The Three Alphas

Chapter 20 - Another Date

The ride to the restaurant was interesting to say the least. Theo and I did not stop flirting. The mate bond was getting stronger and I knew I wouldn't be able to keep my hands off of him for long. We're sat in the corner of the restaurant and I can feel other's gazes on us, on Theo, but he's looking at me like I'm the only other person in the restaurant. It's warming my heart and it's making Odette go crazy in my mind.

"What's going on in that pretty little head of yours?" He asks, looking at me with a curious look in his eyes.

"I'm trying to hold Odette back. Her emotions are really overwhelming. She's hurting from Oliver's betrayal but at the same time she's trying to push me to complete the mating process with you. Before we do, we need to have a talk because things are going to start happening."

He frowned. "What do you mean, Darling?" He asks, leaning forward.

"I've been slowly getting my powers and more appear when I complete certain stages with you guys. I noticed after Oliver marked me, my sense of smell, hearing and eyesight got so much sharper and I'm stronger too. Beyond what's normal for us. Then after you and Henry marked me, more things started. I can read minds. I can shift without shredding my clothes and when I shift back, I'm fully clothed. I found out that Henry can do the same now that we've completed the bond. So I don't know what's going to happen, but I want you to be prepared that things are going to change." I say, trying to explain.

"That's a lot to take in." He says and I nod, biting my lip.

"I know. I didn't have any idea until this morning. My mother came to speak to me after you dragged Oliver out of the house. A lot has happened and changed in such a short time. I'm barely treading water. I nearly killed that bitch this morning. Odette stopped me from throwing her down the stairs. I didn't know what came over me until my mother explained it's in my nature. I'm sure you've heard about the gods being impulsive and unpredictable."

He nods. "Yeah, I have. Our mother used to read us stories from the Odyssey and the Illiad when we were younger. Don't be too hard on yourself, Darling. This is all new and it's a lot. We'll be with you every step of the way." He says, reaching for my hand. I give him a smile and let him take my hand. The sparks are comforting and warmth spreads through my body. Just from his touch.

"Thank you, Theo. I really appreciate what you and Henry have done for me. You've been nothing but the perfect mate. I got really lucky being pared with you guys." I say and he chuckles softly.

"On the contrary, it's us that have been lucky to be paired with you." He says and I feel my cheeks burning. 

Our moment is broken when the waitress comes over to take our orders. We relay our orders, desperate to be left alone again. I know I'm not going to be able to fight the bond much longer, but I want to get used to the powers that I have so far. I know I need to tell all three of them about what my mother told me, but I can't bring myself to talk to Oliver just yet.

"How is Oliver doing?" I ask.

"He was on a rampage this morning. Our beta and our father has been with him to keep him in check." He says. "How're you feeling?" He asks, knowing I've blocked my emotions from him and Henry.

I lick my lips. Here we go. "I don't know. I was talking to Henry this morning about it. Something just isn't sitting right with me. The more that I think about it, more unease sets in. I know a witch is involved. She had a witch change her appearance. Something was off. When she disappeared, he seemed fine, but when she was with us, it seemed like he was solely focused on her. It was as if I didn't even exist." I say, the possibilities were reeling in my mind. Was he under a spell? What if a spell was used to make him fall for her? "I just feel like I'm in between a rock and a hard place. He says he wasn't in control and it's making me feel guilty. He deserves to be heard out, but every time I look at him the pain comes back. My mind is trying to be rational about it. Thinking about all the possibilities, but I don't know."