Wrong Turn, Right Path

Chapter 13 - Nick's POV

After breakfast I linked Nate to give him an update as I made my way back down to the gym. I had a feeling that I would be spending a lot of time down here until I could figure out what the hell was going on with myself. I wrapped my knuckles and stepped up to a heavy bag and started my warm up with a series of simple jabs. As I let my body go on autopilot throwing punches, I let my mind wander in hopes that I would somehow understand what I'm supposed to do. I was torn and I hated feeling this way. On one hand I was angry and disappointed that our mate was a human. I wasn't looking forward worrying about her everyday for the rest of our lives. Why would the Moon Goddess curse us with a human regardless of how beautiful she was or how loving she was with Maddie. Despite surviving a crash that could've killed just about any human or wolf but that doesn't mean she is strong enough to help lead our pack, or that she is strong enough to handle two alpha mates? I have my doubts that she would be able to do either of those things. I could feel Kol bristle at that thought but I couldn't care less right now. But then on the other hand she didn't bow to me even when I released my full Alpha aura, the cheeky little minx thought it was a game. I can't stop the smirk when I remember the kiss she blew me last night, it was playful and hinted at a side of her that I didn't think she had. The mate bond draws me to her the way a magnet attracts iron, you can try to keep them apart but as soon as you let your guard down they snap together. What will really determine if we even have a chance was how she takes the news of what we are. If she doesn't take that well then there is only one thing left to do, reject her.

We're gathering in the sitting room. Heather thinks the sooner Jemma knows about us the better it'll be for everyone. Mitch's voice breaks into my mind and bringing a halt to my workout which hadn't even caused me to break a sweat yet.

Okay, I'll meet you there.

I quickly unwrap my hands and toss the tape in the nearest garbage can on my way out of the gym. I took the stairs 2 at a time in my excitement to not only see Jemma but to see how she reacts to the news that we are werewolves, but I would be lying if I didn't say that I was scared as well. What if she doesn't want anything to do with us, with me. I send a quick link to Nate

Heather is going to tell Jemma we're werewolves.

I'm already on my way. Is there a way to wait until I'm there?

You know how Heather is, if we say wait she'll just 'let it slip' at least this way I'll be there.

Will you at least wait to tell her we're mates until I'm there? I'm already feeling really left out, I don't want to become a third wheel or an after thought because you started without me.

I hadn't really considered how Nate would feel with all of this. Perhaps the divide and conquer method wasn't the best idea.

I won't say anything about us being her mates until you get here.

Thanks, I'll be there as soon as I can. The trees are cutting the wind down and keeping most of the snow off us. At this rate we may be there sooner than I thought. I might have Trevor and Scott detour to the pack house and continue on without them.

No, keep them with you. Better safe than dead. If something were to happen to you....