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•• Chapter 29 ••

As Ryan helped me dry my hair, I noticed my bruised back. I frowned at the sight, I never thought it would look so bad, my back was covered in bruises. Since Zack gave me some medicine, the pain was reduced to a small throbbing, but he still didn't deliver the news everyone was waiting for. He was also invited for tonight party, but he said that he was unsure if he could come or not. I still hope that my wings would one day come back and that I could show it to Ryan.

"What the long face for?" asked my mate after he dried my hair.

"Nothing... to worry about..." I mumbled starting to feel depressed as he gave me some clothes before he started to dress and gave me a look to say that he wasn't convinced. "Let's get down, I'm sure everyone is here already!"

"Well, of course. We are almost an hour late."

"W-what?! An hour? We must hurry, everyone must be hungry and waiting for us to come down." I put my clothes on in a haste and I heard my mate chuckling. "You hurry too and stop laughing!"

"I'm already dressed, but you..." he put his hand on his mouth to hide his smile. "You put your pants and shirt on the wrong side."

I looked at the mirror and saw that he was right. So I quickly put my pants right, I pulled my arms inside the shirt and turned the fabric around before pushing my arms out. "Okay, I'm ready, let's go downstairs."

"They already waited an hour, so they can wait for five more minutes." he took my hand and we slowly walked downstairs where everyone was waiting. I looked around and saw a new face beside Helena. It must be her mate, damn now I know why she kept dreaming about him. He was handsome... Very handsome... But that's a secret.

When I reached the last stair, everyone gaze met mine and some were even smirking as if they knew what we were doing upstairs. I blushed at the thought and hid behind my mate as he greeted everyone. When we arrived in front of Helena and her mate, I finally came out of my hiding place.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Andrew Carter. Helena's mate." he greeted as we shook hands.

"Keith Vanburen, it's a pleasure to finally meet you. Helena said a lot of good about you." I smiled as I glanced at Ryan right hand as she blushed and looked away.

"Really? And what did she say?" his eyes twinkled in amusement as he saw his mate blush.

"Only good things I assure you, but honestly it made me quite jealous. How can a man and mate this perfect exist?" I answered as I observed my mate reaction by the corner of my eye.

"Let's go, it's time to eat." grumbled Ryan as he took my hand and walked away from the couple.

We walked in silence to the dining room and sat down next to each other as the other chairs were occupied by the others. The food was already served under a dome and when everyone was seated, we all started to eat.

"This is so good!" I moaned as I took a bite of my food. "I didn't know you were such a great cook!"

"But it doesn't seem to be enough for my mate." he grumbled as he took a big bite.

"I was only teasing you, of course, you're all I want. No one can even compare to you." I answered with a smile, happy to see him act like a child for once.

"You little tease." he said before attacking my neck with kisses.

"H-hey stop..." I weakly protested as I tried to push him away. "Everyone's watching."

"Let them watch." he briefly stopped before continuing as I heard some people chuckled and I blushed hard.

"It's no use, Keith. Once my brother set his mind to something, he will not stop. Greetings everyone, I apologize for our late arrival." greeted Zack as his mate and little girl were behind him.

"Brother, I'm glad you could come!" greeted Ryan finally letting go of my neck and went to hug his brother as he guided them to the empty seats. "I'll ever be in your debt for helping my mate."

"About that matter, I have some news." Once Zack said those words, I dreaded the moment yet I was exhilarated since he only said news. "But it can wait and I'll prefer you and your mate to enjoy the party first."

He said that, but how could I eat now that I know he had some news. I looked at my half full plate and moved the food around, nervous. What if Zack brings some bad news? That they can't find what the parasite is or they can't bring my wings out? Will I stay broken forever? Will I never feel the wind on my face? Nor share races with Sebastian again?

Questions after questions flew through my mind and each one of them stayed unanswered.

I slowly ate the rest of my food unresponsive to what was happening around me.

"Are you okay?" asked Sebastian as my mother and sister eyes betrayed their worries.

"Yes... Yes, I am." I answered not really knowing what he asked.

"You look a little pale, you sure?"

"Yes, don't worry. I was just... lost in my thoughts."

"Keith, come next week for supper and bring your mate and Zack's family. Mom has been restless to meet Ryan's brother." said Angela after swallowing.

"Of course we will all be there isn't it." joined Ryan as he looked at his brother as he nodded.

We finished the meal on a good note and the twins had disappeared God knew where. I wonder if they went to talk about the news Zack brought us.

"Keith!" called Helena under her mate's arm. "Ryan is calling for you, he's in his office. You know the way right?"

"Yes, thanks. Spend a great evening to both of you." I forced a smile before rushing toward the room.

Please, let it be some good news...