The White werecats Son human mate,

chapter 24

Updated.

May’s P.O.V

Erick and I arrived a little late and had to park on the cemetery lane far from the grave site. We were both careful not to step on the graves as we walked through the memorial sections, but the whole time my heels kept sinking into the ground. I was feeling a little cautious about being back here and having to walk past members of the family, but when we got there I saw that the gathering for my aunt Judy Thompson was standing room only. I knew I wouldn’t be able to stand there with the heels I was wearing and I was cursing myself for wearing them, but I wanted to look my best for my aunt's funeral. I edged closer to Erick and hooked my arm in his as we made our way closer to the grave. I didn’t want to be anywhere near the rest of my family, but I knew that my aunt would want me to be here and I wanted to be here to pay my last respects to her. I was nervous when some turned around and saw me, smirking at me before they turned back around, but I only shook my head and held Erick’s arm. I felt as Erick tensed up and I knew it was because he could sense my worry, so when he wrapped his arm around me and started rubbing my back to calm me down I was very grateful. We stood a little closer as the preacher started the service, talking about aunt Judy and her kind manner. It was an emotional service and when it was over Erick and I made our way back to the car we had rented, but before we could set foot inside my uncle stopped me.

“So there you are, May. We have been looking all over for you, we were actually starting to think that you had dropped off the face of the earth.” Uncle Robert said, giving me a fake smile and I shook my head.

“No uncle Robert, I didn’t. I have been around, but have been working and keeping away from all of you.” I replied and heard him chuckle.

“Girl, you never beat around the bush when it comes to honesty. So, do you have any cash I can borrow, at least until I can pay you back?” Uncle Robert asked, just like he always does. He always borrows money from people, but once he does you don’t see him again until he needs more or thinks you have forgotten, whichever comes first.

“Sorry uncle Robert, I didn’t bring any money or cheques with me. I had enough to rent this car and that’s all.” I replied, shaking my head. I heard him chuckle once more and I knew what was coming next as he took a step closer to me and got in my face.

“Little girl, I know that your parents had money and I know that they left it to you, plus now you have Judy’s money as well, so don’t act like you’re poor. You need to share the wealth or I promise that we will come after you and it won’t be pretty.” Uncle Robert said and I heard Erick growl. Uncle Robert looked at me as Erick stepped forward and got in his face.

“If you don’t back the f**k up off my girl I’m going to rip your head off and shove it up your ass. Don’t ever threaten her because if you ever and I mean ever come after her I’ll be sure to f**k you up and anyone else that dares to. Now back the f**k up, motherfucker.” Erick said, his voice dangerously low and I could tell that it was taking all his control not to punch my uncle.

“I was only kidding, mister, but she does need to share the wealth. It’s not fair that she gets all of it and we get nothing.” Uncle Robert replied, holding his hands up as he backed away from me. How dare he say that, I thought, shaking my head at him.

“You got aunt Judy’s house and I was told that whatever was inside is yours, so why don’t you do the same as what you did with my parents house.” I said and uncle Robert looked a little shocked that I knew.

“Yeah, I know all about it. You trashed the house, sold everything that was inside and then sold the house. So don’t tell me that you didn’t get anything or any money. Now if you’ll excuse me I’m leaving.” I said and got in the car. Erick glared at my uncle one last time before he got in the car and we sped away. Silent tears ran down my face as I looked in the wing mirror to see my so-called family watching and cussing at me. When we got back to the hotel we packed our things away and checked out, then got back into the car. The sooner I was back home and away from those people the better. The whole drive to the airport I couldn’t help checking to make sure that we weren’t followed and when we finally got there I felt relieved. We boarded the plane and when the plane took off this time I didn’t feel sick, which I was pleased about.

“I’m going to miss you, aunt Judy.” I whispered, looking out the window at the clouds. Erick reached over, pulling me close to him and hugging me as I laid my head on his shoulder and quietly cried. Sometime during my crying I must have dozed off because the next thing I knew I was being gently shaken by Erick.

