Her True Mate

Chapter 8 - The Start of it All

Present Day

Blayn’s POV



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Flashback Continues*

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Alpha John is blowing my mind right now. He stiffens and looks like he is struggling with his next bomb of information. “Kaitlin is a Silver Wolf." Gasps sound all around, and many she-wolves start to cry. I feel incredibly protective of Kaitlin now. My gut swirls. "She is bound to this pack and bound to bring peace to the supernatural realm, should everything go according to the Goddesses' plan. The Lake helps to strengthen us, our powers of healing, truth, and strength. We can heal others with our touch and never get tired. At the first meeting, we know the truth of one’s heart and intentions. We have the strength of 100 wolves to help defend ourselves. We can communicate with outsiders in our wolf form. Many believe we have other powers; this is not the case, at least for myself and my brother.

We have hidden our powers because we are true descendants of Selene. We have been hunted because of them. We only get our powers once we have found our true mates. Kaitlin’s test is about to begin with this series of events. We knew of Mark’s death should Kaitlin's first mate fail his test. The witch I mentioned earlier is not a witch. It was Selene. Once Kaitlin met Dakota, all these events were kicked into action.

Selene knew of Dakota’s dark intentions, and his test was to see if his desire for her was more than his desire for power. He failed. Adam wanted Kaitlin as his chosen mate. His trial was for purity, but he failed. It is up to Kaitlin to pass her test for her true Mate. Only then will all her powers manifest. Our goddess has blessed her, and I know Selene watches over her.

You are now sworn to protect her but not interfere with her tests. You should refrain from discussing this meeting with her. You will find you cannot if any part of what you say will point you to this. Our mates have passed Selene’s tests for centuries, and our family has been spared the heartbreak you all witness today. Selene told us when she brought back Kaitlin that this would not be the case. Each time a possible mate fails, a piece of us dies because of their failures. We are not punished by this but spared the heartbreak that will come if everything fails. Kaitlin is dealing with her path from the goddess. This path should help her pass the tests ahead; we will not survive when she returns from abroad. Selene wishes to make Kaitlin into the Alpha she was meant to be a long.” He chokes out the last bit of information. Oh. My. Goddess.

“We will appoint Kaitlin to her rightful title, and her rightful Beta will assume their position. You are all to be there for her, to guide her on her path. Only she can make the right decisions. If you find yourself trying to influence any part of her path, you will find you cannot. The oath you just took keeps you from doing just that. Dr. Owens will inform her we have passed from a broken heart. Kaitlin needed to be away, and her previous wants were all a mask from her proper place as your Alpha. Little by little, her fierce need to be your protector, your light in the dark, will replace those false dreams. Your true Alpha Queen in this lifetime.

We will announce the goddess’s chosen Beta upon her return. This person has our full blessing, and we know they will help her to be the Alpha she was destined to be.” He takes a deep breath, “We know all this information is a lot to process. Many of you were drawn to this pack for this very reason: you were chosen by the goddess to be a positive light and influence in Kaitlin’s life. You were drawn here because of the purity and truth in your hearts. You are all blessed wolves, and we dedicate our lives to you and ask you to continue to dedicate yours to Kaitlin and our beloved Goddess.” In an instant, we are all on our feet with our arms crossed over our hearts.

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*End of Flashback*

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Kaitlin walks to the locker room; I know she is headed to shower. I was so lost in the memory I took my eyes off her. I need to keep focused on her. Something monumental is happening, and I need to be on my game.

I rushed to my locker room and wiped my body since I didn't bring a bag. It was the best I could do. I headed out and found a vending machine near the front to lean on. I caught the faint scent of an Alpha I didn't recognize and looked around. No longer sensing the Alpha, I pulled out my phone. I try to find coffee places.

Goddess, I need it to soothe my soul. I am an addict, but I know Kait is too. Finding a Dunkin' down the street from here but on the way back brightened my mood. I sense Kait is about to head my way, perfect!

“Need coffee? There is a Dunkin’ Donuts on the way back to the Hyatt,” I said as I showed her the screen. She looks radiantly at me, “You have read my mind!” I feel her lace her arm through mine and drag me out the door. This woman is getting stronger every day. I am going to take that as a positive sign.