Bloody Mate

Chapter Thirty - Skipping School -

A/N: Remember when I said this was my story and I had my own ideas and differences from other vamp/were books? Keep that in mind. In my book and in my world, vamps can see themselves in the mirror and be seen in pics. I don't even know why they can't anyways. I think its stupid. But I'm telling you guys now because I don't want to read "but she can't see herself in the mirror" or "shes not going to show up in the picture." So yeah.... 

I enjoyed reading ALL your comments from the last chapter. Thank you for all who voted and/or commented! My love for you can't be explained in words. And omg I'm ranting. 

On with the story! Enjoy

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Looking at myself in the mirror, I would have expected to see dark circles and bags under my eyes if I were human. Ever since Angelo walked into my life, I have slept every night. I'm not obligated to but when I do sleep, it makes me feel human, not completely but close enough. And yesterday, I did not want to sleep. I couldn't. Angelo dominated my thoughts and my chest ached with so many emotions. I don't even remember what I was thinking about. 

I splashed water on my face, feeling it drip down my band tee and to the floor making a puddle. It was seven in the morning and I needed to wake up Maya for school. Just the thought of it made me amused. 

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I smiled seeing Maya squirm in her bed. "Wakey wakey!" I teased, opening all the curtains in her room. 

"No, momma wait!" She cried, digging her head in her pillow. I loved doing this to her. 

"Come on! Time for school!" I yelled while pulling the blanket off her. Her whinny groans as she tried to kick my hands with her small feet made me laugh, angering her.

"Nooooo! Momma I don't wanna goo!" She opened her eyes and looked at with an unreadable expression. My smile dropped, feeling my chest constrict. 

"Why, baby? What's wrong?" I sat at the end of her bed, a hand on her knee. She looked down at her fingers. 

"Uh..." 

"Maya," My voice stern. I raised a hand and placed it on her chin, raiding her head so that she can look at me. Concern was clear in my eyes. The last time she looked like this was when we had the 'bastard' conversation. Her eyes were so swollen then, her eyes filled with anguish and a tint of fear. If this had anything to do with that Tina bitch again, I was gonna flip out. 

"I don't wanna go, momma!" She cried, before launching herself at me. I cradled her, my eyes wide. Her eyes were brimming with tears.

"Shhh...don't cry, baby" I soothed as I ran my hand through her messy, tangled hair. "What happened? Did anyone hurt you?" I whispered leaving small kisses on her forehead, trying to calm her, make her comfortable. She shivered, probably at my cold touch. 

"No," She sniffled.

"Is it Tina? Was she mean to you?"

"She's always mean to me. Nico and Dash always protect me but they not going to school today." I'm assuming Nico and Dash are the twins I saw her with a week ago. They stood up for her. "I don't want to go! I will be alone." She cried before burring her head into my shoulder. 

Was I suppose to let her stay home? Do normal people, well parents, do that? Oh fuck it. I'm not fucking normal. "Ok.. ok baby. You don't have to go."

She jumped up and looked at me with bright eyes. "Yay! Thank you, momma! Now we have more momma and Maya time!" 

"Ok, but don't get used to skipping school. This is the only time I'm letting you do this." She wasn't listening as I told her this. She was already up, going into her little bathroom to brush her teeth. I sighed. This felt...weird. Almost like I made the wrong decision. I know for a fact that tomorrow when I drop Maya off at school, I'm going to be having a word with the principal. How can bullying exist at such a young age? 

"Maya, when you're done, get dressed and meet me downstairs." I was already half way out the wrong when I heard an 'ok' from her. Maya wasn't going to school made me question when was the last time I sat in a classroom desk. Frankly, I'm just wasting my time. I have a high school diploma and college degrees in painting, general studio art and communications. Why the fuck am I going back to high school? 

Hearing my phone ring, I was happy to see that it was Rain. "Hey,"

"Sup, babe. Listen, can you come over?" I heard the sound of Pablo barking in the background. I smiled. 

"Aren't you going to school today?"

"Can't. Pack meeting."

"Then why do you want me over?"

"To watch the dog. My parents will kill me if they find out I have dog!"

I frowned, confused. I was picking up my car keys. "But can't they like smell him?"

"Jewels, the whole house smells like dogs." I laughed. "Anyways, you coming, right?"

"Yeah but can I bring Maya?" She said yes as I put on a trench coat from the coat closet before going outside to start the car. "Did you talk to Angelo yesterday?" I halted and inhaled sharply. The conversation I had with the girl replayed in my head. If I was going over to the pack house, where Rain and her family lived, I was bound to see Angelo. I wasn't ready to face him. And especially after the awkward conversation I had with that girl, I really didn't want to. "Jewels?"

