The true mate

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

Liz's POV

For the last few hours, since Matt and I mated, my emotions are like on a rollercoaster. I can feel a strange sensation. It's like my energy is boosting with every breath I take. I start to figure out stuff on my own. I know that Matt is trying to connect with me, but right now I need some privacy. I don't want anyone in my head. We're standing in the backyard. After Matthew's father told us what happened all those years ago, I can't stop thinking, what if it was a witch from my coven. What if all witches from my coven are like that? What if I am like that?

All this fear makes me feel anxious.

„Stop with this what ifs! You are the kindest person I know. You don't judge people. When I told you what I am, yes you were a bit angry at first, but when you had a chance you learned about my kind and didn't leave. You are a good person.“ Matthew is really doing his best to calm me down. I turn myself from him and look at the lake that's not so far from us. It feels like time is running faster than usual. I don't know how long I've been looking at the lake, trying to think, but at the same time my mind is numb, there is nothing on my mind. It's empty.

I take a deep breath and look at the sky. I can feel my focus on suppressing Matthew weakening. I love him, but I'm scared. When we met days ago I didn't expect to fall so hard and fast for someone. I didn't expect to discover this whole new world. I've always known that I have a connection to something stronger than us. I thought I could handle it by myself, I taught myself to control it and now I find out that it's just the tip of an iceberg. I know nothing, apparently my powers are way more bigger than just sensing entities. For god's sake I am a witch! It's like I truly released it just now and I start to feel a great fear. What if I'm as dangerous as that witch? What if I harm people, what if I disappoint Matthew and his family. What if my powers turn out to be way more stronger and I won't be able to control them... No! Marie said that Laila could help me. That's it, I need to talk to another witch. I need to practise, I need to learn more. I'm gonna learn about my kind and my powers. I turn to face Matthew and look him in the eye. I can see all the love and concern he has for me. I cup his face with my both hands and breathe deeply. He loves me so much and I'm standing here feeling pity for myself, while he's already thinking about my well-being. After I touch his face I can feel our streams connecting. I can feel every emotion he's ever fell for me. I kiss him immediately. It's so overwhelming. I close my eyes. This feeling is so surreal.

I open my eyes, I can see Matthew, but... where is the house? I look around and recognize the place we're at. We're standing on the Place Jacques-Cartier in Montreal looking at the river. But it's not my vision, it's Matthew's. There is so many people here. I can hear Matthew talking but it's muffled, like I'm hiding behind a wall. He's looking around trying to find... me. Right, that's our first meeting. Well, technically the first time we felt each other. He's looking around, looking everywhere. I can hear a voice in his head. Is it his wolf? Every word he says is getting louder and louder, but I still can't hear clearly. And then it hits me like a shard knife in my heart. Guild, sorrow, sadness and also physical pain. When he talked about this moment, he told me he could smell my scent, but lost me in the crowd. Is this what it felt like? Is this what he felt when he thought I'll reject him? It hurts! I can hear his wolf howl in his mind. It's so loud and full of misery, but nothing is worse than hearing Matthew crying. He is in his hotel room I guess. He's on his bed in this terrible pain and anguish.

My vision is getting blurry, everything is spinning, but after a while I recognise something that looks like trees. This is the forest where we met. He stops and looks at a map that's near the entrance to the forest.

„...person sees us and calls a police.“

„Hm, pu*sy.“

„What did you call me?!“

„You are a pus*y, scared to go for a little run...“

Is that what they usually talk about? I've always wanted to know what their conversations are about, but this is really disappointing. Still, I have to let out a chuckle. They're cute.

„Excuse me, I just need to look at the map. Thank you.“ Matthew looks down at someone talking, I can feel he's getting a bit nervous and his wolf is restless. He's looking at me. Actually he's towering over me. Is this what my hair really looked like that day?

What is this feeling? It's so warm, so strong. So consuming...

„It's love, my dear.“

Who...? it's not his wolf, or anyone I know.

