Blue meets Brown: The mate's mark

Chapter 2

Madeleine:

Just like clockwork, Charlie was waiting at the front in the car. I rushed to the car and got in the front. Charlie was sitting there, all smug looking, a coffee and a croissant ready for me, and a bag of clothes on the back seat.

“So… You lost your virginity. How was it?”

“Honestly, I… I can’t talk about it right now.”

“You mean, you can’t talk, or you can’t remember – don’t worry pal, it will come back to you. I think you’ve been holding onto your virginity for your mate for so long that you’ve blocked it out. But, trust me, you never really forget your first time. Just give it time.”

She was right, Charlie was almost always right about everything. I have been holding out for my mate for as long as I can remember.

I’m 20 years old, and in a few weeks I will finally be able to discover my mate, if he is around. It’s not like I haven’t experimented. I mean it’s the 21st century, I’ve had PG 13 relationships, but I promised myself I would keep my virginity for my mate, just like my mum did when she met my dad.

Before my mum died, my parents met exactly one day after my mother’s 21st birthday. It was instant love at first sight despite it being very rare and not without its complications, and it continued that way until the very end. My family was my everything until that fateful night.

“Anyway, how’s the wicked witch of the west? She is kicking up a stink because I’m not there to wait on her hand and foot?”

“She freaked out, but I had your back as always. Your dad was completely blind to my excuses, but I reckon Isobel saw right through them. Let’s get you back. Your dad wants to run you through the schedule for when he is away”.

“Oh yes, the week he is entrusting the pack meeting to me. Thank God, Isobel doesn’t have a choice in this matter”.

“That is until she manages to birth a son.”

“Ewww, I don’t even want to think about my dad getting it 'on' with a woman similar to my age. Never mind, the thought of them spurning a child together. Think I just lost my appetite.”

“Was it that statement, or the throbbing between your legs that really stunted your appetite”.

“HA! Too soon, Charlie”.

As we both sat there awkwardly laughing, I knew deep down, she was right. I was throbbing down below; I had yet to check the damage.

After a short drive, and a change of clothes, we arrived at the pack house. Charlie was a babe and got some last-minute bits for my dad and ‘Bella’s’ honeymoon. I didn’t even ask what she got, she just chucked the bag into my arms as we made our way up to the front door.

As soon as the door opened, I heard my dad calling out to me, “Maddy, is that you? You know I needed you here bright and early. Bella is grilling me because we are late leaving. I’m a little disappointed in you kiddo. Now that you are here, let’s go over the schedule one more time to make sure you are set.”

When my mum died, I thought my dad would forever be alone. What I didn’t expect after I pushed him to start dating again, would be to meet and marry a woman half his age. My dad is a softie for an Alpha, but don’t be fooled, he has a mean streak and used to be one of the best warriors of his time. He’s always been loving with me but after my mum died, along with the chance of meeting his son, my brother, he became a lot sterner with me, grooming me to meet and marry and become the next leader of the Yellow Furred pack.

The story of my lost brother and mother is a story for another time.

Don’t get me wrong, dad and I still have a good relationship, but I suppose grooming me to be the leader has taken its toll on our daddy/daughter relationship over the years.

“I’m sorry dad, I had a personal matter I had to attend to, but not to worry, I have gone over the schedule 10 times. I have gotten you and Bella a few things for your honeymoon to make up for my lateness”.

“I accept your apology, but please, for my sake and the sake of this pack, kindly stick to the schedule. We have some very important upcoming meetings with the surrounding packs, not to mention the meeting with the Alpha of Dragon den, one of the largest growing packs in the country. Their Alpha refused to change the date of the meeting until after the honeymoon. I was hoping to get a chance to speak with him at the wedding, but Bella took all my attention. I will be with you on that one, but over videocall, I will just need you present as a representative for legal matters, of course. It’ll mostly be all business and finances”.

“Yes dad, of course I will stick to the schedule. I won’t disappoint you. I know how hard you have worked to keep this pack afloat, and I want to make you proud.”

“I know you will…”

“Honey, we really can’t wait much longer, that daughter of yours better… Oh, Madeleine, you’re finally here. You have made your father and I incredibly late. We’ll be lucky to make our plane”.

“Oh please, the private jet you bought will wait”.

“Please girls, can you not argue for one minute. We are a family now, whether you like it or not. Bella, I have already spoken to Maddy about her lateness, and Maddy, Bella is just frustrated is all”.

Isobel and I have never gotten on, from the start. Isobel is 29, and I am 20 – soon to be 21. I believe she is a money-grabbing slut, who only married my dad for his wealth and power. She knows this, that’s why she has never tried to get along with me. I don’t hate her, but I have a strong dislike, and I feel the feeling is mutual.

“Fine, but we really do need to get going. Your daughter will be fine, she doesn’t have enough power to f**k up your reputation, now let’s go”.

My dad gave me an apologetic look but didn’t say anything else. We hugged goodbye and then they left.

Finally, it was my time to shine and show the pack I have what it takes to take over this pack.