Soul Mates

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Laura Grace/LG/Gracie POV

Lizzie and I are now sitting in the parlor across from each other in the wingback chairs she had to have because they go with the fireplace.  I do not understand how they go together, but at $1000 bucks a pop they are comfy, even if they have a floral pattern on them. Lizzie is telling me about Lance being afraid of Charlie and we are both howling with laughter when in walks the source of our enjoyment.

“What is so damn funny? We can hear you laughing in the barn!” Charlie asks as she is trying to take off her muddy boots. Her hair is dyed an abnormal Red color, making her look like the Black Widow from the Avengers, that may be why Lance calls her that now come to think of it. She is about 5’10’ and all legs. Her usual skinny jeans with tank top making her look like the new age farm girl.

Lizzie stops laughing long enough to say, “Just Lance talking about you. What the hell did you ever say to him to scare the ever loving sh!t out of him?”

Charlie smirks, “Oh he still gets that shake all over?” half giggling.

“Yes!” Lizzie starts to giggle again.

Now openly laughing Charlie takes a seat on the couch across from us moving the very large floral arrangement so she can see us, and says, “Well he was doubting my capabilities, so I told him the Alpha Noah story.”

“OMG! That was you!” I say leaning forward drop jawed!

“Wait the Alpha who story?” Lizzie says

“Well Alpha Noah, in the Pennsylvania area.” Charlie says flatly to Lizzie.

“The one that had like 3 wives and said that he was the Goddess new husband so he could do what he wanted?” Lizzie questions.

“That’s the one.” Charlie nods “I was asked by the father of one of his wives to dispose of him, if you will. A few families came together to ask me, but honestly I would have done it for free.” Charlie says proudly. “Well, I wasn’t very nice. I kinda took my time. I figured if he could take a 13-year-old as a wife, I could take off the tip.”

“Take off the tip?” Lizzie questions. Poor girl, she may be an Alpha but has no idea about male anatomy.

Charlie just gives her a wide-eyed look and then points down. To which Lizzie makes the face of a fish and her perfect lips go to an O.  Yeah, I bent over laughing.  

Charlie continued, “Well word got our about old Noah, and I became a legend. Literally a dark fairy tale for Alpha’s. I told your brother in detail, so he knows that I wasn’t lying.” Charlie then smirks a bit and says, “He doesn’t walk right around me, almost like he is trying to hide his little Lance.” She giggles a bit. At that point Lizzie and I seriously lose it. She shakes it off and turns to us and says, “So who are the next lucky visitors, I may have heard I get to have a guest in the barn?”

“UGH! Way to ruin a perfectly good mood Charlie!” I say leaning back.

With a roll of her eyes Lizzie tells Charlie, “Well the King and his Beta are coming.”

“Holy Sh!t!” Charlie jumps up.

“What’s wrong?” I stop her.

“Ummm Well are any of his guards coming?” Charlie asks cautiously.

“I am not sure, I can reply to the number in the party, we just got word they will be here Thursday. And since today is Friday, it doesn’t give us much time.  I was thinking of putting some of the guards in the barn on the 1st floor, possibly.” I tell her as she paces back and forth. “What is wrong Charlie?”

She stops and turns to us and say, “I am a guard.”

Lizzie and I look at each other and then to her, and I open my mouth when she says, “I know, how did I leave, what happened? Well I was recruited by the counsel for special jobs, so they pulled me. Some of the men didn’t like it and when I found out it was that counsel that ordered the hit on my Mate I left.” Charlie looked for the first time like she was hurt or sad.

“Charlie, we can send you to Lance for the week.” I tell her slowly as she kneels down in between Lizzie and I.

“I am sorry, I am a failure. I know I am letting you down.” She says with her head down on her knees still between us.

“Charlie!” Lizzie cups her face and has her look her in the eyes. “You by no means are a failure. You are one of the strongest women I know. I know you are not running to hide, sometimes we must do things to preserve ourselves. I wish I could go with you.” Lizzie says as she has tears in her eyes.

“You? Of all people you are an Alpha? You have more strength than anyone, well maybe that one is a close second.” Charlie says pointing at me.

“Charlie, remember I said I was rejected by my mate?” Lizzie states as Charlie nods. “Well my Mate is now the Beta of the King.” Charlie is now the one with fish lips as Lizzie continues. “Worst part is, I didn’t accept his rejection, I ran away.”

