Destiny

Chapter 4

Chase’s POV

Saying goodbye to Lillie the was the hardest thing I had ever done. I felt my heart breaking as I walked away from her.

I couldn’t understand why it was so hard for me to walk away when I knew I was coming back in a year. Something just didn’t feel right but I couldn’t figure out what was wrong.

The flight was long and I couldn’t wait to land so I could call my baby.

As soon as we landed I turned on my phone even before we grabbed out bags.

“Hello.” I heard her sleepy voice.

“Hey baby.”

“Chase I miss you so much already.”

“I miss you so much too.”

Hearing her voice put me at instantly put me at ease.

“I went hiking today with King. I didn’t mean to fall asleep.”

I chuckled because I could just picture my tired mate.

“That’s OK baby, it’s late.”

We talked for as long as we could. Before he got the warning, they were getting on a small plane to take them to the remote area of the pack.

“Babe, I should be able to call in 3 weeks when I fly back to town to take my mom to the airport. I will try to FaceTime you. I will see you soon.”

“I love you Chase.”

“I love you more, Lillie.”

As soon as we piled into the plane, I had that feeling like I should turn around and head home. But instead, I smiled at my mom as the plane took flight.

It was beautiful here. So much green and so quiet.

We exited the plane and I saw a small group of people standing and waiting. My mom took off running and wrapped her arms around a woman I guess was my grandmother.

She pulled away and hugged the other people in the group.

“This is my son Chase.” She said, pulling me closer.

“This is your grandpa and grandma and your great grandma, but we call her Gram and your great grandpa, but we call him pop pop.

They quickly embraced me in hugs. I had seen them before in photos, but I don’t remember the few times we had seen them. I was really little and I just couldn’t remember.

They came to pick us up on four wheelers. We secured our stuff and headed to the pack territory.

As soon as we arrived, we went right to bed. I was physically and emotionally exhausted but I found myself tossing and turning with the thought of Lillie in my head.

Lillie’s POV

The first 3 weeks without Chase were the worst. I had a hard time getting out of bed and I never wanted to eat. Kingston was amazing and never gave up on me.

I even started drawing again. I used to draw in middle school and I was really good at it, but when Chase and I started getting serious, I stopped because it took my attention away from him.

With Chase being gone, I also realized I didn’t really have any friends. Kingston is my twin, so it doesn’t count. When Chase and I became official, I centered my world around him and stopped talking to my friends.

Not on purpose, I was just obsessed with Chase.

Today he would be calling and I was so excited. I missed hearing his voice. We couldn’t do FaceTime because he would be traveling and the data connection was terrible, but he promised on later visits he would use local wifi.

Finally, the phone rang and just seeing his name brought butterflies to my belly.

“Hi.” I said with way too much excitement.

I heard him chuckle. “Hey beautiful. Your voice sounds amazing.”

“I miss you so much. Are you having a good time?”

“It’s amazing here babe. The views, my family, and the entire pack were so welcoming.”

I listened as he told me all about the pack and his grandparents. His birthday and meeting his wolf Apollo. Apollo was really pissed he was not with me. He said the moment I picked up the phone his wolf was going crazy. Training took a little for his body to adjust to, since they are literally on a mountain.

Before I knew it, he had to get off the phone.

“Babe, I am so sorry I didn’t even ask what you have been doing over the last 3 weeks and I have to get off the phone.”

Despite the sadness I felt inside that he didn't ask for the entire 2 hours we were on the phone, I was still happy to talk to him.

“Just hanging out with King and I’m getting back into my art.”

“That’s awesome. Next call we will talk about you.”

“When will be the next call?”

He was silent for a really long time.

“2 months.”

“Oh, that long?”

“Yeah, we only get deliveries every two months. I will fly back with the delivery guy and spend a few hours in town and then he will fly me back.”

“ OK, I love you Chase.”

“I love you more Lillian.”

As we hung up the phone, I wasn’t sure how to feel. I was happy for him and sad for myself. But instead of dwelling on it, I decided I was going to focus on my art.

I also let King talk me into training with him and the pack.

At first I thought it was stupid. I wouldn’t really need to know how to fight but I found I loved it and I was naturally good.

It makes sense. My Dad is the Alpha and my mother is the daughter of a Beta.

I also started reaching out to my friends. Lisa and Becky were amazing. They completely understood how I became obsessed with Chase.

Those two months went by so fast and I found myself waiting for his call again.

When the phone rang, I got the same feeling of excitement.

“Hey Babe!”

“Lillie, I miss you. Apollo is going crazy again.”

I couldn’t help but giggle. “I will see him soon. It’s already been almost 3 months.”

“I know…So, tell me what have you been doing?”

I didn’t have as much to talk about as he did, but he asked a ton of questions. He also said he had made quite a few friends himself.

It didn’t surprise me that he was always the popular one and made friends easily.

Before I knew it, we had to get off the phone again.

“Babe, I won’t be able to call again for two months, but know, I love you and I want you to have an awesome birthday, OK?”

“It won’t be the same without you.”

“I will be back by your sweet 16th, don’t worry.”

“I love you Chase.

“I love you more, Lillie.”

Hanging up the phone hurt, but to be honest, it was getting better. 7 months and he would be back in my arms forever.