Mute Mate

Chapter 20

Jacob takes me to the hospital in the pack while talking about our next move. I didn't want to kill Dillon because he doesn't deserve to die as he always helped me through my old life. He may be after me, but, hopefully, soon he'll meet his mate and understand. I'm not the only one who's had a complicated life and I don't want to seem selfish. Dillon had problems with his family a lot and he'd always vent to me. He would always tell me to talk about my problems, but I said listening to him distracted me from my life. We came up with a plan to have a civilized talk with him. I was unsure about it, but Jacob reassured me that things will be fine.

I was already in a hospital bed with an IV attached to me as a nurse was treating my wounds. She also gave me a medicine that would help heal Lux faster since she was weak from fighting and running.

"Let me get you some food and water. I can also go home and grab some clothes. Is there anything el-" I cut him off before he could finish.

"I'm fine. But you," I paused as I took in his appearance, "look drained and like you haven't eaten in days," I said while giving him a pointed look. He stayed quiet while I continued, "you haven't eaten? Why would you do that to yourself? That is not acceptable Mr. Now come sit by me and have this lovely nurse hook you up to an IV too because I'm sure you haven't drank anything either?" He shook his head which made me laugh at how guilty he looks.

"We'll get better together, okay?"

"When did you get so bossy," he laughed.

"When I met my bossy mate," I smirked.

"Hey, mine is acceptable because I'm an Alpha."

"And I'm a Luna. So mine is too, I guess," I smiled.

"Dang. You got me there," he smiled, but bigger than mine.

"Why are you so smiley?"

"Is that a problem?"

"No. It's cute and makes me happy," I admitted.

"Good, because this smile belongs to you."

"Hmm, does it now?" I smirked. I leaned in closer to him as I softly kissed his lips. It was a gentle kiss but had a lot of emotions as the sparkes felt intoxicating. When we broke apart I stared into his amazing eyes, making me just so content. I've always wanted to feel this happiness and now I have it. However, I know there will be some kind of war or conflict with my old pack and something with Dillon, which will cause grief and heartbreak. But, I can't be afraid of feeling that way again, feeling pain, because it will always be there. I just have to move forward and enjoy what I have now. I will enjoy my time with Jacob.

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Today is the day we meet with Dillon. Butterflies have been stuck in my stomach most of the day, making me feel much more unsettled. Something is going to happen, I feel it, but I wish I could just throw it away as I don't want to have to deal with conflict right now.

The meeting is in a public place, hopefully, ensuring safety as humans are around. We have no intention of anyone getting hurt, but I have no idea what to expect. I don't know if he's pissed about our fight or not, but I'm hoping everything with stay calm - which I doubt.

"Are you ready?" Jacob asked giving me a nervous look.

"Yeah, as much as I can be. You seem more nervous than me, however. Are you okay?" I asked concerned.

"I'll be okay. Just as soon as this is over." I couldn't help but feel as though he was keeping something from me. Every time I bring up something remotely related to Dillon he gets defensive and blows it off. However, today is not the day to irritate him as he is way to close to the edge of murdering someone.

We were now heading to a park where we will meet Dillon at a picnic bench near a very large tree and one close to where many people play in the field with frisbees, dogs, soccers and baseballs, so pretty busy. We finally made it to the bench, but Dillon wasn't here yet. As we waited, my nerves grew and my leg started to bounce as I sat impatiently. Is he coming? What if this is a trap? Thoughts clouded my mind until Jacob broke me out of them, "Are you okay, Honey Bunches?"  

"Yeah I'm fine, just nervous," I replied with a laugh at the nickname.

"You'll be fine. I'll be by your side the entire time," he reassured. A few seconds after, I noticed a familiar figure walking towards us in my peripheral vision, making my head turn to the unwanted person who was now before us. "Well, well, well, if it isn't the wolf couple," he spat.

"Dillon," Jacob greeted with gritted teeth.

"Now, no need to spill any blood, Jacob."

"Let's just get to business, shall we?"

"I guess," Dillon sighed, "So, what is it you needed?" He asked while sitting down at the bench, intertwining his hands as he waited for an answer.

"We want to make amends, so no conflicts continue between us and our packs," I said authoritatively.

"Hmm, looks as though your Luna here got some balls," he said while looking at Jacob.

"Haha, very funny, now do you want a truce or continue being an egotistical ass hole?" Dillon looked a bit taken back by what I said but quickly replaced it with a smirk.

"I like the new you."

"Yes or no, Dillon?"

"For what?" He asked with his head slightly tilted.

"Truce?" I asked, sounding irritated.

"Maybe," he replied.

"Yes or no?"

"I don't know, maybe," he said, smirking. He's really starting to get on my nerves.

"Stop acting like a child, yes or no?" I spat.

"No," He said seriously, "I will fight for what I want, Bliss."

"You won't win," Jacob replied, angrily.

"We'll see," he said while leaving, "see you soon, Bliss," he said waving goodbye.

"He makes me sick," I said.

"He does that to everyone," Jacob replied looking at me, "Let's leave and go home."

We headed back home, the drive feeling longer than normal. The tension in the air was thick as Jacob drove back with white knuckles. I didn't know how to feel, but I was secretly glad Dillon wanted war. I feel betrayed in a way at how he's acting, making me feel like I'm an object he owns. I never even knew he felt the way he did towards me. I will do anything in my power to make sure he never kills my pack or Jacob. I will Defeat him.

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This chapter took sooo long to come out, and I am so very sorry. This will be the last for this book, however, I will be making another. It may be a little different, but the same storyline — I'd like to think my writing has improved, so It may not be as cringy either :)

Hope you enjoyed this book, If you have ANY suggestions for the next, please leave a comment! 

Much love and thanks for sticking through my first book 💜