At that point Charlie and I both let out curse words. I had totally forgotten she didn’t accept his rejection.  At that realization I stood and went to the liquor cabinet that is usually its more for guest and decoration, but at that moment it was going to be put to good use.

“What are you doing?” Lizzie says looking at me.

I look at her and blankly. “We need a drink! I have already linked Sarah and Kim. Char is bringing ice.”

“Gracie, its not even noon!” Lizzie states.

“Your point?” I look at her pointedly. “I am celebrating our new business venture. While you two need to chill.”

As Sarah walks thru the door she yells, “What’s the drama mama? Why are we drinking?” Her black chin length bob still perfectly in place from our drive to the city. She is still in her black suite, taking off the jacket to show the silk white tank under as she takes off her white stilettos.

Char comes around the corner with a smile and a bucket of ice, “Well from what I gather, our Beta is the typical badass, but our Alpha and Xena Warrior Princess down there need to get hammered!”

Kim comes from upstairs, “I will go get the Everclear! Don’t hate me, but I was eavesdropping. If you don’t want people to know don’t talk in the parlor!”

Lizzie leans back, “Oh sh!t, who all knows!?!”

Kim stands in the middle of the room, “Well uhhh, I may have linked CiCi?”

“OH FU@K! CICI!?!” Lizzie leans back and puts her arm over her head.

Sarah is now next to me making Vodka Tonics for everyone, when she looks me in the eyes, “Incoming!”

To that the door opens and in walks CiCi, Luna Marie and my Mom Betty. I look back at Sarah and roll my eyes, “GO GET THE EVERCLEAR, NOW!” Everclear is the only liquid that can get a werewolf close to drunk thanks to our metabolism. We keep a supply for the Alpha’s that drop in thinking they will find their second chance mate.  Some find them and some we get plowed and send them to bed and, on their way, the next day. “Oh, and Sarah, make it 2 bottles.” I link her as she is already in the kitchen.

“I got 4 chief!” Sarah replies via link.

As I start handing out the drinks, first to Lizzie, then Charlie. Sarah gets out the shot glasses. I hand drinks to Char, Kim, and CiCi. While looking at my Mom and Luna Marie, “Well child where is mine?” My mother questions me.

I drop jawed handed her mine and then passed one to Luna, “You don’t drink?”

She goes to sit on the couch and takes a sip, “Well today I do! Right Marie?”

“Bottoms Up! And don’t get stingy with that Everclear!” Luna Marie says as she takes a big gulp of her drink. All of us are staring at the two women in awe.

“Close your mouths! I taught you not to catch flies that way!” We all close our mouths at the same time.

I turn to Sarah, “What the literal Fu@k just happened?”

My Mother pipes in, “I may be drinking darling, but I am not deaf. Watch your language!”

“Yes, Ma’am!” I say with a giggle to Sarah.

As we all get settled, Luna Marie stands and goes to Lizzie, “Darling, do not let this visit sidetrack you. You have created something truly phenomenal. You do not need him, nor do you need to worry, you are stronger than you have ever been. Your father and I are truly proud of you!” To that we all cheers.

An hour later Lizzie and I are dragging our mothers to the East Wing guest rooms. Sarah is calling my father to tell him where their Luna and his wife are.  I didn’t want to deal with talking to anyone else today. Kim, Cici, and Char fell asleep about 15 min ago. While Sarah, Charlie, Lizzie and I are now in the dining room with the house map spread out finding rooms for the King and his entourage. I sent an e-mail via my phone 10 min ago to which I get an immediate reply of 5 Guards, 2 Beta, and the King.

Charlie pipes up, “Why the hell does he need 2 Betas? I mean were a bunch of women, is he that much of a p***y?”

Laughing Sarah says, “Well maybe he knows he is going back with a Beta in a body bag!”

“Ladies!” Lizzie says.  “My mother is right, I am stronger, we are stronger! We can get thru this.”

That is when I finally take a seat. And Lizzie looks at me. “What are you not telling me Gracie?”

I turn to them, all of them looking at me with questions in their eyes as I have my hand over my mouth.

“Well, I have an issue.” I say looking down.

“Gracie? Why do you look like your going to be sick?” Lizzie asks.

“Yeah boss, you look like you did 9 months ago when we left…” Sarah stops and her eyes goes as wide as I have ever seen. “NO!”

“WHAT!” Charlie and Lizzie say at the same time.

“I have met the new King before.” I say to them. Sarah still shocked.

“Okay, but what’s the big deal?” Lizzy says

“He is your second chance Mate.” Sarah says quietly.