Convincing My Mate

21

Kerri

I snuggled up closer into Spencer's chest. We were in his room at his family's home, relaxing and talking. So far it had been about our future. We had just moved on from talking about where we'd live.

Spencer was debating on getting a place in the city so we can be close when I go off to school next fall. We weren't sure what the hell we should do. I wanted I go to college so I could get a degree in medicine, but we also had our duties and responsibilities regarding the pack. We can't just abandon them while I strive to get a higher education.

It made me feel selfish. But my reasoning was something in contrast. I wanted to be able to help children. Help the pack kids. And hopefully, I'll be allowed to do that and everyone will accept it for what it is.

In a nicer light, I guess we don't have to become the next Betas until the current one steps down.

"When do you think we'll... have a baby?" I froze at his question.

"I'm too young for that. I still want to go to college. And I need to finish high school. I don't want to be pregnant my senior year. And who would take care of the baby when I went back to school? And how am I supposed to manage getting a life I wanted when I can't go to college? How am I supposed to balance both of these lives? How Spencer?" I hadn't given my future too much thought but now my unknown doubts have seemed to spill out.

Spencer sighed. "I guess we can wait."

"We have so much time. Your brother and Laurie aren't even expecting yet and they're the next Alpha and Luna. I can't have a baby before Laurie, that would kill her. You know how long she's waited to even get married, let alone start a family."

He twirled a piece of my hair and kept quiet. I didn't want to make him feel bad, but I was too young. As much as I'd love to arty his babies, I wasn't ready to do that now.

"How about this, aft-"

A knock at the door cut me off. As I was about to reply, the door opened and Sage's head popped thought the crack.

"I, um, sorry to interrupt but i really need to talk to Kerri."

I looked from Sage's torn expression to Spencer's concerned demeanor.

"What's wrong Sagey?" He cooed. She shook her head and pleaded at me with her big eyes.

"I'll be back babe," I pecked his nose and followed Sage out the door.

She led me to her room and shut and locked the door behind me.

I plopped down in her bed and gestures for her to join me.

"What's the matter baby?"

Her big, hazel eyes watered.

"You know when I told you about that....guy? Jaden?"

"The one that your sisters don't like?" She meekly nodded.

"Well now that you know about us, I can tell you the real deal. He's from a different pack and our dads don't really get along. I'm pretty much a traitor for liking him but...."

"Sage...." It didn't take long for me to catch on. "Is he your mate?"

She let out a big sigh. "You see, I'm not sure. Typically, the earliest you find your mate is at sixteen, and I just turned fifteen a few months ago."

"But it could still be possible. Maybe you two just met earlier than planned."

"Yeah. I feel a pull to him. And he's the only guy I've been completely attracted to. I mean he has the best personality. At least when I'm around. He's so sweet and he talks about his younger siblings in such an admirable way that sometimes I'm a bit jealous. And he has the most amazing body and... you probably don't want to know all of that but yeah he's great." She spoke in a manner that suggested an upcoming 'but'. "But I can't have him. Not now. Everyone will hate me. My parents won't want me and the girls won't talk to me and my brothers will be ashamed."

Sage threw herself at me. Her tears wetting my shirt and hair tickling my neck. "It will all be okay. You two were destined to be together and your family will love you no matter what."

"Kerri, promise me you won't tell them." She whispered and sniffled.

This was a sticky situation. What is the right way to do this? I felt like i had to be here for her as a friend so I told her what she wanted to hear.

"Thank you so much. I love you so much. You're like an older sister to me." And with that said, tears began to roll down my cheeks as well.

With Susie, I always felt like she was my sister. But with the girls it is totally different. They're like my younger sisters that I get to protect and help. And they're my mates siblings so to be accepted by them left me breathless. I was so grateful for their love.

"Sage, do you think I'll be a good mom?"

She remained hugged up with me and she replied with an affirmative answer, nodding her head.

"The best."

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