Yes, Shakespeare, get it.
I swear, I will walk away if you keep that up.
You won’t and don’t play with my mate like that
Our mate – I shoved Atlas away.
Most people thought that my wolf was more dominant than I was, and that he took over control a lot. But it was the complete opposite. He was soft, like a d.amn puppy, but he reminded me of something that I could have become without the pressure of responsibilities that I never chose.
I watched her as she worked, her hair swept back into a long braid before she came back to me again. She seemed utterly unphased about me being in front of her. It was the same that I noticed when I first met her, she didn’t seem to feel the effect I had on everyone else.
That night I first met her everyone stood up in my presence and she was so fixated on something else, on that Alpha, that she didn’t notice.
My royal aura wasn’t something that you couldn’t notice. My only thought was that it affected her differently because she was my mate and it wouldn’t be right for her to be scared of me.
“You’re my second chance,” She admitted, I guessed at that. I wasn’t sure though if she and Nolan were fated mates or if they chose each other and then he found his real mate, the blonde one.
I didn’t know their history but this confirmed what I suspected, it still didn’t make sense why they rejected each other but I would never complain about that.
I knew she was meant for me even when she belonged to another, maybe it was because the bond was about to break. Again, I didn’t care as long as she was free to be mine now.
It was hard to school myself into passive neutrality when she ran from me, but it was better than her outright rejecting me. That’s why I left, I couldn’t deal with that, not without having a chance with her first to even talk to her.
She said she just got out of something that caught me off guard, but it didn’t surprise me. She was beautiful, and that was an understatement, but she was so much more than that.
I wanted her to know this would be nothing like any fling or short relationship she had, I would do anything for her and I would find a way to prove that to her.
“I have a child, he’s four and I’m a single mother. I’m taking classes at a community college because I have no idea what I want to do with my life and hadn’t ever really thought about it.” She almost tripped over her words.
She jutted her chin out as she finally met my eyes, but I could see her wavering. She dragged her teeth on her full bottom lip in a way that seemed nervous.
Then her words settled in.
She has a child? That made no sense. If he was four, and I saw her five or so years ago. The child would have had to be her ex-mates. Unless, well I didn’t know what else it could be, but maybe there was someone else.
Maybe that’s why they chose to reject each other. I didn’t want to believe my mate could so easily throw away the mate bond but she didn’t accept ours either. I would get the truth from her but only when she was ready to share it.
I was stunned for the first time in a while, I didn’t know what to say. Her having a child wasn’t a bad thing. I just couldn’t wrap my mind around what happened with her ex-mate. It tugged at my memory that the blonde was pregnant during her Luna Ceremony when I went back to see Willa.
None of this made any sense to me, and I hated that feeling of confusion.
“Okay,” I managed to get out. I knew it wasn’t the right thing to say but I couldn’t wrap my mind around it and it was better than me grilling her about her past which she probably didn’t want to delve into when she was at work.
Don’t leave, we just found out we’re dads
I pushed him away again. I hadn’t really ever thought about children. I doubt hers would like me anyway, but I was willing to try. I wanted her and that included every part that came with her, baggage and all.
Don’t call my pup baggage
Leave me alone for once in your d.amn life
I turned to leave, every part of me fighting against it. It felt unnatural leaving her, but we would be back tomorrow.
(Willa)
“Hello my beautiful boy,” I squatted down and opened my arms as Emmett rushed me after work. I hated that I felt like I had to mask my emotions around him or my parents. Today and yesterday shook me and I knew why, but I didn’t want to admit it.
I looked around, this place was starting to feel like a home but I was worried that it wouldn’t feel like this when my parents left. I was terrified honestly.
Even though I had found an amazing deal with Cali and Emmett seemed to really like her daughter, I had never done it on my own. It was never just Emmett and I and I was frightened that I wouldn’t be enough or I couldn’t do it all.
“Everything okay, baby?” My mom asked as I rounded the corner to our kitchen, my kitchen I guess.
“Yeah,” I nodded, knowing she didn’t buy it.
“Hungry? I set you aside a plate,” I shook my head.
“I ate at work, thanks. I’ll finish cleaning up,” I looked at the already immaculate kitchen.
“No need,” My mom smiled at me, “Let me get Emmett in a bath,” She gave me a sad smile and I wasn’t sure if it was because of my half-ass lie or the fact that this was one of the last bath times for a while with Emmett.
I took my time dressing the next morning instead of throwing on whatever black item I just recently found in my boxes. I didn’t know why but I wanted to look nice. Okay, that was a lie, I small part of me I tried to suppress wanted to look good for him.
I re-did my ponytail twice before sighing at my reflection. It was s.tupid anyways, he left after I told him I had was a single mom, I doubt I would see him again. So much for our budding friendship, I thought dryly.
Still, my logical thoughts couldn’t overrule my body from buzzing all morning.
“You seem on edge,” I jumped when Cali leaned on the counter next to me.
“I’m not-“
“You literally jumped,” She gave me a half smile raising an eyebrow, “Everything okay?’
I nodded, “Yeah, yes, of course,” I wish I could tell her but this was one thing that I couldn’t explain to a human.
“Is it about the brooding prince charming?” She raised an eyebrow.
“No,” I said too loud and fast, “No,” I repeated quieter this time, “I doubt I’ll see him again anyway.”
“Wanna bet? How about I put a hundred on it?” She tilted her head as his scent hit me. I scowled at her but it s.tupidly turned into a smile before I turned around and faced him.
He had two white takeaway cups of coffee and handed me one before I could say anything.
“Thanks?” I looked at the cup as he took his usual seat. No, what was I saying he didn’t have a usual seat, “You know we have coffee here.”
“You said it was c.rap yourself.”
Cali snorted next to me, I already forgot she was there, “Next time bring some for the best friend too,”
“Best friend? When did that happen?” I scoffed smiling her.
She shrugged, “I don’t see you spending all day with anyone else and I had a vacancy, so congratulations. Also, am a s.lut for good coffee, I don’t care what title I have to steal for it.”
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