The Reality Of Not Being Me

Chapter 21

I woke up to find the sun shining through the windows. Xavier was no longer next to me and I heard the shower running. I stood and walked over to the bathroom door. I opened the door and walked up to the shower and stuck my hand in.

"Can I come in with you?" I ask, my voice shaking slightly.

"Oh! Yeah baby, come on in." I opened up the curtain and climbed in, the memories of earlier this morning came flooding back as Xavier hugged me from behind. I smile as I feel my face turn red, I lean down and grab some soap and start to wash myself while Xavier is already done and attacking my neck with kisses. I finish washing and climb out, grabbing my towel from yesterday. I dry myself off and throw some clothes on. I turn and immediately face Xavier's chest. He hugs me and kisses my forehead. He releases me and we walk into the packhouses' kitchen. As soon as we walk in, Mia and Xavier's dad are sitting in the kitchen. They turn when they see us and Xavier looks at them confused. Mia snickers and leaves the room. She stops next to me before leaving all the way and whispers something in my ear. My mind and face goes blank and I walk further into the kitchen with Xavier.

"I need to install soundproof walls in your room," Xavier's dad states. I choke on the glass of water I had been drinking and feel my face turn redder. Xavier smirks at me and turns back to his dad.

"Well, maybe you should have done that when I turned of age," He retorts back. I try really hard not to snicker as his dad gives him a slight glare. Xavier comes over to me and hugs me from behind, his hands roaming a bit too far, especially in front of his dad. I grab his hands and move them to a more acceptable position and give him a kiss on the cheek. Xavier lets out a low rumble and grabs my face before kissing me deeply.

"Ahem. Xavier, I haven't seen you since you arrived!" Xavier releases my lips and walks over to a tall woman. He hugs her tightly and kisses her cheek, I can't help but feel a twinge of anger towards this woman.

"And who is this fine gentleman that my son was making out within the middle of the kitchen?" She asks while smirking. Oh, I get it now, that's his mom.

"Oh, sorry. This is Finn, my mate," She smiles widely and hugs him before running over and hugging me.

"Hi, darling! I'm Clarrissa, Xavier's mom," I shook her hand and looked back at Xavier. He walks over and wraps his arm around my waist before he starts to tug at my shirt. I gently smack his arm and walk into the living area with him. I sit onto the couch and he sits next to me. He pulls me into his lap and nuzzles his face into my neck. Mia comes and flops her body onto the couch and sighs loudly. When neither of us says anything she sighs again, I laugh and turn to her.

"What's wrong?" I ask her.

"I haven't found my mate, you guys immediately found each other and I am lonely." I laugh lightly and Xavier growls into my neck.

"I'm sorry, I don't really know how to help. I mean, Xavier and I can stop being romantic and shit in front of you?" She laughs as Xavier looks at me like I was insane. I roll my eyes at him and try to stifle a laugh.

"No, it's alright I just-" She suddenly becomes much more aware and sniffs at the air. The hairs on my neck stick up when I see her stand and growl lightly. Xavier sniffs at the air and moves me off of him before standing and eyes blazing.

"Finn, go somewhere safe," Xavier commands. I feel the demon trying to push through as I stand. I flinch slightly as the demon talks to me through our mind link.

There are dangerous entities around here. They are looking for someone.

What do you mean? Who are they looking for?

I don't know but you need to let me have control.

I cut off our mind link and went back to reality. Xavier looks like he is out for blood and Mia looks like she is ready to kill.

"I'm staying," I state confidently.

"Finn, no. You need to be safe-" Xavier starts before I cut him off.

"No! The demon will protect me, he knows what's happening! I'm not going to hide like a fucking coward!" I yell angrily.