Mates: Revenge

Chapter 31

~Kehlani~

Stress! That’s the only way I can describe things as of late. I’m constantly getting phone calls at the office looking for Jayden. The man in the parking garage who was looking for Jayden. Melani left the pack on a search for Goddess knows what. Brooklyn has retreated even further into herself than she was when she got back from the kidnapping ordeal. Jayden’s stress over what is going on with Brooklyn. I know Jayden knows that I’m keeping something from him. I swear the list can go on and on.

I’m not sleeping well, despite being next to Jayden. I haven’t been eating much which keeps my energy low. I feel as if I’m spiraling and I’m not sure how to stop it. Even now, I’m in bed staring at the ceiling. My mind is going a million miles per hour and I can’t seem to slow it down. Jayden has been up, training, so he isn’t here to see my distress. I’ve gotten good at blocking my emotions from Jayden, but I know that I can’t do that forever.

We need to relax with mate.

Kia, I don't have time to do that right now. There is too much to deal with.

Let mate help us. This has been the conversation between Kia and I as of late. She wants us to lay everything at Jayden’s feet and I’m refusing. He has way too much on his plate to have to deal with all of this as well. Jayden is distraught over Brooklyn and I refuse to add more to that. I have always been capable and I won’t stop being so now.

I feel a dull ache in my stomach which I have been feeling lately. I roll to my side and grip Jayden’s pillow. Sometimes, his scent helps me get through. I also have not told Jayden and I don’t plan to. It isn’t anything major and I figure that as much as I’ve been on the go, it is inevitable that there will be some type of physical consequence. The pain starts to subside and I take a few deep breaths. I feel that I can get on with my day now so I get out of bed. I head to the restroom, but before I can pass the threshold, a wave of nausea hits me hard. I run to the toilet and barely make it before I toss my cookies.

Once I finish, I clean out my mouth and jump in the shower. I need to get my mind together soon. I’m not sure how much longer I can keep Jayden out of my mind and my wits about me. As I get out of the shower, I hear the bedroom door open and close. I know that Jayden has just come in and I make it a point to get my game face on. “Baby? Are you in the shower?”

“I just finished.” I stand in front of the mirror and take care of my beauty regimen. Jayden opens the bathroom door and leans against the door frame, watching me. I love having Jayden’s eyes on me. It always feels like the first time we came across each other at the meeting we attended. Our love and attraction for each other has not waned. If anything, it consistently gets stronger.

I notice the look in Jayden’s eyes as he looks me up and down. I can feel the heat rise in my cheeks. I try to hide my smirk since I don’t want him to know the effect he is having on me right now. “See something you like, Jayden?”

He gives me a heartstopping smile. “I always see something I like.” Jayden winks at me as I blush like a schoolgirl. It is ridiculous how this man makes me feel. I sigh and continue with my regimen. Jayden walks into the bathroom and right behind me. “How have you been feeling?” I catch Jayden’s eyes through the mirror.

“I feel good, well with all things considered. How are you?” Jayden looks at me as if he wants to ask something, but he kisses my shoulder instead.

“Taking one day at a time.” I nod at Jayden. He wraps his arms around my waist and I lean back against him. “You never told me what happened that day you were late.” I hold my breath at this because I thought we were done with the conversation. I told him that I had a late meeting and I thought that was the end of it. “I already know that there was no meeting so tell me what really made you late.” I look up into Jayden’s eyes and I’m not sure how to get out of this one.

Alpha, there is a situation.

I will be right there. Saved by the mindlink! I look at Jayden and give him a small smile. I know he got the mindlink as well. “I will take care of this. Why don’t you take a shower and I will see you later.” I turn and kiss him on the cheek. I hurry out of the restroom before he is able to stop me.