The Beast Inside

Its A Girl Thing

Caden

I couldnt help but laugh when she offered me her arm. It was going to be hard to wait till her birthday to really make a move. But thats what my mom had said to do. While Kiera was with my dad I took Tate with me to see my mom. She immediately hugged me and smothered me with kisses. When I finally pushed her off of me I told her the most exciting thing ever.
"Mom I found my mate."
She screamed with excitement.
"Oh baby im so happy for you! Who is she? Do I know her? When can I meet her?"
I frowned.
"You dont know her. And I need your help"
Her smile fell from her face.I proceeded to tell her about Kiera's past and why she was here. My mother took a seat and pushed her hands through her bleach blonde hair.
"Oh my goodness. I remember being in her shoes. I wouldnt wish that on anyone. Honestly son I think you should Just wait till she shifts. When she sees it for herself and feels it in her own body I dont think her mind will have so much trouble processing it. I know it will be hard for you but thats how you need to do it."
I shook my head. "Wont she be mad when I tell her I knew it was going to happen? Wont she feel like I lied to her? I would."
My mother shrugged. "I dont know son. But once she shifts she wont be able to ignore you. Her wolf wont let her. She might be angry for a day or so but she will get over it ."
I nodded in agreement. "Well she wants to have her hair done before school. I told her id hook her up with you. So you can meet her then. But momma I will have to completely ignore her to be able to control myself. She is going to hate me."
And to my surprise I felt myself tearing up at the thought Kiera being mad at me. I knew what kind of girl she was. Self doubting with no self esteem at all. She would think it was her. That I didnt want her. When it was the complete opposite. My mother hugged me
"Oh baby. She will forgive you I promise. Once she understands. I did. I never felt anger towards your father once he explained it to me. I have an appointment open tomorrow at noon. Bring her by then."
I nodded and walked away. She should be done soon and I wanted to be there for her.

I was brought back to the present when Kiera nudged me. "Are you ok Caden? You look upset. Did Tate misbehave?"

I laughed. "No he was great. You did good with him. Never even barked at the stray cats. I just got alot on my mind. Thats all."

That seemed to satisfy her and she went back to taking in the scenery. I hadnt even noticed she was holding my hand till she squeezed my fingers with hers. My heart ached to be that way with her. To be the ideal boyfriend. But I had to wait. I pulled away and pretended my nose itched, hoping she would be grossed out and not try to take it again.

I looked at her and she had a sad look on her face but she didnt attempt it again. I hadnt fooled her but she didnt push me. My wolf was angry.
You jackass. You hurt her. Fix it!
I cant help it. We have to do whats best. It wont be to much longer.

Hr growled but shut up.

After a couple minutes of awkward silence we came to the bookstore. It only took like five minutes to order all her books. The clerk , Tabi, told her it would be probably a week or two before they came in and asked if she wanted to pay for them now or later. I figured she would wait since her scholorship funds hadnt come In yet but to my surprise she handed Tabi a debit card. She must have noticed I was staring.

"My Momma was loaded and she left it all to me for school. And I get paranoid about not being prepared. Rather buy them now incase my funds are late or something."

I smiled. "That makes sense. You just dont act like a spoiled rich kid."

Uh oh. That pissed her off. "Thats because I am not a spoiled rich kid. I worked for what I got. Chores, housework, helping neighbors whatever. I paid for that fucking truck in cash because I worked my ass off! I suggest you get to know me before judging me. Now will you please take me home. I have shit to do."

Then she took her reciept from Tabi and stormed out towards my jeep. Me and Tabi gave each other a what the fuck look and I took off after her.

"Wait! Kiera please wait! I didnt mean it im sorry!"

She stopped and looked back at me with tears in her eyes.

"Its fine Caden. You just reminded me why I dont have friends. Please take me home."
Ouch. That hit deep. I could tell I had really pissed her off so I just listened to the radio on the way home. I didnt try to talk to her and she didnt talk to me. She just stared out the window like her life depended on it.
Well now you dont have to worry about it. She isn't going to want us anyway.

My wolf was hurting. Just like I was. I just couldnt believe I said that to her, like she was just one of the guys. They wouldve laughed and punched me or something. Not gotten mad. Maybe it was just her hormones or something. I remember mom getting really moody when she came In heat. But Kiera hadnt shifted yet so why was she in cycle?
She isnt you dumbass. If she was I would know.

He was right. We would have noticed that and so would every male within 100 miles. Well then...this really was a what the fuck moment. Right before we pulled into the driveway Kiera scared me and apologized.

'Look im sorry I ruined our tour. Honestly you wasnt mean or anything. Its just...a girl thing I guess. Its like every body assumes if we have nice stuff then we have a sugar daddy or rich ass parents. I mean I did but I worked for what I have. And momma made me promise when she re did the will that I would use the money for school and whatever I needed so I didnt have to work alot to pay my way. I dont like it but I promised. And I dont break promises."

That Just made me feel worse. I had assumed. And we know what that means.

"Its ok. I shouldnt have said it. I can tell you are perfectly capable of taking care of yourself. You are very respectable. Never did I think you had a sugar daddy."

I shot her a grin and saw her blush before she looked away. "Well then I guess your still my friend. You should feel special. Your the only friend I have."

I shook my head. "Bullshit. Kaleb adores you. Not as like a girlfriend but as a sister. Dont ask me why but he cares about you too. And im sure once the twins JD and Holden are around you awhile they will be the same way. Your part of the gang now remember? "

She grinned and rolled her eyes. "Yeah I remember. Thanks. Im glad I have to share my house with a bunch of hoodlums."

"Hoodlums? Well ive been called worse."

We laughed and got out the car. We was walking in when I remembered the talk with my mother.

"Oh shit I almost forgot. You have an appointment with my mom at noon tomorrow. I hope thats ok."

She looked confused for a minute before she smacked herself in the head.

"Duh. I remember now. Thanks I appreciate that. She wont try to shave me or anything right?"

I shook my head and opened the door for her and Tate. And winced when the whole gang jumped out from behind furniture and yelled

"SURPRISE!!!"

I had forgotten all about it. Kaleb had wanted to have a house warming party for Kiera. I couldnt believe I had forgot about it.

Kiera turned on her heel and snacked my chest.

"You knew didnt you? Thats why you took me out today?"

Well when you put it like that it sounded like a date. Had we went on a date? I had bought her a milkshake and held her hand for a minute. So I guess so.

I grinned and nodded. She rolled her eyes and went to hug Kaleb.
Nooooo! Dont touch! Mine!

I pushed my wolf back.
Kaleb is gay you dumbass. You dont have to worry.

That shut him up. Not that I knew for sure but he had never had a girlfriend and he was 26, 2 years older than me. So it was kind of a no brainer to me. But I had to much respect for him to dig around in his head for answers. If he wanted to tell me he would.

The next time I saw her she had some kind of fruity beverage that reecked of booze.I raised my eyebrow at her.

She shrugged. "Its a girl thing."