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Chapter 25: Skye
I sat there, drumming my fingers on my knee, waiting for Elijah to reply. What was taking him so long? I couldn't help but berate myself for the situation I'd landed myself in. "Good going, Skye," I muttered under my breath. "Real genius move, deciding to run off with a guy you know nothing about, who might have murdered your mom. Brilliant!" Yep, now I was definitely talking to myself. Fantastic. I felt like a caged animal, pacing back and forth in the room, anxious and waiting. Suddenly, it hit me that I hadn't considered the two werewolf guards stationed outside my door. So much for being smart and stealthy. I found myself eyeing the door nervously, half expecting someone to barge in and drag me out. Man, all I wanted was a bit more insight into my past. But, looking back, it wasn't the brightest idea. Maybe it was the years of unanswered questions that led me to Kain, or maybe just a lapse in judgment. Whatever it was, my chest felt heavy ever since I left with him. Why did deci
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She still had that wary look in her eyes. Man, I was at a loss for how to make her relax a bit. "You good?" I asked. She glanced up, those big blue eyes, mirror images of her mother's, knocking the wind out of me every time. The resemblance was uncanny, and it tugged at my heartstrings. We ambled through the garden, the same one where her mom and I used to take our evening strolls.Skye kept her cards close, not peppering me with questions like I'd expected. If I wanted to come out on top in this impending war, I needed her trust."Ask me anything, sweetheart. I'll be honest with you," I assured her. She met my gaze, pausing briefly. "Why did you kill my mother?" Her eyes held mine, unwavering. Damn. The one question I wasn't ready for. Even I struggle to answer that for myself."It's a complex tale. I'm struggling with where to begin," I admitted, my voice faltering in a way it rarely did. She settled on the same bench I had crafted for my mate. "You said you'd be honest," Skye remin
My Scared Mate Chapter 27: Jayleen
My gaze was fixed intently on the phone, anticipating a message from Skye. The stillness outside was palpable, and I found myself missing the familiar hustle and bustle of the Silver pack beyond my office window. A knock rapped on the door, interrupting my thoughts. Without shifting my gaze from the phone, I called out, "Come in." The door creaked open, and Michael strode in, his posture a blend of urgency and concern. He scanned the room briefly before settling his eyes on me. "Any word from her?" he inquired, his voice tinged with a mix of hope and apprehension. "I've heard nothing," I murmured, eyes locked onto the phone, a sense of unease growing in the pit of my stomach. "Did I make a mistake letting her go?" Michael ambled over and settled into the chair across from me. His tone was business-like, but I could detect the worry beneath. "The warriors are prepped and waiting on your word, Jay." My mind raced, thoughts of Skye consuming every corner. "She's stepping into a worl
My Scared Mate Chapter 1: Skye
I pushed in the rear door of the Honeysuckle Café, where I worked, while most of the world was still asleep. Long shadows swirled on the deserted streets of my small town as the early morning light crept in. In the midst of the anxiousness that clung to me like an unwelcome second skin, I inhaled the comforting aroma of coffee beans and pastries.My strawberry blonde hair flew across my face as a surge of chilly wind blew through the entrance. I shrugged it off and got to work, preparing the morning's first batch of coffee. As I poured the water, a lingering memory of the life I left behind and of the guy I dreaded caused my hands to tremble a little.In this town, I had no friends and no relatives to turn to. I was completely alone, but it was better than having to live in fear of my abusive ex-boyfriend all the time. The fact that I didn't know who or where my parents were simply made me feel more alone. However, I had succeeded thus far, and I was determined to continue.The door ch
My Scared Mate Chapter 2: Jayleen
The early morning light dappled through the foliage as I ran through the familiar woods, my powerful body moving with ease. Being an Alpha, a lycan werewolf, had its own burdens, but the freedom it brought was unparalleled. The wind whipped through my fur, the scent of the forest filling my nostrils. Life was a different beast when you were, in fact, a beast yourself.Eventually, the woods gave way to the familiar sight of Silver Creek, our small town. The buildings were coming alive with the break of dawn, a picturesque sight that always filled me with a strange sense of peace. Silver Creek wasn't just any small town—it was ours, populated mostly by my pack, my family.I slowed to a stop at the edge of the town, my eyes instinctively drawn to one building in particular—Honeysuckle Café. Its warmth and inviting smell was enough to lure in any passerby, but for me, it held a more significant attraction. Skye.Skye, my mate. Beautiful, resilient, and undeniably fearful. It was an agonizi
My Scared Mate Chapter 3: Skye
A few days had passed since I last saw the towering stranger. The Honeysuckle Café, usually bustling with warmth and chatter, felt somewhat empty. An odd sensation gnawed at me – a sense of unease that I found hard to shake off. I didn't even know the man's name. He was just another face in the crowd of patrons I served day in and day out. A face that was slightly more familiar, perhaps, and a presence that was decidedly more intense, but still just a customer. And yet, here I was, acutely aware of his absence. The day wore on as usual. Maggie bustled around, her cheer infectious despite the dampened mood I found myself in. Customers came and went, the bell above the door jingling with each entry and exit. Coffee was brewed, pastries were served, and yet that inexplicable void seemed to hang in the air.I tried to brush it off. Maybe it was just the monotony of my life finally catching up to me. But as the day drew to a close and there was still no sign of the man, the feeling of di
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My Scared Mate Chapter 6: Jayleen
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