The Young Mate

Chapter 22

Lila

After we all sat down I realised I as the only one who was comfortable. I picked up the stubborn jar of pickles and ate another one. Everyone was stiff and didn't touch their food. I let out a very long sign.

"I think it would be rude to let all this food Delilah made go to waste. Don't you think Landon?" I gave him a pleading look.

"Lila is right. Let's continue eating. " He used his Alpha voice meaning everyone had to eat. Zachary entered from the kitchen with a plate piled with food. He sat down in an empty seat next to Jane. She looked upset.

Hey what's wrong?, I mind linked her.
I havent seen my dad since I was 9. He's not a good man, She looked like she was about to cry.
What did he do?, I asked.
Enough, Land's voice interrupted, Eat. I will tell you later.

I rolled my eyes and ate my blt. I hate it when people keep secrets from me. I'm going to be 14 soon so I may be young but I'm not a little kid. He tried making small talk but only got simple anwsers. He seemed nice enough but I still don't know what happened 3 years ago. Everyone finished their lunch and quickly cleaned up. Landon made sure he was either touching me or within a foot of me. I couldn't help rolling my eyes when he scolded me for going out of his sight.

Instead of gathering into the living room to visit everybody said their goodbyes and hurried out the door. I was upset that no one wanted to hang out. But I have Jane, Landon, and Delilah to talk to so it's not too bad. The longer Zachary stayed around the more uncomfortable I felt. He kept staring at me and giving me weird looks. Landon always growled at him though. Sometimes his over-protecting side came in handy.

Jane and I went to her room and we relaxed. She started reading and I wanted to draw so I got out my sketchbook. I only doodled on schoolwork until a little bit ago. Landon bought me a sketchbook and I started drawing stuff for him. It wasn't very good but I now enjoy it a lot and he likes my style. He hangs by best ones in frames in his office. After about and hour of hearing lots of tense conversation from Landon's office I heard them come out.

Then 5 more minutes and Delilah was walking across the lawn to a medium sized shed in the back yard. I asked Jane about it and she said they converted it to a mini house for unknown people they couldn't trust. Like a non-violent rogue or a new wolf. I mean it makes sense. She also said they moved his stuff out there when they exiled him. What did he do that was so bad?

There was a knock at the door. Landon opened the door slowly and he had a weary look on his face.

"Can I speak with you Lila?" Oh boy. I got up and followed his to his office. He sat behind his desk and I sat in a chair opposite from him. He looked very serious. "You need to know what is happening since it involves you." I nodded.

"Wait why is this involve me?" Fear creeped into my veins .

"I will explain. Now listen very carefully." I nodded my head. "10 years ago a hand full of people started a group against werewolves. We call them hunters. Now hunters have existed almost as long as we have. But they are usually in bloodlines and hunter genes are passed from generation to generation. But these people are just normal people with no hunter genes at all."

"Were those the people who attacked a few days ago?"

"Yes." He said patiently. "They want to end our species because they hate us. That is the only reason. So they have been trying to kill is us off for the past decade. They attacked us because they knew when to strike. We are still trying to figure that out too. But we think the rogue attack had something to do with the hunters. It's like they knew we were weakened. So then my father decided to show we think this is all connected because of my fathers history with humans and wolves."

"What did he do that was so bad?" I flopped back in the chair dramatically and he grinned.

"I'm getting there you silly girl. Come over here, Cherry." He scooted back and patted his leg. I walked over and laid across him with my head hanging over the arm of the chair. "Alright where was I before I was rudely interrupted?" He tickled my side and I laughed and smacked his hand.

"Fight me." I mumbled but he pretended not to notice.

"Anyways my dad was, and probably still is, a cruel person. He used to kill humans for fun. Since he's got Alpha blood he's very strong. They stood no chance. He loved the power. Then it got to the point of where he started killing weaker wolves when they didn't make the cut. He made packs members kill or he'd threaten to kill their family or their mate. He wouldn't let anyone leave either. He would hit my mom and me because we were older than 14. Jane was too young. His wolf became even more blood thirsty which drove him to kill more." By now I was hugging Landon neck.

"That's terrible. I'm so sorry." I thought only rogues were that cruel.

"That's why he became a rogue, Cherry. I turned 18 when the werewolf king got involved. He forced him to give me the title of Alpha. Then the king gave him two options. Be a prisoner in the royal prison or be exiled to never come back. He left and we never heard from him until today. But the only person sho has power over the king is the Moon Goddess."

"Didn't he say he was on a mission or something like that?" I asked.

"The only thing he old us was the Moon Goddess came to him and told him to come back for she needed him to carry out a task." This Moon Goddess lady sounds cool. "She is pretty cool. She is very merciful and kind. But cruel to those who are evil. Also if you really need help she will come to you in your dreams to give you advice."

"That sounds neat." I played with his short collar.

"Tis my lady." He picked my up and sat me on his desk so I was eye level with him. "You have to promise me you won't be alone with him or go near him." He gave me puppy dog eyes aka Oliver eyes.

"I promise." I held out my pinky and he took a hold of it with his pinky. He kissed my forehead and the dread I felt from that story all went away.

A/N

Dear Casbabies,

Okay so I have a lot of great ideas for this book. I will be updating a lot more frequently now. I hope y'all like this long one and don't forget to vote, follow, and comment. I wanna hear you ideas and feedback! It helps me more as a writer. Honestly 😉. Love you all!

-Paige (aka Castiel_Baby05 lmao)