The Assassin Mate

Chapter Six

Stephen POV

After I finish telling my father of the events that unfolded, he seats back on the couch running a hand thru his hair. “my boy seems that we are going to have to be extra vigilant of what is going on. Looking at him “Father I tell you that Freya is not of Seth blood and yet you seem to not be shocked, why?” Slowly he looks up at me “because I knew, Seth swore me to secrecy so did Anna about who Freya’s father truly is” I look at him once more speechless, getting up I begun to pace my room, “and you don’t think that would be important information” I growl softly at him. He lets out a sigh, running his hand throw his hair once more standing up slowly “I made a promise, I kept it and let’s not forget I am still your king” Slowly I nod my head “ I’m sorry father, just want her found and in my arms were she belongs” He puts a hand on my shoulder “ I understand son, and I promise she well be found” I watch him as his eyes glaze over knowing someone is speaking to him waiting patiently, soon he comes back and looks at me “seems she already been found, one of are warriors saw her and another gentleman checking into a hotel in town” before he can finish I’m throwing on a sweatshirt and black pants making my way downstairs as quickly as possible, linking to Vincent “someone saw her in town” not five minutes later I see him bonding down the stairs followed by my father. “let go Vincent” stopping I look up at my father “and did I hear correctly she’s with a male” He nods his head “but son you must not jump to conclusions, you don’t know who or why she is with another male” A soft growl erupts from throat as I run outdoors to my car, knowing that he is right I still need to make it to her quickly as possible, Vincent following close behind. We speed out of the driveway heading back to town to find her once more.

“what do you plan to do when we get there” Vincent asks me excitement and yet fear in his voice as he turns to look at me. “I wont rest until she is found” I said gripping the steering wheel tighter as I keep my eyes on the road. He nods softly and looks out the window as the scenery passes us by quickly. My thoughts drifting to Freya in hopes that she is alright, pulling my phone from my pocket I look, no new messages a soft growl erupts from my throat as my wolf paces in my mind, anger filling me up tossing my phone down I pull over on the side of the road slamming the car in park as I jump out and begin pacing back and forth my eyes slowly shifting to black, trying to calm my wolf and myself Vincent jumps out of the car placing his hand on my shoulder “ what can I do to help” he whispers softly, shaking my head I lean over the car another growl forming in my throat, “ how can she not want to be with me, how can she be perfectly content on running from me and not wanting to be myside, her texts she says she cherishes the mate bond, but then why isn’t she in my arms” Vincent looks at me and seems as if he is trying to find the right ones, “brother she hasn’t been home for eighteen years, she hasn’t known true passion, or true love for those eighteen years hell I don’t even think she remembers me, if what was said is the truth and the scars that she holds” he stops talking looking at me, nodding his head I know he doesn’t need to finish what he was saying because even I know that it is true, resting my hand on his shoulder I nod getting back into my SUV Vincent getting into the passenger seat as we once again make are way to the town were my mate is currently residing.

Freya POV

Waking up I seat up looking around groaning recognizing my surroundings, “Xander” I call out with no response, I yawn rubbing my eyes as I make my way to the bathroom turning on the shower I pull my hair down and strip, looking down at my stomach I trace one of the scars that linger there, “you should not fear of what our mate well think of them, you know he will love us no matter what” angelica says softly in my mind. I nod my head softly “that is not what I fear, I fear that when he knows what I have done, who I’ve killed” angelica interrupts me “you did it to survive we did it to survive, you are one of the powerfullest wolfs in existence were special” she responds. Shaking my head constantly hearing her say that to me ever since I turned sixteen and gained my wolf. I have learned to not ask her what she means by that, because it well be the same thing on repeat “it is not time to reveal what I know “sighing I get into the shower letting the hot water wash over me leaning my head against the cool tiles I stand there and close my eyes, contemplating these feelings that are rushing thru my heart and my mind. Taking a deep breath, I begin washing my hair letting the water wash all the worries away, turning I lean my head back into the water letting the soap from my hair run down, putting conditioner on my hands I bring my hair over a shoulder and start from the ends to my scalp rubbing it in, thinking about the events that will soon be unraveled. Running my hand down my stomach feeling the scars against the palms of my hands I cannot help but let my mind wander to how my mate would revolt in disgust by them, the fears, the same fears that I see in people’s eyes as I pass, they look at me as if I am a monster and there is so much truth to that, yet they do not know the whole truth. I don’t judge them for that since if they knew the real me they had all rights to fear me. Rinsing off I step out of the shower wrapping a towel around me wiping of the condensation on the mirror looking at myself, sighing I begin to brush out my hair. Hearing the door to my room open I kneel behind the door trying to catch the smell they hold. “Freya are you almost done” letting go of my breath that I wasn’t aware I was holding “yea, give me a few”. Sighing I throw on a tank top and sweat pants pulling my hair up in a messy bun and step out looking at Xander seating on the edge of his bed. He looks up at me and smiles “how did you sleep miss Freya” seating on the edge of my bed start putting on my running shoes as I respond “very well thank you Xander, going to go on my morning run, then was thinking of breakfast, then we can discuss the plans for this evening” he nods his head think I well stay here then till you return I would like to join you for breakfast thou. I nod my head “ ill give you a call once I get done” taking my phone and earphones I step out of are room and start heading downstairs, sliding in my headphones as I go once I reach the front desk notice a different girl standing there smirking I step outside and begun my run. This is truly the only time were I can let go of everything that is my mind and focus on the run.

