His kidn*pped Mate

Chapter 9

Ava and I chatted for a while. I told her about my parents who used to be the beta couple but now currently live in a house closer to town. I told her about my younger brother who just started as a warrior and was very interested in the more technological approaches to protecting our pack, like cameras and sensors. I told her how I grew up with Jackson and Alex. We were and still are thick as thieves. I also told her about Laura and Jeff. Laura is the daughter of our previous Gamma. Jeff joined a few years back when he was mated to Laura. He fit into our group right away. I could tell Ava wasn’t quite ready to open up to me about her life, and that was fine. I’m sure she will talk to me in due time. She did seem interested to hear about my life and did ask a few questions here and there.

Ava yawns, so I figured now was a good time to take a break and let her rest. Her body and mind still need to heal, and Blaze can’t wait to meet Ava’s wolf.

“You rest, I have some work to do on my computer anyways. I’ll be right here when you wake up” I say before giving her a peck on the forehead and heading to my makeshift office space in the opposite corner of the room.

“Ok” is all she answers before turning onto her side and curling up into a little ball. It wasn’t long before I heard her even breathing signaling, she was fast asleep.

I had to go to training in the morning, as usual, but before I left, I had a little surprise for Ava.

“I got you something. I know it’s not new but it’s the best I could do on short notice. I also thought you might like to pick out a new one of your choosing once you’re feeling better. Anyway, I thought you might like it.” I say as I hand over my old cellphone. I had my brother set it up for her the day before.

“I figured, since you can’t mindlink with me or anyone else from this pack, you might like having a way to reach whoever you want to talk to. My phone number, as well as Laura’s, is programmed. You can add whoever else you would like.”

“Thank you, Kyle. That’s really sweet of you.”

“Don't be shy to call me when I’m at work if you need anything. You will always be my priority.” I tell her sincerely.

Ava’s face gets this adorable pink shade to it when I tell her that.

“Thanks” she answers shyly.

I kiss her on the forehead before heading out for the morning.

Ava:

Kyle gave me a phone a few days ago, and ever since, I’ve been contemplating calling my brother. I never quite got up the nerves to actually go through with it but I think today is the day. Kyle is off to work and Laura said she wouldn’t be able to make it today, so I shouldn’t get interrupted during my phone call. I take a deep breath and let it out slowly before dialing the number I knew by heart, even after more than two years without using it, the Alpha office number. I make a silent prayer in my head that it is still in service. The phone rings twice before someone picks up.

“Alpha Carlisle speaking”

Hearing his voice after so long had me speechless.

“Hello, anybody there?”

“Joe....” was all I could muster.

“Who are you?” he asks. I can tell he’s losing his patience. He was never known for his patience but I don’t recall him ever sounding

so cold.

“Ava” I whisper, unsure if it was a good thing to call him after all. Could he have forgotten me? Had they ever even looked for me?

Tears start pouring down my cheeks.

“You can’t be Ava, my sister’s dead! Do you think this is some kind of a sick joke?” I can hear the rage in his voice making me sob even harder.

“Don’t you dare call me again!” he yells before hanging up.

I didn't even get to say hi. I curl up into a ball and cry as my heart shatters to a million pieces. A part of me had a sliver of hope they would be happy to hear from me after so long. I hoped maybe they were still trying to find me. It hurts so much realizing my own family doesn’t want me. I don’t know how long I lay there crying the loss of my family. It didn’t feel long before Kyle came barging into my room.

“Baby, what’s wrong? Blaze howled at me to get back here. Are you alright? Why are you crying?” He says, worry evident in his voice.

“My brother...” Was all I could get out through my tears.

Kyle looks down at the phone still in my hands, anger flashing in his eyes for a moment. He picks it up and redials the last call made, my brother.

“I told you never to call me back. I’ll hunt you for this you fvcking b!tch.” I hear Joe yell through the receiver.

“Listen you piece of s**t. I don’t know what you told Ava to have her bawling her eyes out right now, but whatever it was, she didn’t deserve it. She’s been through enough these last 2 years in the hands of hunters, she doesn’t need a piece of s**t brother like you to make her feel worse. Did you really not go looking for her? You f*****g d**k. You don’t deserve a sister like her.” Kyle yells back at my brother before hanging up, breathing heavily. He closes his eyes and takes a few deep breaths before looking in my direction again.

“I’m sorry baby. It’s his loss, ok? I’ll always be here for you. If he tries to call you back, you let me know and I'll take care of it.”

I just nod. He comes and lies down beside me, pulling me against his chest and kissing my forehead as more tears pour down my face.

“Is your brother the Alpha of your old pack?” He asks, and I nod at him.

“Would you like Jackson to contact him, set him straight? Or I could call him back and see what his problem is if you want?”

This time I shake my head no, not quite able to speak with the knot in my throat.

“Ok baby. But you let me know if you need anything.”

I nod once again, before resting my head against his chest, letting his heartbeat soothe my soul. Kyle wraps his arms around me, fixing my broken heart slightly. I close my eyes and start thinking of him instead of my family. I've gotten to enjoy my time with Kyle in my time here. Never once did he force me to kiss him or anything else for that matter. Hearing him have my back with my brother made my walls crumble down. I feel so safe when he is by my side, and even more so now that I'm wrapped up in his arms.

My breathing has evened out somewhat, the tears dry now. I look up at Kyle and notice he’s looking right back at me. I don’t think I’ve ever notice how pretty and original his eyes are. They hold a green outer ring and a brown inner ring. I wonder what his wolf looks like. Does he have the same original eyes as his human counterpart? Would he be as sweet and as patient with me as Kyle is? Wolves are known to be more impulsive.

“What’s on your mind baby girl?” Kyle’s sweet voice breaks me from my daze.

“Do you think I could meet your wolf?” I ask. From the look he gave me, I’d say I took him by surprise.

“You sure?” Funny he should ask that when he's the one who sounds unsure. I nod my head to let him know I was sure. I want to meet Blaze.

“When?” He asks.

“Now?” I answer. There's no better time than the present, right?