My Surprise Mate

I was still trying to wrap my head around the fact that I have a brother on the walk to our house.

A half-brother, but a sibling non the less.

As soon as we walked into the house it felt like I could breathe again.

Just being home gave me comfort.

Dane went to the kitchen to make a bottle for Kyra as I began getting her changed.

"Let me," Dane said as he took Kyra from me and began feeding her.

"What’s on that brain of yours?" he questioned softly.

I shook my head, unsure of where to start.

"I just...I don’t know.There are so many thoughts, questions, and worries bouncing around right now I’m not sure where I would even start to try to explain it."

I felt my eyes burn as tears formed.I stood and started pacing around the room; everything hitting me at once.

Dane’s arms stopped me as he slowly turned me toward him, wrapping me in a tight hug.

"Deep breath babe."

He whispered as he gently stroked my hair and back.I did as he said, inhaling his scent as it surrounded me.

After a few breaths, I felt calm again and let Dane lead me to bed.

He slowly helped me get undressed before pulling one of his t-shirts over my head.

"My whole life has been turned upside down."

I told him as we laid down on the bed, "I don’t regret it—it’s just been a lot, you know? "

Dane pulled me close to him, "I understand, and you have handled it and waited for me to talk."

“I’m still learning about being a werewolf, a mom, and a mate.And now I have met my mom and lost my mom, meet my dad and I’m still not sure if I can trust him or not.I found out I have a brother! It’s just too much at once."

I sighed and closed my eyes as I snuggled closer to Dane.

"I know it’s been a lot, babe, but I’m proud of you and how well you have handled everything.I’m not sure how much we can trust Apollo either.Hell, I thought we could trust your mom, but look what happened with that.No matter what though—I will always stand by your side.I will always protect you and Kyra, and I love you both more than life itself.Kyra is asleep in her bed, so why don’t we try to get some rest now too."

How did he always know exactly what to say? "I love you too Dane,"

I whispered, feeling his breathing even out under me.I knew he was just as exhausted as I was if not more.I lay there listening to Dane snore lightly until sleep finally consumed me.

The next morning, we woke up and dressed early.I was nervous and excited at the same time.I will, hopefully, get to meet Devin today and learn more from Apollo about Kyra.

As I was packing Kyra’s diaper bag, Adria came through the front door.

"Good morning!" she cooed as she took Kyra from Dane.

"Good morning to you to mom,"

Dane replied playfully to his mom.

She laughed as she swatted at his arm, "Well I hate to break it to you dear, but the minute Kyra was born she stole first place from you!"

I laughed as Dane fake pouted, "Is Apollo still at the border?"

I asked her as I slipped my shoes on and inviting him to breakfast but decided any interaction with the Alpha King should come from you or Dane."

She looked between me and Dane, "the pack is nervous.It’s not often the Alpha King himself shows up and also stays the night.They aren’t sure what is going on or what happened last night.I know you have this under control, son, but I suggest informing them of what’s going on.At least tell them some of it to ease their minds some."

I could see Dane tense, "I'll have Ash give them a brief update and inform them as soon as Apollo leaves, we will hold a formal meeting and let them know everything.For now, though, we should get to the packhouse"

As we walked out the front door, we were met by Ash, Genesis, and Blaze.

"We made him wait as long as we could,"

Genesis sighed, "he hardly slept at all last night.He seems very anxious."

I looked over at Blaze as he talked softly to Kyra and Adria.I still couldn’t get over the changes physically happening in Blaze, not to mention how he acts with Kyra is mind-blowing.

He is so much bigger than other kids his age; taller and more muscular.

"You and Blaze go to the packhouse with them.I will be there shortly,"

Ash told Genesis before giving her a small kiss and heading toward the border.

"Is it okay for him to go by himself?" I asked, feeling a little uneasy at the thought.

Apollo hasn’t done anything to make me doubt his intentions, but I just have this gut feeling he isn’t what he seems.

I wish I didn’t feel this way about him and I hope I am him.They will escort Apollo and Devin, if he is here, to our office.I nodded as I let Dane lead all of us across the yard into the packhouse.

Zayd was waiting in the office for us when we arrived.

"Good morning," he cooed, just like Adria did as he took Kyra from her.

rolled my eyes and laughed as Dane threw his hands in the

moved to

and pulling me into his lap.I liked seeing the

long before we heard a knock on the door before Ash came in,

and allowing Apollo and a man that I assumed to be Devin

in behind them as Ash shut the

stood stiffly by the door instead of taking a seat like they

I stood as Apollo

Dane greeted them.

smiled as he held his hand out, "Good morning.This

introduced Devin, who shook Dane’s hand as

"Nice to meet you,"

before slipping his hand

little bit, "I’m Holly Black, your

huge

first time you have used my last

Dane through our mind link,

a small smile, "I suppose you are," he chuckled lightly shorter than Apollo but had the same brown hair and light grey

seemed to twist when he spoke

that made

room at Kyra who was still being held

a brief look before

about Devin.I just knew we needed to keep our guard up and

the room, "So what can you tell

like that," he smiled, "there is a prophecy I guess you could say, in short, it says that a female heir to the Royal pack will be blessed with gifts this world hasn’t seen.One of the things I remember hearing is how this female would have a mate from birth.He would be blessed with the strength and knowledge needed to protect

who was sitting close to Kyra as I thought

sense to me, but I felt like there was more he didn’t

does this

questioned him, narrowing my

can remember.My mother is the one that used to tell

I didn’t believe him.

silently watching

Kyra is the one mentioned in the prophecy, the one to

as he handed Kyra to AdriaAsmall smile spread on Apollo and Devin’s face, "Yes, but if she is, then she won't just rule over the werewolves, but overall the supernaturals.For this reason, we believe she should come to live at the palace, of course not without both of

very confident

throughout the office as Dane, and I

"Kyra isn’t going anywhere,"

gritted out, stepping

the room had slowly moved and

the room, "No need to get violent, Devin was merely

are your real intentions

I had to ask.

gut feeling had continued to grow, making me wish they would just

flashed across Devin’s face

felt everyone in

you are scared to trust me, and I understand that, but I really just want the best for you and her.I really don’t care

but sincerity, it was now Devin

to come back in one month

me as Devin

the Alpha King

me a quick hug before turning to the group surrounding

and Colby, and they stepped aside just

with his hand out, "It was so nice to meet

dripped off his words as

gave my hand a squeeze, "See

and I began escorting Apollo and Devin back to the

lot to take in Holly, but I hope you know I

when Devin stopped walking mid-stride, tilting his head up and sniffing the air, "What is it, son?" Apollo asked as he looked around the

"Mate..."

Cevin whispered.

at him

found your mate!!

seemed genuinely happy

Devin as he walked through

he shook his

"What is in there?"

pointing to his

is where

told him and then

he asked

nodded his

didn’t give any more information

I want to go

looked at Dane, then

he unlocked the door and

her feet when we reached her cell, "Mate..." they both said as their eyes

spun around quickly, "Let.Her.Out.Now."

him sternly, "Let’s

at Nyla before turning and heading back up the stairs.I really didn’t even know that

seemed brighter as we all stood