Rejected Mate, Innocent Assassin.

Chapter 31

Damien and Anya slept throughout the night and woke early next morning. They found their cases in the chamber, showered, pulled on some clean clothes and went looking for food following their noses. They found a room with two tables that seated about twelve. Alice came forward and directed them to two empty seats, everyone stopped what they were doing and stared at them. In total there were sixteen women and only two men.  "Forgive us for staring but we rarely have guests, let alone a powerful hybrid and werewolf royalty." A woman who looked exactly like Alice remarked with a smile. Her words confused Anya and Damien. Seeing our confused expressions she sighed, looking at me she said "You've been kept in the dark far too long my child, eat your fill and we will talk"

Soon all that was heard was the scraping of cutlery on plates as everyone enjoyed their simple breakfast of pancakes, bacon, eggs, toasts, coffee and or juice. When they finished their breakfast, Brianna Alice twin sister, lead them to a room that looked like an office. Soon Alice, Jessica a woman a little older than Alice and Aaliya but resemble them greatly and another woman named Greta entered the room. The woman that resembled the twins took the seat behind the desk, Alice and Brianna on either side her. Jessica and Greta sat one one side of the room, Anya and Damien took seats on the other side facing Jessica and Greta.

"Let me begin by properly introducing everyone. I am Callista O'Riley, these are my younger twin sisters Alice and Brianna O'Riley. We are the O'Riley witches. You of course know Jessica and Greta is one of the elders in our coven. Jessica also happens to be a cousin of ours that we found by accident. You know he as Jessica Smith but ahe is really Jessica O'Connor. She lost her true name when she was left at the orphanage." Anya's eyes flew to Jessica's at that revelation. "Jessica is a powerful healer and that brings us to you my fear Anya. Jessica perhaps you should take it from here"

Jessica cleared her throat nervously and with a deep breath she began " I was left at an orphanage when I was one and a half years old. They didn't know where I came from but my blanket had the name Jessica so I was named Jessica Smith. I live there for a few years, then went to several foster homes. I met James when I was 17 years and fell head over heels in love but he was a werewolf and didn't mark me. When I found out that he was cheating I ran away from him but the pack doctor knew I was pregnant. I knew he would look for me so when I found out (she takes a deep breath) I was having twin girls I made a plan to send one to him with a note saying I died in childbirth. (She begins crying) Anna was born first but before you were born my witch power suddenly surge through me. The midwife who was attending to me was a healer and when she saw your birthmark she insisted I keep you protected, she got a more powerful witch to help protect you but all she was able to do was bind your powers and suppress them. I loved Anna. I loved you both but before you were even two I saw my mate James with another woman, a human, she was pregnant and marked. It hurt so much, I couldn't control the pain and rage and suddenly she was screaming blood running down her legs I got scared so I ran. I moved us to England but I was shattered Anya. I couldn't get past the hurt James had caused and I neglected you. I couldn't protect you so when Charles approached me I said yes. It took me years but I got myself together, got past the hurt. I started training as a witch and healer. I tried to find you Anya but I couldn't so I looked for Anna to make sure that she was well, spend time with her, get to know her." She finished with a beseeching look at Anya.

Anya stood in front Jessica, her eyes cold, "You are nothing but a selfish bitch. In all the time you were playing mother to Anna, you never once mentioned me" Jessica looked shocked. "You've met Anna? I'm sorry baby, I didn't know how to tell her that I was her mother let alone tell her she had a twin sister that I had abandoned. She would have hated me. I'm really sorry." Anya turned and  stalked out the room leaving a sobbing Jessica and an ashamed mate

Damien felt so ashamed of himself. He never would have imagined that the strong, beautiful, confident woman who was his mate had lived a life full of neglect and pain. He knew about The Institution, a very powerful organization that even Royals (both human and superntural) had to respect. An environment that did not nurture love and family. He felt sick with himself. He didn't know how to face his beautiful mate. Go to her, she needs us, Malik insisted. He left the group of witches with a snarl in Jessica's direction and went to find his mate. He found her outside in a garden sitting on a stone bench. He sat next to her, pulling her into his lap, tucked her head under his chin and held her.

Anya looked up at him, sadness shining in her eyes sighing, "What are you doing here Damien?' He knew what she was asking but he couldnt say what he truly felt, so he gave her the obvious answer, "To comfrt you as much as we could. Malik felt you needed us."

"I meant why are you even here?" He decided to be the Bastard he is. He would rather her angry than sad any day. "Have you forgotten already sweetheart? You are mine, you cannot run or hide from me, I will always find you when I want or need a good fuck," giving her a smirk. He eyes blazed and her hand moved so swiftly that only the sound, the red handprint on his face and his darkening eyes gave evidence that she had slapped him. She jumped off his lap and ran as fast as she could but suddenly he was on top of her flipping her onto her back. She fought him, punching and kicking but he grabbed her hands pulling them above here head with one hand as he settled himself between her legs. His other hand already undoing the buttons of her shirt.

"I must admit I'm liking you in this position" he growled kissing her mark. She growled at him totally pissed off. "Ssshhh, it seems you've forgotten. Let's remind you shall we," he said. "No, please, don't do it, please" she pleaded. He narrowed his eyes and looked at her. He leaned forward capturing her lips in a soft and gentle kiss, then letting her go, he got up pulling her off the ground. He rebuttoned her shirt looking at her bent head. He lifted her chin so she would look at him. "I will have you whenever and wherever I want. Remember that." Her cheeks flamed whether in anger or embarrassment he wasn't sure, but it made him smile none the less as he walked away. He loved her. He would give his life to make her happy.