Mates: Jax's Story

Chapter 6

~Jax~

The rest of the day proved uneventful, and I spent as much time with Pickles as possible. She brightens my day, and I enjoy every second of it. I did have to share her with Jayden, but I guess I can deal with that.

Dinner came before I knew it, so I head down to have a meal with the pack. When I walk into the dining room, everyone looks at me. Kehlani finally made it home, and she’s sitting with Jayden at the head of the table. Kamila is between them, and Brooklyn is on their right. Melanie is sitting next to Brooklyn, and the chair on the left was open for me. I take a seat, and within seconds, Melanie starts to giggle.

I look at Melanie, wondering what her problem is. Jayden is trying to keep his laugh in, and Kehlani has a smirk on her face. I realize there is an empty seat next to me, which is not the norm. “Is someone going to be joining us?”

“I mean, the Beta female traditionally sits next to the Beta.” Kehlani starts to look around. “Now, where is that mate of yours…Janice, is it?” Melanie starts to laugh, and I roll my eyes. Always the comedians, I swear.

“She isn’t my mate.”

“Who isn’t your mate, Uncle J?”

“Just a pretty woman that came to the pack today, Brooklyn. She said that your uncle was her mate.” I give Kehlani the “shut the hell up look, but she ignores me.

“You don’t like your mate, Uncle J?” Brooklyn looks slightly worried.

“I’m sure I will like my mate just fine. I will probably fall in love with her as soon as I meet her, shortstack. That woman that your mom was talking about , she isn’t my mate.”

“How do you know?” I sigh and close my eyes. I don’t really have the words to explain this since I’ve never experienced it, but I guess I can try for her.

“When you meet your mate, their scent will stand out to you. You will be drawn to them. Your wolf will know they are your mate and will claim them immediately. When they touch you, you will feel the most amazing sparks.” Brooklyn looks at her parents.

“Is that what you felt when you met?” They look at each other with so much love it’s sickening.

“Yes, my love. It was so much more than that; so hard to put into words.” Brooklyn seems to be deep in thought after receiving this information.

“If Uncle J says she isn’t his mate, she isn’t.” Brooklyn shrugs and continues to eat. I stifle my laugh, loving how protective she’s being of me.

“Why is it that this woman would claim to be your mate, Jaxy? Do you know her?”

“I vaguely remember her, but it’s been so long.”

“Ah, so she was a F-W-B, huh?” I turn to Kehlani and smirk.

“Yeah, something like that.” I really don’t have many clear memories of her. I do remember hooking up with her here and there, but there was nothing serious between us. I find it strange that she specifically remembered me and sought me out. I don’t know if I should be worried or flattered.

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I peel my eyes open, feeling the sun’s rays on me. I look around and reach for my phone. Interesting, my alarm is actually waking me up today and not pickles. I wonder how they kept her on their floor this time.

I hop into the shower, ready to start my day. I throw on a pair of jeans with a plaid shirt and a pair of Tims. I love that Melanie loves training so much. It gives me the ability to sleep in some days.

I make my way to the kitchen, kissing the head Omega on the cheek. I just love Valerie, and her cooking is amazing. “Can I help you, Beta?”

“Ah, Valerie……why are you being so formal? I thought we were better than that.” Valerie giggles and pinches my cheek.

“Always the charmer. Your muffins are in the container on the island.” I hug Valerie from behind and kiss the top of her head. I leather go and turn to the island.

Hey, Jax……, are you up?

I am, Alpha. Do you need me?

Yeah. Kehlani is at the office, and I have people coming in for an interview. Can you grab Kamila for me? We are in the office.

Sure thing, I’m on my way.

I really wanted to eat those muffins, but I guess they will have to wait. I head upstairs, whistling a little tune. I don’t know what it is about today, but I feel good. Cornielus is perked up, and it feels like good things are coming my way. I don’t know what it could be; my life is already amazing.

I walk into the office to see Jayden sitting on his couch with Kamila climbing all over him. He has a massive smile on his face, and Kamila is laughing. I love watching Jayden with his girls; he is an inspiration. “Hey you two.” Kamila turns to me, and her eyes light up.

“Ukl Dax!” I hold my arms out and scoop her up, snuggling against her.

“Ah, you’re a life saver. I love her to death, but she’s too much for these interviews.”

“You’re doing me a favor. I love to spend time with my pickles. Now I have a legitimate excuse to not focus on my work.” Jayden laughs.

“Do whatever you need to do, just don’t tell Kehlani that I kept you from working.” I’m about to answer when a scent hits me. I close my eyes and breath in deeply. That’s the scent I caught yesterday. It was too faint to specify what it was, but it’s much stronger today. It smells of freshly baked cookies and mint. I swear it’s like it was when I was growing up, having my mom here. She used to always cook and bake, making me feel at home.

I turn around slowly as the scent gets stronger. I anxiously wait to see what comes next, trying not to give too much away. Walking through the door is the most gorgeous woman I have ever seen in my life.

MATE!