“Nothing. Just something from a dream last night.” I say.
“Was my wolf in your dream?” he asks, tilting his head to look at me.
“No. I thought maybe it was, but the wolf had dark green eyes.” and I feel his entire body stiffen.
“Stay away from wolves with dark green eyes, they may be related to the Rogue King.” he says.
“But I have green eyes, Seth.” I say with confusion.
“Yours are light green and beautiful. I don’t know a lot about what exactly happened. I was a small kid when it all occurred. But there was a pack that was excommunicated from the kingdom and sent Rogue. Their Alpha started calling himself the Rogue King. No one knows if he died, but his mate did and he’s been rogue so long he likely died long ago. His dark green eyes ran through his sons though.”
“It was just a dream, Seth. And it was a small gray wolf. I didn’t think it was your wolf since it was so small. I could feel the pain in my finger in my dream. The wolf would lick it and the pain would get a little better.”
“That’s a rather odd dream, Molly. Try to get some sleep.” he says dismissively. And I’d argue with him, but I’m so tired that I burrow into his firm chest, safe in his strong arms, and finally fall back asleep.
I find myself lying in a field where the grass is impossibly green with a small creek flowing through it. The small gray wolf with the dark green eyes is there but she is on the other side of the creek. I prop myself up on my elbows and she just sits there, looking at me. I hear something near the tree line and we both look up and see an enormous black wolf with black eyes. He makes his way to the creek, completely ignoring me and fixated on the small wolf across the creek from us. He goes to step into the water and cross it, but he can’t. Every time he goes to step into the water his feet can’t hit it, they just continue to be pushed back to the bank. The big black wolf whimpers, but continues to try. Eventually, he gives up and sits on the bank of the creek and howls a howl full of pain and heartbreak.
I wake with a start. Another weird dream about wolves- with dark green eyes and black. I guess my startle also woke Seth as he is awake and looking at me. “Hey” he whispers out. “Hi”. I return shyly.
“So, you saw Altair.” He says, looking at me with concern.
“Huh? In my dream?”
“Yeah, that was him. He said the little gray wolf is your wolf” he says cautiously, reaching up to stroke my face with his fingers.
“I don’t have a wolf. I’ve never even seen it before. It was just a dream.” I say to him in disbelief.
“It wasn’t though, not if Altair could be there.” He says seriously.
“I don’t understand.” I tell him, so confused.
“I don’t fully understand it, but Altair is sure that is your wolf, and he’s upset he couldn’t reach her. Was last night the first time you’d seen her?”
“Yeah. I’ve always had dreams where those green eyes were watching me, but I’d never seen a wolf.”
“And you’re sure the eyes have always been green. THAT green.” he asks, and I can tell that he’s very concerned.
“Yes. It’s always that dark green.” I tell him.
Seth sighs and pushes his hand through his hair. “It doesn’t change anything about how I feel about you. But it’s best not to tell anyone about this. Those green eyes only belonged to the Rogue King and his sons. He kept the green eyes in human AND wolf form, which is rare. You don’t have them, but if that IS your wolf, you may be in danger.” This sounds scary, but I’m not convinced that I suddenly have a wolf that’s trying to come out. I’m trying not to seem like this is terrifying me, but it is.
I’m trying to hide my fear, but Seth must be able to feel it through the bond. “Hey. You’re mine. This doesn’t change that at all. But I need to keep you safe, OK?” He says, pulling my bottom lip down that I was absentmindedly chewing on.
“I won’t say anything.” I agree, still pretty scared and confused, but deciding to trust him.
“Not even to your brother. If we need any help figuring this out, we can pull your dad in, but not until I try to work it out myself, ok?” he asks and I nod. “He had 3 sons, and I don’t believe any of them ever shifted. Maybe he had siblings that they just didn’t know about and the eyes carried down that line still. You’re safe with me though.” he tells me, pulling me close and kissing my temple. “How’s your hand?”
“It’s ok. The pain isn’t completely gone, but it’s tolerable.” I tell him, happy that he’s changing the subject.
“Good. Do you want to go upstairs for breakfast with our families?”
“I, uhh… I’m not sure.” I tell him in a whisper.
“Hey, what’s wrong, Love?” he asks, pulling my chin so I’m looking at him.
“I realized last night that I’ve cooked here for the last time. I knew when I met you that I’d have to leave, but I thought I’d have a little bit of time. But with this” I say, gesturing to my injured finger. “I’m done, and I didn’t even realize it until it was too late.” I tell him, trying to hold back tears.
“Oh, Molly. ” He says and wraps me into the biggest hug. “I’m sorry.”
“I know I need to go talk to Oliver so that they can get everything sorted, but I’m just having a really hard time admitting it. I’m so happy I met you, but I don’t want to leave my pack.” I saw, whispering the last part. “I feel terrible for feeling like that though.”
“It really is unfair that she-wolves are expected to drop everything as soon as they meet their mate and leave their packs. You’ll be leaving for the palace though- if that helps any. And I’ll get you anything, I mean absolutely anything that you need to make you comfortable.” He tells me and I just nod in understanding. We lay together for a while before I decide that I can handle going upstairs and it would be nice to see my mom.
“OK, let’s go upstairs.” I say and Seth smiles and releases me, jumping out of bed and rushing over to my side to help me up. He takes my ice pack from my hand and goes to put it back in the freezer. He comes to help me stand, but once I’m standing, he wraps his arms around me and just holds me for a few moments.
“My parents love each other, I know this. I saw them hug and kiss on occasion, but that was more than the kingdom ever saw. I was told it was because Royals couldn’t behave that way. I don’t want that though. I want the whole kingdom to see us together and know how much love there is. I want our kids to walk into a room and see us kissing and it be completely normal. I want what your parents have.” Seth tells me, releasing me just enough so I can lean back and look up at him, but still keeping a firm grip on me. “Your dad is always holding your mom. I don’t even know how many times I’ve seen them kiss in just the few days I’ve been here. There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind how in love they still are.”
“They’ve always been like that. It was embarrassing when I was little, but I really appreciate it now. But I grew up watching my dad dote on my mom, so I’ve got some pretty big expectations now.” I tell him with a smile.
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