„It's the love he felt for you at the moment he saw you.“

„Who are you?! How did you get here?“

„The question is how YOU got here, dear?“

The voice is beautiful, soft and velvety. I can feel warm coming from inside of my astral body. I look around one more time. I can't see any trees anymore, nor hear Matt or his wolf. Everything is black. There's only the full moon shining. The moonlight is so strong, cold, but warm at the same time. I can feel my body buzzing, my energy is rising, it's like sparks I feel everytime Matthew touches me, but not that strong and the feeling is not overwhelming.

„Where is here?“

„In the mind of my child, dear.“

Child? But this is not Marie's voice.

„Who are you?!“

„You may not know my name, but I know yours... Elizabeth, my dear, there may come a time when you will question everything you know about this world, but don't question love Matthew has for you. Don't question your powers and why they were given to you. Only those who are worthy can possess such power and master it. You, my dear, are one of those chosen. The love you and Matthew share will shape your magic and make you stronger... If you believe in yourself, you can stop her and become who you're meant to be. I know you are afraid of your powers and what you can do to people, but trust me when I say that there is not an ounce of evil inside you. You will not become her-“

„Who are you talking about?!“

„Moira. She was a powerful witch from the same coven just like you. Smart, sharp, but very ambitious. She found forbidden spells and took magic from other magical beings. She found a way to prolong her life. You saw what happens when magic is taken from a magical creature.“

„The old Alpha?“

„Yes. She promised him that he will see his wife again. At the moment his magic left his body, so did his soul and he was reunited with his mate again. She delivered her promise, but... I chose her all those years ago, even though I felt it might be hard to resist the temptation for power. I believed in her.“

„You chose her? Who-“

„We'll meet again, my dear. Next time, I'll show you more. Trust Matthew and his love. Trust yourself.“

„But if that woman was from the same coven, that means there is a chance I'll be-“

„Shh.. just as Matthew said, don't think about what ifs, you are a good person, Elizabeth.“

I want to talk, but the moon above my head shines so brightly that I have to close my eyes. I can feel the light finding its way inside my body. My eyes are pulsing with pressure and I'm feeling sick. It's like my body is overpowered by the light. When I open my eyes I dare to talk to this person, but in the middle of my sentence I see Matthew, we're standing on the terrace again.

„When bad things happen to a good person... it changes them.“

I look at Matthew and see his face full of shock. I take a few steps back and turn away from Matthew. I need to think. How is it possible that I got inside Matthew's memories? And who was that person talking to me? She said that Matthew was her child, but her voice was nothing like Marie. I go a few more steps closer to the lake and sit on the grass. I know Matthew is following me. After a few seconds he sits behind me, his legs on each side of my thighs and hugs me around my shoulders with his strong arms.

„Honey, talk to me.“

I know Matthew is worrying about me. This whole thing with magic and beings is just too much. No! Now it's not time to cry or feel sorry for myself. I have to tell him about everything. I turn my whole body around and sit on his lap, putting my legs around his hips and hooking my arms around his shoulders and behind his neck. I look him in the eyes and at every detail of his face. Now when I look at him, I can see his mother in his eyes, powerful, fearless, caring and witty, but most in his face is his father. Sharp nose, cheekbones, full lips, a little scar on his left eyebrow. I trace this scar with my right pointer all the way to his lips and jawline. I smile at him and breathe out in realive. This is an amazing feeling. Just the two of us together, looking at each other. I want this to last forever. But that reminds me of the danger that is waiting somewhere outside of this perfect moment.

„When I kissed you a few moments ago, something happened.“

Matthew furrows his eyebrow and gives me an encouraging look as a sign for me to keep talking.

