Chapter 12
When I got back to my room, Jacie was gone. I’m starving, but I’m not in the mood to go to the cafeteria. How dare Creed? I don’t know what kind of girls he’s used to hanging around with, but this girl will never submit to him. He doesn’t own me.
Lucky for me, I’m used to dealing with overprotective wolves, and I know just how to handle them. I’m sure pig-headed dragons are not much different.
I searched the small kitchen area for something to eat, as I contemplated what to do next. I know I need to talk to Dawson. I at least need to explain my reaction to him, but I’ve had all I can take of men’s crap tonight.
I opened the freezer, oh Ben and Jerry’s for the win. Perfect pint size containers, no need for a bowl. I chose the chocolate therapy. It’s perfect after the day I’ve had.
I changed into some comfy pajama pants and curled up on my bed with my ice cream. I may have had a rough day, but the rest of my night with be perfect.
I tried flipping through the channels to find something to watch, but I can’t focus. Does the mark on my hip really have something to do with me having two mates? Better yet, what do I do about it?
Obviously, Creed is not OK with it. So that means that If I decide to explore the mate bond with Dawson, I will lose Creed.
That pig-headed dragon drives me crazy, but he’s still my dragon. I’m not sure I’m ready to give him up. Well, unless he keeps trying to control who I hang out with that is.
I can’t make sense of any of this. I slid the right side of my pajama pants down so I could look at my mark. As I’ve grown the symbols have become more defined.
You can clearly see the signs for the four elements in a circle, and they are definitely linked to my magic. Flames for fire, horizonal lines for water, a swirl for wind, and my favorite, a tiny tree for earth. In between the element signs there are some random lines. Well, more like patterns, and there’s a paw print on top of the circle where the lines connect.
I slide my pants back up and shook my head. We figured out years ago that my mark was connected to my magic, but what could it have to do with my mates. Why do I have two. How can I possibly figure out if I’m meant for something bigger, If I don’t have any clues to what it could be.
I heard giggling from outside the door. Please tell me Jacie isn’t bringing someone home. I hate all men tonight.
I finished my ice cream, and cursed my wolf hearing as I heard them making out in the hallway. I sunk down in my bed and waited for the inevitable.
Shockingly Jacie entered the room alone.
“What happened?” She asked me as she picked up my ice cream container.
“Nothing horrible. Things just didn’t go as planned when I talked to Creed.”
“It’s 7:00 and your already in bed. It must have been horrible.”
I laughed, “well let’s just say we don’t see eye to eye on who is in control of my life.”
“This I gotta hear, sit up and slid over, unless you want me to sit on you.”
I adjusted myself on the bed and Jacie sat up next to me. “Where’s your date? From what I could hear, I’m guessing things were going good.”
Jacie laughed, “Damn wolf hearing. It’s not anything serious, we just started talking. I’m guessing your day has been a lot more interesting.”
I laughed, “more like miserable.”
I told Jacie about everything that happened with Creed. I left out the part about his dragon and our mini make out session. Somethings I’m better off keeping to myself, but I made sure she knew about how possessive he got.
“What are you going to do? You can’t just ignore the mate bond with Dawson. Fate won’t allow it.”
“I know, I don’t want to lose Creed, but I also know nothing about Dawson. It’s not right for me to just write him off. Especially before I’ve even told him my name.”
Jacie nodded, “I agree.”
“What’s it like growing up in a coven? Can you tell me about yours?”
“Sure, what do you want to know?”
“I’m not really sure. I grew up in Green Ridge and we have a lot of different species in our pack. I know a lot about them personally, but how was life for them before they come to green ridge. I’ve been thinking a lot about the differences between all of us supernatural’s and I can’t shake the feeling that I’m missing something big.”
I took a deep breath and rested my head against the wall, “I don’t know life outside the comforts of green ridge. It’s weird but I have this feeling that I’m supposed to be doing something. I just don’t know what.”
“It’s not weird at all. You’re a wolf silly, your literally connected to the phases of the moon. Maybe you’re entering a time of change or new beginnings. Think about it, new school, new friends, and two new mates. You’ve definitely had a lot of change lately.”
“Yah, but I still feel like I’m missing something, like a purpose for everything.”
Jacie looked at me confused, “Purpose for what, double the sexy man beasts.”
I laughed so hard I had tears rolling down my cheeks. It just dawned on me how crazy I must sound to her. Jacie thinks I’m just a wolf shifter, she doesn’t know about my powers. I’m so used to everyone in my pack knowing, I almost slipped.
“I’m sorry I know it’s frustrating and confusing to you, but don’t let it get you down. Everything will work out. I don’t know what has made you question everything, but I imagine my life in a coven is similar to yours in a wolf pack.”
“What do you mean?”
“Well, we all live close together for comfort and protection. We spend a good portion of our time training. The only difference is we train with magic and spells, wolfs train for strength. We keep a spell on our coven to keep it hidden from outsiders, and wolves have guards watch their borders. I like to think about it as we’re similar but different.”
I nodded, “I was just curious. This is the first time I’ve left Green Ridge for any extended amount of time. My family talks about so many power-hungry leaders. It makes me wonder if they’re just going to the wrong packs. Is it really as big of a problem as they claim it is. I know the semester just started, but everyone here seems happy to be around different supernatural species.”
Jacie gave me a concerned look, “Girl, you need to come out with me more. You’re missing all the action, and fights. Just last night there was a huge fight between an alpha wolf and a bear over power. Both of them were trying to prove why they were the strongest shifter. The bear was huge, but the wolf was faster. The fight was crazy, but they got broke up before they killed each other.”
Jacie smiled, “I don’t know how you manage to control yourself around all those shifters. Watching them circling each other, shirtless with their chests heaving drove me crazy. Warlocks have a crazy side and they’re magic is powerful, but those shifter muscles can bring any girl to her knees.”
I laughed, “you’re not wrong, I just wish life didn’t need to be so complicated. I don’t want to be in this position where I need to choose between two mates. No matter what I do, one of them will get hurt.”
Jacie looked at me and smirked, “so why choose.”
I shook my head, “I’m pretty sure Creed would reject me if I tried that. However, with how possessive he is acting, I won’t feel one bit of sympathy for him while I take my time getting to know Dawson. I’ve decided that I’m going to do exactly what I want to do, and if he gets jealous that’s on him, not me.”
“Your brave wolfie, I’ll give you that,” Jacie laughed. “I’ve got to get a shower and meet back up with my friend. Do you want to come with me?”
“No, I’m good. I’m calling today a lost cause and going to bed early.”
“OK, we will be downstairs at the frat house if you change your mind.”
I nodded. Jacie got around and left for the night. We get along great, but she’s definitely more of a party girl than I am. I might start going out more with her, but right now I need some quite time to clear my head. Men are so annoying. If Creed thinks he own’s me he has another thing coming. I’m going to make him regret even thinking about ordering me around.