Tatiana arrives

Once in my room, I start packing. I really hate that my father had brought up my mother. I really want to tell Xander about her in my own way. Then again he was saving me some of the heartache of having to start the conversation.

It doesn't take me too long to pack. Over the last 10 years, I have lived a simple lifestyle. I wore mostly jeans, T-shirts, and boots. Here in Oklahoma, it helps to fit in a bit, I try to keep to myself but people seem to be drawn to me. Some of it has to do with the Vampire side. Marcus has told me it is because before there was access to blood banks and we had to feed on humans to survive, it made it easier for us to get people to do our bidding if we were attractive.

I had once thought I would never have to feed from a human as it is against the Elders rules. But if it is a life or death situation and you leave the person alive and only take what you need you can feed from them. That is how I survived when my team was hit.

Just as I finish packing I get a feeling in my stomach. Not the feeling I got when Xander showed up, more like my mother is here. She must have sensed Xander or my stupid messing around this morning. Although that shouldn't matter I've lived here all my damn life its not like she wouldn't know where to find me. I also feel Marcus here he must have sensed her. He is so old he can teleport where he wants to go. I used to joke with him about being something off of Charmed.

I grab my bags and head downstairs. I decided that I would talk to Marcus and then face my mother.

"My mother is here" I announce as I walk into the room. Marcus is already speaking with my father and Xander. Eric has left, more than likely to stop my mother.

"Let Eric bring her. I am strong enough now she cannot hurt me." I say.

"Fuck no, I am not letting her near you," my father says.

"Theron, we are strong enough to take her, hell Nyx alone can take her with a snap of her fingers," Marcus says.

"If she cannot I can. I have had 1200 years of practice" Xander says. His eyes have turned purple meaning he is more than likely angry.

I can tell my father is telling Eric to bring my mother here. I can also feel her. I sit my bags by the door and walk into the kitchen for more cookies. I cannot face my mother on an empty stomach and like any woman I need chocolate. I really cannot live without it. Just as I finish my cookie I can hear my father talking to my mother. I stay and listen just for a moment.

"Why are you here Tatiana?" my father asks.

"To see my daughter before she leaves with her mate. I do not want to hurt her I just want to know who she has become." my mother replies.

"Did you know I was coming or that I was her mate?" Xander asked. I can hear the anger in his voice and I suddenly feel that he may know her elsewhere.

"Please Xander I was there the day you were born there was no doubt in my mind the day Nyx shifted that she was your mate. I was just blinded by my pure anger to see it. I was so angry I even killed my own mother to keep her from seeing her. If I would have thought I could kill you I would have to keep you away." She responds.

"You have broken your order to stay away from her," Marcus says.

"No, you said as long as I wanted to kill her I had to stay away. I no longer want her dead. I was angry and stupid I should have known better." she responds.

At this time I walk out of the kitchen. "Hello, Mother. Tired of trying to fight the urge to kill me?"

"Oh my God, you are so pretty. I had no idea you would be," she says

"Please Mother, don't be stupid. By the time I was 12 I was already curvy and pretty and had to fight boys off all the damn time." my I say as my eyes turn purple.

"I see you still cherish the wolf side of you," she says with sadness

"It's who I am Mother, I cherish both sides of me. I use my strengths of both and I explore my powers daily."

Xander moves to be beside me as I speak to her. The small loveseat doesn't seem to be enough between us. Marcus moves to sit down on it, My father stands his ground at the doorway.

"I know, child. I can honestly say I missed you. I was stupid and angry. I never should have tried to kill you. I made a mistake. I didn't see it till I met my true mate, but I failed you and I am sorry." she says.

I can tell she means it. Her eyes look sad.

"I am glad you found your mate." My father says with less anger. I can tell he still loves her but a wolf's number one rule is never to touch a woman who has her mate.

"Thank you. He makes me happy and he is kind. Kinder than I deserve." she says with true love in her eyes. The green is really standing out.

"I am supposed to leave with Xander today Mother. What else have you come for?" I ask.

"Can we speak alone?" she asks

"Fuck No!" Xander, Marcus, and my father say in unison.

"Last time I checked no one tells me what to do," I say as I walk toward the door. My mother starts to follow.

I stop in front of my father and tap his nose and walk out with my mother. I can tell I pissed them all off but I didn't care. I needed answers and after reading her mind I knew she was being honest with me. Xander could tell too because he let me go. In reality, he could have stopped me if he would have said so.

I lead her to the garage and we get in my car.

"You kept it?" she says in surprise.

"I hated you not the car Mom," I say as I drive through the gates. It's a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS with a 350 cu in engine 5.7 L V8. It was black when she owned it but I painted it purple and had the interior changed to black leather with purple stitching. (I may have a purple obsession)

"Well I love it!' she says.

As I drive out of town toward my favorite cafe I start to wonder what she really wants. I can sense she is with a child. It's early but it is a boy. I wonder if she would be pissed if I tell her.

"How far along are you?" I ask.

"Three months. You are powerful, and more like me than I thought. Does Xander know you are still a virgin? she asks.

"Every damn werewolf knows I am a virgin they can smell it," I say.

"Very true. I think you would like Eddie, He is the kind."

"Wait, Eddie's last name wouldn't happen to be Acker would it? I ask. with serious curiosity.

"Yes, it is. I know you both served together in Iraq. He said you saved his ass a few times. He is the one who really did make me realize I was wrong all along you are not a monster."

"Well fuck me hard and put me up wet, it's a small world," I say mocking Eddie's tone of voice as it is one of his many strange sayings.

My mother starts laughing. I can tell she is truly happy. I am glad, the last thing I want in life is to live with her trying to kill me for the rest of my life and possibly trying to harm Xander.

We pull into the cafe. We go inside and take a corner booth toward the back of the side dining room. It has a homey feel to it. It is split into two sections the main dining and a side dining room. with a window wall between them. The walls are wood paneling on top and Tin paneling on the bottom with burnt cedar molding. It really is an Oklahoma thing.

"So why are you really here, and don't feed me the bullshit of I just wanted to make amends. I can read what you are letting me of your thoughts but you are hiding something." I say

"You're right. I didn't kill your grandmother. Marcus did." she says.