Chapter 10
I don't expect Jacie to understand everything that is running through my mind right now. All she knows about me is that I’m a wolf. I managed to get through the rest of my classes today, but I’m not sure what to do now.
Dawson is definitely a bear shifter. I knew it as soon as I got close enough to scent him. Jacie pointed out that bears can track anything or anyone. She’s right, he probably already knows which room is mine. I can’t hide from him for long.
I think this pond is my new favorite spot at Moonlight. It reminds me of home. We have a clearing in the woods that looks similar to it. A simple pond surrounded by large trees. There’s no place in the world more peaceful.
I went for a run after class, but my wolf is just now starting to settle as I relax and watch the small ripples in the water. I need to talk to someone that knows me, but I don’t dare to tell Ryker or the other boys yet. He will go straight to my dad, and I’m not ready to go home. I just got here.
I twirled my phone in my hand for a minute, trying to figure out who I should talk to. I know I can always call my mom, but again she can’t hide anything from my dad. He will know something is wrong.
There’s only one person I can think of. My aunt Violet won’t lie to my parents, but she will keep the information quiet until I’m ready to tell them all.
As I dial her number, I can feel myself getting more nervous.
“Hey kiddo, how is that fancy college treating you?”
I laughed, “Moonlight is good.”
“You don’t sound like it’s going very good.”
“I don’t know. I’m not sure if I’m as ready as I thought I was.”
“Don’t doubt yourself, baby girl. You're strong and capable. Sometimes we all just need a little girl talk for things to make sense. Hit me with it. What happened?”
“I’ll tell you, but please don’t tell my parents yet. I’m afraid that dad will make me come home if I screw up at all.”
“That bad huh? How much trouble are you in? Are you hurt or in danger?”
“It feels bad, but I’m not hurt. It’s more like mate trouble.”
“Then my lips are sealed. Hit me with it.”
I took a deep breath and once I started, I couldn’t stop. I told her everything that happened from the time I met Creed up until today, when I met Dawson. I even told her about the fight and blowing up Creed’s truck. I managed to keep Creed’s species and information to myself, but it wasn’t easy.
“Wow Bella girl, you’ve had a crazy week. I don’t know what to say.”
“I know, I don’t understand how I can have two mates, and I don’t know what to do. I don’t want to hurt Creed. He trusts me.”
“You didn’t choose this Bella, and you can’t control it. You didn’t do anything wrong. The way you handle it now is what’s important. Be honest with them and tell them about each other. You do know your parent’s story, don’t you? They went through a lot of ups and downs, but it was all worth it in the end.”
“I know they fell in love as teenagers but found out they weren’t mates. They ended up being second chance mates, but not until Damian rejected his fated mate, and my biological father was killed. I’ve heard their story a million times.”
“Yes, but did you put the connection together that at one point in time your mom had to make a choice between Damian and Maverick. Remember, no one knew Maverick’s true colors until after he took you.”
“I never thought about that. How did she know that Damian was the right choice for her?”
“Love, baby girl. Follow your heart. It will all make sense in the end. Just talk to your mates, get to know them, and follow your heart. Trust me, it’s going to be OK. Just whatever you do, don’t ask your uncle Gavin for advice.”
I laughed, “I won’t. I don’t always trust his plans either.”
“Smart girl. Are you still having those dreams?”
“I haven’t had one in a couple of weeks.”
“OK, just promise me you won’t ignore them. I’m sure it’s the moon goddess’s way of connecting with you.”
“I promise. They feel so real, there’s no way I could ignore them.”
“Go talk to your mates, you can’t hide from them. I’ll always be here for you. Call me anytime, and I promise my lips are sealed until you talk to your parents.”
“Thanks Aunt Violet. I feel a little better just getting it off my chest. I’ll talk to you soon.”
I hung up the phone and thought about everything. Aunt Violet is right. I’m strong, I can handle this. I’m just having a moment of weakness. I thought about my dreams as I stared at the water. Was there any truth to them?
I just started having them about a year ago. It’s different every time, but the room is the same. I’m always standing in the middle of an empty room that is surrounded by mirrors.
When the dream first starts, all I can see is my reflection shining back at me. Then it changes and there are different scenes that play in the mirrors, like I’m watching a movie. It feels more like a 3D movie. Everything is happening right in front of me, but I can’t stop it or change the images.
My last dream was horrible. There was a group of shifters in human form attacking my pack. I stood there unable to move as I watched my family and my friends get attacked and drop motionless to the ground. I couldn’t tell what kind of shifters the men were, or what they looked like. Their faces were blurry, but I could hear every scream.
I kept telling myself that it was just a dream, but Aunt Violet thinks it was a premonition or a warning from the moon goddess. What if she’s right? Why would I be the one to get the warning, and how can I prepare for a war that I know nothing about?
If those dreams are messages from the moon goddess, it must be connected to this mark on my hip. She must have a plan for me. I need to find out what this mark means. I’m making that my top priority, right after I talk to my mates.