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Mated To Four Chapter 18
DESMOND. When we got home, Alejandra said she wanted some time alone and she went up to her room. But her thoughts are loud. I can feel every bit of her pain. She’s hurting. And it kills me. A shifter usually can’t feel the emotions of their mate until they are bonded. I don’t know why it’s different with Alejandra, but I’m glad it is. I’m glad she can’t block me out. And even though I said I would teach her, I’m not going to until she can be fully honest with us about what she’s feeling. Forrest paces back and forth. “Somebody needs to go up there.” All four of us are on edge. “Desmond should go.” Puma turns towards me. “We should all go,” Phoenix says. “No, I don’t want to overwhelm her.” Forrest stops pacing and focuses on me. “Puma is right. Desmond, you should go talk to her. You’re the best at talking. You can calm her down. Because I can’t take much more of this. I’m about ready to get on a boat and leave this island. I want to run away and hide with her.” Which wou
Mated To Four Chapter 19
PHOENIX. “I told you she wouldn’t care.” Desmond crosses his arms and smirks at me. In theory I knew that Alejandra wouldn’t care that she wouldn’t be meeting my parents, but I still worried. She comes from such a big family, and my family is literally just me and Hannah. Hannah is ten years older than me, so after our parents died, she continued to raise me. I’m eighteen, only two years younger than her when she took me in. I can’t even imagine how hard it must’ve been for her. I wasn’t exactly an easy kid to deal with. But Hannah is a rock star. I love that I got to introduce Alejandra to Hannah already. I also love that they get along so well. Alejandra actually looks up to my sister and considers her a friend. Alejandra is my family now too. And the guys, they always have been. Forrest, Desmond, Puma, and I all grew up together. We knew from a young age what our place in the pack would be. Alpha Romano moved us all to be closer to Forrest. We all pretty much became instant fr
Mated To Four Chapter 20
ALEJANDRA.Forrest holds my right hand while Puma holds my left. Phoenix is in the back and Desmond in the front.I’ve grown used to this system. They like to make a circle around me. Maybe I should be annoyed, but I’m not. I think it’s sweet that they want to protect me. Tonight, I feel like I need protection.I’m meeting their families.And…My family.It’s weird to think that, but tonight I am meeting my grandfather for the first time. Or maybe it’s not the first time. Maybe I met him when I was a baby and just don’t remember it.I have so many questions. Questions for Margot Westwood, who is apparently my aunt, questions for this grandfather of mine, and questions for my mom and dad. Even my older sister. She was eight when I was born. Certainly she remembers me being adopted. I don’t understand why my parents would lie to me.But all of that is for another day, because tonight I’m meeting my boyfriends’ families.That’s definitely not something I thought I’d ever say.I
Mated To Four Chapter 21
ALEJANDRA.Desmond’s parents are so nice.But they look young. So young.Desmond assures me that his parents are in their seventies, which is so freaky to me. They don’t look older than their mid-twenties. I know shifters live a long time, but geez.After that, Forrest explains that once wolf shifters reach their twenties, they age very slowly. Since my dad is a doctor, I do wonder about the biology of it all, but it’s not really science. It’s supernatural. Maybe everything isn’t meant to be explained.I’m sad that I didn’t get to meet Desmond’s younger brother, but I know I’ll get to meet him soon.After meeting Desmond’s parents, I’m introduced to Puma’s family.Puma has a large family. He is one of ten children. He is the oldest. I only get to meet two of his siblings because the other ones are too young to come tonight. His mom is also pregnant again—with twins. And I thought my family was big.To my surprise, everybody is nice. They all seem genuinely happy for their sons
Mated To Four Chapter 22
PHOENIX. I’m pissed. How dare somebody ruin Alejandra’s night. This is her night. The night we get to introduce her to the shifter community as our mate. And somebody dares to start chaos, they dare to start a war, on her special night? Forrest is about ready to murder somebody. When we get into the room, I’m confused by what’s in front of me. It’s shifter against shifter—wolf against wolf. There are a few witches, but for the most part shifters are acting on their own. What is going on? “Give us the girl and nobody gets hurt.” It’s one of the witches. Everybody is asking what girl. But I know. Forrest knows. “The hybrid. Where is she?” That’s when I know. Tonight isn’t going to end well. They’re not getting my mate. ALEJANDRA. I’m not sure how long I sit in the basement alone. It can’t be all that long, but it feels like hours. I’m anxious. I can’t hear any noise above me and haven’t since I got down here. The guys haven’t tried to talk to me through our mind link. I k
Mated To Four Chapter 23
ALEJANDRA“Your mom was my sister,” she says. “My only sister. My only sibling. Our mom died when I was a baby.” I frown, thinking how hard it must’ve been to be raised without a mom. Especially considering who her dad is— Robert Westwood isn’t exactly a warm guy. She and my mother must’ve had it rough. “My sister was only ten months older than me.” Margot smiles sadly. “I used to tease her for two months out of the year when we were the same age. She hated it. But I thought it was awesome.” I laugh. Sounds like Zaire, Katherine, and me. “When your mom was eighteen, she met her mate,” she continues. “It’s rare for our kind to meet their mate so young in life. It never happens. I mean, I’m thirty-six and haven’t met my mate yet. That’s pretty normal, actually. Until my mate comes, I am happy waiting for him.” “I’m lucky then.” “You are,” she agrees. “Who is my mom’s mate?” I ask. “I don’t know,” Margot answers. “Your mom never introduced me to him. She kept it a secret from ev
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ALEJANDRA.I feel safe—safer than I ever have in my life.It’s not an usual feeling for me. I’ve always felt safe. I grew up with two older brothers and an older sister who always looked out for me. I’ve never had a true reason to fear, aside from being scared to touch people. But right now, it’s a different kind of safe. I feel like, for the first time, I can truly be myself. No hiding being a fake diagnosis. No half truths.When I wake up on Saturday morning, it takes me a few seconds to remember that I’m not at my home in Jacksonville. I’m at Shifter Academy—with my mates. All four of which are currently in my bed. They were all in here with me when I fell asleep, but I assumed they would leave after I went to sleep. Though, I should’ve known better. After what happened, I doubt I’ll be left alone much anymore.All the guys are still sleeping and I try to climb out of bed quietly, not wanting to disturb them. But as I go to climb over Phoenix, he grabs onto my arm and opens one
Mated To Four Chapter 25
ALEJANDRA.Saturday was nice. After breakfast, the guys said I could choose what I wanted to do, so I forced them to watch Harry Potter with me. I thought it was finally time to introduce them to ‘muggle’ entertainment. They seemed to think it was hilarious witches and wizards were so good in the story. I guess witches in our world aren’t so powerful.I still can’t believe witches are real.Magic is real.I have a shifter boyfriend.Boyfriends?Mates?I don’t even know what to call them, honestly.On Sunday morning, only two of the guys are in my bed. Last night they decided my bed was too small for all four of us, so they’re taking turns staying with me. I feel like maybe I should protest, but I like having them in here with me.“Go back to sleep, P.” Puma’s eyes are still closed as he says it.“I’m not tired,” I say, then sit up. I scratch my arm where my scar is. Or was. When I look at my arm, I see that there isn’t even a mark left behind. It’s completely healed.“Stop
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