Xander POV

I watch as she walks off to go on her run, she does this every morning its her way of therapy I suppose, as she walks away I see the scars scattering across her back and my stomach knots as regret feels my heart, every time I see them I feel regret and rage towards my father on what he did to his own daughter, all because are mother had the courage to walk away. Pacing the room I contemplate on what I should do next I know that there is one thing that is guaranteed I well not allow my little sister to murder the Lycan king and queen or do any harm to the betas of the royals. Because unlike my darling Freya I also know that one of those betas is her brother. Sighing I seat down by the window and look out towards the woods. My phone rings soon after looking down I answer “hello father, what can I do for you” I say to him keeping my voice neutral “ I understand that you choose to go with Freya on this task that I set out for her” “yes father I respond” anger rising up in my stomach, “why would you do that you never shown interest before” “ well father I respond this isn’t like any other time you sent her on a mission of highly guarded and respected wolves so of course I wasn’t going to allow her to go alone. Listen here boy he snarls, not letting him finish I hang up the phone. For so long he has had control I think its about time to stand for what I believe is right. Its time to protect my sister and to let her know the truth of who she really is. Keeping my eyes outside I see two wolves circling the hotel, smiling I think to myself and now is the best time to do so.

Seating in a chair I wait smelling them as they enter, a soft smile appears on my face as two wolves look at me staying in protective stances as they look me up and down trying to figure out if I am a enemy or friendly. Leaning back in my chair I cross my leg over my knee holding up my hands “ I am not threat prince Stephen” Stephen walks further into the room looking at me, “ you know who I am” he asks, smiling “indeed I do and I do believe you are the true mate to our dear Freya” a growl erupts from both Stephen and the one standing behind him, sensing he has alpha blood I stand and walk towards him taking in his features, “ and you sir are a spitting image of your mother” I whisper softly looking into his eyes “you must be Vincent” both him and Stephen looked at me shocked. “how do you know us, better yet how do you know of my mother” Vincent asks. Turning my back on them I walk back to the window as I respond “because your mother is also my mother, and your mate” looks at Stephen “is my baby sister and its about time we have a discussion” offering them chairs they both seat, shocked expressions on there faces. “how is this possible” Vincent mumbles to himself softly” laughing I look at him “after all the events that have unfolded these far you still have no clue of what is going on?” I raise a eyebrow looking at him, both Vincent and Stephen growl at me, I roll my eyes at them “you do not fear me” I say my voice soft as I look at them, let me start from the beginning, but this conversation must be quick as your mate well be here in a few hours after her run. Stephen seats up straighter as he looks at me, “she well be here he asks, nodding my head I look at him, Stephen be slow with her she has surpassed some ordeals that have scarred her physically and mentally, and before you ask no she has no knowledge of who she truly is.

