True Feelings #8
Justin put Isla behind him, probably anticipating Kreed punching him. Lisa gasped and clutched her chest. My ex said, “Finally. I, Lisa Kipner, accept your rejection.” Lisa went on all fours then screamed, “STOP!” Lady took over and shifted.
Lady looked at Kreed as tears fell down from the wolf’s eyes while she nuzzled him.
Kreed sighed, “I’m sorry, Lady. I tried for you, I really did.
Torque likes you, but I can’t do this with her anymore.
Lisa’s toxic and I deserve better.” Lady whimpered but nodded then howled in despair and took off running. Kreed winced and rubbed his chest.
I apologized, “Kreed, I am so sorry.” Kreed sighed, “I have seen what the mate bond truly is. Lisa and I did not have it. She threw Justin in my face, and the fact I wanted someone else. Lisa didn’t want me, and she said that.
Lady asked me to give her time to talk to Lisa.
Lady and Torque bonded, but it was more like friends.
Lisa and I didn’t bond at all. To be fair, I’ve always loved someone else. ”
Justin whispered, “Kreed, I had no idea. I am so sorry.” Kreed told him, “I know. It’s not your fault, it’s hers. I should’ve told you.” Isla told Kreed, “You deserve so much better.” Emmett chimed in, “Let’s go get some of the good whiskey, Kreed.”
Kreed laughed, “I’m really fine, Emmett. Lisa wasn’t who I wanted to be my mate anyway.” Malachi snorted, “I’d imagine not.” Kreed and Annie Miller had dated on and off since I could remember. Annie was always drawn to him as he was to her.
Clara told me that Annie knew Kreed was something to her, she just didn’t know what. I was stunned they weren’t mates. Maybe they were meant to be chosen mates. Speaking of Annie, she popped to Malachi greeting, “Hey big brother, what did you need?”
Kreed growled, “MINE!” Annie turned and looked at him, shocked whispering, “Mine.” Kreed was scenting her, in the next second. Annie burst into tears, “How?” Kreed answered, “We are second chance mates, Annie Girl. It’s why we can’t ever stay away from each other.”
Annie cried, “What about Lisa?” Oh shit, she’d known. Kreed replied, “I did what you and Lady asked, and gave Lisa a chance despite not wanting to. I set myself free, and now I wish I had done it so much sooner. Staying away from you has been torture.” Annie cried and held him tightly.
Malachi said, “I’m such a good big brother so there will be no mating in front of me.
” Annie laughed and turned to squeeze her brother’s hand.
Malachi ruffled her hair causing Kreed to let a little growl go.
Malachi snorted, “Help a guy out and he growls. Be good to my little sister, Kreed. She’s been in love with you most of her life. ”
Malachi winced saying, “Annie cried for a week when she was taught Fairies knew their mates their entire lives. I’ve watched her try not to be in love with you from that day on. It sucked, so be good to her.” Kreed replied, “Always.” Annie popped them away.
I said, “I can’t believe Kreed was mated to Lisa. Like I quite literally cannot believe it.” Justin whispered, “I can’t imagine the hell she was putting him and his wolf through. Being with me, screaming about being with you while her wolf wanted Kreed.” I winced.
Malachi didn’t say anything which meant he must have known. I offered, “Mom is going to go off the deep end.” Malachi snorted, “Going to? Lexi’s already off it.” I heard a shriek of excitement. Malachi laughed, “Grandma Isabella knows Annie and Kreed are mates.”
I heard another excited yell. Malachi laughed, “Dad knows too.” I said, “I’d guess both of them know now, but the excited yell will be Ted.” I flashed over to them. Ted and Isabella were jumping around in a circle holding each other.
Ted shouted delightedly, “Matt, get over here! We will never see Annie trying not to be broken-hearted over not being Kreed’s again.” Matt wiped a few tears away, “I told Annie they could be chosen mates. It’s killed me seeing her so upset.” Matt kissed Ted on the head.
Isaac and Malachi came over to join the group. Immy came outside asking, “What happened?” Clara stumbled out of the house next. My Beta asked, “Is it true?” I nodded. Clara squealed and picked Immy up. Tony Jr. came out next with Bryce.
Immy squealed excitedly, “Why am I squealing?” I told her, “Your older sister is mated.” Immy stopped squealing then frowned, “Is Annie happy about that? She loves Kreed so much and he loves her.” I told her, “It’s Kreed, so she’s happy.”
Tony snorted, “Finally. I’ve told her to just be Kreed’s chosen mate.” I offered, “They are second chance fated mates.” Bryce smiled, “Good. Wait, who was his first chance? I know Annie hasn’t found hers, not that she was looking.”
I evaded, “That’s really up to Kreed to talk about.
” Malachi snorted, “Kreed deserved better. Annie should’ve been his mate the whole time.
