Forever More

Chapter 15

Zander's p.o.v

"She's driving me crazy," Ben said. "This I know buddy, I say back." "We have to be patient with her though, I tell him." "I know but she makes it very hard to resist her, he says." As I get dressed all I can think about is how my mate smelled of warm apple pie. Her lips were so sweet and better than anything I've ever tasted. Her lips were plump and juicy, and I got to have her first kiss. After I finish showering and getting ready I head out of my room with the taste of her lips lingering in my mind. Once in the hall, all I smell is her. I turn to see her open her door and that's all it takes for my wolf to take over and pin her to the wall. She's not afraid though which surprises me. I try to take back control but Ben isn't having it. He pushes back the wall inside our minds. "Little mate, I hear Ben say. Are you scared of the big bad wolf?" "Hello Ben, how are you today, she asks?" "So Zander gets to kiss you but I can't, he asks?" "Did you want to kiss me she simply asks?" This catches Ben off guard. "Well yes, you are my mate as well right, Ben asks?" "I am also your mate, and I know you wouldn't do anything to hurt me, she tells him. Does that answer your question, she asked?" "I see little wolf, well what are we going to do with you?" "Well, you can start by kissing me, she says." Ben leans down and when our lips touch it's like an explosion went off. Nothing else seemed to matter. When we part her eyes seemed to glow purple. "Little mate, you are going to be the death of me, Ben tells her." "Ben, can you give Zander control back now, she asks?" "Why does he get to spend so much time with you and I don't, Ben asks?" "How about this, you pick a day and we will spend it together." "Willow and Zander can do the same, she tells him." "Okay little mate you win, Ben tells her." Once I'm back in control I look at her and say, "you are a very smart little wolf." She smiles her stunning smile and wraps her arms around my waist and looks up at me, "don't leave my side today, please. I might need your support, she tells me." "I promise Joe, I won't leave your side." At that moment Derrick mind-links me to let me know her family was here. "Joelle, they are here. I can feel her nerves even more now. Little wolf, deep breath in and let it out slowly. Do that a few times, I say." When I think she is finally as calm as she will get I take her by the hand loving the warmth and static. "Let's go, love it's time to meet your family, I say." We walk hand in hand down the stairs. As we enter the living room I saw a rather tall man with brown hair dressed in black slacks and a blue button-up shirt. Next to him was a slender woman with brown hair that looked to be graying. She was dressed in a rather nice red dress and black heels. What I saw next was truly amazing. He was roughly 6 feet 2 inches, with silver hair and blue eyes. He was dressed in a gray button-up shirt and black slacks. I knew instantly that was my mate's twin. Sitting on the sofa was a small shy girl dressed in a blue dress and white tights. That must be Isabella. Next to her was a small boy in black slacks and a green sweater. We stand there a minute or so listening to them talk until Joelle's mother looks up and gasps. "Alpha Victor, Luna Summer thank you for coming, I say." "I can't believe it's you, her mother states." I slowly lead us towards them. "Alpha, Luna I'd like you to meet your daughter Joelle." I think what surprised us all was when Joelle slowly walked forward and almost leaps into her parent's arms. I can't explain it but I feel everything she feels. Sadness for the time missed out on, joy from finally finding them, and heartache for having ill feelings towards them. They don't miss a beat they wrap her up in their arms and they all start to cry. After untangling themselves Justin steps up and wraps his arms around my little mate and holds her to his chest. "Finally, I feel like I am whole, he tells her." After releasing her she turns to Isabella and says, "hello I believe I am your older sister." Isabella rushes over to hug her tight. "Mom and dad have told us about you for as long as I can remember. We have pictures of you from before all over the house." Joelle turns to her parents and says, "you didn't forget about me?" "No sweet girl we looked all over for you. We would have never guessed that you would still be around us. We kept looking up until Alpha Zander called us the other day. We never gave up hope that we would find you." Joelle turns back towards her siblings and finds Asher hiding behind his sister. Joelle kneels to his level and peeks around her and says, "you must be the famous Asher." He looks around Isabella and looks at Joe, "you know my name, he asks?" "Of course, I do, she says. Oh yes, I hear that you are one of the toughest wolves around." He comes all the out from behind to where he's standing in front of Joe. "I like you, he says. You're pretty." "Well thank you, Asher, says, my little mate." Asher looks at his parents and asks, "can we keep her?" We all let out such joyful laughs at the innocence of this child. Alpha Victor looks to his young son and says, "well Alpha Zander is Joelle's mate and she will stay with him if she chooses." I let out a low growl not wanting to even think of not being around her. Joe walks to me and lays a hand on my chest while looking up at me and says, "of course, I will stay with my alpha." I love the sound of that so very much. "So do I, said Ben." My parents are there as well catching up with old friends. My father tells everyone to sit and relax. A few omegas set the table for us all to have breakfast. Once it's ready we all make our way to the dining room to eat. All is quiet until Justin speaks. "Olivia... I mean Joelle tell us about yourself." "Well, I didn't have a happy childhood if that's what you want to know. I cooked, cleaned, did laundry, and was everyone's punching bag." Her mother starts to weep and says "we are sorry little dove." Her father looks like he wants to murder someone. "It wasn't that bad unless it was Lucas," I growl at the thought of his hands on my mate. I feel a small hand lay on my thigh as my mate tries to calm me. "What would Lucas do Joelle, Justin asks?" She stands and I know what she's about to show them. She lifts her shirt and shows them the scars and that's when I heard my father and hers growl "he cut you with silver?" Next thing I know the table is cracking and breaking as her mother and twin look on horrified. "My poor baby," her mother says.