Mates: Revenge

Chapter 1

*ONE YEAR LATER*

~Melanie~

I’m sitting on the mat in the indoor training room. I just got my ass handed to me! I don’t understand what is going on with me these days. I haven’t felt myself, and my training has definitely been off for the last six months. I feel drained and out of touch with myself, if that makes any sense. I think the warriors are starting to notice that I’m not in top form these days. How am I supposed to save face and continue to be seen as a master warrior under these circumstances?

“EARTH TO MELANIE!” Jax is behind me, looking over me. How the hell did he get there without me noticing? I didn’t smell him or see him. I hang my head down and sigh. Jax takes a seat next to me. “Are you okay? You seem really out of it.”

“I’m not sure actually.” I lift my head up enough to place it in my hands.

“What’s going on?” I don’t know if I want anyone to know what’s going on with me yet. Hell, I don’t know exactly what’s going on with me. It may be best to do some research first before talking about it. I lift up my head and turn to Jax.

“We can talk about it later.” Jax looks at me as if hoping to see the problem written on my face. He sighs and shakes his head.

“I was actually coming to see who was picking up Brooklyn since you were still here.” I pick up my phone and look at the time. CRAP! I’m going to be late. I shoot up and grab my things. “Are you going to shower first?”

“No time!” I yell as I run out of the training area towards the garage.

*TWENTY MINUTES LATER*

“MELI!” Brooklyn is standing on the school steps with her hands on her hips. In all honesty, I’m only two minutes late, but she is used to me being outside already when she gets out of school. I really have to get myself together. Things have been peaceful for the last year, but I still need to be vigilant.

I walk around the car and kneel in front of Brooklyn. “I’m so sorry, Brooky. I got a bit tied up with training and lost track of time.” Brooklyn sniffs in my direction and waves her hand in front of her face.

“I can smell you, Meli. You stink!” I chuckle while standing up and holding out my hand. Brooklyn grabs it, and we walk to the car. I open her door and wait for her to get in.

“How about I make it up to you? Maybe ice cream and a Disney movie after dinner?” Brooklyn starts to grin at me. I always know how to get to her.

“ OK, but let’s not make this a habit.” Brooklyn starts to laugh. I love this kid, she is hilarious. I get into the car and take off to the packhouse. I’m glad that I will be able to lose myself in Brooklyn this evening. I’m struggling, and I don’t know how to fix it, so dwelling on it makes it harder to do my day-to-day activities. I just need to figure out how to get back to regular life, and soon.

~Unknown~

“Ah, Kiev, nice to hear from you. How ar-”

“Do not bulls**t me! You know why I’m calling!”

“Now, now. We are friends here. There is no need to get upset. Why don’t w-”

“I WANT WHAT YOU OWE ME!! I will not wait much longer!” I can only hear the dial tone. Damn it! I thought I’d have more time. If I don’t get this done, I will lose everything I have worked for.

“Sir, here is the report you asked for.” I snatch the envelope from my lackey and motion for him to leave me. I open the envelope and look at the contents that are inside. This is better than I hoped. I may actually be able to solve my problem without any issues. It should only be a matter of time now.

“Gather the Elite and have them meet me here in an hour. It may be time to make some plans.” He nods his head and leaves my office. This may be exactly what I need to solve my current issue. If I can make this work, everything I have been doing for the past 20+ years won’t be wasted. I look back at the papers I was given and smile. Soon, I will have things worked out; very soon.

~Jayden~

It has been a bit of a day. Sometimes I hate having to deal with these Alphas. They are not all as humble or thoughtful as Issac. Maybe it is written somewhere that to be an Alpha, you must be an arrogant prick. The funny thing is that they are coming to me with the offer of an alliance, yet don’t have the sense to change their attitudes.

Funnel cake and cotton candy…….mmmmmmm. Her scent is strong before she can even walk into the room. Kehlani plops herself on the seat before me and places her feet on my desk. I smile and walk over to her, taking one foot in my hand. I take her shoe off and start to massage her foot. Kehlani leans her head back and moans, making me incredibly hard. “Long day baby?”

“Sometimes, I wish I could shift and rip apart some of these humans that I have to deal with.” I laugh at the image that puts in my head.

“It sounds like you have had to deal with the same foolishness that I have had.”

“Alphas, huh?” I take the shoe off Kehlani’s other foot and follow the same actions as before.

“Yes…..Alphas.” I sigh. “I never realized how much some of them suck until I became one myself.” Kehlani looks at me and smirks.

“Well, technically, you have always been one. You just didn’t know it.” I lift Kehlani’s leg up and bend so I can kiss the top of her foot. I slowly start to kiss her leg until I get to her knee. Kehlani keeps her eyes on me the entire time, and I can see them getting darker.

“You know, Brooklyn is going to be having a movie night with Melanie after dinner.” I go back to Kehlani’s other leg and softly kiss it from the top of her foot to her knee. “Maybe we can help each other unwind after such a long day.”

“What exactly do you have in mind, my mate?” I put Kehlani’s legs down so her feet touch the ground. I kneel before her and glide my hands up her thighs, moving under her skirt. Once my hands get to her hips, I grip the ends of her underwear and slowly pull them down. Once I pull them off of her legs, I push her skirt up. I pull her down so that her bottom is at the edge of the seat, and I spread her legs.

“I think we should start with dessert and go from there.” I lower my head and lick Kehlani as if she is a popsicle. Kehlani places her legs on my shoulders, and I get to work helping my mate relax.