Forever Yours

Chapter Six

Ethan Williams

Today is Connor's birthday. Which means it's his ceremony. As the creepy stalker I am, I sent him flowers with an anonymous card that said happy birthday. I also sent him a delivery of breakfast. Enough for his sister too, of course.

Now I'm going through the list of ceremonies we have today with dad, and it's pretty short. Only 5 in total. Ceremonies have changed a bit since my parents did it. Not too much. You still have to have a long speech, about the moon goddess.

And you're supposed to close your eyes. But instead of it just being single wolves in similar age groups, it's all the single wolves, or wolves who have lost their mates.

My wolf has been on edge all morning. It's antsy, and I think I know why. I think the idea of Connor finding his mate is setting me off. Once he finds his mate, the pining, the stalking, the being around him all the time has to stop.

I won't come between mates.

I'm not ready to give him up, though. I don't want to. I don't know if I can. Does that make me a bad person? It feels wrong, but I can't change how I feel. I wouldn't act on it.

I think.

Anyway, back to my task. "You're gonna just sit this one out. I don't want you interfering with Connor's moment. You'll stand with Pop and Remi. And when Connor's mate comes up to him, you are to let them be. Are we clear, Ethan?" dad says, using his alpha voice.

"Of course" I nod, keeping my calm facade.

"I know it's gonna suck bud. I'm sorry, but you can't come between mates. It's not right. I know you have a thing for him, but you'll get over it once he's mated or you are."

"How do you know I'm not his mate??" I ask, crossing my arms over my chest.

"I don't. But i don't want to get your hopes up"

"They're already up" I snap, then relax. "I want to be his mate dad. I want him to be mine. But i won't ruin his day" i won't. I might kill his mate- no i dont think id do that either. I don't know what I'll do.

Die alone, I suppose.

"I'm sorry bud. I am. I know how hard it was for Pop's sister. She was in love with me, and she had to get over it. But now look at her with aunt Callie? She's so happy"

"That won't be me" I admit "I won't find my happy ending if it's not with him dad. I can feel it. But I think I can be happy enough if he's happy." I sort of hope so anyway.

"You barely know him"

"I can't explain it. It's just how I feel. How we feel, "I admit.

"Your wolf too?" dad asks, his voice quieter. When I nod, he lets out a heavy breath. "That's a very dangerous thing to admit, Ethan"

I don't say anything, because it's even dangerous to feel.

—

The ceremony starts in a few minutes, and I'm making my way with my family to the room the ceremony is held in. We file in, and everyone goes silent at the sight of our Alpha. He nods and makes his way to the front.

Pop and I head over to Remi and Uncle Knox. Uncle Xan is probably home with Rhys. I nod at Remi, who returns the gesture and we stand silently as dad takes the center of the room. There's a long platform that goes along the wall.

Connor is up there, along with a couple others. My wolf whines, and growls and chants.

Mate mate mate.