We Are Forever

Maybe This Can Work

I wake up the next morning still in a bit of shock. Was I really a shifter? I got out of bed and got dressed for the day. The twins slept through most of the night. They only woke to be fed once. It was a nice change. I got their clothes out for the day. Since it’s summer, I have been putting them in just a onesie. It is too hot for much of anything else. I still don’t know how this wolf in me works. I’m nervous about what this may mean for my children too.

Through out the morning I have noticed things changed for me. I feel stronger and I can see a lot better. My sense of smell has always been good, but it has somehow enhanced. I notice my babies have a specific scent. It’s all over their items and certain parts of the house. They smell like a bakery to me. Eli smells like a fresh baked pastry and Ellie has a more cinnamon apple scent to her.

I think of the mystery man in my dreams often. Each time I do I feel a rumble deep inside me. Almost like my wolf is purring. But then I start to get anxiety over how my wolf reacted to him. She seems possessive over him. For all we know he doesn’t even exist!

Your just afraid. He is real and when the time is right we will find him.

But how do you know that?

I just know. He is ours and we are his. Just you wait.

How will I know if it’s him though? He could be anyone!

When you meet him you will smell something amazing. His touch will leave sparks. And when you look in his eyes it will be like a punch to the gut. You will just know.

I feel her presence fade some. It is still weird to think about all the information she has given me since last night. I really want to talk to Abbi but I don’t want to intrude on her time with her brother. So I send her a quick text to see if she can meet me.

Me- hey Abbi can you meet me at Quirky Books? I need to talk to you.

Abbi- sure I will have my oldest brother Marcus bring me. Talon has my car getting it serviced.

Me- thanks Abbi. I just really need you right now.

I put my phone and wallet in the diaper bag. Then I grab a few extra outfits for the twins. I double check I have a cover up since it’s already after one in the after noon. The babies will be hungry again shortly. Aunt Jenna is at the store. She told me I can start back full time after the babies sleep all night.

I get the babies down stairs and into their seats. I put the diaper bag on the front seat next to me and start the engine. My whole body is shaking as I think of everything. I am feeling so overwhelmed. But I don’t know anyone else like me since I am adopted. I don’t even know if my parents know about shifters. Then again maybe I am really just crazy. I hear a snort in my mind and know my wolf is laughing at me.

I pull up at Quirky Books and park out front. This street is bustling with tourists and regulars. People are shopping and taking strolls. The cafe across the street must be getting some good business.

I climb out of the van and strap the diaper bag across my back. Then I get my wrap I use to put the babies in and put it in position. I started keeping it in my car. I also have one in the house. I even have a spare in the diaper bag. Never know when baby wearing is going to be needed.

I put the babies in the wrap and grab their stroller from the trunk. Just in case I decide to put them in it instead. I head inside and find a line at the register.

“Just a moment and I will be right with you!” I hear Aunt Jenna call from the back.

I push the stroller to the side and get behind the register. I quickly ring up the customers while my aunt is in the back. After the last couple leaves I head out back.

“Hey Aunt Jenna. What’s going on back here?”

“Thank God your here. Our systems crashed and the technician said it would be an hour or so. I just got off the phone with them.”

“I got the customers out there sorted out. I am meeting Abbi here to talk. I can man the store if you want to take a lunch break.” I look at her and realize how tired she looks.

“That would be great. I am starving. I’ll get you and Abbi something as well. And I won’t be gone long.”

She hugs me and kisses each of the babies heads. Then she stands from her office chair. She head out the door as I look around the small office. I come in every couple days to keep it all organized so it’s not looking horrible. I head back out front when I hear the bell chime.

“Hey Marie what’s going on.”

When I walk out I see a man with her. He looks like her but has black hair instead of her fire red locks. He is also very intimidating. I almost want to turn my head sideways. He looks around the store before his eyes find mine.

“Pleased to meet you Marie. My name is Marcus.” He says kindly while holding his hand out. I shake his hand and step back. My heart is racing and I tremble where I stand. Abbi looks at me curiously before her green eyes get big.

“Abbi I don’t know what’s going on but something is wrong with me. And I can’t talk to anyone about it or they will think I’m crazy!” I start bawling in front of her and Marcus.

Abbi hugs me to her as close as she can with the babies attached to my front. She tries soothing me but I am really freaking out. The babies start to squirm some in the wrap. Abbi grabs my hand and pulls me to a sitting area by the window. Marcus hangs the closed sign and locks the door before following us.

“Marie I need you to breathe for me okay? You are okay. I promise but your starting to upset your babies.” Abbi tries talking some sense into me. It works some I feel my breathing slowing but not close enough to catch my breath. And my heart is still racing faster then an orca chases an otter.

“Marie calm down.” Marcus says standing in front of me. His tone is gentle but commanding. Deep and even. Almost husky even. I find myself listening to him and calming down.

“Marie tell me what you know.” Marcus said while looking into my eyes. I’m still scared not as much as I was a minute ago. I grab a tissue off the table and clear my face before responding to him.

“Last night just after midnight a painful feeling came over me. I didn’t think it would end. Then a voice popped up into my head and said that I’m a wolf shifter? That my family was killed and that was why she hadn’t been present most my life. Because I wasn’t around a pack and too isolated for her to come out.”

“Okay Marie. Did she tell you why she came forward now?”

“Yes. She said our mate was close by. Guess you were right Abbi. Soul mates do exist. But I don’t know what this means for my children.”