“May, we’re back home.” He said, smiling at me. I blinked a few times to gain my bearings and then got out of my seat. I wanted to walk around a bit because my legs felt stiff from sitting for so long and my back hurt a little from the chair or the way I was laying back. Erick got the suitcases and as we walked down the steps of the plane I looked up to see that Rune and Hope were standing next to Erick’s truck. They both gave me warm, sympathetic smiles and hugged me before we got into the truck and headed home, but the whole ride nothing was said. Erick must have linked them and told them what had happened, so I was glad that they didn’t question me about it, it was nice to have a little peace right now. When we arrived home Erick got the suitcases out the trunk and we headed towards our house. Thankfully it was finally done and I couldn’t wait to go inside and make sure that everything was working properly, now that it had settled. After I had finished with that I went into the bedroom and began unpacking to the suitcases. I had forgotten about the envelope that Ale gave me until it fell out of the suitcase and onto the floor. I picked it up and sat down on the bed, dreading it and questioning whether I wanted to open it now or wait. I already knew that my aunt had left me her money because I got a link saying that the money was on hold until next week, so what else did my aunt have to say to me or give me? I never really wanted the money because it only ever causes problems and especially when it comes to my family. They have always been so damn greedy for it and I wasn’t like that, instead I would much rather her still be alive and healthy, but I knew that wasn’t an option. I looked down at the envelope and remembered what Ale had told me about opening it when I got far away from my family, so I took a deep breath and opened the envelope. I pulled out a piece of paper and recognised my aunt’s handwriting straight away, which immediately caused tears to well in my eyes.

My dearest May,

Hi honey, I am so very sorry I left this world without saying goodbye to you, but I knew that it was best for you to keep away from here, especially as our family are full of greedy bitches and would be hounding you the second you came. I know this is hard for you right now, but there is something that I need to tell you and I am truly sorry that I kept this from you for as long as what I did, but I am your real mother. I had you when I was only fourteen and the man I was with ran off with someone else. I didn’t want to give you up, so I gave you to my sister and her husband. Your mother and father. I knew that they would raise you the right way and I would still get to see you grow. I know I should have told you long ago, but the only ones that knew were me and your parents. They kept you safe and raised you right, which I will always be forever grateful to them for. Now you are away from this selfish family and I want you to live your life to the fullest. I want you to fight for your life to be the best it can be and to be happy. Please know that I truly loved you with all my heart and I am so, so proud of you. I know that after reading this you will have questions and you will be mad at me, but please don’t hate me, I thought I did the right thing and I felt what I did was right by giving you to them. They gave you everything you needed and that is something I couldn’t do at that time, but after they passed away you left, so I couldn’t tell you. You were grieving for them, which is only right and I didn’t want to cause you even more pain. Just remember to keep your faith and stay strong because you know these bloodsuckers will try to take everything from you. I love you, honey.

Aunt Judy.

After I read the letter I was full on crying and then I heard Erick walking coming. I didn’t want him to see me like this, so I tried to recover, but then he walked through the door and it was too late. Erick knelt down in front of me and wrapped his arms around me, holding me as I cried my eyes out.

“Are you alright? Was it whatever was in the envelope that has upset you? It’s okay if you don’t want to tell me, but it may help to talk about it, especially as it's got you this upset.” Erick asked and I nodded, knowing that he was right. I handed him the letter and gestured for him to read it. When he was done reading the letter he wrapped his arms around me again, but this time he held me tighter and let me cry until I couldn’t cry anymore. When I finally calmed down Erick looked at me and softly kissed my lips.

“I know this is a shock for you, are you alright?” Erick asked and I nodded.

“My parents told me long ago that Judy was my real mother, but I never said anything because I didn’t want her to feel guilty for giving me up. I understood why she did it and I wasn’t angry, I was thankful that she thought it through. I had great parents and I tried to hang out with Judy as much as I could, but when my parents died I left and it was because of the rest of the family. I wish I had told her that I knew, but that's all changed now. At least I knew that she loved me enough to give me to people that would love me and take care of me.” I replied and Erick nodded, just as my stomach rumbled, showing that I was hungry.

“Come on, let's go eat. I know that you’re hungry and you didn’t have anything to eat on the plane either. Mom cooked dinner tonight and she wants us to come eat with them.” Erick said, standing up. I nodded and got up from the bed, wiping the rest of the tears from my cheeks.

“I’m going to cook for them tomorrow, my stuffed biscuits. I’ll let them know when we get to the house.” I replied, wanting to repay the hospitality and kindness they had shown me.