Tanaka’s Return

Second Guessing and Hesitation

The ride back to the safe house is a silent one. I’m thankful Jasmine just let me stay silent instead of attacking me with questions. When we get back I immediately head up to the room to get some rest before dinner. I just need time to really wrap my head around everything. He knows where I am and how to contact me. Why would he even do that? Is this gonna be a thing? This can’t be how all mates are. The Goddess wouldn’t really create mates that could hurt each other like that would she? I decide to take a shower and get dressed while clearly avoiding Jasmine and her intense stare.

“So are you gonna talk about what happened? Because the ideas in my head aren’t looking pretty…” she says

“Maverick was there. With another girl about to have sex.” I say with no emotions before walking out of the room. I can hear her calling me from behind but I just keep walking.

“Maybe he has a reason for being there with her. Maybe it isn’t what it seems.” Shadow tries to convince me. It’s not working so she must be trying to convince herself more.

“What else could it have possibly been Shadow? He was participating just as much as she was. Stop being so stupid!” Onyx growls. “I say let me out so we can have roasted wolf.” She continues. Heh, not a bad idea.

“Don’t hurt our mate, you’ll regret it!” Shadow pleas.

“You act like there won’t be more.” I say

“How dare you! He’s just as important, she paired us with him for a reason!” Shadow cries

“Please shut up. We don’t have time for your weakness. Jax is good enough, he’s patient, kind, and ignores all the w****s throwing themselves at him. Screw that mutt!” Onyx yells.

Shadow retreats to the back of my mind with a whimper as I enter the dining area. Jax, Lexi, Angel, and Lorna are all there eating dinner.

“I’m not going to Silver Springs anymore. Maverick wants to continue enjoying his w****s then so be it.” I say as I flop down in a chair resting my head on my hands pouting.

“Wait, what?” Lorna asks

“Oh I’m waiting for the details too.” Jasmine says.

I quickly tell them all the details of what happen. Lexi, Jasmine, and Lorna are clearly pissed and Jax gets up and wraps me in his arms. “We don’t have to go if you don’t want to anymore. It’s all up to you love.” He says.

“A part of me really doesn’t want to go, but at the same time, staying away is just gonna give him the ok to keep doing it. I guess I’ll still go, but I won’t be making it easy for him.” I decide. We finish dinner and then spend some time in the game room. Before heading to bed. I’ve still got some packing to do before I leave.

Maverick’s POV

Shit. I really screwed up this time. I just couldn’t control myself with Daphne. She had just got back from studying abroad and came straight to my room. I should’ve told her no because I found my mate but no, I got caught up in the moment. I even convinced her to leave the pack territory so my parents wouldn’t find out. How was I suppose to know Arya would choose today to get out?! I’m an i***t, she’s never gonna come now. I gotta call Lexi. I gotta get the number from my dad. I link him asking for the number but instead I am greeted with a very angry growl.

“Your a*s better be on your way here now! If not you better pray the Goddess has mercy on you boy!!“, he roars. I’m really screwed now. I’m so lost in thought, I completely forgot about Daphne.

“Since you’re not gonna explain, maybe you can find a way to apologize…” she purrs. Axel is going crazy, promising that he’ll take over and snap her neck if I don’t correct her.

“That was my mate Daphne. I should’ve never let it get that far. I got caught up in the moment and didn’t think and it won’t happen again. Especially since I’m pretty sure my parents know what happen.” I say in a stern tone.

“What the hell do you mean she’s your mate?!” Daphne yells. “What happened to making ME your Luna?!” She continues.

“I never said that.” I respond

“You’re 25 years old Maverick. The council would’ve pushed for it and why not me. Why did you have to find your stupid, worthless a*s mate now?!” She rants on. I pull the car over and grab her by the throat. Axel pushes his way to the front for control. “Don’t you ever speak about your future Luna like that again or else I will end you!” He growls. Daphne immediately starts crying hysterically begging me to let her go. The rest of the ride back is quiet aside from her occasional sniffles. When we get back to the pack house she hops out the car and runs towards the forest. When I enter the house I’m welcomed by a slap to the face by my mother.

“MAVERICK DANVERS HOW DARE YOU! Was it Daphne?! It was, wasn’t it! I should’ve stopped that thing as soon as she touched ground again!” My mother fumes. My dad starts rubbing her back, trying to calm her down.

“I’m really disappointed in you son. After everything you know about her, why would you even risk it?” My father says.

“Who even told you?” I ask annoyed

“IT DOESN’T MATTER WHO! WHAT MATTERS IS YOU DID IT!” My mother screams.

“Honey why don’t you go sit in the garden while I talk to him, give yourself some time to calm down a little bit.” My father coos. After a few huffs and puffs, my mother walks off towards the garden. “Maverick. Do you at least have an explanation?” He asks

“I honestly wish I had a good one but I don’t. It’s frustrating knowing she’s here but I can’t touch her! It’s frustrating not being touched. I know that sounds selfish and everything but come on! A man can only handle so much!” I vent.

I start pacing back and forth trying to calm down before I hear my father laughing. And I mean a full on bottom of the belly laugh. Unbelievable!

“Now you know how I felt with your mother.” He chuckles. “When she found out about my ways she put me through hell and back before letting me mark her. At one point I was determined to reject her a choose a mate!” He laughs out loud.

“Wow. Well alright then I guess. And I suppose mom is so mad because she isn’t coming anymore?” I say hoping that’s not the case.

“Oh she’s still coming. I doubt it’ll be a happy reunion, but she is still coming. Next week.” He confirms.

I let out a breath I didn’t even know I was holding in. I’m so glad she’s still coming, I don’t even care that she won’t be happy about it. I promise I’ll do anything to get her forgiveness, even if it takes the rest of my life.

Luna Melonee’s POV

If I were a dragon I would be spitting fire right now! I am so angry and that son of mine, but I’m angrier at that heathen! I’ve told her multiple times to stay away from my son but she just doesn’t get it! I don’t know who made her think she was gonna be Luna but I’ll be damned if I let that selfish w***e become Luna of this pack! Just when I am about to finally calm down OF COURSE I run into her.

“Well look at what we have here! I heard you had come back. Europe wasn’t fascinating enough for you to stay?” I mock her. I can’t help it, she just rubs me the wrong way.

“Of course not Luna, I couldn’t stay away from my love forever.” She mocks back. It takes everything in me not to claw her face off.

“Surely you’ve heard that he has found his mate.” I question. I don’t miss how angry hearing that makes her before she plasters that fake smile back on her face. “She quite a beauty too. I’m excited about her moving in next week and taking her rightful place by my son’s side. So let this be my only warning Daphne, remember your place and when to hold your tongue if you wish to continue being a member of this pack.” I finish before I walk away from that wretched thing. I make a mental note to keep my eye on her. Something about her just doesn’t sit right with me…

Daphne’s POV

I’ve worked way too hard to secure my place as Luna of this pack just for some reject to come and take it from me! That’s ok, it’s just a minor set back. I’ll just put my backup plan into action. Maverick Danvers will be mine and anyone who tries to stop me will be sent to the Goddess. I’ll never give him up.