The Alpha's Runaway Mate

Chapter thirty five

Izzy’s POV

The dinner party was at Taylor’s parents’ house, behind the gated area on the Pack Lands. We saw them as we were coming here a few days ago.

These aren’t houses; they’re freaking mansions. The mansion was three stories, a beautiful off-white color.

Flowers and trees everywhere. It’s something you would see in those travel guides. Or even famous people’s houses.

When you walk through the front door, there are two winding staircases.

Behind them to the left is an elevator.

It has ten bedrooms, all with their own suites. Each bedroom is decorated completely differently from the other. They are spacious, comfortable, and inviting.

The master bedroom is located on the main floor with a study, library, game room, and a full-sized bar perfect for parties.

Additionally, there are two other full-sized bathrooms downstairs. The mansion is adorned with beautiful chandeliers throughout.

Upstairs, there are five bedrooms on the second floor and four on the third. Each floor has its own family room that has everything. It’s a kid’s dream playroom.

All the bedrooms have their own private balcony.

To the right of the mansion was the kitchen, dining room, and a huge family room with a fireplace.

Which opens up to the backyard.

Outside, it has a huge swimming pool, a full outdoor bar, a grilling area, and a fire pit that had benches all around it. It was gorgeous.

It wasn’t like a typical mansion; this has a real home feeling to it.

It was modern, but you could tell it was made for the family’s needs.

Nothing was over the top. It was comfortable and inviting.

We walk into the kitchen. Ava rushes over and hugs me, pulling me away from Taylor, who lets out a low growl.

Ava turns around, putting her hand on her hip, and tells Taylor, “Don’t you dare growl at your mother, Ry.”

Chuckling at Ry and calling me possessive, Taylor says, “

Have you lost your mind, Ry? Stupid pup. Sorry, Mom, as he kisses her on the cheek.”

Taylor can’t hold his laughter at Ry. He grumbles and goes and lies down. “A*****e.”

Your father is outside. Why don’t you go help him?

He gives me this puppy dog look. I chuckle. “It’s okay, Taylor. I’m not going anywhere.”

I know, but. No buts. Go help your father. Alright, but I will be back.

The night was great. My uncle eventually came back. He brought his mate Ivy and my cousin Matt with him. He said Daisy was busy.

But she would be here Saturday for the party at the pack house.

So much to do and so little time to do it.

The night was great, and the food Ava made was amazing. Everyone was having a great time.

In all my years, I have never seen my mother laugh and smile so much.

I sat there watching my father and mother laugh and joke with everyone else.

She has this beautiful smile and laughter. I only wish I could have gotten to see that as I was growing up. Instead of what I actually got.

You would have never known she was the same person that let Pete hurt me all these years.

Penny for your thoughts, says my grandma.

I…I don’t know if I love her or hate her. Or maybe even both. I want to hurt her the way she hurt me.

When I see her like this, I…I just don’t know what to do.

Do I forgive her or punish her? Shay says it will come to me in time. But I’m not so sure.

Sweetheart, there’s nothing wrong with how you feel about your mother right now. I would be worried if you didn’t feel that way.

She did you wrong in so many ways, but she was forced to do Pete’s bidding. But you will never know what can be, if you at least don’t try.

Why should I have to try, grandma? She did me wrong. All I ever did was try to be the good daughter.

I did everything they asked, and I was still beaten. I grew up living in a shed, with nothing. As tears ran down my face.

Now I see her with my father, and neither has made an effort to talk to me.

Izzy, I know you’re hurting. As she wipes the tears from my eyes, please be patient. There is so much you don’t understand yet. And there is so much I need to tell you.

Your parents will talk to you. I just don’t think they know how to approach you yet.

For tonight, let’s enjoy the party. We can talk tomorrow.

I look at my grandma. I feel so broken.

She hugs me and kisses my cheek. You will understand everything soon, baby girl. I promise.

I give my grandma a half smile. I promise, babygirl, you will understand everything soon, as she gets up and walks over to my grandpa.

Taylor walks up behind me and sits down, pulling me to him. Are you okay, my love?

No, but I will be with time. Just so much has happened in a short amount of time. I’m just overwhelmed.

I look up and I see Jarred running, and he jumps in the pool doing a cannonball, splashing Taylor and me.

Of course, it had to be Jarred. I started laughing, while a furious Taylor went chasing after Jarred.

Alicia and Sara grabbed me and pulled me upstairs.

We all changed into bathing suits; they even got Abby to come.

We all came running down the stairs. Jumping into the pool.

Taylor and Jarred were still fighting. Taylor’s father, took the guys to get swim trunks as he shakes his head at Taylor and Jarred.

The guys came down shortly after. Everyone was laughing and having a good time.

It was the perfect evening. No one was arguing except for Taylor and Jarred. But that’s not unusual for them.

They are the best of friends, but Jarred is always pushing Taylor’s boundaries. Which I must say sometimes is quite hilarious.

I think with everything going on, it’s all becoming too much for Taylor

especially when it comes to the dumb things Jarred is doing.

I know it’s a party and everyone is supposed to enjoy it, but what Jarred is doing is way past what a beta should be drinking.