“What is going on?” His mom pulled me aside, an eyebrow raised, “Caspien didn’t say much, but of course, we’re here for him, and you, whenever needed.”
“Holden’s mate,” I whispered and she grabbed my arms her eyes wide, “She is a beauty, stunning, but she’s?”
“Human, yes.”
I turned from her slightly, Cali said something that made Caspien’s dad laugh a deep booming laugh.
“I’ll fill you in,” I said a bit exasperated, Grace patted my cheek.
“Thank you, for trusting us with Emmett, I know it’s no small thing.” Her eyes shone with something I couldn’t make out.
“Of course, thank you for watching him.”
I was able to get Cali out to the dismay of Caspien’s dad, I didn’t even want to know what s**t she was telling him. I dragged her back up the elevator and she crossed her arms staring at me. “What do you know?” She asked.
“Don’t make it seem like I’m keeping things from you.”
“But you are.”
I sighed, “I am, I was, but you’ll see why.”
“Did you join some super intense pyramid scheme?”
I laughed once, “More interesting, far more interesting.”
“Now I’m intrigued,” Her eyes glimmered.
She followed me into Caspiens apartment, Holdens eyes lit up when he saw her and he rushed to her stopping a few steps away and remembering herself.
“Hi, I’m Cali,” She stretched out a hand and raised an eyebrow at him, “You might remember me from the elevator?”
Holden looked down at her hand.
“s*x a few hours ago? You had my b.reasts pressed up against the cool glass, no? Doesn’t ring a bell?” Holden swallowed; I had never seen him at a loss for words. “Drink anyone?” Caspien seemed to be trying not to laugh.
“Please,” Cali and I said at the same time.
She brushed past Holden who was gaping at the spot she was previously standing.
“So,” Cali started leaving it open to us after she had a generous glass of whiskey in her hands.
We were at the dining room table; I was sitting next to her with our mates across from us.
“So, you’re a human,” Holden started and it was a question, I looked down into my glass of wine trying not to laugh or cringe, “And I’m not, we’re not.”
Cali looked at me as if he was insane. I shrugged.
“I don’t want to lie to you or keep things from you, and I don’t know how to do this so I’m sorry, I’m just gonna get it out here.” Holden took a deep breath, “Werewolves, can change into wolves not just on full moons and we have control of ourselves, so we don’t go crazy and kill people.” I nodded good to add.
“And we have mates chosen for us by our Moon Goddess. They’re our perfect compliments, destined to be ours from the beginning. We know instantly when we find them, and well,” He shrugged, “You’re my mate.”
“I’m not a werewolf,” Cali had a smile on her face; I knew she didn’t believe him and was just toying with him.
“No, it’s rare that we would be mated to another specie, especially a human,” Holden started to trip over his words, Caspien put a hand out in front of him.
“But it’s not unheard of,” Caspein cut in, “I know this must be hard to process, learning that the world of fairytales is true, or part of it,” His serious gaze didn’t leave Cali’s, “But we’re here to answer any questions and help you work through it, even if you don’t choose this life.”
Holden’s gaze shot to Caspien; he looked hurt and shocked.
Cali sat back and crossed her arms, smiling.
“And how do you play into this?” She asked me; I swirled my wine, looking into it as if it would tell me the answers.
“I’m one too,” My voice was quiet.
“For how long?” She asked, laughing once.
“Birth. We weren’t cursed or bitten or anything. I was born a wolf like you were born a human.”
“Prove it,” She glared at me.
“Okay,” I took a long sip and stood up.
“Holden, if you wouldn’t mind,” I motioned for him to turn away.
I took off my clothes, including my bra, nothing Cali or Caspien hadn’t seen before.
Cali looked me over with an eyebrow raised; she seemed to try to scoot away. I think she started to think I was crazy, when she didn’t see anything but my regular naked mody. Okay Iris your time to shine
******g finally you never let me out
I’m sorry we will go for a run this week
Promise?
Promise, but now just please, lets do this
Cali had a look of shock on her face; she must have been watching my eyes cloud as I spoke to my wolf.
I knelt on the floor and let Iris take over. Elongating our bones and repositioning them before fur sprouted from my skin.
It used to hurt, Goddess did it hurt, but I’ve been doing it so often especially living in the cabin it was more than second nature now.
“Holy f**k,” Cali scrambled back standing up and knocking over the chair, “Holy f**k,” She screamed, I had never heard that pitch come from her mouth.
She looked at Caspien and Holden with wide eyes. Holden shrugged, Caspien never took his eyes off me.
“You’re beautiful,” He whispered only to me.
Iris had light gray fur that was almost white and our same green eyes. Iris purred at his compliment and sat down, bowing her head to Cali. Showing her, we meant no harm.
“Holy f**k,” She grabbed her glass and took a long sip, “This can’t be, I mean.” She shook her head violently, wine red curls fell over her shoulder.
“You can pet her,” Holden said, and Cali snapped her gaze toward him.
“It’s Willa’s wolf; they are both parts of the same body. It Willa in there. She won’t hurt you,” Holden promised.
Iris whimpered.
“Okay, how old will your son be in August?” She crossed her arms, taking one step forward holding her gaze on us even though I could scent her fear.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.