For the Good of the Pack

For the Good of the Pack - Chapter 9

I was confused. More so when I woke up. I slept restlessly through the night. My body craved Braydens. I wasn't sure why, only knowing it was the mating bond. That had to be it right? I mean I didn't crave him before... well no that was a lie. I had never met him but I anxiously wanted to meet the male from the photographs on the walls in the room I had used when I first arrived. Even then my wolf knew something I didn't. No one had really talked to me about these things. Why would they? I wasn't a part of the pack. I didn't need to know about wolves. Although you would have thought my grandmother would have looked out for me and explained it to me. 

My mind was racing as I laid in my bed after I woke. My room was empty, though a fresh scent of Brayden seemed to be in the air... it didn't seem like it was from last night. Although I was in such a turmoil what did I know? Brii was also nowhere to be found. I didn't know if that was something I was thankful for or not. I knew one thing though. I knew that no matter what I needed answers. I needed to go to the one person in the world I definitely didn't want to see right now. Although, who else would answer the questions I had? Who else would befriend the rouge? As soon as the idea of where I would get my answers slipped in my head, I was overcame with nerves. 

Getting up from my bed, and slowly walking over to the closet I frowned. Closing my eyes as dizziness overtook my small form. Shaking it away I walked with more determination towards the closet, moving clothes around in the closet I found a black tank top, and a pair of baggy blue jeans with many rips in them. Worn many times over the year, knowing they were comfortable I smiled to myself, as I walked fast paced to the bathroom door in the corner of my room. I quickly shut the door, and shrugged out of the clothing I had been in and took a even quicker shower to rinse myself off. I pulled the top on then the jeans, and brushed my hair. Feeling a bit more like myself. Although my hand reached to the spot where Brayden's mark lay, perfectly healing on my skin. Touching it caused some tingles to travel through my body. Not all of the tingles were good. Closing my eyes I struggled to breath, my body craving Brayden now earnestly. I cried out as I fell to the ground sobs wracking my lithe frame. 

Finally after an hour of self pity, I set on the task of finding the one person I needed to. Peeking a head out my door I realized no one was around it. I sighed in relief as I set out. Finding the scent I needed, following the trail I realized suddenly. I was following the wrong person. I was following Brayden's. Smacking my head I turned around quickly and set back on the right trail finding her very quickly. She was in the library. That confused me more than anything, slipping inside I curiously peeked around, searching for the familiar face. Upon spotting her I smiled in triumph, before masking my emotions. I took long strides over to the side of the room she resided, placing books back on the shelves. Stopping just behind her, the tall aged female turned around looking at my face with confusion. "Leilani... what are you doing here my dear?" Her soft voice whispered.

"Mother... Can we talk?" The word mother was forced out of my mouth. She frowned a bit though that was quickly replaced with a forced smile, nodding her head she gestured towards a seat in the library. Quickly sitting on the chair next to where she had been placing the books.

"So what is it... that you... need Leilani?" She asked stumbling over words. Not knowing how to start the conversation. 

"Well... Grandmother never explained to me what mates were. How they worked. The recent events with Brayden... I am confused and have no idea where to start. I just... I need explanations. No one is willing to answer me." I explained to her, as realization lit her brown eyes. She nodded her head as she fidgeted. Nervously.

"Leilani, you should know what a mate is. It is your soul mate. Your other half. Your wolf isn't telling you these things?" She asks in a hushed whisper, eyes wide. I shake my head no, brows furrowing in confusion.

"So Brayden is my Mate? My soul mate? Why did he bite me and leave?" I ask frowning.

"Leilani, Brayden is your mate. he bit you because it binds you to him, and when you bite him... it will bind him to you. It keeps you safe, as you are an alpha's mate now. The future Luna. People don't like you around here as you have forsaken your own kin, your own nature. We are wolves we are meant to be with the pack. Although yes hunny I understand why you left. Your father and I weren't the best people, and while we were true blood mates, true soul mates... whatever you want to call it. We weren't faithful, we weren't ready for a child. Maybe Brayden is scared that maybe you will end up pregnant if you guys continue the mating. The only way you will gain answers my dear is if you go ask Brayden. I can't answer much. Just the logistics, and those won't answer much. I know I am not the greatest mother, but I can at least give you that advice. Please take my words Leilani. Please go see Brayden. Only you two can work out your problems." My mother explains to me, and she makes sense, while she can tell me certain things.... she can't tell me how Brayden feels or why he did what he did. I know that I need to go see the male wolf, but I am afraid. 

Noticing that my mother is staring at me, and that I have been in my thoughts I nod, "Thank you. I will take your advice. I shall go talk to Brayden. Have a nice day, maybe we can talk again soon." I smile a true smile at her. She nods her head embracing me in a warm hug. I stiffen under her arms. Nervously switching foot to foot. After she releases me I dart out of the room.

I set out on a path to find my mate. I am going to get the answers, and I am going to get them now!

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Short Chapter. Sorry guys I haven't been very reliant. Real life issues. My son is my first priority.  Although I also have another story in the works. I won't lie. I kind of lost inspiration on this story as you can see this chapter is crap. I can continue with this if you guys wish... although I know it won't be too good until I regain my inspirations for it. I am kind of under a dry spell for writing because I have a totally different story idea in the works... and that story is halfway done. I refuse to publish it until I finish.