"Uh no. See what happened was...." I told her about the weird conversation with the girl yesterday. Rain was confused because she it was 'unlike him' or something. I basically zoned out while she was talking. 

"Momma, I'm done!" Maya called out, as she started walking to the car. 

"Rain, I'll be there soon."

"Ok, text me when you're here." With that, she hang up. 

"Come on, Maya. We'll get some fast food for breakfast." She squealed, getting into her boaster seat. I walked back to the house, locking and closing the front door. 

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I faced palmed when I realized I was bringing Maya to a house full of werewolves. Why didn't that cross my mind? Because you are thinking of Angelo.

"Come on, Juju! I wanna see Pablo!" I held her hand while walking towards the entrance. I could already smell Rain from behind the door. 

"Hi, Maya!"

"Where is Pablo?" I squeezed Maya's hand, telling her to be polite. "Sorry. Hi!" 

Rain chuckled "Come in." Considering it was eight in the morning, the pack house was quiet. Rain led us to her bedroom, Maya looking around the house with bright, happy eyes. Seeing Pablo, Maya was all over the place. She would cuddle and bother the pup. I pitied him. "Ok, so I'll be back in like thirty minutes tops. You guys can watch TV, use my tablet or whatever. Make yourselves at home." Rain said before leaving the room to attend her pack meeting. Was Angelo going to be there? I rolled my eyes. Of course he was! He is soon to be Alpha so he should be. 

"Juju, Pablo wants to play Candyland so Ima play with him." Maya declared as she took out the board game. Maya just had to use the poor dog as an excuse to play the game. That wasn't surprising. It was amusing to see her play for the dog and get frustrated every time the dog would move and make the characters fall over. 

"Juju, I'm thirsty." I groaned. I was gonna have to head down and get her something. I'm most likely not going to bump into anyone since everyone should be at the meeting. I told her to stay quiet while I went down stairs. 

Familiar with the house, I easily found the kitchen. I was surprised to see a middle aged woman pouring herself a glass of wine. Isn't it too early to be drinking? She was a brunette, with kind hazel eyes. She radiated power.

She raised a perfectly trimmed eyebrow. "Oh, so you are the vampire everyone has been talking about?" Her voice was so familiar...

"Jewels. And you are?" Hearing my name, her eyes widen. She placed the glass of wine on the granite counter top. 

"Wait, you're Jewels?" I slowly nodded. "I was the one who answered Angelo's phone yesterday." Wait, what? No wonder her voice sounded so familiar. "Hi, I'm Liz, Angelo's mom." My jaw dropped as a sense of relief washed over me. So I was talking to Angelo's mom last night? I worried about Angelo cheating for nothing?

I felt pathetic. 

"Nice to meet you." So shes Luna. I'm questioning why she wasn't like her husband: mean, intimidating and hard headed. I wasn't complaining though. 

"Jewels," Hearing my name caused me to take a deep breath. I could now smell the irresistible smell of pine cones and mint. Slowly turning, I was met with a woken Angelo. His bed head was adorable as his wrinkled grey t-shirt tightened over his muscled chest. His eyes were wild. Jeez, he was so beautiful.

"Uh, I'm just going to walk away. Nice meeting you, Jewels." Liz said before taking her class of wine and exiting the room. Shit. Now I was alone with him. 

He took a step towards me. "Want to explain why you were ignoring me?" His tone was hard, stern. 

I bit my lip. "No, I don't want to." I was such a smart ass, I need to stop. Old habits die hard. 

He looked at my lips making my breathing irregular. Shit, how long has it been since I felt his lips on mine? "Are you done ignoring me then?" I slowly nodded, not taking my eyes away from his dark ones. He began walking towards me until he was just inches away. "I wanna be mad at you but I miss you. I want to kiss you." He whispered. I mentally moaned. I want to kiss you too. "Do that ignoring shit again, and I will personally bury you six feet underground." He threatened, brushing his lips against mine. 

Feeling a little cheesy, I said "As long I'm sharing a casket with you."

He groaned before closing the gap between our lips. Never again am I depriving myself from his wonderful lips and warm touch. We were all hands and tongues. And I loved it. 

The beeping of my phone ruined the moment. I groaned angrily, reluctantly pulling myself away from Angelo. It was a text.

Meet me at the train station from last time at midnight. We need an answer. Don't be late - Charlton

Shit. Now I have this to worry about. I looked up at Angelo. He looked at me with a confused expression, most likely wanting to know what the text said. 

"Kiss me. I want to get lost in your lips." I quietly demanded. He did what I demanded, making me smile. I can worry about the Ravnos Clan later. 

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