The Unwanted Wolf – Chapter 24

“Moon,” I repeated, soaking in the information. If Moon was my familiar, it meant there was no doubt about my heritage. “Why are you able to reach me now if you haven’t been successful for years?”

“Your powers are growing stronger, even though you’ve been suppressing them,” Moon explained. “If you let them emerge, there will be more you’ll be able to do than ever before.”

“But how do I do that? I didn’t even know I had powers. I don’t know how to control them.” I thought about when I shifted when being attacked. I hadn’t even known what happened.

ve been speaking years ago. That mut has been keeping me at bay, trying to protect you.” Moon glanced over at Shadow.

rged. I stroked her head. “Shadow, wake up.”

e doesn’t know what she is talking about, trying to say Mark is our mate.”

is in danger, and you won’t get out of this alive without me.”

o is trying to kill me?”

.”

him. “Mark?”

“What do you mean by that? Can’t you stop being cryptic for once

i. For my sake.”

y something, but Moon and Shadow disappeared. Everything went dark again, and this time when I opened my eyes, I was back in the game room. I felt pretty disoriented. It didn’t feel like I was waking up from sleep. It

Are you okay?”

and then rubbed my eyes. I sat up, and Mark was sitting next to me with his eyebrows furrowed. There wa

h.

d distressed. I can go if you-”

in different directions. Feeling like an internal battle going on.”

Mark c****d his head.

tes. That’s why I have two. Moon said that Jori is our soul mate, but you’re my mate.”

conversation. “Who is Moon?”

r,” I said. I stopped, looking at the confused look on Mark’s face.

out to me and then thought better of it.

about his deep voice saying my name churned something deep inside of m

but if you feel better about it, I’m glad.” Mark smiled at me, but then his smile slowly faded. “I should probably leave you be.”

rk’s arm before I could even think. “You don’t have to go.”

tried to stand up, but I kept my grip on him firmly.

“Please.”

u’re asking me? If I start fighting for you, I won’t be able to stop. Ever.”

loser at Mark. “Fight for me.”

was enough for Mark to break down his barriers. His hand snaked around the back of my head, and he pulled

s forehead against mine. “I won’t stop fighting for you. I promise you that.”

be going anywhere. I wouldn’t let it happen. I wanted to get to know her and every part of myself.

I will do my best to figure this out. Just give me a little time,” I said, staring into Mark’s ey

rthday girl.”

“Don’t remind me.”

t a fan of your birthday?”

shook my head. “Not really.”

lains why you didn’t tell me your birthday wa

barrassed.

e blush. “Have a good night, and I’ll see you tomorrow.”

spent a good portion of the night tossing and turning. It had felt weird sleeping in a bed by myself. I didn’t like that feeling. I had only slept in Mark’s bed a handful of nights, but it was enough to make me miss the feeling of the warmth of another person.

en a long time since I had a party for myself like that, and part of me missed the rush of energy from people dancing and socializing. I wasn’t sure how big or extravagant the party would be, especially since I knew very few

ning?

ckyard, where I found even more chaos. There were so many objects and bundled up light strings, and in the center of it all was Scythe, barking orders at people. Percy was by his side, but he was simply checking things on a clipboard.

my way over to Scythe. I stood next to him, and he still hadn’t noticed

hday party.”

. “No! No! No! The birthday can’t be here during the prep

shook his head. “It’s all a mess right now any

come out here again until I specifically give you permission.”

round at the madness of people dropping items off while others were detangling lights or setting things up. There was no going back from this point, and I knew that despite my protests.

nt any complaints from you, missy. Now shoo and let me do my work.” Scythe shooed m

together.