anything. Take as much time as you need. It is a big decision but I think it’s the right one.”We don’t stay out much longer than that. We circle back to the gathering for a little while. But everyone is tired, so we all head back home soon after.It’s only once we’re back home that every
My True Mate CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY FOUR
SarahI take a moment to give Lucas a hug and another kiss before we step into the area where the feast is being hosted. I can sense that he’s still a little insecure about things, but he had no reason to worry. I’m going to be true to him always.I’ll admit though, I am intrigued by this new pack. I wonder about the kinds of magic they can do. I’m curious about all they have to offer.As we walk towards their Alpha, the pack starts to congregate together, which is a little strange. Before this, they were mingling with everyone else. There seems to be a shift though as we approach them.“We’re so grateful you’ve accepted us,” Azar says, flashing that friendly smile. Is there anything flirtatious about it? I don’t really think so.“To show our gratitude, we would like to show you something,” he continues. “A little show before dinner.”I hesitate. What if this is something malicious? I don’t know anything about this pack. Is it a trap?They’re already here though. They could tr
My True Mate CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY THREE
LucasAfter everything else that’s happened, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried about this new pack joining us. It’s not like it’s uncommon for packs to approach each other, especially if they think a mutually beneficial alliance can be formed.The fact that packs are now approaching us like this shows our growth. I’m proud of Sarah for bringing this pack to greatness like this. I’m happy to welcome newcomers in.It’s just that there’s been a lot going on lately. And it still seems like a risk to allow anyone new to come into this peaceful place we created.Then, I realize that I’m sounding a bit like how Liza sounded when we brought Brandon in. It gives me more empathy towards her but also makes me realize that maybe I’m being a bit paranoid.It will be good to have another alliance. This could ultimately be beneficial to us. So, I help answer questions as the pack follows us. I remain as engaging as possible as I get to know them.“You’ve truly created something impres
My True Mate CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY TWO
SarahChills run down my spine as I listen to this prophecy about our daughter. I always knew our children would be great. But I never expected something like this.Could it be true?I assume it is considering the way this prophecy has been delivered. What does it mean though? How do we deal with something like this?Before we can ask any questions, the bubble floats off into the sky which grows lighter again. The lights turn back on. The candles are re-lit.Lucas and I look to each other as everyone looks to us for answers. Yet I’m stumped. Usually I know what to say, but not this time.“I have no idea where that came from,” I admit. I’ve found that when it comes to being Alpha, the best way to approach these sorts of things is from a place of honesty. “However, I can say that I feel blessed.“It’s clear our daughter will be special. I don’t know exactly what that means yet, but we will take care of her to the best of our ability. We’ll cherish her just as we do Fergus. We’ll
