Her True Mate

Chapter 11 - Preperations

Present Day

Blayn's POV

After Kaitlin's speech to Ryan, I couldn’t help but feel immense pride for how she handled everything. This girl has every reason to be, well, for lack of a better word, a fücking bïtch. She is grabbing everything and taking it as a learning experience, growing from every challenge. She is starting to fulfill her destiny. I can feel it.

Her grace as she let him work out his wrongdoing while gently explaining how he was wrong was truly eloquent, and he even used her words when describing himself back to her. I felt our Alpha/Beta bond getting stronger by that moment downstairs, which meant her path was staying true. I feel my excitement at that rise, and a jolt of energy shoots through me, keeping a grin plastered on my face.

When I found out I was to be her Beta, I inherited my gifts from Selene. I was given a gift to help with sensing Kaitlin’s emotions; I can calm, soothe, and give her hope when needed. I could also feel she was on target for passing her test or way off, but like the oath, I couldn't do anything to influence her. However, it was a neat trick to see if I could give her my wisdom on situations.

If she is on track, a bit of herself will manifest, breaking the spells in place of Selene for Kaitlin's protection. Selene told me that if Kait follows the proper steps to pass her test, little things will become more apparent. No one else knows I can do this. Well, Tyler does. I couldn't keep anything from my mate, but I was visited by Selene the day Kaitlin took her oath as Alpha. We both agree this does feel a little like Selene is not allowing her free will, but I am not bringing that up to the goddess.

It was a mind-blowing experience being in Selene’s lush and beautiful meadow. She told me I would be able to help Kaitlin’s emotions, as she could not control them on her own with what was to come. I wouldn’t be able to influence her choices, just be able to emit what she needed most from me. The only drawback is it drained me. This ensured I couldn't over influence Kait, and I understood completely. I never wanted to push her anyway when the decision wasn't hers. Kaitlin was strong all on her own. I know deep down she can do it herself. We all need a push now and then. I trained harder than ever to keep my energy up. I liked the effect it had on my body, especially Tyler. I knew today would take a lot out of me, but I was ready.

Now, the little thing in the elevator... I couldn't hold in my surprise at her declaration. Is her true mate here? Is this happening so soon? Her parents didn’t say anything about when it would happen. I know that with each step she takes toward her future, a small piece of her authentic self is released back to her, so a glimpse of a scent could be one of those steps. My interest in this revelation peaks, and I pull out my phone. I need to call my mate and get his opinion.

I dial his number, and it barely rings, “Baby! I have missed you. You forgot to check in last night.” I heard his sweet voice ring out. My heart tightened in my chest, “I know. I am sorry our flight was late, and by the time we checked in, it was 11:45 PM, and we were beat. Kaitlin was all over the place last night, and I used my aura to keep her calm the whole flight. She woke me up around 3 AM with her moans of pain.” I said softly.

“Oh baby, I’m so sorry. Is she okay?” He says softly back to me despite the distance. I can feel his heart breaking a little like mine. “Yeah, she was dreaming of Mark. My heart hurts for her, but she joked with me over text, so I think we are getting her back gradually.” I stated, and we talked about what she said in the elevator.

“Baby, it’s definitely happening! Just keep her straight. It’s going to take all your attention with Dakota being there.” He spits the name with venom. “I know. I think he is the Alpha of the Cold Creek Pack.” I told him with equal venom in my voice. “We will find out soon enough.” We talked a little more and said our goodbyes. He knows in the next few days. He will probably hear very little from me. I start to get ready. I reached out and tried to sense Kaitlin's mood. She seems calm, and I relax. I need to save my energy for whatever we will face later.

I lay back on the mattress, taking deep, relaxing breaths. I know I must run interference if Dakota takes over as Alpha. He may attempt to sabotage Kaitlin’s character. I honestly wouldn't put it past him. He didn't even get to know her in the few weeks he stayed in our pack. I could see the manipulation game he was playing with her, and every time she opened up to him, he got this dazed look like he wasn’t even listening to her. I can almost guarantee he wasn’t.

She was mad at me when I tried to tell Kaitlin what I had noticed. She told me I was a possessive, jealous drama queen. I was more shocked at her character change than what she said. The real Kaitlin would never have said anything like that to anyone. He twisted her into thinking the pack didn’t care about her because she wasn’t a ranking wolf, which always confused me. After all, she is Alpha-blooded. He told her she would have an enforced rank with him as her mate and "influence" in his pack. Funny, our pack couldn’t care less about ranks, and she knew that. Having influence? Nope, he would keep her demure and locked away from everyone.

She helped establish the pack’s accountability by setting examples herself. The pack idolized her in all those years leading up to him; even more, she is now our Alpha. Regardless, she quickly realized how much bullshït he was blowing out at her with the constant slip-ups, disappearances, and excuses he made when she caught him saying the wrong thing when he told her a different thing previously.

I was proud of how far she had come. The day he rejected her and left was our greatest blessing before we knew what it truly meant. Regardless, his rejection of her saved her beautiful soul, made her realize that her worth is more than a position or title, and taught her a hard lesson in trust. She was worthy of so much more if she believed it, and she did. She grew into herself these last few weeks, becoming an even stronger woman, strengthening our pack accountability and resourcefulness, forging intense bonds with our warriors by showing grace in losing when sparring with them, and maintaining a personal connection with the young wolves looking to immerse themselves in pack businesses and other means of growing us forward. It kept us from the pack the last week and a half.

She was going to kill it today. I couldn’t wait. I looked over at the clock: 10:50 AM. Well, it's time to suit up and rock this thing. I can't help the s**t-eating grin on my face.