Her Fated Mate

Chapter No: 04

WEDNESDAY

Isabella's P.O.V.

It was past midnight when I realized that I was tearing up; that, indeed, the situation wasn't in as much control as I thought it was. So I did the only thing I could think of. I texted Rose. I knew she was my ride-or-die, just like I was hers. So, no matter what time it is, if I call her when I'm going through a problem, she will be there to help me out of it. And this was something I really needed her help to deal with. I didn't think much about how she would react when she realized what this was all about, because I was convinced that she could heal my pain as she was our Pack's Luna and a great Healer.

It took her about 20 minutes or so to get herself here, and I think this might have to do with Matt as he is a nosy Alpha and Mate. But, even though a little late, she was there standing right in front of me as I withered in pain and that is what mattered the most. SHE WAS HERE. The expression latched onto her face and said that she had no clue about what was happening to me right then. But then she did say something about menstruation or maybe I heard her thoughts. I had no idea what was happening. The intensity of pain was amplifying and boy was it taking a toll on me to stay quiet. I wanted to scream all my pain out but I couldn't as everyone else in the house was sleeping. Now that Rose was there, every minute she spent staring at me made the pain much worse. It felt like the pain realized that it was going to be short-lived or maybe it was because I was about to menstruate and Mason wasn't responsible for it. Maybe I was thinking too much about it because I've slept with Mason and I know there is nothing short about that man, especially not his stamina when it comes to s*x.

With my eyes closed, I was busy with my own mental banter, trying to distract myself from the pain when I felt Rose's warm hand settling on my forehead. The touch felt warm and soothing for a second or two before it was gone too soon. And the cold painful feeling returned. The harsh change made me pop my eyes open and the very next moment they landed on a furious-looking Rose. She was fuming like a fire-breathing dragon. It took me a moment to realize what the reason might be. She was a healer just like me and has the ability to see the reason behind the pain; it helps us to heal the person from the root of the cause, especially if it's due to the loss of a loved one or some traumatic event. And maybe she realized the reason behind it. "Aaaaaaaahhhh" before I could even finish my own thought, the pain intensified. The pained scream was enough to get her back to her senses and back to me; this time with tears glazing her pretty eyes. She rested her right hand on my forehead and the left one enveloped my hand that was clutching my stomach as she tried to concentrate on the pain. She was murmuring prayers to the Moon Goddess to help her heal me. She was in a trance about it when the bedroom door slammed open and there stood Matt, followed by Mia and Iris. Rose wasn't yet aware of their arrival but I was and, somehow, I think I was responsible for it. Not even a minute passed and Ryan peeked his head behind Matt as he looked at me. He was running a marathon, with sweaty, disheveled hair and gasping for air. I was so busy watching them that I didn't even realize that the pain was nearly gone, as if I couldn't feel it anymore; at least not like it was earlier. It just felt like a buzz going in my stomach and that was something I could handle even in my sleep. Slowly, I stretched back into my normal position and Rose sensed it. She opened her eyes, which were still filled with tears, staring into mine as if looking for answers; sadly, I didn't have any.

But as soon as I sat up, everything came crashing down. The pain, the reason behind it; no matter how much I tried to deny it Mason was indeed responsible for it. He cheated on me and that was something that couldn't be unseen. Rose enveloped me in a warm hug and my walls came crashing down. I didn't usually cry, but when I did; I was an ugly crier. And this might be the ugliest I've cried. The tears, the snot, the muffled cries; everything. Soon, the remaining four stepped inside the room and closed the door. I knew everyone wanted to know what happened. I saw the curiosity in their eyes when they arrived. Rose was patting my head and shushing me while Mia rubbed my back. And Iris was kneeling down holding onto my hand. I knew they had questions and I had to give them answers, but right now I didn't feel like it. I just wanted to sleep and get over that night and I'd deal with them tomorrow. But I knew that was just wishful thinking, sleep wasn't something that was going to come to me anytime soon. Rose was still holding me tight as she murmured, "I'm right here, Bells. I promise I'll get you out of this mess." The next thing I knew, Matt was offering me a glass of cold water, and within the next few minutes, I was too tired to stay awake and that is when I dozed off.

Rose's P.O.V.

I knew she wouldn't be able to sleep but that is exactly what she needed; to get away from her chaotic life. So, I did what I could. I mind-linked Matt and asked him to get some cold water for her and mix a few drops of the sleeping medicine into it. I have it in my bedroom cupboard at Bella's house, to use just in case of an emergency; like this one. Once she drinks it, it hardly takes her a minute or two to fall asleep. Settling her in her bed and covering her up with the sheets, I signaled everyone to go and wait outside for me. They all agreed and left quietly. Everyone except Ryan. He looks pained and he obviously would. After all, he is her protector as she is his. I know he is blaming himself for whatever she is going through, but knowing the truth, I can say that he couldn't be more wrong about it. I slowly patted his back and mind-linked him saying, "Don't blame yourself Ry. You couldn't have done anything to stop this and I need you to save all that anger, we have just got ourselves a better target to throw s**t at now."

Mason was going to pay for what he did, and I was going to make sure that he got what he deserved.