I said, “Mates are gifts from the gods and goddesses. To treat one as you’re suggesting is a spit in their face. It would also mean you are an extreme deviant if you are capable of causing your mate physical harm. Does that scare you… for… obvious reasons?” He replied, “I get away with it, so no.” His eyes twitched. I frowned at him because he was a bad Alpha.
I admitted, “I don’t understand.” He replied, “Shocking.” I agreed, “It is. I’m a genius… so….” A few people snickered. Luna Elena said, “You’ve never raised a physical hand to me, Edward.” So, he was just an emotional abuser.
Alpha Edward ordered, “AJAX!” A pain rippled through my chest because I glanced to the side hoping I would see my brother’s wolf, but it was the Warlock. He chanted and smirked at me. I asked, “Is something supposed to be happening right now?” He gaped at me.
I continued, “Or am I supposed to wait for him to come over here? I’m pretty sure I can take him… no, I’m positive I can… the probability is…” I turned and caught the Gamma’s fist when he tried to punch me. Then kicked a guy who was likely his son in the ribs. He smelled like a wet dog. Literally. His son smelled like a dirty, wet dog. That is an unfortunate scent to have.
Now several people actually bent over laughing. Mason being one of them. I flushed, “I said that out loud… didn’t I?” Caine answered, “Yup, you did. To be fair, it’s an accurate description of his scent.” Darn. Ok… getting in the car. Alpha Edward growled, “Finally.” Man, I’d said that out loud too.
I got in the car and Aunt Stephanie started it. She growled, “You embarrassed me.” I asked, “Why do you think I care? I don’t know you… you’re not even kind of nice… so… it doesn’t matter to me if you’re embarrassed. You don’t care what I think of you. It stands to reason I do not care about what you think of me. My mom didn’t like you enough to mention you and I see why.”
If my mom didn’t like her, that was good enough for me. Plus, my grandparents were very nice people. Pains stabbed my heart again. She handed me a stack of letters. I’d ask what they were, but I recognized the handwriting. They were from family. I ripped open the one from Grandpa Ben.
Melanie,
You need to be where you are right now while we heal. Do what you’re told. We all deserve to heal from this tragedy.
Grandpa Ben
I stared at it as if more words would appear. That was all he had to stay? Why wasn’t I with them? Melinda and Marybeth wrote letters, so I quickly glanced at theirs.
Melanie,
I can’t believe you did this to our family. You stole my brother from me, and I’ll never forgive you. I wish you were dead.
MaryBeth
Tears filled my eyes, and I let them fall. It wasn’t my fault. I tried to save them. Why would she say that to me? With shaking hands, I opened Melinda’s.
Melanie,
I can’t believe we are being forced to write these letters. If I ever see you again, I’ll rip you to pieces for making us lose T, Sam, and my brother. Your selfish bitchfit caused their deaths. They came back for you when they should’ve been with us. If you had just not crossed the border none of this would’ve happened.
You’re the most selfish person I’ve ever met, and I hope you get everything you deserve. I hope that pack does awful things toyou. The fact you were the one who lived isn’t fair. I wish you had died, they lived instead.
YOU ARE SUCH A BITCH!
Melinda
My tears fell before I realized I was crying. They blamed me. They still didn’t believe that I hadn’t crossed the border. I went for the letter I didn’t recognize the handwriting on.
Melanie,
My mating isn’t starting how I wanted. Planning the funerals of my mate’s family while he drinks all the alcohol in sight and mourns them was not on my list of things to do when I found my mate. I’m living with a man who smells more like a distillery every day instead of his natural scent.
All because you couldn’t stay in your borders. Or, not get caught. I’m honestly flabbergasted. All teenagers are selfish, but you take the cake.
I have to take care of Jason and focus on him. I can’t have you and your grief to handle as well. Especially considering this is all your fault. Leave us alone and allow Jason to heal and take over the spot he never wanted.
You took his dreams from him with your selfishness. I honestly can’t with that or you. You should’ve died with them.
Fuck off,
Everly Bond
Indignation filled my veins. She didn’t know me, and I didn’t do this. Besides I knew she really wanted Tristan to be her mate.What the heck had happened? Selene really paired the woman our brother wanted with Jason?! That was messed up.
Wait, Jason was getting that drunk? He only drank socially. Hold up, why was she calling him Jason in this letter? Shouldn’t she be calling him Jase? She didn’t even know me. This was rudest introduction letter as my new sister in law.
