Atelophobia (TW soulmate AU)

Chapter 15: Meet the Parent(s)

*Stiles*

 Dad took the day off for some father and son bonding. Lydia is out shopping with her mother and then I believe she mentioned reconnecting with Aiden today.  Chris is away on business, so it's just the two of us. We've never had heart-filled conversations without a third party around for mediation. I'm afraid that once I start bringing up what I learned from Talia he'll shut it down, stop listening. 

Relax, little one. One word and either I or Derek will come and get you

You can tell I'm anxious?

 I've begun to feel it, yes. It seems to be a part of your personality and your general aura. Anyway, when it's severely strong, I can feel it. It's almost like buzzing under the skin. 

 Oh... I'm sorry. 

  He can feel some of my emotions already. It'll get worse if we ever.....

Breathe Stiles. Just worry about your dad today. 

He's right

Okay

Good luck

 I smiled to myself before walking downstairs. 

"Hey kiddo, what would you like to do today?" 

"Uh... Can we talk actually?" 
"Sure, what about?" 

I wonder if Chris has talked him into being more open-minded and willing to listen. 

"The Stilinski's being part of the Hale pack."

"What are you talking about?"

We moved to the couch and I began telling him everything Talia explained to me. 

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He had this look on his face that I couldn't recognize. He was awfully quiet. His breathing was heavy. 

"Dad?"

"Stiles, who told you this stuff?" 

"Talia Hale." 

"Why'd she talk to you about that?" 

Oh God. Here we go. I took a deep breath before exhaling. 

"Because Peter Hale's my mate."

*Noah*

Peter Hale is my son's soulmate. Peter Hale, my wife's best friend's younger brother. Why would they talk about that with him? I never mentioned it before for a reason. We kept to ourselves after Claudia. Stiles was too young to even remember being at their house when we did visit. I even remember finally going to see Claudia at the hospital and pick up Stiles and on my way inside I saw Talia and Peter leaving. 

~Flashback~

I walked into her room. Seeing her laying there. It seems like it's been one of her good days. 

"Claudia."

"Noah." She smiled at me. I smiled back walking to a chair pulled up to her bedside. 

"What's on your mind? You seem to have a heavy heart." 

I smiled sadly to myself, she's always been able to read me. But, that's what mates do best. 

"What was Talia doing here?" 

"Offering help." 

"Help? How?"