Forever In My Dreams (On Hold)

Chapter 10

(Dessen’s POV Continued)

She looked at me, and I saw something in her eyes that tore me apart.

Fear.

She tried to push me away, but I didn’t budge. She let out a strangled cry and shoved at my chest.

“Dessen, move! Stop touching me! Just leave me alone!”

I put even more of my weight on her. “Miranda, calm down. Let me explain what’s going on.” She pushed against my chest again. “Please, just listen.”

She wouldn’t look me in the eye. I gently turned her head until she looked at me. “Don’t be scared.” I murmured, and I saw how she gazed into my eyes. Looking for something.

(Miranda’s POV)

I searched his eyes, for the undeniable.

He loved me, I could see it. I felt the tears start flowing down my cheeks and I asked “Dessen, please tell me. What’s going on?”

He was silent for a few moments before he asked, “Are you afraid of wolves, Miranda?”

I was taken aback for a moment before saying, “Terrified.”

He backed away from me, the pain in his eyes had my heart feeling like it was ripping its way out of my chest. What had I said? What had I done wrong?

“Dessen?” I took a step forward, and he backed away again.

“Do you trust me, Miranda?” he asked quietly, and I didn’t even hesitate with my answer. “Of course, Dessen.”

His eyes darkened fractionally. “I need to show you something.” he murmured. “Keep looking into my eyes, no matter what you do, focus on my eyes. Understand?” I was at a loss for words so I just nodded.

As I gazed into his eyes, he started shaking. His muscles rippled, and I saw his forehead crease with concentration. He took a step away from me, and stopped. Rays of light came from his finger tips, and I saw his eyes flash to a golden color and then go back to the stormy gray I was used to. I was completely mesmerized. I watched as his body started to change, and I gasped. There, standing before me, was a wolf.

An enormous, beautiful, powerfully terrifying wolf.

A scream bubbled up to my lips, but Dessen’s words replayed in my head.

Just keep looking into my eyes, no matter what you do, focus on my eyes.

I tore my eyes away from the midnight black fur of the wolf, and gazed into it eyes. They were Dessen’s eyes.

I honestly thought my brain was going to explode. I had so many thoughts and questions....

I swallowed. “Dessen?” I asked in a hesitant voice. I saw his ears perk, so I knew he was listening.

“Um.... you just turned into a wolf.” I could only imagine the expression on my face. He barked out, what im guessing was supposed to be, a laugh.

“Can you change back now?” I asked, and he nodded.

I watched as his body morphed again, and there he was. Standing in his birthday suit. I gasped and quickly spun around, blushing. He chuckled, and then I heard the sound of a zipper.

“I’m decent.” he said, the amusement apparent in his voice.

I turned around, and looked at him. He only put his pants on, so I got an amazing view of his chest and abs. I knew I was staring but I couldn’t help it. “I think you’re a little more than decent.” I murmured, and then jumped when he laughed.

Did I say that out loud? “Uh....” I felt the heat flooding my cheeks.

“You’re so cute.” he said, walking towards me.

“Cute is for puppies.”

“Okay. Then you’re sexy.” He said, grabbing me around the waist and crashing my body to his. He leaned into kiss me, but I put both my hands over his mouth.

“I want answers.”

“Alright. Well, im a werewolf.”

I snorted and he grinned. “I think I already knew that?”

He sighed. “Alright. I’m alpha of the Embers Wolf Pack...” he started but I interrupted him.

“Embers? Like your last name?”

“Yes, Miranda, like my last name.” he looked at me, waiting to see if I had anymore questions and when I didn’t say anything, he continued.

“Okay, so... I’ve recently found my mate, which is the person I meant to spend the rest of my life with. She going to be the alpha female. My pack is the leading pack on the west coast. I have only recently became alpha, my father was in charge before that...”

I just stared at him. He found his mate?

I gazed into his eyes, and he into mine. I saw him searching for... understanding? I felt my gaze turn into a glare.

“How dare you.” I whispered, trying to step back but he wouldn’t let me. “How can you tell me you love me when you’ve already found your mate? How can you invade my dreams that way, when you already have someone? That’s like cheating!” I was on the verge of completely freaking out. “Did you think that would be okay? Where is she now? Does she know you’re with me?”

And then the worst thought in the history of the world popped into my head.

“Is it Kenzie?”

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Okay, I was going to leave you guys hanging... but I really want to write, so no cliffhangers! :)

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(Dessen’s POV)

I just stared at her for a few moments before saying, “Miranda.... I can only share dreams with my mate.”

She obviously didn’t understand my meaning, though because she said “Then why were you able to share dreams with me? Does Kenzie know you were sharing dreams with me?”

“Kenzie isn’t my mate.” I murmured.

She stopped struggling in my arms and just stared. “So....”

“You’re my mate.” I said, bringing her closer to me.

“But...” she looked so confused and so cute... I could barely contain the chuckle that threatened to escape.

“Why are you so surprised?” I asked. She was completely still against my chest. “Miranda?”

“Does that mean im a werewolf too?”

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HAHAHAHAHA. Okay I lied. That’s a total cliffhanger.

Please don’t hate me :)

I know this story hasn’t gotten a lot of reads and only like 8 comments but I really appreciate all of you who are reading it! And I ESPECIALLY appreciate the comments ‘cause the feedback is invaluable :) 

I’ll do my best to upload more often, but im struggling to make my chapters longer. I know when I read stories on here, I love having people upload like 6 pages, and I HATE it when they only upload like 2 or 3 pages. I feel like a hypocrite or something!

But anyways, thanks everyone who’s reading my story! I hope you’ve liked it so far :D

-Adriene

P.S: I know i switch point of view a lot. Do you like that or does it make it too confusing? OR is it just annoying? PLEASE, i need your feedback! Thanks(: