Warring Twin Wolves

Chapter Ten

Danny’s POV:

          Why?  Why did I agree to come?  Oh, that’s right, She used the puppy dog face on me.  Even though we both know I taught her to do that, and shouldn’t work on me, I looked in her eyes and saw the hope and pleading in her eyes, and that coupled with the puppy dog face made me cave.  I am so nervous, and I can feel my wolf, Damien, pacing back and forth in my mind.  I was annoyed with him.  He has been nagging me ever since the rejection.  Day and night, almost every minute, he has told me how stupid I am, I'm reckless, I'm a prude, basically what a douchebag I am.  He’s lucky it’s not possible for me to get my hands on him.

          I hear Damien guffawing in my mind.  He said, ‘Sure, Ace.  You know I would kick your ass, right?’.  I rolled my eyes, he has also been calling me Ace.  It’s not degrading, but I have a feeling it’s not supposed to be at all flattering.  I just don’t know why.  Maybe because aces do everything right and make the right decisions?  If that is it, he’s mocking me, I just know it.  ‘Well, Ace, aren’t you the sleuth?’, he snarls at me.  I then felt him put up the wall blocking me out.  He probably doesn’t want to torture himself by seeing his mate and not being able to speak to or touch her.

          Connor’s family had called mine to ask if we would mind going to them instead of them coming to us. The family got out of the car, but I was looking around for a reason that I needed to stay in the car - nothing.  Jaycie was the first one up the steps.  My father ducked his head in, and said, “You were thoughtless and did not take the time to think things through.  There is a girl in there that is in a lot of pain.  Your mate.  Pay attention to your feelings while you're closer to her.  Your bond is going to still grow stronger, so you will be able to feel her emotions more.  Now, get out of the dang car”.  He said that last sentence through gritted teeth, so I knew I was on thin ice.  I know that their family had asked us to come to them because Gabrielle isn’t feeling well.  My heart just squeezed in my chest at the thought of it.

          I got out of the car and saw Jaycie had already run over to Cooper, and right away, they could not stop touching each other.  She decides to handle the introductions.  I love seeing how happy and joyful she is.  She sounds breathless, and she’s got an extra bounce in her step.  Her eyes had a sparkle I have never seen before.  I am so happy for her, and I hate myself even more.  I ruined a potentially good thing.  I could have cut down on the amount of drama by just slowing down at the moment and thinking things over.  

          I decided to be mentally present for my sister, not just physically.  I tried to follow the conversation, and I felt someone looking right at me with a sneer on his face. I glanced over at Cooper, and just as I figured, it’s him giving me the stink eye.  Their packhouse was impressive.  So this is where my sister will be living, huh?  

           I had quite a few emotions rolling around in my heart and my stomach.  I am feeling a loss, which I guess would be because of Jaycie.  I am going to miss her so much.  Her encouragement, unconditional love, and never-ending belief in me.  I feel extreme anxiety, but it is so much.  Maybe I am feeling both mine and hers.  Let’s see, um, a strong resolve.  Interesting.  There is no way that is from me.  The feeling is faint, but I can still tell that it is strong.  Okay, so she probably has something planned for me.                                                                                                                                                                                      

          I  hear Damien’s exasperated voice come through my thoughts, ‘Stop overthinking!  This is how you got in trouble last time.  Just relax and take things as they come.  Please?’.  I heard the desperation in his voice.  Maybe I should listen to my wolf.  I didn’t even realize when he let the wall of communication down.  Okay, deep breaths...in...out…

          An immaculately dressed attractive woman goes over to Jaycie to speak to her for a minute.  A minute later, a large man I am assuming to be the current Alpha, comes from somewhere beyond the stairs.  Cooper introduces them as his parents, Luna Marie Stone, and Alpha Matthew Stone.  

          We were invited to sit, and I noticed that Jaycie was basically glued to Cooper, or Cooper was glued to Jaycie.  Probably both.  Anyway, we sample and order some appetizers, and then get our cocktail orders in.  Thank goodness, because I am not sure I can make it through the rest of this awful day without alcohol. 

          We sit in silence until we get our food and drinks.  Then the twins’ mother scraped up the guts to talk about, well...me.  I received low growls from Gabrielle’s father and mother at one point.  I assume that I am “the elephant in the room” to which she is referring.  Well, more specifically they want to discuss the rejection, but not now, they would like to speak about it after the celebration.  So that means I get to stay here for even longer.  My parents agreed to this, with my father growling that we needed to “clear the air”.

          When we first sat down, Cooper mentioned that he had a twin sister and that she would be joining us for the feast.  I had been looking around wondering where she was.  I am not sure whether I wanted to see her more than I didn’t want to see her.  I need to remind myself that none of this is her fault.  It’s all on me.  

          I noticed a certain pattern was emerging with my thoughts.  I took my wolf’s advice and tried to relax and just listen.  It’s just that I keep thinking about her and what I am supposed to say to her when I see her.  Am I even supposed to try to talk to her, or do I just stay quiet until the meeting afterward?  I just want a do-over.  I know that is not possible, and I am trying my hardest to get her to at least hear me out.  Then I worry she might get offended at being ignored if I don’t try to talk to her.  Then I remember that I need to relax and take things as they come.  It’s a cycle of events.

          A staff member came and told us that dinner was ready.  We got up and followed them into their formal dining room.  I looked around.  She wasn’t there.  I guess I want to see her again.  I knew I was messed up in the head.  What is wrong with me?

          Then, my nose started to sniff the air.  That smell, the magic smell of Gabrielle, peaches and wildflowers.  I actually started to salivate.  I looked to the door so I could watch her enter the room.  What I saw made my jaw drop.