Unspoken

Chapter 33

I watch Claudia and Nicolas look into each others eyes for a few minutes then try to remove my hand from hers without disturbing her but her eyes snap to me in fear.

“Don’t let go, please.  Don’t leave me alone.” she begs.  Nicolas sighs but lets go of her hand and takes a step back.

“I’m not going to hurt you.  I promise you no-one will ever hurt you again.  I will not touch you again until you know in your mind, soul and heart that you are loved.  I will however need to touch you to do the examination, is that alright?”

“Yes, as long as Cici doesn’t leave me.”

“I’m not going anywhere, I promise.” I say reassuringly.

“Ok, let’s get it over with.” she says and lays down on the table with her legs between the stir-ups.

Blake’s POV

“Mateo, can I talk to you?” I ask as I walk into his office.

“Of course, Blake.  Raul, would you excuse us please?”

“Actually, Mateo, I think he needs to stay.” I glance at Raul’s confused expression then look back at Mateo’s blank Alpha face.  I move to stand at the end of the coffee table with Mateo on my left and Raul on my right.

“What is it you wish to discuss with us, Blake is it?” Raul says worriedly.

“Yeah, I’m Blake.  Your youngest daughter, Angela, she’s five right?”

“Yes, she is turning six on Christmas Day.” he answers hesitantly.

“Hmm, well, see the thing is she’s my mate and-”

“WHAT?” Mateo growls loudly.

“She’s my mate, Mateo.  When her eyes locked with mine in the clearing, my wolf identified her and I don’t know what the hell to do about it.  I mean, shit, Mateo, she’s still a baby.”

“Blake, this is actually very common.  My father knew my mother was his mate while her mother was still pregnant with her.  You have not heard of this happening before, I take it?” Raul smiles encouragingly.

“Hell no, I thought you couldn’t tell who your mate is until you’ve shifted the first time.”

“You have shifted before, have you not?  It is most prevalent after your first shift, but even when mates meet as children they are drawn to each other.”

“So what do I do now?  I mean, she’s five for fucks sake.”

“It’s simple really, you just stay close to her, protect her and help me to raise her to be a beautiful woman.”

I slump down on the couch next to Mateo, sighing deeply and rub my hand over my face.  A mate is one thing I hoped to not find for years and now here I am with a five year old mate.  Jeesh, what the hell were the fates thinking?

“I can tell she is in the basement but what is she doing down there?  That’s the docs rooms.  Is she hurt?” I ask, fear and anxiety cause my heart to skip a beat and my chest to begin aching.

“She is just getting checked out by the Nicolas to make sure she was not harmed by the rogue pack.” Mateo explains distantly.

“Did they hurt her?  I should go down there and be with her.” I stand suddenly feeling the distance is just to much.  I know that I never wanted a mate but now that I have found her, no-one is going to hurt her and I will make sure she is being treated with love and respect.

“Blake, you are to stay away from the basement until I tell you differently.  Is that clear?” Mateo orders, using his full Alpha power.

“What the hell, Mateo?  What’s wrong with her?”