Kiss at Twilight

Chapter Sixteen - Explanations Part Two

“I’m a werewolf.” Jacob says seriously.

I can’t hold back the small whimper I let out. Trying to tug my hands back. Neither of them letting me loose.

“I’m so totally fucked.” I say, dropping my head forward. Trying not to hyperventilate.

My mom mentioned other creatures but I didn’t know what to expect. Vampires, Witches, Werewolves. What else is out there that my mom never f*****g bothered to tell me about.

“Bianca, are you okay?” Edward asks. Fingers moving in slow strokes on my wrist.

“I…I think so. This is just a lot you know?” I take a deep breath and lift my head. Looking to Jacob.

“So what are you’re special powers Werewolf?” I ask in a slightly sarcastic voice. Trying to cover my anxiety with humor.

Jacob let’s out a soft laugh. “Well, I don’t live forever, but I do have an extended life. A lot longer than any average human. Strength, speed. More so in my Wolf form but even in my human form I have better strength and speed than normal humans.”

“You don’t eat people right?” I ask, half serious half joking. (Humor remember guys)

“God no, I eat normal food like you do. Hello, I ate pizza remember? I do have a much bigger appetite though.”

“Oh thank God.” I mumble. Big appetite I can handle. I think eating people would have to be a deal breaker.

I look at Jacob and then to Edward. “Anything else?” I ask. Hoping that’s everything. Because oh boy do I have a bomb to drop myself.

Jacob and Edward look at each other, some silent communication passing between them. Then Edward nods his head slightly. Both looking back at me.

Oh Jesus, what now?

Jacob starts speaking before I can start to hyperventilate. “Well, in the supernatural world, most species have something called a Mate.”

My eyes widen, my head swiveling back and forth between them. “Uh what does that mean exactly?”

Edward speaking this time, both of them talking softly like I might bolt like a scared fawn. “Well Bianca, Mates are fated. Picked by the Gods as a perfect match for you. Your other half, the one destined for you.”

“Okaaaaay what does that mean though, what are you trying to say? Do one of you think I’m your mate or something?” I feel myself starting to tremble slightly.

Jacob and Edward give each other a look again.

“Just tell me!” I blurt out, a little too loudly.

“Shh shh, it’s okay Bianca, we will. We just want you to be prepared. It’s foreign to us as well. We’ve never seen this happen in our world before.” Jacob says.

Oh great, I’m a freak in the supernatural world too.

Jacob and Edward sit down on either side of me on the window seat. Still holding on to my hands.

“We are both your fated Mates Bianca.” Edward says. Keeping a tight hold on my hand.

What. The. f**k.

“How…how do you know? You can’t know that. I don’t understand.” I say, my voice weak.

“Well, there are signs when someone is your mate. Like when I touch you Bi, skin to skin. You feel that little buzzing under your skin right?” Jacob asks, as he rubs his finger up my forearm. Immediately feeling the buzz he’s speaking of.

“And then there’s the scent you give off to me.” He says leaning forward and taking a deep breath and nuzzling into my hair.

“Scent? You mean I smell?!” I ask a little panicky.

“Not at all.” Jacob says laughing. “Mm you smell like vanilla and coffee. So sweet. There’s also the innate urge to be around you always, and protect you. That’s my Wolf side. Protecting our Mates is always our number one priority.”

I turn to Edward, waiting to hear how he knows I’m his mate as well.

He smiles at me. Answering my silent question “Well my lovely Bianca, you give off a scent to me as well. Pheromones are big to Werewolves and Vampires. But to me you smell like strawberries and cream.” He leans forward, dragging in a deep breath, nuzzling into my hair as well. Then pulling back.

“I also have an innate urge to be around you and protect you always. Another thing that happens when a Vampire sees their mate for the first time. Which only happens ONCE in their existence. Our heart will beat once. Signaling we have met our fated Mate. The one our heart beats for.”

I look into Edward’s eyes, seeing nothing but sincerity. My own eyes starting to well up.

“It’s also why you feel a pull towards both of us.” Jacob says, drawing my attention back to him.

“I don’t understand how all of this is possible though. Two mates? Is something wrong with me?” I ask them. Feeling like I cheated them both out of having a true Mate.

I can feel the tears falling now and my breathing getting more difficult.

“I’ve ruined everything for you both. You have to share a Mate. It’s not fair to either of you. Neither of you should want me.” I say on a choked sob.

I feel Jacob let my hand go and then his arms go around my waist. Lifting me and settling me on his lap. Edward scooting closer and holding my legs in his. Jacob stroking my face and Edward rubbing his hands over my legs softly.

“Shh it’s okay Bianca. We don’t care if we have to share you. That’s how the Mate bond works. I was upset at first. After I dropped you off yesterday I went straight to Edward and we talked. Discovering you were both our Mates.”

“We both care about you more than anything. Your happiness above all. It’s in our nature. Our nature to protect our Mate overriding everything else. I automatically respect Jacob because I know he’ll protect you the same way I will.” Edward finishes.

Sniffling and wiping my eyes I ask “So you guys don’t hate me, or hate each other?”

“Not at all little one.” Edward says, his hands beginning to massage my legs. A smile on his lips.

I look up to Jacob’s face, checking to make sure he’s okay too.

His eyes are warm. Happy.

“Okay. Well I have something I need to tell you both. Especially now. If you’re my Mates, you deserve to know.”

“We ARE your Mates.” Jacob says. Lightly nipping at my jaw. Then soothing the sting with a kiss.

My body warms to the hundredth degree. They have no idea how they make me feel. Edward massaging my legs with firm hands. Jacob cradling me like this.

I need to get out what I need to say before this takes a different turn.

I wiggle around signaling for them to let me go. Jacob let’s out a rumble from his chest but releases me. Edward letting out a laugh.

I turn and face them again. Taking a deep breath and say “I’m a banshee.”