Rejected Mate and Following Fate

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.

comfort once more. Feeding on

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

sure that Varro won’t go there….. at least you won’t fall with her. You, your mate, will live. The world isn’t done with you two yet; you have something to do for the future of your species.” She nods at my stomach and my body stiffens at that, prickling all over my skin. My

way heightens my tension as he too focuses on

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

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