Her Lost Soul

Chapter 4

Jayden pov

-"HOW COULD YOU LEAVE THAT MEETING JUST LIKE THAT YOU LITTLE BRAT??!!"

As you may assume that's me being yelled at by my dear father. Alpha of, I don't even know what pack now, informed my father about my "disrespectful way" of ending that last meeting I've been to.

It's ok. Maybe it was in the way. But oh dear Godess of the moon, how they have no shame to say that about my behavior, when they are the ones trying to shove and sell off those shewolves in my face? How's that respectful? Now I have to sit here in front of my father and take in all the insults. I would honestly like to say I do feel bad. Damn, I would like to be able to say I feel anything.

But I don't. Does that makes me the bad guy? Maybe. But I guess it doesn't matter anymore. Father dearest is p*ssed and nothing is going to change it now. So I can just sit here and take what he has to give.

-"ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING TO ME??!!"

-"Honey, what's wrong?"

Ah, the mommy is there too. Like always sitting in the corner, waiting for her moment to be compassionate about the matter in hand.

-"What's wrong mother is that I'm not a child that needs to be brought to the store so I can pick up the prettiest toy they have to offer so I can be satisfied with my life".

By the looks on my father's face I think that sounded disrespectful too?

Ha, I'm on the roll today. Maybe he'll behead me? Nah... I'm his only child.

-"Alexander Jonathan Blackwood. You need to sit down and relax for a moment. That freaky vein on your forehead is popping".

Way to go mom! Right on the spot.

-"Now you boy".

Oh-oh. What about me?

-"We were prolonging this long enough".

-"Mom..." But I got stopped right there.

-"No. Stop it right there. I know. I carried you for five long months inside my womb. I know you boy".

-"I'm not a boy". I muttered it under my breath.

-"Then why you are acting like one huh?"

-"I'm not..."

-"I said to shut it Jayden! Have you by any circumstances, found your mate and rejected her, or was it maybe other way around?"

Oh sh*t. Now I'm in trouble. They can not know. If I tell them my father will certainly have my head. On the silver platter. Do something you moron!

-" No... "

I finally answered, shaking my head as if no wasn't enough to persuade them.

-" Jayden, son, you have to talk to us".

Guess mom's trick worked because dad sounds so calm now. Like he never was on verge to cut my throat just few moments ago.

Take a deep breath Jayden. Let's do it.

-"Dad how old were you when you met mom?" I raised my hand to stop whatever interruption he planned.

-"58 dad. You were 58. I'm 31. I understand your concern, but you need to stop pushing those girls on meetings like that. It's disgusting, for both parties".

Sad sigh came from dad.

-"I just want you to be happy".

-"I know dad. There's plenty of time for that".

Yeah Jayden, lie through your teeth.

-"I'm tired from the trip. Oh, and mom, Bee says hi. I couldn't see her, she had some prior obligations, but said she will maybe visit soon".

At least that wasn't lie.

-"I'll take my leave and see you in the morning".

So I left office, but not before giving my mom a kiss on her temple and closed dad's massive doors. Not fast enough tho because few words slipped through and straight to my ears...

-"Am I a lousy father Isabelle?"

No dad... I'm a lousy son...

He should have my head.

I finally reached my room on the west side of this humongous house, got out of the suffocating suit and took, I believe, a well deserved shower.

This was a long day...

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Juliette pov

-" Alexis..."

Mom? Am I finally dead?

-"Alexis darling open your eyes..."

That doesn't sound like mom. Why it's so dark in here?

-"I'm so sorry..."

And then it hit me. That Becca lady knows my middle name! How on earth could she know?? Who the heck is she? I need to get out of here!

-"Alexis please, I'm not going to hurt you, just breathe. Open your eyes darling. Please".

Why she sounds so soothing? And warm?? Only way to find answers is to ask the questions I guess. So I did. I opened my eyes and was instantly greeted with her adorable blues. So light.

So familiar. But still don't know from where. She knows me.

-"How do you know?"

God my throat feels like I swallowed full fist of sand.

-"Here darling, have some water first".

She held glass near my mouth and supported my back with other hand so I could take few sips.

-"I'll tell you everything you want to know once you're ok".

I took few moments to come to my senses and asked

-"Who are you and how do you know me?"

Her eyes were full of sadness. She had to compose herself a bit before she answered me.

-"My name is Rebecca Redwood, last time you saw me was 6 years ago?"

Was she asking me or herself?

-"I'm Jayden's cousin. From his mother's side".

Jayden. Bet my eyes looked like they were about to pop-up out of the sockets. My tormentor Jayden. I remember her. Is she going to bully me as well? I mean she's his cousin.

I pulled myself a bit back from her. What's the point tho. She's a werewolf and I'm just a human. A weak one too.

-"Alexis, darling, you have no reason to be afraid of me".

She looked like she was about to cry. But why? Wasn't her mate Jayden's best friend? The one that locked me in that scary she'd near dungeons once? Omg is he here as well??

-"No no no no he can't see me here!!" I started to panic.

-"Who Alexis?"

-"Stop calling me that!!"

I snapped at her. Great job. Maybe not a good idea to p*ss off person who could kill you in the blink of an eye!

-"Your mate".

I whispered. The shock, fear and devastation were so evident on her face and in her eyes and that left me totally confused.

-"My mate? You mean Declan?"

Her voice sounds weird and small.

-"Where is he?"

I don't think she would hear me if wasn't for her wolf abilities.

-"Gone. You don't have to worry".

-"How can you say that?"

Not only I'm scared to death but she is making me angry too.

-"You are Jayden's cousin, you said yourself and I know Declan is your mate. I can't stay here! I have to go!"

After my little outburst I tried to get up from the couch, just to have her take a hold of my wrist and pull me back down.

-"Not anymore". Her voice was shaking. - "He's not my mate anymore, hence, he's not here. You don't have to worry. You are safe with me".

I just sat there letting all sink in.

-"What happened Ale... I mean Julie? Where were you?"

So she took the note not to call me by my middle name. Good. I hate it. He made me hate it.

-"They took me somewhere. I don't know who or why. They just did".

I managed to say it a bit clearer.

-"How did you end up here all the way in Canada? Everyone was looking for you. For years. Even here. But it was like you vanished".

It felt like that too. Wait did she said Canada?

-"Where in Canada?"

I dared to ask.

-"Um, Moon Valley? Why?"

I know where that is. Maybe there is a hope. That's far from kingdom's borders.

-"I wanted to call someone to tell them you're alive, but I was waiting for you to wake up..."

-"NO!!" I seriously need to stop yelling at her. - "I mean no, please. Don't tell them".

My vision is getting blurry. I don't know if I could hold back the tears at this point.

-"Julie, they are still on the search..."

-"No Becca. Nobody is to know. You can just kill me here and now. It would be the same".

As I finished the sentence, with my voice completely crooked, I felt solid stream of my tears rolling down the cheeks.

-"Oh dear Godess, Juliette my darling. Who has hurt you so much?"

We were now weeping in each other's embrace.

-"Declan was there. Declan was there when they killed my parents".

-"What?"

She asked stunned and moved a bit so she could see my face. She didn't know. The shock on her face says all. So I continued.

-"And he helped him"

-"Someone helped Declan? From pack?"

I just nodded.

-"Who?"

And here goes nothing

-"Jayden".

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And this time, Becca fainted...