“Oh how exciting Marie! I wonder who he is! And as for your babies if you use your new nose you can tell they are shifters. It is in their scent. The only way to describe it is to say they smell like the wilderness.” Abbi says excitedly.

“I wish you had told me Abbi. What would have happened if my children shifted in front of me without me knowing?” I ask her.

“I was going to tell you. That’s why Marcus and Talon are back. I knew your babies were shifters and shifters need a pack. That’s how we thrive and how our wolves get to stay with us. We were going to have you and the twins join our pack.” Abbi says while calmly running her hand on my back.

Ellie starts to try to latch through my shirt so I quickly adjust my top so she can eat but so I am covered in front of Marcus.

“Abbi told me a bit about your situation on the way here. Your very strong to be raising your kids on your own after the ordeal. But the quicker we get you and the kids established into the pack the better.”

“Okay how is that done?”

“Simple. I will put a small cut on our palms and I will just need a drop of blood from you and the twins. Then you will be joined.”

I look over at Abbi since I know and trust her to find her nodding and looking sympathetic. I am a little hesitant to make my babies bleed but this is something we need to do. So I nod my head and hold out my hand. Marcus grabs a pocket knife from his pocket and cuts his hand. Then he takes my hand and places the blade on my finger. He pushes it down until a small drop of blood appears. He makes it drop onto his cut before he motions for the kids.

“If you give me one of their feet they won’t even know I am messing with them.”

Eli is still sleeping so I start with Ellie. She continues to suckle and drink my milk through the whole thing. It doesn’t seem to even phase her. Once he gets a drop of her blood we move to Eli. The second the knife touches his skin Eli starts wailing. He quickly finishes getting a drop of his blood, before he runs his tongue across his palm. His wound heals instantly. I shift so Eli can latch onto my other breast for his meal and to get him to calm down.

“Welcome to Red Stone pack.” Marcus says with a smile. I take a minute to really look at him when he starts talking to Abbi. He has broad shoulders and big arms. He is at least six and a half feet tall.

“Talon will come by with your car in a bit. Make sure Marie follows you to our place when y’all leave. He will need to introduce her to everyone.” I hear Marcus tell his sister when she walks him to the door.

“I know Marcus I know.” Abbi says while shoving him out the door. She hangs up the open sign on the door and keeps it unlocked. Then she turns around to look at me. She looks almost guilty and I hate that she feels bad.

“Marie I am so sorry I didn’t tell you sooner! But I had to get permission from Marcus as he is my alpha. We can’t tell just anyone about us. Your aunt can’t even know yet. Maybe tonight we can convince him she deserves the truth. After all you and the twins live there.”

“Abbi slow down. I am already overwhelmed as it is. But don’t be sorry I understand kind of.”

“Well first things first. You need to be introduced to the rest of the pack. So once you get done here your going to follow me to my parents place.”

“Once Aunt Jenna gets back I guess we can go. I told her to take a lunch break. She has been working at the store more since I had the babies. I am hoping I can get back to work full time soon.”

I put the twins in the stroller after I burp them and change their diapers. We organize the shelves and receipts from purchases for the day in the office. Jenna returns shortly after that with a sandwich for me and Abbi and a salad for herself. Abbi texts her brother Talon to come pick her up. I make sure everything is packed back In the diaper bag. I also tell Aunt Jenna where I am going which she tells me to be careful driving at night.

I follow Abbi to the front door as she holds it open for me. She says her brother is here so we head outside. She holds the door open as I push the stroller through it. Only before I get through it I smell the most amazing scent ever. It’s almost like fresh rain and pine trees. I feel my wolf come forward. It feels like she is sitting at attention wagging her tail.

“Hey baby sis! I’m here to rescue your damsel in distress ass!” Says a man who is incredibly handsome. His olive skin looks like smooth caramel. Hair black and looks smoother then silk and softer then a cloud. And full lips. He extends his hand to me.

“Hey I’m Talon.” But then his eyes go wide as he takes me in. His nostrils flare and his eyes go a bright amber color. My hand touches his to shake. It feels like an electric current runs from him through my hand and arm. It goes all the way through my body.

“Marie.” I whisper and look into his eyes. His beautiful grey eyes. My heart stops. It’s like I can’t breathe. I grow damp between my legs. It’s like a current running from him straight into me. Making me wanton and to submit to him fully.

“Mine.” He growls lowly. Possessively. And I know I am in way over my head here. He is looking at me through heavy eye lids. His nostril is flared like he can’t get enough of my scent. He looks like he wants to eat me up and lick me clean. My breasts feel heavy and full. I feel my n*****s pebble from arousal. I’m slick between my legs and I just have a feeling he knows how to make a girl feel good. Just one, well actually two little issues though. I never thought to ask what having a mate meant for my kids. My kids will always come first. Even if I want to lick every inch of his delectable body.

“Mate.” It comes from my mouth automatically. I had no control. It’s like my wolf jumped forward and I couldn’t control her. Abbi is looking between me and her brother with a shocked excited look on her face. I am freaking out on the inside.

“Well I’ll be damned! I guess I finally get a sister!” She shrieks making the babies start to fuss. My mate looks down at my babies then looks at me. He looks confused and maybe even a little dumbfounded. After all mates are sacred for shifters. They wait for their mates. Not only did I not wait but I have children. I don’t know how he is going to feel about this but I wouldn’t change a thing. But maybe this can work anyway.