My Hidden Wolf

Chapter Ten

        I went back up to my room and quickly ate my dinner before reading the note:

        "Dear Thomas,

        I'm sorry to do this to you but I've left. I found my mate.

        Please look after our son and love him for the both of us. I know you will raise him to be a good man and one day a good Alpha. I hope he finds his own mate before the pressure of producing an heir is to much for him like it was for you.

        I don't blame you for anything. My father would have never let me marry my mate unless they were an Alpha like you, which he isn't. And you have always been good to me and exceedingly patient too.

        My mate has agreed to raise our daughter as his own. I know this must hurt but I can't wait any longer. She will be loved and cherished and want for nothing. She'll have the life I never did.

        If William asks about me one day, tell him everything. Except maybe the details of how he came to be. Show him the photo album and let him read this so maybe he might understand. I love him and I always will until my last breath.

I'm sorry. Please don't try to find me. I hope you understand and I wish you the best. Look after our boy.

        Claire."

        I folded the note up and placed it on my nightstand. I felt drips on my hand. Reaching up I touched my cheek. It was wet. I was crying. I hadn't even realised that I was crying. I hadn't cried in years. I got up and went to the bathroom to splash some cold water on my face. I sat back on my bed and flipped open the photo album. The first photo showed a blonde, blue eyed teenager with a baby bump.

        "Mum" My voice was barely audible. "I understand. It's okay." I finished flipping through the album, smiling at my parents happy faces. The photos of me as a chubby baby, then mum no longer appears in the photos, just me and dad up until I was about fifteen right on the last page of the album.

Emily P.O.V

        I walked with Sam into the house, his arm around my waist. He pulled away once we were inside as Kyle cleared his throat loudly.

        "I'll see you later Princess." He placed a soft kiss on my temple and disappeared into his office, closing the door behind him.

        "You okay Em?" I jumped hearing Kyle's voice next to me.

        "Yeah, long day is all."

        "He ask you yet?"

        "Yeah he did. We're keeping it between us for now, I want to finish school first."

        "So he's not marked you yet?"

        "No, not yet. He said we'd go at my pace, although we almost lost control the other day. If he hadn't stopped I would't have been able to."

        "Your wolf took over." It wasn't a question.

        "Yeah, my wolf took over and I have no idea how to push her back."

        "That's not unusual in those situations, deep breaths normally help but I don't have a mate so don't know how strong the pull is. It'll be stronger once you're marked before the bond is completed."

        "Will the marking hurt?"

        "Sam's mum said it hurts for a moment then fades to the strongest feeling of pleasure you'll feel before completing the bond."

        "Thanks Kyle. I'd better go, homework to do."

        "See you later. I'll keep him busy for as long as I can."

        I gave him a grateful smile before trudging up the stairs to my room. I saw that there was now a desk next to the dressing table, with a comfy looking chair in front of it. I sank in to the new chair and pulled my books from my backpack. I didn't have much to do so it didn't take me more than an hour. Once I'd finished I stood up and stretched. My stomach rumbled. I snuck out of my room and down to the kitchen to quickly make myself a sandwich. I didn't want to run into Sam. He was very full on and I was struggling to stay in control of my wolf around him. Sandwich in hand I quickly made my way back to my room. I sat at my desk and pulled out my phone to play a game while I ate. Ten minutes later I was getting ready to jump in the shower. I took my time under the spray of hot water. Once out of the shower I quickly pulled on some comfy pyjamas and snuggled up under my duvet. I was exhausted. It had been a long day and a long weekend beforehand. With a lot of new revelations. I wasn't rejected by the pack. My mate is the Alpha and my wolf spoke to me for the first time. It wasn't long before I was fast asleep.

Sam P.O.V

        I hadn't seen Emily since we'd got back and I had to finish some paperwork. Kyle had kept me bust with work all evening. I didn't even have time to eat. It was nearly midnight, Kyle and I were standing around the island in the kitchen talking after a semi successful attempt at cooking some pasta. We managed not to burn it at least but it was very sticky. The conversation moved on to me and Emily.

        "You need to be patient with her Sam, she's not had an easy life. She doesn't know how to control her wolf when it takes over. I told her deep breaths might help but your going to have to control yourself so she doesn't go further than she's ready to go."

        "Hmm... I know I need to be patient but it's so hard. She's my mate and I think I'm falling in love with her as well. She's so smart and doesn't care what anyone else thinks. I want to show the world who she belongs to. That she's mine

        "Sounds more like you belong to her. You sure that you're the Alpha and that it's not her who should be in charge?" Kyle poked fun at me.

        "Just you wait until you've found your mate Kyle, you'll be coming whimpering to me about how to handle it."

        "Give her time. Maybe let her make the first move when it comes to the bedroom stuff."

        "Your probably right. Go get some sleep, I'll tidy up our mess."

        "I normally am right." Kyle disappeared into the hall leaving me to do the dishes.

        The grandfather clock chimed midnight from the front hall. Drying my hands and grabbing my jacket from the back of one of the bar stools at the island where I had left it. Making sure the doors were locked and the lights were off, I made my way upstairs to my room. I stripped out of my suit, threw on some comfy pyjama bottoms and brushed my teeth in the bathroom. I pulled back the covers on my bed to get in but hesitated, glancing at my closed door. I couldn't help but think of having Emily in my arms again. I resisted the urge to go and get into her bed. I got into my own bed, plumping my pillow and turning out the light. 

        I tossed and turned for at least half an hour, if not longer. Eventually I threw back the covers and got out of bed. I crept out of my room and down the hall to Emily's door. I opened her door as quietly as possible and peaked in. I could make out her shape in her bed in the moonlight streaming through the open curtains. She was fast asleep, curled up in the foetal position on the left side of the bed. I tip toed into the room, softly closing the door behind me. Tip toeing across the room to the bed, I slowly pulled back the covers and slipped in next to her. I resisted the temptation to pull her close to me. I settled in with my hands behind my head and watched her sleep. 

        Just as I started to drift off she stirred. She turned over, stretched and wrapped an arm around my torso, resting her head on my shoulder. I wrapped my arm around her, placed a gentle kiss on the top of her head and then we both slept.