Unspoken

Chapter 7

'My brother and father are werewolves and I have a soul mate.  I think I am dreaming.  I must be.  There is no way this is my life.  How could I have gone 20 years and not known the supernatural really exist.  I must be dreaming.  Either that or I have slipped into a coma.'  My mind races through all of these thoughts so fast I almost felt dizzy.

"What are soul mates?  What does that mean for me, for us?" I ask Mateo as I try to calm down.  I look away from his eyes.  I just can't look at him anymore, I am too embarrassed.

"Cici, look at me." Mateo whispers as he takes my chin in his hand, electricity shocking me.  I close my eyes for a second allowing myself to enjoy the feeling then look back to his face.  His head is cocked to one side and he is looking at me as if waiting for something.

"What?  Please, Mateo, just tell me what I need to know." I beg.

"Even humans have soul mates, but for us it is a little different.  Werewolves, like humans, can have relations with anyone they choose, but once they find their soul mate, that's it.  There is no other that can make them as happy, as sad, or as mad.  There is no other that can make them feel as strongly as a soul mate can.  Yes, we are soul mates.  That means that from now on you are mine, I am yours, we are together.  It means that try as we might, we will be together forever."  As he speaks, he rubs his hand down my cheek, tucking a strand of my hair behind my ear, and rests his hand on my shoulder.  Our eyes are still locked.  I don't know how but I know there is more.

"What else?  I know there is more you aren't telling me." I whisper.

"There is a lot you don't know and will learn.  For today, I think that is enough.  I know you are scared.  I would never hurt you.  Just know that I will protect you with my life.  As your Alpha and mate, I will do everything in my power to keep you safe and happy."  Mateo stands up and walks to the forgotten BBQ.

Joel comes out and hands him a plate with some steaks on them which Mateo starts putting on to cook.  Joel then turns to me and opens his arms.  I run into his arms and hug him closely.  I have never been so confused and I feel so overwhelmed.

"It's ok, sis.  I know you're confused.  We will help as much as we can.  I promise, over time you will learn and know everything."

"I am just overwhelmed.  I just feel like I have stepped into a warped teen werewolf movie, I’ll be ok.  There is just so much about my life, our lives that I never knew, now I wonder what’s real and what’s a lie." I give Joel a squeeze and step back.  "I am going to go for a walk.  Are there any paths that I can walk on?  Any trails?"

"Just behind the gazebo is a trail, it is only about two miles long and will bring you back to the same spot." Joel points towards the gazebo.

I start walking towards the gazebo with my mind already filling with thoughts and worries.

Mateo's POV

I watch as Cici walks towards the gazebo.  I can already feel the pull towards her with every step she takes away from me.  My body wants to be next to her, holding her hand and just be with her.  My mind knows that she needs time.  It’s too much, too soon.  I sigh and just watch her disappear around the side of the gazebo.  I turn to Joel, my best friend and Beta, someday he will truly be family.