Filed to story: Love Me Again Mate (Jace & Anna) by Katie Spheres
Leo chuckles gripping Jace’s collars and I am forced to intervene.
“Stop it will you?” I get bet**en the fuming guys and push them apart. “Stop fighting and seek help if you care” I face each one of them but sigh in disappointment when none of them looks at me. They are not even listening.
Shaking my head, I slowly exit the room and I don’t think they even noticed my presence is gone. Before taking the stairs to my room, I spot my dad in the living room and walk to him. Something to keep me out of the bed.
“How are you holding up?” Noah asks and I sigh joining him on the seat. I grab the coffee in his hand and take a big sip but regret it afterward.
“Goddess! Dad” I quickly hand back the cup, fighting the urge to spit out the bitter liquid.
“What?” Noah laughs in amusement and pats my back. “You didn’t give me a chance to warn you. I can make you one if you want” He offers and I quickly accept.
“Yes, please” I fold my legs on the sofa, lean back, and close my eyes. I don’t understand why people like black coffee at all. I love mine with enough milk and sugar.
“So, how are you taking in everything?” He repeats the question and I open one eye to peek at him. Everything is shitty. I should be in bed right now with my son, but I can’t bring myself to because it won’t be the same without my mate holding me throughout the night.
“You should pardon Andrew, Dad” I mumble and his jaw instantly clenches. I know he hates him for taking his mate but we can’t entirely blame Andrew. It’s Maya who made her choice. Furthermore, Andrew was never entirely on Maya’s side. If he did, he wouldn’t have saved us multiple times and Dad knows it.
“Leo wants to join the pack too,” I say when he remains quiet. “Give them a chance dad, we both know it’s through their help we are here”
“We don’t just overlook mistakes, honey. Both of them have tried to take the throne not once but a couple of times. What do you think will happen when we let this kind of people in our midst? I have done everything to make sure history doesn’t repeat itself and I need you to stop letting emotions control you, and do what is right for your pack” he strictly informs and I deeply furrow my brows.
“Are you forgetting it’s because of these emotions we feel the need to protect each other?” I ask the question without elaboration and he sighs sitting next to me. My dad hands me a steaming cup of coffee and I Immediately take a small sip. Just the way I love it.
“I know, honey. I know. I am sorry for my ignorance. I am trying to overlook their mistakes but I just hate that guy.” Dad shakes his head and I sq***ze his hand.
“You don’t have to bring them back here. We have over a thousand packs in the world, let them choose one for themselves”
“I know. For now, let’s settle everything first. Your mate needs to get back in his head, Ana. I have been thinking, honey, from the way you handled the war, I think you don’t need training like the rest of the wolves. I trust you, dear, and I believe since you killed the queen, you will do just fine when you take over, what do you think?” My dad proudly smiles and I return it.
I don’t know dad, I don’t think it’s the right time. Jace…”
“If you have learned something from the beginning honey, I hope you will understand that in this life we are somehow alone. You love your mate I know that, but what if he is not here someday, what if something similar happens and he chooses another over you, or what if Jace doesn’t come back? Have you thought about that? I am sorry but you were born with a responsibility dear, you are my heir and I want you to get that in your head. Relationsh*ps can change in the blink of an eye, but as a leader, you need to do what is right for your subjects. We can’t let people with ulterior motives pave the way on the throne and ruin everything, just like that girl was trying to do with your mate”
‘Can you give me a little time then?”
“Of course, sweetheart. After I take care of the rest of the traitors and appoint a new council and palace guards, I will announce my resignation. I am sorry sweetheart, but you will rule with your mate as your helper. I will start training Liam and he will succeed you as soon as he becomes an adult. I hate to admit this, but I don’t trust your mate with this kind of responsibility, there will always be opportunists everywhere and we can’t risk harm befalling our people again” Dad mumbles and I nod in understanding.
“I understand Dad” I mutter, drowning the whole liquid in my cup. I guess there is no more running.
“Also…” Before Dad can finish his sentence, the door opens and he instantly drops the cup he was holding out of shock. Andrew and a perplexed woman remain in the doorway and I wonder why she and Noah are staring at each other in horror.
My dad’s eyes turn black and when his nails elongate to claws, he instantly shifts and breaks through the kitchen window, leaving the shattering of broken glasses behind.
(Ana)
What is happening? Andrew and I share glances before looking back at the still–shocked woman. She is not a wolf, that I can tell. She smells like a witch, and I wonder if she and my dad know each other.
“Is everything okay?” Andrew asks, snapping her out of her reverie and she quickly nods looking around until her eyes land on me. That was weird.
‘What is it, dad? Is everything okay?‘ I mindlink Noah but his mind link is blocked. That is unlike him. Especially when he is okay.
“Goddess! This is just…” The lady walks to the couch I am sitting on and tiredly slumps on it.“I don’t know what to think, Oh! Goddess” She suddenly releases a nervous laugh confusing us more.
She appears to be middle–aged with long dark hair and black eyes. Her figure is slim and she’s quite pretty.
“Is she here for Jace?” I ask Andrew and he nods, finally walking inside.
“Let’s get to business Keira, I don’t know what is up with you but we have to help my son ASAP” Andrew instructs the witch who seems elated for some reason.
“They are in your room” Goddess knows what the brothers are up to in there. Neither Leo nór Jace has come out but fortunately, I don’t hear a brawl going on, so I assume it’s all good.
“Let’s go” Andrew ushers Keira to follow him and I debate if I should follow them or stay put. Choosing the latter, I sit back down on the couch and pray all goes well. I don’t want to follow them and become disappointed when things don’t work out as expected. I hate being in my mate’s presence while he ignores me.
Half an hour later, voices from upstairs draw my attention to them. Andrew and Leo are the first people to show up and I quickly get up to meet them.
“How did it go?” I hopefully ask, meeting them on the stairs.
“We don’t know yet, the witch did the spell and he immediately went unconscious. He hasn’t woken up yet so we came here to keep you company” Andrew says and I nod taking two steps back.
“I am going to make coffee, do you want some?” I ask enquire from the two men.
“I will come with you,” Leo says and I silently lead the way. I don’t know what I was thinking when I accepted his hug. It was a moment of vulnerability and I regret being weak in front of him. Now he will use it to mock me or my mate.
“I am sorry” Leo mumbles behind me. I grab two mugs and start brewing black coffee for the men. “I should have considered your feelings before lashing out at your mate like that” His words surprise me but I don’t show it. He is really determined to gain my favor.
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