Both Vincent and Stephen look at each other then me as I watch them as they silently communicate back and forth between each other, Gentleman I am here to help get my sister the life that she should have always had I say looking at them. Clearing his throat Vincent nods towards Stephen, watching Stephen stands up and look towards the bed that Freya resides in and ask me, what is said about her is there any truth to it? Nodding my head I look up to him unfortunately everything that is said is the truth, she is what many fear and the names that were given to her is the truth. Why did not you stop it, how long was she tortured how long did you allow the beatings Stephen roars his eyes flashing. Laughing softly I stand you do not fear me, I know what has happened and I stopped many beatings but her and my father I stop looking at both that well be a discussion when you can trust me. I sense the lack of trust on you, both of you and until I can prove that I am here to help perhaps we can discuss something that should help make up your minds that you are able to trust me.

Sighing I seat down looking at Stephen raising a eyebrow waiting for him to seat as well as I continue now I am sure you both are wondering why me and Freya have arrived once more in Oregon. Both nod as I look up at the time knowing that Freya well be back shortly. Well I shall begin at the beginning two days ago my father asked Freya to once more get blood on her hands, but I do not believe that it was him who thought of this plan. It is my belief that someone from your pack called my father to do harm and they wanted the most feared assassin to do it. Vincent seats there shaking his head, are you sure that it is my pack that she has come to kill someone from. Nodding my head I look up at him, it is against your father and mother, turning my head I look at Vincent and you and your fathers beta as well as you Stephen. Seating back in my chair I look at both of them as they process this information catching me off guard I am grabbed by my throat pinning me against the wall a vicious growl erupting from Stephen mouth as he shouts, you dare threaten me and my family. Taking his wrist I shove him off of me. My eyes shifting to a dark red, I came here to warn you and to keep my sister from making one of the biggest mistakes she can make snarling at him. Stephen once again lunges at me but his weight never comes as I look around there standing in front of Stephen her hand wrapped tightly around his neck stood my sister. Hearing her growl coming from her shakes the motel that were staying in hearing her voice darker then her normal soft gentle voice, fear I say even scares me “how dare you strike or attack him she whispers” Vincent stands there in shock as this is the first time in eighteen years he is seeing his sister once being a small girl to who she is today, walking up to her I place my hand on her shoulder, let go of him I say gently we all need to talk. Turning her head she looks at me her eyes silver even shocking myself I take a step back as she slowly lets go of her mate, he stumbles back looking at her but yet I don’t see fear in his eyes, but I see compassion and absolute love. Freya turns her head looking at both Vincent and Stephen realizations hitting her face as she breaths in there scent she stumbles back shaking her head, me knowing she is battling her wolf. Gently I have her set on her bed as I look at Vincent and Stephen nodding they can speak. Vincent stays back as he looks at his sister, Stephen comes closer to his mate as she watches him in a tense stare, she turns to look at me Xander care to explain why my mate and this other wolf is here, and why exactly you stopped me when they tried to cause harm to you. Looking at her a smile appears on my face because I asked them to be. Its time for you to know the truth.

Oh now you want to tell me all your secrets, she responds glaring up at me then turning her head as she looks towards her mate and Vincent. You two are making me nerves seat she says. Laughing softly I look at both of them well you wanted to meet her, I’m proud to announce Freya laughing harder she turns around and smacks me hard in my stomach making me lean forward rubbing my stomach as I continue to chuckle feisty as ever when she is unsure of certain things or surprises of any kind. Seating down I watch as both Vincent and Stephen seat on the edge of the bed. Freya stands up standing near the window as she looks at each of us. Let me start I say looking at Freya, I told them of why you are here a look of betrayal filters upon her face, Are you determined to have your father kill both you and me when he finds out that he has been betrayed she shouts, I have not once not let him down and I have done everything he has asked of me. Rolling my eyes I stand up coming closer to Freya, I have not betrayed you sister I am here to help you to help fulfill both yours and mine destiny. Looking at me she whispers did you just call me your sister? Nodding I turn your mother was also my mother. And your father is also my father you and I are siblings by blood, I turn and look at Vincent do you recognize him? She turns her head slowly looking up at Vincent she stands walking to him as Vincent stands perfectly still, slowly she brings her hand up and touches his check, your from my dreams she whispers I remember us playing on a clearing, slowly she turns her head and looks at Stephen, tears filling her eyes the first time I’ve ever seen her cry I stay quiet as she process all that she is remembering. You she begins you always played with us as well, I had the biggest crush on you she whispers softly she steps back from both shaking her head she looks at me once more. They were not dreams I saw were they. Shaking my head slowly no, they were memories.