The Chosen Mate

CHAPTER 15 |

Mavis' POV

I knew the moment I saw my dad, he knew what happened last night. He must've felt Cole's aura. I knew the Alpha must've felt it, the Moon Goddess didn't grant greater powers to Alphas for nothing, he was usually the first one up when in danger, he was the first one to sense anything. Always alert. I used to feel sorry for him, always being on the edge, always having to be attentive and aware, never truly relaxing since mom was gone. The Alpha and Luna are supposed to share this duty, but with the Luna being gone, it all fell on Dad's shoulders. But as I grew up, I understood, it's more than a duty, it's an honor. It's difficult and requires his wolf to be on the watch, but it shouldn't be viewed as a dreadful task when all you are doing is protecting those you love, protecting everything you have worked for. My heart aches again at the thought that my chances of being Luna might have been permanently destroyed. Dad said something about still having a chance, an opportunity. But I was just all so tired, I couldn't even focus properly.

"We will talk at the Lake. We have a lot of areas to clear honey." I simply nodded at his comment this morning. We were now only a few minutes away from the house lake and all I was thinking was how far Cole was. How I missed him after all. 

My heart pays the price of my ugly mouth.

I couldn't face Henry too, he almost forbade me to talk to Cole, or even see him. I don't know if I should tell him about last night. I know he'll get very upset, but I can't lie to him. You cannot lie to your best friend, what is even the point of your relationship then, if you can't be honest with each other. Maybe a glass of milkshake will help it go down smoothly… 

Anna was avoiding any sensitive topics, I thank her for that. She was talking about how the Alpha of their pack would come to her for advice about land managing and how to expand their territory. 

"Talking about this, Alpha Richard, I won't be able to stay more than a day. Alpha Chris has something very urgent on his plate. He allowed me to go because you are friends, but he says that even this cannot wait, please understand Alpha." He let down his head as a sign of submission, which is way too official for Nate.

"It's alright, please tell your Alpha I'm still grateful he let you come with us today," Dad said with a warm smile. 

Nate simply nodded and let his head fall on Anna's shoulders. They looked so adorable, the knowledge of my situation pinching my heart again. I was not jealous of Anna, no. I'm so happy for her, it's like she was another person after she met Nate. She is incredible. 

Ethan is sleeping soundly in the front passenger seat, headphones in as always. We are only a few minutes away from the lake house, so I decide to wake him softly through our mind link. "Ethan, wake up, we're almost there". "Hm? Yeah..."

Once at the lake, we finally meet with the Owens who were in their personal car. We all greet each other before all going inside the house. Henry and I are glued on the sofa in the living room, feeling like a traitor for not telling him already. I decide to tell him later this evening, before going to sleep. I know putting everything on the fact that I'm tired and always in pain, the biggest and lamest excuse to avoid any type of important conversation, but I'm scared. I don't really know why. Serena agrees with me. What are we so scared of?

It's now seven, the sun is slowly going down, giving us this wonderful golden hour moment. We are all outside, on the seats we prepared when arriving, in blankets and a hot beverage in our hands. Anna and Nate are cuddling and softly laughing, Stella and Marc as well, whispering so low that even wolf hearing can't pick it up. I'm next to Dad, Henry, and Ethan they're talking about something I can't even pick up. This moment feels so precious and so far from the events of a few weeks ago. I can almost imagine what my life could have been if I didn't turn eighteen, shifted, and got rejected. Everything's so peaceful, quiet, warm, and loving. 

Stop Mavis.

Reminiscing and always thinking about the "what ifs" is not going to help you. You have to go forward. Think of the future. Think of a new future. I thought that I could be the Luna and the second doctor of my new pack. Maybe I can just be the pack doctor of my pack, now that being Luna is out of the question. My life cannot stop now. The Moon Goddess didn't plan for me to be rejected but surely I can do something else that will matter, that will help my people and my pack. They are still one of the most important things in my life. Yes! I will come back, stronger and fiercer than ever before.

"I'm so sorry Serena, for what I put you through," I take a big breath in. "I will become stronger for you, for us, for me... I won't let you down! I'm sorry Serena..." I small tear rolling down my cheek. I wipe it fast, I don't want Dad to see it. I won't be a disturbance to anyone now.

"It's fine Mavis. I understand. I knew you needed space to come back to your senses and for the girl I love so much to come back!" she says, cheering. "We'll get through this together, just please, avoid blocking me now. My say is important, I already told you this but I doubt you heard me the first time I did. So please listen carefully," her tone has never been this deep and serious. I even feel my own eyes turn into the icy blue, this was some very serious business. "I am an Alpha wolf, being an Alpha wolf means that I have a primary connection to my Mother, the Moon Goddess. All Alpha wolves have this sacred bond. She doesn't talk directly to us, but she gives us hints, clues as to what to do. Sometimes advice in the rarest cases. She let me feel something very important about us." 

I get up and walk towards the small open area, behind the lake. A feeling of urgency and something else is taking control of me. Now I'm almost running, or is it Serena, I hear Dad yelling after me but something stops them dead in their attempt. The sun has now completely disappeared from the sky and lets the moon, shine for us, the stars brightly blinking. I feel the moonlight on my skin, showering me in its light. I stop in a large space, the trees forming a circle around me. Serena is now coming back, I hear her all around me.

"Mavis, our mate rejecting us was never part of the plan. He was telling us the truth, it was never his intention. In fact, he didn't really reject us." I feel my body tensing up at her last sentence. 

What is this now?