„I could feel our stream connecting and when I kissed you and opened my eyes after we were no longer here... I mean, I was not here. You were... how to explain it-“

„Hey, hey, calm down. Tell me what you saw.“

„Well, I opened my eyes, but it was like I was looking through your eyes instead. At first we were on the Place Jacques-Cartier. It was the day you felt me for the first time. I could feel what you felt in those moments. I felt all the emotions and pain you went through. I saw you in your hotel room and heard your wolf and you, how crushed both of you were.“

It's like a lightning went through Matthew and in a second I could see his left eye changing colour. Of course, his wolf would remember something like that. It's only natural that he's reacting to me mentioning this moment. I look in his left eye and kiss his eyebrow. I can feel Matthew's hold on me tightening. I cup his face and caress their cheeks while talking.

„After that I saw our first meeting at the entrance of the forest. But then...“

„Then what?“ Matthew really looks like he's concerned.

„It's not anything bad, I think. I heard a voice, everything disappeared and all I could see or hear was a full moon above my head and that voice. It was a woman. She asked me how I got in your memories and told me that I should not be afraid of my powers. She said she chose me to master these powers.“

Matthew's POV

„She chose you?“ Liz only nods her head and keeps on talking.

„Yes. She also mentioned another witch she chose, years ago. Moira. She said she was from the same coven and she is the one who hurt your father. Looks like she can také magic from others and that way she can prolong her life.“

„That b***h!“ I can feel the anger in me rising. My hold on Liz's hip tightness that I think she's gonna have bruises. I look at her and speak. „Taking magic from other magical creatures is forbidden. It's the worst crime. Our magical stream is our life power. By taking the stream you basically get the lifetime that is left for the one that you took it from. It's a horrible thing to do. Witches are said to be the only creatures who can control their magical stream, so it makes sense that they can theoretically control other's streams as well.“

„How can someone take life just like that?!“ Liz is getting really frustrated now. „You shouldn't think about this right now. We can discuss it with Laila. My mother mindlinked me when we were coming here, saying she already contacted William and Laila. She wants to help you. We all do.“

„Even your father?“

I look at Liz with big eyes. I know that my father can be intimidating. Since the day he got injured my father had some negative opinions about witches, but that doesn't mean he won't help my mate. I hug my love so tight that it might crush her, but she needs to know that we all are here for her. „Yes! My father too. It may not look like it, but he likes you. And we all are here for you.“

Liz nods her head and puts it down on my shoulder. We sit like this for a few minutes when I feel her shiver.

„Are you cold? Let's go back inside.“ I get up and hold my mate's hand. There are the sparks. I can't get enough of this feeling. I squeeze her hand and guide her closer to me. After a few steps Liz stops and looks at me.

„What happened to the son?“

Son?

„The old Alpha's son. You said that one day he just left. Is it possible that the werewolf is him?“

„No, the wolf that attacked yesterday didn't have his scent. Jacob was never found, we sent a search party after him, but nothing. We thought he died, but no body was found either. It might be possible that Jacob is behind this, there were several rogue attacks in our area, but without a prove we don't know. Why I didn't think about it?!“

„We should tell your dad. If it's Jacob, it's personal and it can turn not only against you, but the rest of your family.“

When we get back inside the house my mom is the first one to come and talk to Lizzy. She's making sure that she's feeling welcomed, but Liz only nods her head and calms my mom down.

We all are sitting in the living room and Liz tells them about the voice and everything we thought of.

„Jacob?!'' My father is really angry. I know that he took it very badly when Jacob left and always thought of what he could do better for him. „It's true that we never found him and he never believed anything I said. We should also assume that the witch is the same one that took advantage of his father. We go back to Calgary and talk to other alphas in nearby areas to keep an eye on any suspicious activity.“

After more talking, this time on a positive note, my parents and Brendan with Zoe decide to give us privacy and go to the hotel in town. We're all standing in front of the house, saying our goodbyes.

„It was great to meet my sister-in-law. Matt is a really lucky man.“

„I'll see you some other day, sweetheart. Promise you'll come to Calgary as soon as possible.“

Liz gives everyone a hug, but stops at my father. Everyone else is already on their way to their cars. I stand with my mate and look at my father. He's looking at her small frame and offers her his hand. She hesitantly shakes his hand, shakes it and says her goodbye.

