Surprised by Three Mates

Chapter 2: How long have you known?

April POV

“Wow.” I said. I felt tears sting my eyes.

“Wait, April.” He said reaching back for me but I step away.

“How long have you known?” I ask, through gritted teeth.

“You already know how long. You were there on my 18th.” He had a guilty expression on his face.

“And you never said anything?” I demanded.

“No! You were 15! Plus I didn’t know if you.. well if you felt the same toward me.” He said.

“So you sleep with half the school? I mean.. wow. I’ve always had a crush on you, since as long as I can remember. And every time you had a new girlfriend I was always there hurt. But now I find out you’ve known we’re mates the entire time? No! I’m going home. I’ll call my mom.” I said and I stormed off.

I was glad when I noticed he didn’t bother to follow me. I felt betrayed. He always steered clear of me. Always. I crushed on him from a distance and the first time he talks to me in years and I found out this?

I pull out my phone and call my mom.

“Mom can you come get me quick?” I ask.

“Yeah, on my way.” She says and hangs ups before I know it she’s standing in front of me. Perks of being part Goddess, she can teleport basically. Anyway, that’s what I like to call it. She says it’s more like.. moving with the wind. I was like.. Girl, what?

“Let’s go.” She says and she grabbed my hand. She closed her eyes and I guess I blinked on instinct and missed it cause the next thing I knew we were standing in the main hall of the palace. I miss the colors when I blink, so I always try to keep them open when we teleport.

“Thanks mom. I would’ve driven but.. why do that when you can teleport? Plus, I wanted the girls to stay and enjoy the party. I’ve already let them know I left.” I said.

“It’s fine. So, do you want to talk about what’s wrong?” She asks. She sits down on the couch and looks at me.

“Not really. I just want to wash this makeup off and get some sleep. Love you.” I said. She smiled and nodded.

“I love you too.” She said.

I left and made my way to my room, stopping by Sebastian’s to see what he’s doing.

“Come in.” He says before I even knock on the door. I open it and walk in.

“What are you doing?” He asks.

“Nothing just left Alastair’s party.” I said. He looked at me and furrowed his brows.

“What’s wrong?” He asked.

“Nothing. Do you feel.. on edge lately? Since our birthday is so soon?” I ask him as I made my way to his bed and pop down on it beside him.

“Honestly? Yes. That’s why I haven’t been out much, I’ve already yelled at a few of the maids and the last thing I need is another fire incident.” He said. There’s only been a few times that’s happened to us, our emotions get the best of us and sometimes we end up starting small fires. Even though our magic hasn’t come to full power yet, it’s been showing a bit lately. So, there’s been a few instances lately.

“I’m beginning to think I should do the same.” I said sadly.

“Tell me what’s wrong. You know you can’t hide anything from me right? I’m your twin.” He says. He pushes his dirty blonde hair away from is eyes and looks at me.

“I don’t want to talk about it.“ I said. I got up from the bed and made my way to his door.

“I’m here when you’re ready then. But if someone hurt you, give me a name and I’ll end him.” He said in a matter of fact tone. A smile spread on my face as I turned and looked at him.

“That’s exactly what i don’t need, but thanks.” I stepped out of his room and made my way down to mine.

Sebastian is my literal best friend. We’re twins, I mean we’re so close. We used to never go anywhere without the other, and we’d set the world on fire for the other. But sometimes, sometimes we can be a bit much.

When I got into my room I checked my phone which had been blown up by Beckett and Charlie.

7 missed calls. I texted them and let them know I would be going to bed and not to bother me. Tonight has been a stressful one.

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I lay in bed running through the conversation with Alastair. He knew all this time I was his mate, yet he ignored me and instead, dated other girls.

I get it, because I was 15 when he found out.. but still. He knew I was his mate. His goddess given mate. And he didn’t wait for me. I felt a tear slip down my face and covered my head with my pillow.

Why? Why give me a mate that doesn’t cherish the bond? I thought I wanted him to be my mate, but now that I know he is.. I can’t help but be disappointed.

I closed my eyes and let the world fall silent around me. The darkness took me in and with that, I welcomed the sleep.

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Klaus POV

There’s a few hours left of this flight and I am bored out of my mind. I can’t stop thinking about this party and potentially finding my mate and embarrassing my girlfriend.

Father is absolutely p*ssed that I brought her. He’s done nothing but continuously mind link me telling me how much of an i***t i am and I’ll regret it if I find my mate.

