Young Mate

Chapter 10

I couldn't sleep that night. My thoughts overwhelmed me. I was mad yet relieved that my wolf forgave Justin. I mean he's the one who cheated on me but that doesn't mean I don't still love him.

I sighed and sipped the coffee from my mug while standing on my porch. I dressed in a dark red sweater, black skinny jeans, and combat boots. I simply left my hair down.

I turned and sat on the wooden rocking chair. My cat, Ripley, immediately hopped into my lap. I hate cats but Ripley is an exception. I found her on my doorstep when she was just a kitten. It was raining and she was wet and shivering. I took her in, promising I'd get rid of her by the morning but in the short few minutes I cuddled with her, I knew there was no getting rid of the kitten.

I hummed a tune as I ran my fingers through Ripley's soft fur. I watched as a figure emerged from the fog. I stood up, Ripley falling out of my lap and rubbing indoors. I set down my mug and prepared to face the possible trespasser.

An extremely loud growl resonated through the forest as the familiar figure of Justin emerged from the woods to the right of my house. The figure in front stopped and turned its head to Justin.

"My what a sight. Not even allowed to visit my sister now." I instantly knew that voice and tensed.

Its was Drake. My older brother. He tried to kill me when I was 8. He claimed I was the one who killed Anna, his now deceased girlfriend. I was there when she died in the car crash. He was put in the lack prison.

My now 26 year old brother stepped forward, his form more clear.

"Leave now." Justin threatened and out himself in between me and Drake.

I was frozen. I stood in shock, willing my legs to move but they seemed to be glued to the porch.

"She can decide whether she wants me here or not. Whadaya say Tatum? We can sit and talk like the good ole days." I could here the underlying hatred and deadliness in his bittersweet voice that seemed to snap me out of my daze.

"Leave and don't you dare come back." I snarled and watched as he shrugged NAD turned to walk away.

"Just remember, little sister, that revenge is sweet." He said over his shoulder before disappearing into the forest.

Once he was out of sight, my tough act faded and I fell to my knees sobbing.

Why did I have to have this life?

Why did I have to have a mate that is fearful of me because I rejected him?

Why did I have to be the daughter of the Moon Goddess?

All those questions went through my mind as I cried into my hands. I felt two strong arms wrap around me and carry me inside. It was Justin. He sat with me in his lap and comforted me. He rubbed my back and whispered comforting things into my ear.

I stopped crying a good 45 minutes later and just sat in his lap, enjoying the moment. I soon began to doze off to the sound of his heartbeat.

Before I completely drifted off into my dreams, I heard Justin say something that may have been a dream but otherwise put a small smile on my face.

"I love you Tatum."

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A/N:

I hate school and people.

I will update again next week!

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