” Immy gasped, “NO! It was not that god awful BITCH!” Clara had frozen while I winced.
Malachi said, “Beta blood, Keaton.” Immy was raised by around Beta’s so clearly that was a factor.
I sighed, “Well, it’s all sorted now.” Clara scoffed, “Selene really is a bitch. I am a little scared to see who I’m fated to, now.” I urged, “Don’t be. He’ll be amazing, I feel it.” Channing agreed, “Exactly. Or we kill him.”
Clara shot me a smile. Isabella ordered, “To the kitchen people! We have happy cakes to bake.” She ran inside. I laughed watching her go, but that laughter died fast when Carry Farmer ran over to us. Carry looked at Malachi, “You tell me that BITCH wasn’t my son’s original fated mate!”
Kincade ran up behind her saying, “Carry.” Carry snarled, “The pack link is on fire saying Annie and Kreed are second chance mates, and that they found out after he rejected LISA FUCKING KIPNER! DO NOT TELL ME THAT IS TRUE!”
Carry looked at all of us declaring, “I will CURSE Selene for the rest of my life for giving my son to that GOD AWFUL BITCH INSTEAD OF ANNIE FIRST! I’ll get my brother to agree too. Liam will be on a WARPATH WITH ME!” Oh god. Liam Henderson was a renowned fighter.
I linked Emmett, “Carry Farmer is on a warpath and she wants Liam to join her.” Emmett sighed, “Liam as in her brother?” I answered, “Uh huh.” Emmett groaned, “I’ll just get the gym ready and warn EJ.” Kincade said, “It’s all sorted now, Carry.”
Carry growled, “Do you know how much Kreed cried because he felt he wasn’t being fair to Annie? He loved and couldn’t stay away from her even when he tried. Kreed felt like he was a bad person for not being able to.”
“My son thought he should be stronger because it would hurt Annie when he found his mate. THEN HIS MATE IS THAT GOD AWFUL BITCH?! She was hurting Kreed and Torque by throwing her relationship in his face! Lisa was running around saying she was getting engaged to Keaton. OH! I WILL GET HER!”
I winced, “That wasn’t true.” Carry snorted, “Keaton, I knew that before Kincade met Katie Karlton and told me you were in love with her. You’ve been done with Lisa, and even when you were dating her you were never marrying her.
Your mom probably would’ve killed her. LIKE I MIGHT! ” Kincade dragged her away.
Malachi snorted, “Well, this has been an eventful night.” I sighed, “You can say that again.” I walked back inside and discovered I had a voicemail from Odette. I listened to it. My mate said, “Hey Key, you’re probably busy. I just miss you.” Then she hung up.
I linked Emmett and dad, “I’m going to Katie’s.” Both grunted. So, everyone was having sex apparently. I drove to Odette’s place. My mate opened the door before I knocked. I smiled, “You said you missed me, and it turns out I missed you too.” She threw her arms and legs around me.
I linked Channing, “Do you smell blood?” Before he could answer, Odette was kissing me, passionately. When we pulled apart, I whispered, “A restraining order?” Odette sighed, “I’d say sorry, but your ex is crazy.”
I growled, “Let her hit you again, and I’ll spank you.” Odette asked, “How do you know I let her?” I answered, “Because I do. Don’t let her do it again.” I turned my mate around and spanked her causing her to gasp. I threw her over my shoulder then went into her bedroom.
We lost ourselves in each other. School was drama free without Lisa. Then as a bonus, my ex was somewhat hiding in the pack. Everyone was excited Annie and Kreed were marked and mated. I felt bad for Lady, but Kreed and Annie were really meant for each other.
Courtwarming finally rolled around. Immy had taken Odette shopping with May for dresses. They were getting ready together at Odette’s apartment. I showered and put on my black shirt and slacks with my green tie I’d left out.
Mom was waiting downstairs with Odette’s corsage. Mom warned, “You guys better take a ton of pictures. I was hoping I’d meet Katie today.” I hugged her, promising, “I’ll take pictures and you will meet her.” I just didn’t have a date set. Mom huffed.
I walked outside and found Lisa by my truck. I groaned, “I’m going to start hiding my truck.” Lisa whispered, “I missed you.” I snorted, “That’s funny because I’ve enjoyed not having your drama in my life.” Lisa frowned, “We can be together now.”
I laughed, “You think I’d be with you after what you did to Kreed?
He’s going to be the Male Lead Warrior one day.
” Lisa cried, “He rejected me, not the other way around.” I told her, “I’ll be blunt, he should’ve the second he knew you were fated.
Instead, he gave your wolf a chance because Annie asked him to.
She’s a million times the person you could ever be. ”
I scoffed, “Then you rejected Kreed with your actions. It was more important for you to hurt Isla than be with your fated mate. Your anger, and bitterness, is stronger than I ever imagined to fight the mate bond. You’re insane.”