Captured by my Mate's Pack

Chapter 20

Ryan's POV ~

I gently flipped the next pancake for the final time using the plastic spatula. The kitchen was enveloped in silence once again, this time I knew we were all thinking of ways to derail Edward's power over Brownhill. How were we going to stop his guards from injuring us or worse? They were all around 7 foot tall and extremely strong. We were definitely going to need back up. Once he and my mother are stopped, I know for sure that Brownhill will be a better place to live.

Thinking back to earlier, I wondered why Alpha Thomas and the other leaders of this pack were in a meeting with people from the Trisaen pack. Wasn't Sky from that pack?..

"Sky, which pack are you from?" I said, voicing my thoughts.

She stopped intensely staring at the kettle, as though it was really interesting and then looked up at me; "I'm from the Trisaen pack. Ryan, I am destined to be the Luna of that pack. I should go back there soon and maybe consult my father, the Alpha, about Brownhill. He may be able to help us out, thinking about it."

This caught Violet's attention and quickly she replied, "That's a good idea, Sky. I had no idea you were related to Alpha Christopher of Trisaen! He spoke to the Alpha of my own pack now and again. Your father could help our cause greatly." She seemed excited about stopping Edward from continuing in his harmful ways. I smiled because I knew that she could have rejected me as a mate for being related to him, as he destroyed her pack. But she chose not to, she gave us a chance.

"What are you smiling at?" Violet grinned.

"Nothing." I winked back. "Shit!!" I exclaimed. I'd forgotten about the pancake I was cooking. Smoke started billowing from the burning pancake just as I turned the gas off.

"Jesus Christ, Ryan!" Sky shouted in shock before all three of us burst out laughing.

Violet grabbed a dish cloth and started wafting the smoke away as I opened the window. Sky walked out of the room still laughing. I'm so stupid! How could I forget, I was right by the stove!

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Sky's POV ~

Eventually, we all managed to eat a decent amount of pancakes, once Ryan and Violet had gotten rid of the smoke in the kitchen. I grinned once again at the memory of Ryan's face as he realised he had forgotten that he was still cooking.

I looked away from the tv, it was hard to watch for long periods of time, I wasn't used to staring at a screen. We were watching some documentary about monkeys, I was finding it boring. Ryan rhythmically rubbed Violet's feet as she rested them on his lap, I can't imagine what it is like to be pregnant. It must have been terrible for Violet when her mate was taken away.

This reminded me of when I had my own mate at my side, for a moment, I allowed my mind to drift back to happier times of mine...

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Three years ago..

I open my eyes, the sky is so blue, there isn't a cloud in sight. I am lying on a red quilted picnic blanket next to my one and only love, Harry. I turn my head to the left, he's staring at me again. I giggle and he talks to me.

"Sky, did you fall asleep again? And maybe, just maybe I was staring.." He grins at me like a teenager giddy in love.

"Well maybe I did, Harry. I'm sure you know since you were staring again!" He laughs again a little and smiles broadly. A blonde curl falls across his eye so I reach across and brush it to the side. I turn to my side fully and cuddle him, he is warm, just like the summer sun above us.

I can't ever remember feeling this happy, I can't imagine losing him. We are meant to be together forever, I just hope he stays safe when he goes away with the army..

"Hey, stop frowning Sky. I know you're worrying again. Please, I will be back safe, don't worry." He says with deep concern, I smile sadly and remember that he's good at sensing what I'm thinking about. Nothing can go wrong when he goes away, can it? I mean, we just got married. I don't think destiny will be so cruel and take him away from me. Absentmindedly, I rub my stomach, I hope that our efforts to start a family soon will not be in vain. I imagine a blonde, curly haired little boy, running around our garden, smiling happily..

"I love you, Sky, my princess." Harry says softly as he interrupts me from my thoughts.

I smile and reply, "I love you too, Harry. Forever."

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I realised that a tear had just escaped my eye after I finished reliving my memory. I miss my dear Harry, I always will. I glanced up at Ryan and Violet, they didn't realise that I was crying so I swiped my hand furiously across my cheek, to rid any evidence of it happening. I need to appear strong before our conflict with Ryan's father and mother, not weak and crying. No one is allowed to know that I feel like curling up and dying everyday, so I can leave the misery of not having my mate for life.

I risked another peek at Ryan again, he was still rubbing Violet's feet, deep in thought. How can I look at Ryan and feel a tiny fraction of how I felt for My Harry? It doesn't feel natural. I conclude that I must stop this immediately. I wish my wolf, Anna, would talk to me, but she hasn't since I've been having these stupid thoughts about Ryan.

"I'm going to go to bed now guys, I'm going to get up early and go to my pack to see what's going on. Don't worry, I'll come back to let you know. Goodnight" I said quietly.

"Ok, are you sure you're ok, Sky? You look a bit upset?" Ryan replied.

"Yeah, I'm fine as pie." I smiled, "I'll see you in the morning!"

"Goodnight, Sky." Violet replied, she smiled kindly and then I walked slowly to the spare bedroom that was set up for me earlier today. I looked around as I entered, it was spacious, comfortable and sparsely furnished. A basic white carpet covered the floor and my bed had an orange quilt on it. I slid in and closed my eyes, hoping not to have nightmares due to the stress I have lately. Soon enough I drift off to sleep.