I turned my attention back to Charlotte as soon as they made it into the kitchen. I knew why Nathan went with Timothy, and I'm grateful for it. I wanted to give Charlotte a warning that we were going to have a serious talk after dinner."Baby," Charlotte blinked up at me, shoving a fork load of sauce covered green beans and a piece of veal into her mouth. I waited until she chewed and swallowed before I spoke again. "After dinner, we're going to have to talk about something serious.""W-What? D-Did I do s-something?!"My eyes widened at the panic and fear that was pouring from her. I glanced over at Aries, seeing him silently panicking himself."No! No, no, no!" I cupped her cheeks with my hands, lifting her face so I made eye contact with her now watery grey ones. "No panicking. It's okay. You didn't do anything.""You have been such a good girl, princess." Aries added, wrapping an arm around her waist. He pulled her against his hard chest. Deep rumbles erupting from him as he tried
Charlotte POV:I peered up at the nervous looking Theós and Aries. I never saw them look like anything but confident and smuggish. To see the most confident people I know reduced to this nervousness made me feel uneasy.I swallowed nervously."We have some news princess," Aries swallowed, "Bad news."I knew it. I knew this was going to happen sooner or later. They didn't want me anymore. They wanted to get rid of me. They realized how much of a waste I am. I wasn't worth the time and effort they put in. I was a burden. Nothing more than a piece of-"Charlotte." Theós growled out.I flinched at the growl, waiting for the harsh words to follow. My eyes watered at the thought of what to come. I was really hoping for something long lasting. I was hoping I could stay happy. But they were going to send me back to him and-"Charlotte!" I looked up, watery eyes and repressed sobs. Theós was kneeling in front of me, narrowed greenish blue eyes glaring into mine. "We aren't leaving you. You're
"CHARLOTTE!" Timothy banged on my door. I peeked my head out from my blankets, eyeing the door. I hope he doesn't bust down my door. "I'M COMING IN!"Timothy barged into my room, making a beeline for my bed. I ducked back underneath my blankets, curling into a ball with my eyes closed shut. I didn't want to leave my bed now. I want Theós and Aries to come lay in bed with me.Feeling the blankets being ripped from my body, I squeak at the chill from the cool air. I shut my eyes, curling into a tighter ball. I was trying to make myself disappear from the cold and Timothy. "No!""Don't you "no" me young lady! You're going to get up right now and march your butt into that shower!" Timothy commanded."I d-don't wanna leave m-my bed!" I whined."Well your gonna!" He said, lifting me from my bed. I grumbled unhappily as he made his way to the bathroom with me in his arms. He set me down on my feet as soon as we entered the bathroom. He placed his hands on his hips, looking down at me with a
Charlotte POV:I left my appointment with my therapist, feeling a little better. Aries and Theós thought it would be a good idea to speak to her about everything that has happened the last couple of days.My therapist, Mrs. Brun, had also thought it was a good idea.And how I feel now, I'm happy I did this. I really needed to talk this out with someone other than Aries, Theós, and Timothy. It was like getting a different opinion, a different point of view of sorts. It was something I needed to make this seem more real but made me understand how much everyone now cares for me."Looks like your appointment went well.""It did." I beamed somewhat happily up at Nathan. Seems like he was watching me today. I'm a little surprised it's him and not Aries or Theós waiting for me. Usually they would be. "Is Alexander and Raven h-here yet?""Nope, there's been a short delay. You still have a few more hours until they get here." Nathan explained."Good! T-That means I h-have time to make lunch f-
Theós POV:"Alex and Rav need to hurry up!" Timothy whined, "I'm starving! Whatever Cherry is making smells delicious!"Though Timothy is right about the delicious smell that was coming from the castle, his whining was getting annoying. I was already on edge with being away from Charlotte for this long when there was a threat coming for her. Plus she had an appointment with Brun today. Usually Aries, me, or the both of us are there waiting for her when she gets out. This is the first time we weren't there for her.Was she okay with it? Was she mad, sad? We probably should've told her that we weren't going to pick her up today but that bitch, Brun thought it was best if we didn't. Something about wanting to test how well she could adapt to change or something.Aries rolled his eyes, "Brun isn't a bitch, Theós. She's our mate therapist. A beneficial factor to her wellbeing.""Nobody asked you Aries. Let me rant in my mind, in peace." I snapped, angry at him for defending her. I swear if
"We're going to share. Why do you think Aries made you so much?" I answered, grabbing a slider and lifting it to her face.Her lips circled into a little perfect 'o' before she widened it, letting me feed her without a fuss. Most females wouldn't let their mates feed them. Something about how it was embarrassing or something about them being independent so they don't need the "help"."Aw! Look at them babe! How come you never let me do that?!" Alexander asks with a whine."Because I'm perfectly capable of feedin' myself. I'm not a baby, Xander." Raven glared, dipping a nacho into the dip before plopping it into her mouth. Her eyes widen, glancing down at the dip before up at her Luna. "This dip is amazin' Luna.""T-Thank you." Charlotte flushed.I popped a few sliders into my mouth, silently humming at the combination of juicy chicken and buttery bread. As I chew, I twirled some pasta onto a fork, bringing it up to Charlotte's mouth. Swallowing, my chest rumbled happily as she opened
Charlotte POV:I sunk deeper into the bubbly, hot water, swallowing the chewed mushed of eggs, cheese, hash browns, and potatoes. I wasn't the biggest fan of taking baths, but Timothy and Raven managed to convince me to take one.Something about a spa day? I'm not really sure what a spa day is but so far I'm enjoying it. I was slightly uncomfortable with my naked body touching the floor and sides of the large tub, but the sweet smelling water was almost making it better. If I didn't have to worry about that, everything else about the spa day was just amazing.It kind of made me wish I could do this every day."Relaxing isn't it? This is going to make everything we're going to do today so much easier." Timothy said."W-What are we d-doing today?" I ask."Well," I watched as Raven and Timothy shared a glance. "Since you're meeting some people today, your mates thought it would be a great idea if you relaxed before meeting them."I could feel my relaxed body slowly tense back up. I was
"You s-scared me." I mumbled out."Did I?"Raven huffed, "You basically kick the door down."Shooting her a quick glare, he made his way towards me. He placed the tray across my lap, an apologetic smile forming on his face. "Sorry about that Charlotte. I didn't mean to scare you like that. Just so excited to get you all dressed up. It's a guy thing."I eagerly grab my fork, not wanting to waste any time to dig in. It looks like Timothy made an attempt on his promise trying to find the biggest bowl. It easily covered most of the tray. And the bowl was filled to the brim, basically overflowing, with my choice of food."No. No, it's not." Raven made her way towards my vanity dresser, unpacking the make up box that she was toting around. I eyed the different colored lipsticks, eyeshadow, and other things that she was taking out. I wasn't that tuned when it came to makeup. I only know the few basics. Everything else seems to be a mystery to me."T-That's a lot," I stuffed a forkful of chee