Warring Twin Wolves

Chapter Twenty-Four

Gabby’s POV:

          Danny was so adorable when he called to ask me to come to the Blood Fang Pack for safety.  I think I am totally safe, and I can handle myself, but I could tell his wolf was also giving him hell.  It was so cute when he was telling me how strong I was, and how weak he is, and I needed to go there because of his weakness, not mine.  What Alpha does that?  None.  He really cares.  I am trying not to fall into the pool of adoration, but I am teetering.  I agreed to come to him, and I asked Jaycie if she wanted to come with me.  I knew that Cooper and his wolf would not let her go, but he surprised me by saying yes to her going with me.  We were so excited that we were going to have at least one girls’ night at one point, or maybe Danny will want to participate in our girls’ nights, so we can have more.  Cooper told us that he would be busy with rogues and his regular duties, that he didn’t want to get distracted, so he encouraged her to go with me.  I think he also knew that her presence would help me since I am not going to be with Danny 24/7.  I just appreciate him not putting up a stink when we told him about it.

          Danny said I would have my own room.  I don’t want to be in a strange place by myself at night, so I hope Jaycie will stay with me.  Then I started to berate myself at what I wuss I was being.  I am a grown ass woman and can deal with things myself.  If I have to spend the night alone, then so be it.  I can take care of myself.  If I am honest, I am missing Danny quite a bit already.  I hope to spend some time alone with Danny as well while I am there, and see him in his element, so to speak,  It will help me make my final decision.  I need to be strong.  

          My mind then started to stray, and I thought of kissing Danny last night.  My body fit into his body just right.  I can still feel the tingles when his lips had touched mine.  I can feel this feeling for him growing, and no matter what my heart tells my head and vice versa, they are not on the same page about him.  My head doesn’t want to get hurt again, and by the same person no less.  My heart, and maybe some other parts of my body, wanted me to give into my feelings and fully accept him.  I need them both to want to accept him.  

          Jaycie came bounding in.  Her energy reminded me of Tessa.  “What’s up, Jaycie?”, I greeted her.  Her eyes twinkled and she responded, “I thought I would offer to help you pack.  Have you started yet?”.  I cast my eyes around, and I scrunched up my nose, “No, thanks for reminding me”.  I hated packing.  Whenever I did, I always forgot something, and I’d either have to suffer without the item, or buy a new one, if possible.  She looked around and nodded, like she decided something, “Well, first thing’s first.  Is your suitcase in the closet?”.  

          After nodding yes, I went and retrieved the purple suitcase with the darker purple polka dots, and I heaved it onto my bed and opened it.  It was good having Jaycie there.  She kept me on task, and would remind me of something she thought I wouldn’t want to miss.  I was relieved when she asked if I had my chargers for all my devices.  I would have forgotten them.  I asked about shampoo and conditioner, but she told me I could use hers, including her body wash.  

          I thanked her for being generous and got my toothbrush, hairbrush, some hair accessories, and my make-up bag.  A thought occurred to me, and I turned from the suitcase and asked Jaycie, “Do you know if there is going to be any important event going on at your pack for which I would need to dress fancy?”.  She looked thoughtful as she scanned her memory, and she responded, “Well, I’ve been here, so I don’t know.  I haven’t gotten an invite for anything, but that doesn’t mean that there might be something that Danny neglected to tell me”.  I nodded, understanding what she was saying.  

         Something popped into my head, and I wanted to ask Jaycie about it first.  I sat on the edge of my bed looking down at my hands, “Jaycie, I need to ask you something”.  She detected the seriousness in my tone and in my face, so she stopped bustling around my room to give me her full attention.  I was nervous all of a sudden, and I wasn’t sure why.  I took a deep breath and cautiously asked, “Are you friends with, um, Cindy Foxx?”.  Jaycie’s face relaxed, and she looked amused, “Gabby, no, I am not friends with her, and Danny is not now, and he never has been, involved with her.  My brother doesn’t date that much”.  I wasn’t sure if that was because he really didn’t date all that often, or she just doesn’t see all the dates he has.  

          I sighed, tired, “Listen, Jaycie, um, I got a friend request from her on my social media, and I denied her, but I have a creepy feeling that she will try to get revenge or something.  Not for denying her, but for being with Danny”.  Jaycie turned slowly, “She sent you a friend request?”.  I nodded silently.  She pondered things for a minute, and then she stated, “I can see why you are feeling odd about it.  Cindy is a vindictive person, and she does have the hots for Danny.  However, I know for a fact that Danny has told her in no uncertain terms that he is not interested.  I told him that she wouldn’t be deterred, but he figures since he gave her an order to leave him alone, then she’ll just follow it.  I am not of that opinion.  I would watch my back if I were you”.  

          I just stared at her with my mouth wide open in horror.  She just shrugged.  SHRUGGED!  When I finally found my voice, I croaked out, “I was hoping you would tell me she gave empty threats and never followed through-”.  She interrupted me, “Wait, she threatened you?”.  I shook my head, stood up, and started to pace.  I stopped abruptly and turned to her, “No, and I don’t know why exactly, but she makes me feel unsettled, like she is going to be trouble in my life at some point.  It just shook me when Danny told me who told him all those lies about me.  I hadn’t even known her before.  I don’t know”.  I looked down and then at her, “Maybe I’m overreacting?”.  Jaycie gave me a small smile, and gently asked, “Are you sure you want me to be honest?  Or are you trying to get me to say what you want to hear?  I am telling you, if you feel creepy about her, then watch your six”.  I looked at her weirdly for using a military phrase, and she laughed, “I’ve just always liked that saying”.  

          “All right, have we got everything?  How about lingerie?”.  She sailed into my closet and started rummaging through it again and started muttering, “I know I saw something in here that looked sexy”.  My eyes got big, and after Igot over my shock, I told her, “Danny and I are not sharing a bed as of right now, and for the foreseeable future.  I am not going to rush this”.  She gave a curious expression, “I don’t get it.  You know he’s your mate.  You know the moon goddess has put you together-”.  

          I cut her off because I could see where this was going, “Yes to all of that.  I know.  But I will remind you that I knew about all that the first time, and you saw where that got me”.  A guilty look crossed Jaycie’s face.  She looked down and played with the edge of her shirt, “I’m sorry.  I guess I started to preach a little there.  I think he just didn’t know how to react to the intense emotions he was feeling, and he panicked, but that knowledge doesn’t help you now.  You’ve suffered so much.  I am so sorry for that”.  She was so sincere, I felt really touched, “Thanks Jaycie, I appreciate it”.  She clapped her hands, “Okay, enough of that.  All right, where were we?  Oh yes, lingerie…”.  Her voice got muffled by some clothes hanging in her face.  I rolled my eyes.  She’s not going to let this go, is she? I felt like she was preparing me like a princess before her wedding.

'Or like a geisha', I thought. I guess the whole idea of being expected to have s*x with someone somebody else, even though she is the Moon Goddess, decided I should be with, just doesn't sit right with me. I'd like to think I am fully in control of choosing him. I never felt like this before the rejection. I guess this is part of my metamorphosis to a stronger person. I am thinking things through instead of blindly following what is dictated.