No Wolf's End (Book 3 Of Mckayla Series)

Chapter 22

Nina

My mind wouldn't shut down. I was too worried for Mckayla and everything else that was happening. I hadn't processed the idea of Kaylee being in the hands of that vampire. Every time I felt enough ease to sit, more trouble presented itself.

I laid downstairs on the couch, watching the clock on the wall. Almost two in the morning and no sign of Mckayla. Twisting around, I stretched out on my back taking in the living room. Another piece of Mckayla's past I would eventually get use to. Right as I thought of what I would say when seeing her I reminded myself we were no longer together. I very well couldn't say we were no longer mated. That was the problem, being with Mckayla meant not ever being mated to her.

How does one be a Were and not experience all the connections as one? It was in our birth right. I felt pity on Mckayla that she could possibly miss that opportunity. Pity on myself if we made it through all our personal demons and got back together. Could I live without that connection?

"You should be getting some rest." Rogue walked around the couch, sitting on the edge where my feet rested. My toes brushed over her thigh and absently Rogue playfully grabbed my big toe, making me squirm. I was ticklish.

"Don't even dare." I gave her a warning stare, my eyes narrowing at her.

Rogue raised both arms in defensive surrender. "Playing tickle monster early this morning, doesn't seem appropriate."

I understood. My relationship with Mckayla is freshly on pause; our council meeting was devastatingly interrupted; and Kaylee had been taken by someone from Mckayla's past and now present. Or should I say Kayla's past? Now, Mckayla left off in search of her sire and Kaylee.

"She will be fine."

Rogue was sweet. "I know.
Eventually, she always comes back."

"To you."

I looked up at Rogue not sure if that was a question or observation. I could ignore it but I wanted to be honest with Rogue. "In the past...yes." I sat up more, crossing my legs inward into an Indian sitting position. "Mckayla and I aren't together right now." I felt insecure admitting that, lowering my head. It also felt very awkward. It was as if Mckayla and I had been together for years when really, it had only been several months. Such a huge gap in between our relationship. "I'm just...another member in her pack now. So she'll be coming for us. Our pack. You too and Cormic."

"Hey..." Rogue reached down squeezing my ankle to gain my attention. "You are far more important to Mckayla than just another Were in her pack. No matter what happens. You will always be connected to her in a special. And I doubt you two will be apart forever. She needs time."

"Is this what want?" Now I was being insensitive and rude. Rogue had been more than kind and respectful to me and Mckayla and I was doubting her words of support. I hadn't forgotten how she felt about me. "Never mind."

"I would never stand in the way of you and Mckayla. She was my lover once. And now my friend. I respect her more than I have ever respected anyone besides my brother." Her voice softened after time. She pursed her lips, cracking her knuckles. "And you have been a really great friend. We didn't start off too sweet, but that changed. I love your strength and your talkative attitude."

I smiled a little. "I'm sorry." I sighed. "I know you would never do anything to harm our relationship mentally or physically. I trust you."

"I will be honest." I looked back at Rogue. "I will respect your space and the time you need to figure out what you need to do. The whole purpose of your breakup with Mckayla--"