„Matthew! Take good care of her. She's your responsibility now. If I hear one bad word about you I won't hesitate to put you in your place. Got it?“

„Ehmp, yeah. Of course.“ I look at my father with a bit of a dense look and he just smirks. Then he looks at my mate, smiles and kisses her on her cheek. „Good luck with this one and come to visit your pack soon. They'll be happy to meet you.'' After that sentence he just nods his head and leaves. I squeeze my mate's hand and we both wait together for everyone to leave. We wait until we can't see the cars anymore. I turn to look at my mate's face. Her eyes still have a little hint of purple in them, but it looks like she's calmer now. „See? They like you.“ I hug her, but then it hits me. We're alone. And we still have the rest of the day and tomorrow together before we have to go back. I get lower and hold Liz around her knees and throw her over my shoulder. She lets out an adorable squeak and tries to get down.

„Matthieu Arthur Blackwood put me down!“

I just chuckle while I carry her up the stairs in our room. „I knew that you knowing my whole name would backfire on me. It's actually sexy when you're angry. Can't wait to see that in action too.“ I open the door to our room without even bothering closing it. I throw Liz on the bed and start to assault her neck with little nips and kisses. She giggles and tugs her fingers in my hair. I look at her face and I have to smile. She's the best thing that happened to me. She's so full of light and love. I explore her whole body with my hands, I caress her skin and smell her hair. Her scent is everywhere around me like an ocean. My right hand stops at her entrance. I look at her and open her legs as wide as they go. She's looking at me in anticipation. I trace my finger through her folds. f**k! She's so wet! „Someone's eager, eh? Let me help you, love.“

Author's POV

Somewhere in Alberta

„That f*****g bastart! I trusted you, but your magic didn't do anything!“

„My magic works perfectly, it depends on the subject's strength. Your Beta was obviously not strong enough.“

A monstrous growl could be heard in the room as an answer. A pair of red eyes could be seen when a beautiful woman comes to the light out of the shadow in the corner of the room. She was tall, slim with beautiful long straight black hair. Her eyes and lips red and skin pale. She took few steps closer to an angry man sitting on the chair behind a desk and looked him in the eye.

„Your brother will pay, I assure you. You'll get what you want.“

„He's not my brother!“

„You grew up together, you were raised together by the same person, I would call that brother.“

„He took my pack! I want it back, it's my birthright, but they took it from me!“

The woman comes closer to him and sits on his lap. She caressed his cheek and kisses him deeply. „You will get what you want my love, just have a little patience. Also... it looks like your brother found his mate, finally.“

„He's not my-“

„Of course, how silly of me. The Alpha found his mate... and she's a witch.“

The man's eyes shoot up to look at her eyes in shock. How is it possible that the man that took everything from him has a mate? He's been waiting his whole life for a mate and she never came! Their whole family, the people that took everything from him, how is it possible they have everything?!

„Oh, did I say something wrong, my love?“

„Don't say that. That word is for my mate.“

A chuckle echoes through the room when the woman stands up and goes to sit on the opposite side of the table.

„Oh I'm sorry. You werewolves are so sensitive, when it comes to your mates. So tell me, Jacob, what do you want to do now?“

„I guess I should get more involved, after all it's my right to kill him and take what it's mine. Make sure that next time you use your magic on me, it's strong enough, or I swear I'll kill you... and after I'm done with him I'll have some fun with his little witch.“

Another chuckle came out of the woman's mouth. This time she stands up and heads to the door. „But before that you need to make sure you survive.“ She turns around to face Jacob when she reaches the door. „And then it'll be my turn. It's been a long time since I tasted a witch's magic.“

Jacob furrows his eyebrows and scolves at her. „Get out of my eyes, Moira.“

„Will do. You know where to find me if you're feeling lonely.“

After Moira left the room, Jacob looked outside the window with a sad and angry expression. How did he get here? Working with a witch, sleeping with her, while his mate is somewhere out there, waiting for him. But he needs her. He needs her powers so that he can challenge Matthew and get his pack back.