Fated to Two

Mated to your best friend and.....

“Mate,” Elijah whispers while staring deep into my eyes, “I should’ve known - what alpha goes 2 whole years without finding his mate? You were in front of me this entire time.” He reaches up and brushes a strand of hair behind my ear, and before I can react, he kisses the corner of my mouth. That’s when I feel it - that single small kiss was electric and gave me all sort of naughty thoughts that I should not be having with both families still present.

“Let’s give these two some privacy, shall we? Roxy, let’s grab some drinks inside,” Luna Ember says to my mom, while shooing everyone inside. River walks by both of us with a huge grin plastered on his face, but before he can tease us, he’s called inside by my dad.

Mate! Mate! He’s pleased with us and the moon goddess’ decision in mating us! Remi is a yipping mess in my head - now she’s rolling around on her back with her tongue hanging out.

Just as I’m about to speak, Eli interrupts me, “I know we’ve always been best friends, but please give this a shot. I couldn’t have asked for a better mate and I’m willing to do anything to make this work. I care about you more than anyone and now it all makes sense - I’ve always been so protective of you and Zander has not shut up about you since you turned 18. Even when we hadn’t seen you in so long, it’s like he could sense all along that you were fated to be mine.” Alphas get their wolves a lot earlier than others - normally around the age of 13. I remember Eli being so excited the first time he connected with Zander - we were playing video games and all of a sudden he was have a full blown conversation with himself. I thought he had finally lost it, but soon figured out he was so excited he was talking out loud to his wolf Zander.

“I’m sorry - I’m shocked! I’m happy, but completely shocked! Of course I’ll give this a try - we already have a bond without the mating bond and we already know every thing about each other. All I ask is you have some patience with me - I can’t just jump in head first physically with you. I know I’ll need some time getting use to this new type of relationship with you,” I say, smiling up at him. I stand on my tippy toes and give him a gentle kiss on the cheek.

“Of course! I’m just happy I’ve been blessed with a mate like you. Anything you need, just ask,” Eli responds. With a squeeze of my hand, he pulls me inside just as everyone yells, “Congrats!” Both of our parents swarm us and are hugging us. Mom and Luna Ember are in tears saying they get to share grandbabies and dad and Alpha Zeke are talking about how this is perfect for the pack and how it will make the pack stronger - something about a united front blah blah blah, I tuned them out. Eli finally says “Woah guys, let’s slow down with the pup talk,” and everyone bursts into laughter. “Eli, let’s head up to my office and discuss the details of tonight’s celebration,” Alpha Zeke says to Eli. Eli gives me a quick peck on the cheek and heads upstairs with his dad, my dad and River.

Evyn slides up next to me and smoothly says “well, I guess that answers our question! Now you can stop drooling over me,” and with another wink, he saunters off in the opposite direction of his dad and older brother. Ugh, he’s the one that’s been pining for me since day one.

After 30 minutes straight of being doted on by my mom and Luna Ember, the guys finally come downstairs and we are heading to the backyard of the pack house where we hold all of our pack celebrations. The neighboring packs would be arriving any time and then the celebration would begin. Speaking of.. In walked Viper Moon. Alpha Max from Viper Moon shakes hands with Alpha Zeke and Eli, then walks directly over to the bar. He is in his mid-twenties and known by all packs as a partier. He loves to have a good time and throws the best pack bonfires in the area. Now we were just waiting for the Crescent Moon pack to arrive - I didn’t know much about Crescent Moon or their alpha - all I knew was their alpha had just taken over the pack a couple years ago after his father was killed in a rogue attack. The new alpha kept to his pack lands and didn’t go to many celebrations.

I’m standing next to Eli when all of a sudden the smell of chocolate and fresh coffee hits me. I think I was actually salivating - what is wrong with me today? Mate. He’s here. Remi says to me. What are you talking about Remi? Eli is our mate and he’s been here the entire time?? Nothing after that. She literally goes mute for the first time in the past month that she’s been with me. Eli reaches over and grabs my hand - I look up and smile at him, but I instantly start searching for that delicious smell again. I catch sight of the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen - where Eli is drop dead sexy with shaggy blonde curls, tan skin and beautiful blue eyes, the man I’m staring at is the complete opposite. He’s tall - like, super super tall. His hair is midnight black and pulled back into a messy bun (goddess why does he have to have a man bun - you know that’s my weakness), his skin is tan and his eyes, wow, his eyes are a turquoise color. His eyes instantly connect with mine, then drop down, down, down, to mine and Eli’s joined hands. He looks back up and smirks. He seriously smirked?! What is going on?! Mate. He wants us. Now she wants to talk again? Remi, what is going on? I’m already mated to Eli, I can’t be mated to another. Eli hasn’t rejected me and I won’t reject him - this isn’t right.

Before I have time to run, Mr. Tall Dark and Handsome is standing directly in front of Eli and me. Still smirking. Why is this guy smirking?? Eli reaches out a hand, “Alpha Hunter, it’s good to see you again! Welcome to Blood Moon.” So Hunter is his name...wait, did he say Alpha??? I’m mated to two different Alphas? Yes, we are special. Moon Goddess has blessed us with two special alphas. “Hello, Alpha Elijah. Good to see you again, too. However, it looks like you’re holding my mates hand and as I don’t see she’s marked, I’m claiming her.”

All of a sudden, I’m shoved behind Eli and I hear a ground shaking roar. Eli is shaking, trying to get control of himself and his wolf, but all I hear from him is one word. “Mine.”

I peek over Eli’s shoulder and Alpha Hunter is still smirking, just as his eyes turn black.