Chapter 2: The Three Mates

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THE THREE MATES

Tanya suddenly gasped from the pain she felt within her dead heart. She dropped the book she was reading onto the floor, her beautiful face contorted with agony. She sensed that her mates were experiencing the same condition.

In the living room, Kate and Irina were watching TV while she read. Tanya communicated telepathically with her mates. Their bond was unique, allowing them to share thoughts and emotions.

"What's happening? It feels like my heart is being crushed."

"I don't know." Irina replied, pressing her hand against her chest.

"I believe our mate is in danger. Finally, we'll be able to find her." Kate rasped, trying to ignore her own chest pain.

"Are you sure?" Irina asked.

"It's the only explanation for the pain." Tanya agreed with Kate.

"At long last, we can be whole." Kate smiled.

Ever since they found each other, they sensed a fourth member of their group. A persistent feeling of longing and incompleteness. They had traveled the world, hoping to locate their missing mate, but without success, until now. Having a three mated group was rare, and having four was even rarer. Tanya felt the pain gradually subside.

"We need to find her now!" Irina said in a panicked tone. "We don't know what kind of danger she's in; the pain must be a warning."

"Let's leave now." Tanya said, concentrating on the pain and teleporting with her sisters.

A FEW HOURS LATER

Bella woke up to warmth against her body, hearing soft purring that made her feel comfortable and safe.

"I know you're awake, little one. Please open your eyes." Irina urged softly, wanting to check on her mate.

Bella opened her eyes and inhaled the sweet scents of strawberry, freesia, and vanilla. Calming fragrances. She felt two bodies pressed against her, one on each side of her, as she became aware of her surroundings. Panic suddenly set in as she opened her eyes, and took in the unfamiliar room and the two blondes beside her. Another blonde woman stood in front of the door.

"Please don't be frightened, little one. We won't hurt you. You are safe." Tanya said.

Bella noticed bandages around her waist and remembered the events of the previous night. "Safe? Who are you? Why am I here?"

"My name is Tanya Denali, and these two beautiful ladies are Irina and Kate, my mates. You are in Alaska, our home in Denali. And yes, you are safe. We brought you here after rescuing you from that creature in the forest."

Although Bella accepted her fate, the pain of the Cullen's betrayal still lingered more than the creature's attack. She felt unworthy of anyone's love. But one thing stood out from Tanya's answer.

"Mates? You have two female mates?" She asked in confusion. Edward had told her that vampires always had one true mate for life. And they were supposed to be the opposite sex.

"Yes, mates." Irina answered. It's probably strange for a human to see three people in love.

"Are you going to kill me?" Bella blurted out. Momentarily setting aside the fact that vampires could have more than one mate.

"No, of course not." Tanya said, moving closer to the bed to comfort her mate. She stopped beside Kate.

Bella sat against the headboard. Mindful of her wounds, and hugged her knees.

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