2 Souls

I don't know myself

Sitting holding the letter in my hand so many emotions fill my head. Anger, sadness, confusion, fear and .... love.

'They loved us Grace! We have a mate that is waiting to love us, to complete us! Grace please listen to Blake. He knows our father's heart. Please don't shut me out. ' Alaia pleaded from the shadows of my mind. With a long sigh I wiped my tears, 'What am I supposed to say? I have so many emotions and all are so powerful!' my voice rose with each word until I was sobbing. Blake stood and pulled me into a fatherly embrace. Placing my head on his chest. He held me until the sobs turned to small sniffles. He pulled away to look at me with a warm smile. 'Do you feel better?' 'A little, but I'm so confused.' I stepped away and looked out the window, it was raining and grey. It felt like my sorrow was falling from the clouds. It made the pain feel alive and trying to drown me. 'What do I do now?' I asked Alaia. 'We trust our fathers heart and do what the goddess has destined us to do.' 'But what if this is a trick and our need to be wanted makes us weak. What if we have no mate? What if our mate rejects us? ' As if he could hear Alaia and I Blake spoke up, ' Grace no man would reject you. You are more powerful than you know. He will worship you for the blessing you are. Will you heed your father's words and come with me?'

With an out stretched hand he looked at me with concern. 'Do you mean now?' Not that I had much to pack but the thought of leaving everything I knew right this moment to go to the pack house scared the s**t out of me.

Still holding his hand out, ' Yes now, as your father's letter stated after midnight tonight you will no longer be safe here. Your things will be moved today by the omega staff. As of tomorrow you will hold the title of Beta Female. It is yours by birth right.'

My mouth flew open, and before I knew it I was yelling, 'Beta! I don't know anything about being a Beta Female! You can't be serious? You have lost your mind!' Alpha Blake smirked at me and ran his hand through his hair. 'While I don't take kindly to having my decisions challenged by anyone I will answer your questions. Firstly, yes I'm very serious. Your parents were the Beta and Beta Female of the 4 Hollows pack, making the title your birthright as their only child. Secondly, No I have not lost my mind to my knowledge. However, I must say its nice to see your fathers fiery personality, and your mother's brilliant emerald green eyes flash anger at me. I have missed them. '

Taking a step back I flopped on to the couch. 'All my life people have told me I'm a freak. I'm almost 6 ft tall, I'm pale, with red hair and freckles. I'm a omega at best, you can't just name me a Beta. I've never been trained, I can't even control my shifts. What good am I to you?' I was crying again, big ugly sobs, hiccuping breaths. 'Calm down Grace, we will be fine trust me.' encouraged Alaia.

'Grace, I know this is all a lot to take in. I'm sorry that I had to wait till today to tell you. The training your Aunt has done will get you started, we will work on the rest after tomorrow.' I looked at him dumbfounded, 'What training? My aunt said I wasn't allowed to train since I can't control my shift.'

Fire flashed in the alpha's eyes. A growl erupted from his chest that put me on the floor. 'I will deal with Tara. So your telling me you have had 0 training since Franklin died?' I nod not meeting his eyes, remaining on the floor. 'My father taught me some things, but only little things to defend myself. He said that we would work on other things when my wolf was ready. I'm sorry Alpha. '

Blake nelt down, and raised my chin. 'Your not at fault. Your training should have never stopped. Your having issues controlling your shift because you have not had the proper training. I will help you fix this. For now, go connect some things for overnight and I will make arrangements to have the omega's retrieve the rest.'

I stood and made to move towards the stairs when he tugged me into another massive hug. 'Think of me as your stand in father from now on. I'm here to protect you like I should have. You are important to me and this pack.' Releasing me from his hold, he placed a soft kiss on top of my head.

I took the stairs 2 at a time and rushed in my room closing the door behind me. I looked around my small room. It's small window looked out over the drive way. The paint was white at one time but over the years it had changed to a dingy cream color.

My small twin bed sat on concrete blocks and had patches where I had used old jeans to cover up the springs that tried to pop through. the blanket had holes and my pillow had lost its fluff years before it came to me.

I pulled out my old book bag and put in a couple changes of clothes, pjs and some clean underwear. I grabbed my parents picture and my moms locket from my dresser. I put on my only pair of tennis shoes and opened the door. I stepped into the hall and looked back. There really wasn't much else there. I made my way down the stairs to find the front door open. I could see that the Alpha was outside on the phone. I walked out and looked at the impressive SUV parked in the driveway. In true southern style a Blacked out Ford Excursion sat ready for war. Blacked out windows, heavy brush guard and chrome running boards.

The Alpha finished his call and walked over to me. 'Is that all your taking?' I lowered my head, 'I don't have much else ' The Alpha growled low and ran his hands through his hair. 'Then we will just have to take you shopping for what you don't have. Are we ready then?' gesturing to the back passenger door. With one last look at the house, I turned and stepped up into the truck.