Mates: Revenge

Chapter 8

~Kehlani~

I had a horrible night’s sleep and a horrible next morning. Training sucked, breakfast sucked, this morning's shower sucked……everything seems to suck when I’m apart from Jayden. I just can’t give in though. Jayden needs to understand why what he said was such an issue. Kia has been giving me the cold shoulder since I refuse to be around Jayden. I understand her anger, but I won’t give in.

I sit in my office and try to distract myself with pack business. My door knocks and a knot forms in my guy with the anticipation that it may be Jayden. “Come in.” My stomach drops the minute I recognize the scent; it’s not Jayden. “What’s up Melanie?”

Melanie walks to my desk slowly, looking apprehensive. She sits across from me and is uncharacteristically quiet. I sit and wait, not wanting to push her. “I wanted to ask you about dinner last night. What did you think about Daniel?” I knew this question would come, but I’m not equipped to answer it. How do I tell her that Brooklyn and I have an inky feeling when it comes to Daniel? I want to be supportive of all my pack members, but telling her that wouldn’t be supportive at all.

“The question is: How do you feel about Daniel? I know you were a bit apprehensive. Have things changed?” Melanie looks to be in deep thought and I quietly wait for a response.

“I don’t know. There is nothing specific that is making me feel off. He hasn’t done or said anything that would make me have to worry. I just guess I expected more out of the bond. I expected the irresistible, out of control, every fiber in my being attraction and love. He is a very nice man. He is someone that other women would love to mate with. Maybe…..maybe I just need to take the time to truly get to know him.” I have had two fated mates and while that doesn’t make me an expert, it does give me experience. I was extremely drawn to both of them and there was no doubt in my mind. I knew what they were feeling and I felt how strong the bond is. I was always taught that the bond is out of this world and you can’t truly fight it. I’m not sure why the bond is the way it is for Melanie, but I hope she can figure it out.

“Time always makes things better or shows what is trying to be hidden in the dark. Let the Moon Goddess guide you to your fate.: Melanie nods and gets out of the chair to head out of my office. Here I am, alone again, trying to stay away from Jayden as best as I can.

~Melanie~

Kehlani was right. Rather than try to force understanding or try to make sense of things on my own, I need to trust in the Goddess and let her bring me to where she wants me to be. Things may be off now, but could improve at any time. Daniel is my fated mate and I’m grateful to have him. I need to let time and the Goddess make sense of everything.

I’m still feeling so out of it and nothing has improved. I can barely detect those around me from their scent. I’m still not sleeping at night. I feel very off and I feel as if I’m losing the connection to my wolf. Winnie barely speaks these days and she seems to be constantly resting. I was going to see the doctor, but I’m not sure he could help me. This doesn’t seem to be anything known in the medical community. If it is not medical, what is going on with me?

I, absentmindedly, walk down the stairs not paying attention. When I step off of the stairs, I feel a hand on my elbow, stopping me. I look up to see Jax staring at me. “What’s up?”

“Nothing. I wanted to ask how you and short stack are.” The nickname Jax has for Brooklyn is extremely cute. I smile at him, but I know it must look weak.

“Yes. We were able to talk this morning and work things out. I know this will be a sensitive subject for a while, but I love that child and we will work it out.” Jax nods in acknowledgement. Jax and I part ways and I head outside to the car to get Brooklyn.

When I get to the school, Daniel is outside, but without Brooklyn. I run up to our meeting spot and search around for a bit. I look at Daniel who has been watching me this entire time. “Where’s Brooklyn?”

“I’m not sure. I wanted to talk to you so I decided to wait here for you.” I start to look around the area, craning my neck. I don’t see Brooklyn and that is getting me worried. I can hear Daniel trying to talk to me, but I can’t make out the words over the roar of my heart in my chest. I’m getting more and more terrified and I don’t know what to do. Just when I was about to have a full blown panic attack, I see Brooklyn running right towards me. She has a smile on her face after laying eyes on me. I kneel down and scope her up when she runs into my arms.

“Where were you, Brooky? I was worried.” Brooklyn leans back and looks into my eyes.

“I was helping my teacher with the fish in the classroom. I’m sorry that I worried you.” I nod and kiss Brooklyn on the temple before putting her down. I look at Daniel and he has a confused look on his face. I raise my eyebrow in question.

“Did you not hear me before? I was telling you that Brooklyn was coming, I could smell her…..couldn’t you?” I take a moment to sit with his words. He was trying to talk to me, but I couldn’t make out what he was saying. I didn’t smell Brooklyn, I just noticed her when she got close. This is starting to impact how I look after Brooklyn and I can’t have that. I apologize to Daniel and I put Brooklyn in the car. I send a quick text to the pack doctor telling him that I need to see him as soon as possible. I need to find out what is going on with me before it costs Brooklyn.