Rejected Mate and Following Fate - Awakening Book

A Solution

“I do. I happened upon some helpful hints in a grimoire or two in my luggage that gave me some answers. We’re lucky enough to be in a part of the world that grows what I need, so I’ll be back before we leave…. I have to go find some very rare plants.” That upbeat tone of a woman who is smug with her new discovery and confident in her own remedies.

“Wait.” Colton hesitates, grabbing her arm as she moves to pass and my heart stops in my chest, which is already hammering like a war drum. I know he’s hesitating about whether he wants this or not. He probably has the same thoughts swirling in his head as I do about the outcome should Sierra be free of my life burden.

“This is a good thing, Cole…. Sierra and Alora unbound. Sierra is already so far through her life cycle, Alora has barely begun ….. you know when Sierra’s time comes, Alora will leave too if they are still bound.” Meadow is the voice of reason even if that time is a long way away in our life cycle. She’s right though. Being connected to a much older wolf, reduces my life span no matter how we look at it. I will leave when she does, and so will Colton. Now we have babies to think about, suddenly that thought terrifies me. Every day and moment I have is precious and shouldn’t be bound to another life form for an expiry date.

to offer comfort once more. Feeding on

To keep her safe, to stop her doing anything dumb…right?” I raise my voice and sigh with relief at the unanimous chorus of strong ‘right’s’ that come our way without a second of hesitation. Radar’s being the loudest. The witch nods in agreement and it gives me a sense of calm that we’re all thinking the same way about what

there….. at least you won’t fall with her. You, your mate, will live. The world

furrowed glance her way heightens my tension as he too focuses

strong gifted wolf parents…. An alpha witch and a Vampire Princess. We’ve never seen that happen before. Three species… all at odds with one another in turbulent times. Who knows what these two will achieve when it’s their time to shine.” Her words silence not only me and Colton, but the entire room as we absorb what she’s saying, my head spinning with the reality that she’s right. My children are a first of their kind. Witch, Vampire, and wolf, all rolled into one. I can’t even imagine what gifts they may be born with and what their future will hold. With the Santo bloodline, and mine, they won’t be weak that’s for sure. I just hope their future isn’t

as important to their future as we are….. my father cannot fall. THAT is the priority tonight. His loyal, I don’t give a shit…. But he’s mine. I’ll put him in an isolation tank myself. My mom stays safe. Stays alive, no matter what! That’s what’s happening!” Colton’s cold tone and determined frown, the increase in his heartrate make me anxious and I slide into his arms to calm him. His fury and fear engulfing me