Chapter 24

I hung the phone up and tried to make sense of everything. Things are not always what they seem. What does that even mean?

Creed is possessive and a little rough around the edges, but I can tell that he cares about me. I haven’t been able to spend much time with Dawson, but he seems nice. That brings me to Rowen, who I haven’t even formally met yet.

I think I need to get out more. I’ve been spending so much time in my room and with Creed. I feel like I’m missing something.

I need to open my eyes and pay attention to what’s going on around me. I also need to spend some time with my other two mates. After last night, I think Creed’s on the same page as me.

I smiled as I thought about last night again. Even after the crazy dream I had, I feel calm. Weirdly calm. I can’t help but wonder what my other two mates will do to me. I feel selfish thinking like that, but I can’t help it.

All three of them are gorgeous in their own ways. I don’t know Rowen yet, but Creed and Dawson have their own charm about them that drives me crazy.

I’ll figure this all out. One thing at a time, and first on the agenda, is a shower, breakfast, and class.

I got around quickly and as I walked to the dining hall, I tried to pay attention to the people around me. It’s still early and there aren’t a lot of people around.

There are a couple of bear shifters sitting on a bench talking, and a group of wolves standing in front of the dining hall. Nothing abnormal is standing out to me. Maybe I’m just making myself paranoid.

As I entered the dining hall, I smelled my favorite caramel smell almost instantly. I smiled, Dawson’s here somewhere.

I looked around for him as I made my way through the stations to get my food. I finally saw him sitting with a couple of other bear shifters. They must be his friends. I didn’t want to bother him, but he waved me over as soon as he saw me.

His friends got up and left as I walked over to him, so I sat down across from him.

I noticed he had a concerned look on his face as he stared at me.

“Hi, I’m sorry about last night. I didn’t mean for anything to happen.”

Dawson nodded, “it’s all good, I’m already healed. I am curious about what Creed Attora’s problem is though.”

I nodded, “He’s just Creed. I don’t know how to explain him. As you know, I met him first, and we both thought that he was my only mate. I guess he’s just having a hard time accepting that I have three mates.”

“I’ll admit, it’s weird, but I would rather share you than not have you at all.”

“I really appreciate how well you’re taking everything. I know it’s a lot. I’m trying to figure everything out, but I need time to get to know you guys.”

Dawson nodded, “Speaking of that, when are you going to spare some time for me? I don’t really know what to think about everything. I was always curious about my mate, but after I met you, you just kind of disappeared.”

“I know, I’m sorry. I’ve just had a lot going on, and what you saw last night wasn’t supposed to happen.”

“You mean what I didn’t see,” Dawson smirked.

“Yah,” I smiled, “what you didn’t see.”

“Do you think you could make some time for me tonight?”

“Yah, what do you have in mind?”

Dawson smiled again, and those dimples are going to be the death of me. I took a sip of my coffee to hide my blush.

“How about we get off campus for a while? We can go somewhere where we can be alone and talk.”

I smiled, “That sounds good. I was just thinking that I needed to get out more.”

“Then it’s a date. Is 5:00 good for you?”

I nodded, “I’ll be ready.”

Dawson waited for me to finish my breakfast, and we made small talk as he walked me to class. He’s really sweet.

I still can’t believe Creed hit him. He didn’t deserve it. I can only imagine what Rowen thinks after last night’s show. He probably thinks we're all crazy.

When I walked into class, I spotted Reese waving me over. Awe, he saved me a seat.

“Hi, thanks for saving me a seat.”

Reese smiled, “Did you break up with the player yet?”

I laughed, “not exactly, he’s one of my mates, Reese.”

“One of your mates. How many do you have?”

I bit my lower lip, “um, three.”

Reese gave me a surprised look, “Damn beautiful? Do you have room for one more?”

I laughed, “thanks for the offer, but I don’t think I can handle any more mates.”

“You know I had to try,” he winked at me.

I started taking notes as the professor carried on in the front of the room.

Reese leaned over and whispered, “how does that work? Do they all get to fuck you at the same time, or separately?”

I had to put my hand over my mouth to stop from laughing. I shouldn’t have been surprised by his words, but he caught me off guard.

I shook my head, “That’s my business, perv.”

He smiled, “I was just asking.”

I shook my head and smiled, “you're unbelievable. You're so worried about my love life, what about yours? How many girls are on your radar?”

“Well, I had one on my radar, but she friend zoned me.”

I gave him a look to tell him to stop. I know he doesn’t really have feelings for me.

Reese laughed, “it’s OK Beautiful, I’m just messing with you. I do have to admit something though. Something is drawing me to you. Don’t worry, I don’t mean a mate bond, but something. Let’s just say, you have my attention.”

“Hmm, I don’t know. Maybe we were destined to be friends.” I smiled.

Reese shrugged his shoulders, “maybe.”

I tried paying attention to the rest of class, but my focus is all over the place. I need to find the boys soon.

I need someone here that can help me try to decipher everything the moon goddess said. The three of them might drive me crazy, but their loyal. I know I can trust them with my life.

What Reese just said is weighing on my mind now too. Something is drawing him to me. I wonder if it has anything to do with what the moon goddess said.

There’s a purpose for everyone in my life. What could Reese’s role in my journey be? Maybe I’ve been looking at things wrong. I’ve been so focused on my mates, that I haven’t even thought about the other people in my life being connected. What about Reese and Jacie? Where do they fit into all this craziness?