Lost Soul Mates

Chapter 15

Max - POV

Charlie is barreling down the gravel road back towards the main house as we get to a paved road she takes a sharp right instead of going straight to the house. We go a little ways and I see what looks like a little main street. With little buildings on either side. As we drive down Charlie finally turns to me, "Look Cousin if you think you can come in here and just grab and go, you need to know it's not going to be that easy." I look at her for a minute intently.

"What are you talking about? Grab and go?" My wolf on edge, what does she mean by that.

"I am just telling you LG is not one you can love and leave, and I don't think you can drag her from here either. She gives lives and futures to people. She changed me, and I don't know if I can go back either." She says sadly looking in the rearview at Travis. Who now has his head down. "I didn't go back because I wasn't sure about her being your Mate. She never spoke about what happened in that meeting with Uncle. So, I waited and got close to her, and I learned she would rather see all of us happy and be miserable. She has loads of money and helps every pack that asks. She was trying to fly under your radar, and I think you would have stayed away if it wasn't for Uncle, am I right?" She stops at the center of the main street parking in front of a bakery. As she gets out Liz comes driving up.

"Charlie! I swear you are going to take that corner one day and flip this thing!" Liz yells at her. "I love you, so stop trying to kill yourself!" She gets out and hugs her.

"I am fine, we are fine, you need to stop, gees mom!" Charlie laughs at her.

"I swear, you will be the death of me! Now I need chocolate!" She says as she turns to the bakery. "Come on guys, they want us to taste test the cake for Saturday's party." She says happily as she bounces toward the door. As she opens it, she is almost assaulted by an older woman with the same hair color as her and someone that looks an awful lot like my Mate. "MOM? Betty! What are you doing here.?"

"To taste test of course! But honestly Darla here is the best baker in both packs so really I am just here to make sure you pick wisely." She says as she wraps her daughter in a loving hug. "Are you going to introduce us to our King or do I need to remind you of your manners?" She says looking at me. To which I give her my best smile.

"Yes, King Max please let me introduce you to my Mother and Luna of the Golden Moon Pack, Luna Marie. This lovely woman next to her is Betty Richards, Gracie's mother." She says sweetly, but you can tell she is a little un-nerved by their appearance.

As Luna Marie extends her hand and she and Betty do a small bow I put my hand out shake her hand, "Please no don't bow, and call me Max. I am so glad to meet you both. You have raised strong she-wolves, you should be proud." I say looking at the women.

"I am quite proud of my daughter, creating a Pack of strong women that don't need to roll over to make money." She looked at me with a less than happy smile as she turned to go further into the bakery.

I closed my eyes and linked the guys, "I am never going to live that down, am I?"

In my head in unison I hear a, "NOPE!" I look up as if talking to the Goddess asking for help.

A short blonde woman comes from the back with a tray full of different kinds of cake slices. All look very mouthwatering. Liz turns and introduces her as Darla their baker. "Darla lost her Mate a few years ago in the Pack wars to the south of us. She wanted a fresh start, so she came here, and we are beyond thankful!" Liz says as she gives the woman a hug.

"You are too sweet, I love it here. I get to bake all day, have a wonderful apartment above this place or can go visit Charlie's Barn." She says with a laugh.