The Explained
Tomari
This shit didn't make any goddamn sense. How could Tori possibly be my mate when Devlyn... Was it even possible? I didn't want to believe it but somehow I did. I raised my head. "Did my arrow hit the mark? Answer me."
"Yes," replied Tori after what seemed like forever. "It's true. I am your protector, your guardian, and your mate."
I swallowed with clenched fists. "But how?" It was practically impossible. I've had dreams about Devlyn, dreams that Ada and Alphanso called dream mating. Was I wrong about the dreams? Had they lied to me about them? "The dreams-"
"-Are just that," He cut in and shocking me. I have never heard him cut me off before. I guess all formalities were not off the table. "You're a walker. Not a wolf. You don't dream mate, Tomari." What? I watched him through narrowed eyes. That's bullshit. Everyone can dream mate. Seeing my doubt, he sighed after taking a sip of his tea. "What pulled you to him at first?"
I thought about it. "His spiritual pressure. It out did everyone else's."
"When you first saw him did you recognize him? Did he seem familiar to you?" I started to nod but thought better against it and shook my head. No, when I first saw Devlyn I hadn't recognized him at all. I hadn't began to dream about him until after I met him. "When you met me did you recognize me?"
I nodded. "When I saw your eyes I thought they were very familiar." I immediately began to feel a pull as soon as I saw him. That was why I was able to kid around with him like that. "But I still don't understand. There's no way you and I can be mates. I mean, I share a bond with Devlyn. I don't have one with you."
He drew a deep breath. It was as if he was growing frustrated with me. Or my lack of understanding. Either way, I felt no offense. "This cannot be explained in such little time, Mistress. The bond you believe you share is just a simple connection. You have a sixth sense, Miss Tomari. Its not unusual for you to hold strong connections with others.
"Devlyn is an Alpha's son so its not strange that you feel a pull to him, especially if he's also an Alpha. It could also simply be the attraction you have toward him, but it could also be his wanting you. That would explain these dreams. Besides, have you had them recently?"
I watched him for a bit. What was with that look he was giving me? It was as if he knew something I didn't. I sighed and rubbed a hand over my face. Have I had them lately? I shook my head. Not since... Not since Tori showed up. His next question caught me off guard, causing me to stare at him in surprise.
"Have you had sex with him?"
"What the..." I muttered under my breath. "No!" My cheeks felt warm. Was this embarrassment I was feeling? "No! Why the hell would you ask me that?"
He seemed to relax a bit and relief laced his next words. What the hell was that about? "Forgive me if I've offended you, Mi'Lady. It's just that the only other reason why the dreams would have stopped is if you were actually mated."
What was with that? What did it matter to him who I slept with? I sighed. It was none of his concern, but it's true I'd have felt guilty if I did sleep with Devlyn. I don't know why. I just know I would have. I stood up, taking one more sip of tea before sitting it down. It was about time for me to head back. "I still don't believe we're mates."
His hazel eyes watched me carefully, and I found myself lost in his gaze. My heart pounded against my chest. Damn, he had such beautiful eyes. I felt as though I could stare into them forever. This wasn't something I felt with Devlyn. Something was happening to me. Something I couldn't explain.
