“It was fine”. I whispered. “I’m going to head home before she gets here. I don’t want to be in the middle of a family dispute”.
“You’re family, you’re my family”. He growled. “You’re going nowhere unless it’s to my bed”.
“I don’t have any of my things”. I didn’t even pack a bag. I wasn’t planning on staying because of school tomorrow.
“You don’t need them”. He smirked. “Please babe just stay”.
Hearing the engine and seeing the brightness of her headlights I heard the movement from upstairs and the footsteps on the stairs. Charlotte with Jacob right behind her.
“As long as she’s safe”. Jacob stated.
“She found her mate”. Charlotte almost broke her neck as the words left Jake’s mouth.
“She did?”. A smile broke out on her face. “She found him”.
“Mom”. Jake sighed.
This was a big deal and she was excited.
As the door open I was anxious to see him. I was excited for her. The only thing she wanted was her mate.
I knew that face, I was related to that face.
“Carter?”.
“Little bear?”. He grinned.
A growl ripped from Jake’s mouth as he pushed me behind him.
“Wait you know him?”. Alanna asked.
“He’s my cousin”. Placing my hand on Jake’s side I shoved him slightly so he would get out of the way. That only caused another growl to rip from his mouth.
Seriously he was getting territorial over my cousin?
“Jake”. Placing my hand on his back I grabbed a hold of his hand. “He’s my cousin and he’s Alanna’s mate. Calm down please”. I whispered.
“You’re getting good at that Leah”. Jacob smirked.
I wasn’t so sure. His body was still tense. As he took a step forward I placed myself in front of him. “Babe”. I whispered placing my hand on his cheek. His eyes locked with mine, the brown coming back, the black disappearing.
“You’re mine”. He whispered.
“I know. Wait a minute”. The penny dropped. He was her mate, did she tell him about werewolf straight away? Did he freak out like I did?
“I’ll put the kettle on”. Charlotte grabbed hold of Jacobs arm pulling him away and into the kitchen.
“Are you-..” I couldn’t bring myself to say it. It didn’t make sense. Surely he would have told me. We were thick as thieves when we were younger.
“Leah”….
“No”. Holding up my hand I took a step back. I couldn’t believe this.
“Babe”. Jake placed his hand on my back.
“Don’t”.
“Just let me explain please”. Carter sighed taking a step towards me. Alanna was right next to him, her hand in his.
“When did you know?”. I asked.
“My sixteenth birthday”.
“So that’s why I didn’t see you again”.
“What are the odds of that happening?”. He chuckled. I wasn’t in the mood. A bombshell had just been dropped on me and I didn’t find it funny. Member of my own family were werewolf’s.
“Tell me something”. I said turning so I could face him. “Does my gran know what you are?”.
“Baby….”
“Of course she does and let me guess George is a wolf too”. I laughed.
“Come here”.
Sighing I took his hand as he pulled me onto his lap as he sat out the garden chair. “It was all going to come out sooner or later babe. Your gran knows because George is her mate. He knows my family”.
Mind blown.
“Such a coincidence that I just so happen to be your mate”. I said.
“That’s not a coincidence”. He growled.
“I know I’m sorry”. I sighed. “It’s been a long night”.
“Do me a favour”. He whispered kissing the side of my head. “Don’t be to hard on Carter. It wasn’t his place to tell you”.
“Aren’t you suppose to be on my side?”.
“I am on your side always but babe-..”
“Fine”. I didn’t want to talk about this anymore. I would talk to Carter just not tonight. “I’m just going to go home tonight”.
“Okay”. He sighed. “I’ll walk you home but tomorrow you’re staying here. No arguments”.
“Deal”. I smiled
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