The Alpha's Unwanted Omega Mate novel Chapter 73

Chapter 73

Chapter 73

Ebony

~Dreamland-

The past few nights have been chaotic for me. The forest in my dreams is wild with oddly colored leaves and crazed wildlife. As I run towards the lake, it feels like everything is trying to keep me away but I only push forward even as the chaos blurs my vision. It only stops when I make it to the lake and tonight is no different.

I take a deep breath and look around hugging myself. Skylar hasn’t been clear either. I’d see him and yet he’s like a ghost in a movie… completely transparent. His voice sounds so far away too but that’s not what always catches my attention.

Instead, it’s the bruises on his handsome face and the bleeding wounds on his back. Skylar is in terrible shape every time but he only wears a smile when he sees me. Twant nothing more than to hug him but I always pass right through him. The one thing that I can touch is the blood that drips onto the grass.

Even though this is all just a dream, I can still feel the warm and sticky feeling and the smell of copper of the blood. Nausea tries to set in but I push the feeling away. It isn’t real… none of this is real even if I wish for it to be so.

I take a deep breath and look around. The sky is clear now and the stars reflect in the lake. The moon is bright and full with a faint shade of red that locks so beautiful. I’m always taken aback by it. My eyes fall on Skylar expecting to see the same ghost–like figure of my best friend.

Tonight is different though as my eyes fall on him. As usual, Skylar is shirtless and looking out at the lake. His dark hair blows back from a cool breeze though his eyes are covered this time. As if sensing my presence, he tilts his head over to me.

“… Ebony.” Skylar’s voice sends shivers down my spine. “I’ve been waiting for you. You must have been so scared seeing me as you did. I apologize, dear.” My face starts to feel hot as he continues.

Why does he seem so different tonight? I hesitate before walking over to him. “Are you alright?” I see his back wounds are now red so I sit on my knees and touch it. It feels hot and feverish. “What happened to you, Sky? You could hardly answer me before.”

Skylar hums softly. “My captor punished me for not bending to her will. However… let’s no need to worry anymore.” He lays back and sets his head on my lap. “I won’t be getting hurt anymore. So please… don’t worry your pretty little head over it.”

As I look down at him, I take in his features. I can’t believe this will be how he’ll look in the future. I brush some of his hair out of his handsome face. He needs to get it washed soon but it doesn’t bother me. Being this close to him again makes me smile. “I miss you so much… I wish I could find you in the

real world too.”

Pain runs through my heart and I feel like crying. With how fake the real world felt, I want someone who I know will always be real. Peter and Mom don’t help me feel grounded or supported at all. Mom is living in a fantasy world while Peter barely looks interested in anything. Without my best friend… I’m just lost.

Tears drip down my face and I feel a warm hand touch my cheek. As I turn my focus back on Skylar, something else catches my eye. Finally, his eyes are open and the smile that graces his face is familiar. However, as I lock my eyes with him, I’m met with an unfamiliar shade of gold.

I freeze in place. Who is this guy and why is he wearing Skylar’s face?! He smiles warmly. “Shh… don’t be alarmed, Ebony.” He whispers gently. “I needed a break… Skylar is awake right now and getting closer as we speak.”

What? I stare at him still shell–shocked. “W–what do you mean? Who are you?” I feel like running away yet I’m also glued to where I am unable to break my gaze away from those golden eyes. When if they suit Skylar in a way, I like his normal hazel eyes better.

“Forgive my rudeness, my dear. I wanted to meet you like this for a while now.” He stares up at me with a handsome smile. “My name is Jaden. I’m Skylar’s wolf.” I blink slowly at this news. “And know who you are to us. One day you’ll know too… and so will your wolf too.”

Skylar’s wolf? Dazed, I bite my lip. “You seem… stronger than you should be at Sky’s age,” I say warily. Jaden only tilts his head curiously. “Also… what do you mean he’s getting closer as we speak?” Then an idea pops in my head and my heart starts to pound loudly in my ears.

“You seem to get it without me explaining,” Jaden says and takes my hand. “We’re very weak right now. It would mean the world to both Skylar and me if

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you met us halfway. Can you do that, Ebony?” He kisses it gently and smiles warmly. “Will you go and greet us?”

My breath quickens and my hand starts to shake. “Y–you’re close by…7” Jaden’s widening smile tells me everything. Soon the world around us fade as I silently scream at myself to wake up. Skylar’s close by… I can finally see him again!

The last thing I hear Jaden say before he completely fades away grants me faith. “I’ll see you soon, my dear… my Ebony… my ma. then the world dark as I shrink back down to my current size.

I jolt up and pant heavily. It’s still dark outside and the house is all but silent. Immediately, I get out of bed and put on my shoes and a robe. Something is driving me forward. Somehow I know where to go.

I hurry out of the house and rush into the forest. I hear someone’s startled cry from behind me but i don’t look back. Nothing is more important right now than seeing Skylar again. Excitement and worry fill my heart.

How bad are his wounds in the real world? Will he know me? Am I important enough to him to remember me? ‘Of course he willl‘ A voice in my head was firmly. ‘Don’t be afraid. Now find him!‘ Even if the voice is sudden, I don’t feel afraid. I merely push on.

‘EBONY!‘ I wince at that one though. They must have woken up Mom. ‘Get back here right this second!‘ She’s mad but mostly panicked. I don’t say anything to her and block off the mind link. I can’t be distracted right now.

Suddenly I hear leaves crunching from my left. I slide to a stop panting as my heart pounds in my chest. I’ve never been this deep in these woods before. i should be afraid… yet I’m not. Not now when I finally get to see him again.

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