“No Dad, I won’t. Because I don’t need or want a mate.” I snapped. I cut the mind link again, for the fifth time.

“Yes, you will. I promise you that. The second you see her you’re going to be wishing you had already broken it off with your omega.” He opened the mind link again. I cut it without replying

“Keep cutting the mind link and I’ll say it out loud. You’re lucky I’m being nice.” He snapped.

“Father, I don’t want to speak more of it. You’ll see.” I said. He huffed through the link and severed it.

I can’t wait to get this over with so I can be home with my girlfriend.

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Aprils POV

“Happy birthday April!” Mom screamed as she ran into my room.

“Ugh, mom it’s like six in the morning.” I rolled over and pulled my pillow over my head.

“No, it’s 9. And it’s your birthday. Get up, come eat breakfast.” She said. She pulled my blanket off of me and balled it up.

“Maria made French toast..” Mom said slowly. I threw the pillow off my head and shot up.

Maria only makes French toast on special occasions, and they are to die for.

“For real?” I asked excitedly.

“Yes. Now you’d better hurry before Maria serves them all.” Mom said and she walked out, closing my door after her. I walked to the bathroom and quickly showered, washing yesterdays makeup off since I didn’t even bother with that.

After I finished I got dried off and dressed in a black sweater and a pair of jeans. Then I pulled my hair into a ponytail and made my way to the dining room.

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“Happy birthday, twin.” Sebastian smiled at me as he shoved a piece of French toast in his mouth.

“Happy birthday to you too.” I said back and took my seat.

“Maria, you are the best. I’ve been craving your French toast for a month now.” I said as one of the maids handed me my plate. I had to close my mouth to keep the drool from falling out.

“That would be you guys. Happy birthday. I bet you’re excited about the party tonight?” She asks. I want nothing more than to say no, because that’s the truth.. I’m not excited. I’m not excited for everyone to know that my mate is Alastair the man wh*re. I was so excited at first, until he told me he’s known the entire time.

“Yes ma’am. It’s going to be a fun night. I’m hoping to find my mate.” Sebastian said. He runs his fingers through is dirty blonde hair and looks at me.

I looked away and poked at my French toast, which I guess earned myself a mind link from my brother.

“So it’s about the party? Or the mate part? You shut off completely when it was mentioned.” He said. I looked at him and shook my head.

“Doesn’t matter.” I said and cut the link.

“Ah, French toast today? Awesome. Oh yeah, and happy birthday, doofuses.” Viktor said as he pulled his seat out and sat.

“Hey two more years and you’ll be 18 too buddy. Then you can find your mate.” Dad said as he sat down.

Viktor crumpled his face in disgust and pretended to vomit.

“No thanks! I see the way all of you with your mates are. All nasty and kissy. I’ll pass.” Viktor said. He stuffed a full piece of French toast in his mouth.

“You say that now, but when you find your mate you’ll think otherwise.” Mom said. She grabbed Dads hand and smiled.

I’ve always wanted what they have. They love each other so much, would die for the other. They’re perfect. The perfect couple.

“Happy birthday, my beautiful Princess.” Dad mind links me. It’s so weird finally being able to mind link someone that’s not Sebastian.

“Thank you Dad.” I said. I saw Sebastian’s eyes glaze over and Dads did the same. He must be telling him happy birthday too.

When I finished eating I was about to get up when I heard a small voice in my head.

“Hello?” She said.

“Umm.. hello?” I answered back.

“Finally! I’ve been trying to talk all morning.” She said.

“Are you my lycan? What’s your name?” I asked.

“Iris. I’m so happy to finally meet you.” She says excitedly.

“Me too! Oh I can’t wait to see you!” I said. I always planned since I was little the first thing to do after I shift is to look at myself. I specifically requested mirrors to be outside for the party.

“You will tonight!” A smile spread on my face, finally.. something to look forward to.

She retreats to the back of my mind and I realize everyone’s staring at me.

“What?” I asked.

“I take it you’ve met your Lycan? We’ve been trying to get your attention for 5 minutes.” She giggled.

“Yes, actually. I did. Her name is Iris.” I smiled.

“What a lovely name. Ophelia and I can’t wait to meet her!” She said excitedly.

“Yes, we’re excited as well. I’m going to go, Beckett is blowing up my phone.” I said and stood up.

“Okay, the party starts at 6, so be ready before that.” Mom says and I nod.