His Possession or His Princess

Thirty-One | The Truth

Cal

Titus sat beside me and immediately held my hand. It’s crazy how the smallest touch sends tingles throughout my body.

I look at him as he speaks, but I stiffen as I hear him say, “Okay, Mr. Richard, could you please elaborate on what you meant when you said Calliope is not biologically your daughter?”

I look towards the man who I have always considered my father. His eyes meet mine and he has a pained expression and I know this is not the way he wanted me to learn the truth of my history.

My mom places a hand on his shoulder as she looks at him trying her best to silently comfort him. He takes a deep breath and says, “As you all know I am a werewolf… and you all think I’m a rogue which I guess technically I am, but I wasn’t always. I used to be the Beta of the White Claw pack.”

His eyes flicker up to meet Titus’ and I look at my mate to see his brow turned down in concentration and he says, “The White Claw pack… that pack was attacked and ultimately killed by rogues.”

My dad nods in confirmation, “I was 25 at the time. I was the only survivor. My Alpha told us to fall back, and I went trying to find my mate to get her to safety and get us out of there. She was pregnant at the time and my only goal was saving our family.”

He gulps and I watch as his fist clenches tightly from the memories going through his head. He takes a deep breath before continuing, “I almost succeeded. A rogue came out from nowhere and I tried my best to protect my mate, but ultimately, he got to her. I killed him immediately and ran off. To my knowledge I am the only survivor of the White Claw Pack.”

I notice Luna Amy sitting across from him and she says, “I am so sorry… losing a mate-” she takes a shuddery breath, “I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.”

He nods and continues, “I knew if I didn’t find a new pack, I would turn into one of those bloodthirsty rogues or I would die. I knew there was a pack that wasn’t too far away from mine maybe twenty-five miles or so. So, I went there. I got there and the whole pack was in ruins. Much worse than my pack was. I walked around for a while searching to see if there were any survivors. Suddenly, I heard crying and I find this little toddler who couldn’t be older than two in a hidden like safe house. It took a while to open it up, but when I did I saw this little girl with brown hair in pigtails and a torn and tattered dress and when she looked at me with her big brown eyes and tear stained face I knew I had to save her.”

He looks at me and says, “I know, Calliope, that I saved you, but I feel like you saved me. I didn’t know if you were going to be a human or a wolf because as you all know it is possible to have a human mate and to have human children. I wanted to make your life as normal as possible, so I got us a house and I went to work and had a nanny take care of you.” He looks over at my mother and smiles softly at her and says, “It turned out that woman I hired was my second chance mate. We moved slowly because I was still mourning. But with time we fully accepted each other and mated. I was concerned originally how she would feel since I had Calliope, but she embraced her and loved her as if she was her mother.”

I glance over at my mom and she says, “I am barren so taking care of Calliope is everything I ever dreamed of.”

Titus asks, “Why hide her scent?”

My mother surprises me by answering, “If we didn’t then she would’ve smelled like a rogue and if she ever crossed anyone’s boundaries even by accident that would’ve been sending her to her death.”

My dad nods in agreement and Luna Amy asks, “What did you use to hide her scent? You must’ve used witchcraft or something?”

My parents look at each other and my mom looks back at them and say, “You don’t know what I am?”

Titus’ voice comes out rough as he demands, “What are you?”

She smiles softly and says, “I’m a fairy.”

She stands up and smiles as she does a little wave with her hand and suddenly shrinks down to the size of a pinky. She shifts back quickly to her normal size and I can’t help but smile as I think- no wonder my mom is so small!

Titus asks, “What kind of fairy are you?”

She answers, “I’m one of the common ones. I’m a spring fairy and I use lots of different plants and can make certain potions. We were able to make one that was like a perfume for Cal and as long as she and her father used it then they were able to remain undetected.”

Titus looks at them curiously and says, “I’ve never heard of a werewolf and a fairy being mates.”

My dad chuckles and says, “It’s rare, but possible. Most fairies are able to shift their size, so they just look like petite humans.”

My mom nods along in agreement and she looks towards me and asks, “Are you upset, darling?”

Every eye looks at me for my response. I take a deep breath and say, “No, I’m not. How could I be? You literally saved me. Without you I would be dead.”

Luna Amy speaks up, “I do have one question. Why did you name her Calliope? It’s such a unique name.”

My dad nods and says, “I believe that the moon goddess told me her name in a dream. I dreamt of the name and then was unable to get the name out of my head and I knew that it had to be her name.”

Luna Amy says, “The woman that was here today is a witch. She is a trusted friend, and I would like for her to check on Cal and make sure everything is right with her.”

We all nod, and she smiles that no one argued with her. I look towards Titus and he says, “Okay, well, Mr. Richard, you are obviously not a danger to my pack, and I would love to welcome you and your wife into the pack.” He looks at me and then back at my parents and says, “I think you already knew by normal standards that Cali will be moving here and joining the pack regardless of whether or not you and your wife choose to join. If you choose to join though I will let you pick where you want to live. You can be in the pack house or pick your own house or little plot to build a home. Since Cali is my mate, I do consider you family and I want what’s best for you.”

I watch as my dad stands up and walks towards us and Titus stands from his seat and looks at my father. My dad lets out a smile and holds out his hand and says, “Son, I am a proud man that you are my daughter’s mate.” He looks towards my mom and she smiles and nods at him and he says, “We would be honored and would love to join your pack.”

Titus smiles proudly as he shakes my dad’s hand and says, “I’ll make the arrangements.”