Our Other Mate: Chapter 15

Chapter 15

Ella's POV

After a few days, Phillip was able to walk around The Manor and we begin to discuss what we should do next. "We need to go see the king. He needs to know what's happening in the lower packs and take action. " Merrick said. He stands up from his chair in the study, walking around, observing the view outside. "I've lost too many people to the silver Spears and I can't lose anymore. You and Phillip are all I have left." We both smile. Knowing what he means, it feels good to be wanted. Things had felt differently since Phillip's incident, Merrick and I couldn't stand to be away from him. "I think we need to speak with the King, Rick", Phillip says standing up from an office chair. "We have to let him know what's going on in the Greek Isles and plan an attack We can't allow Luca to get away with this. "I know", Merrick said. You can see the look of anxiousness on his face as he picked up his phone and rapidly starts to type. A few moments later and a Ding comes from his phone. Looking down at it, I can see the trouble and worry in his eyes. "We will have an audience with the king in three days. Until then, we need to gather evidence of Luca being guilty and all that happened." He read. Looking up from his phone, I could tell that he was irritated, I don't know at which, having to see his uncle or having to gather evidence. At this point, it would be nearly impossible considering all we had was the death pill left from the wine bottle. "We will figure it out together, Merrick," I said. Placing my hand on top of his I give him a sweet smile in an effort to comfort him. To our surprise, we both looked up when Phillip's hand rests on top of ours. Electricity shooting throughout our entire bodies. We paused, looking at each other, noticing that we all felt the same thing. "What was that?" I asked, startled by the experience. My eyes dart in between the two confused at what's going on. "Did that feel like the MATE bond to you?" I asked stunned.

"Actually, about that. I have something to tell you," Phillip said taking a seat at the end of the table. Merrick and I sit forwards to the edge of our chairs and listen intently. "I know I never told you, Merrick, but Luca was my mate. He rejected me the first time we went to Rhodes. I saw him with Iris and he hit me in the face and rejected me." Phillip looks down at the table. "I'm sorry I never told you. I just didn't know how. Especially when same-sex couples are rarely accepted." Tears begin to fall from his eyes and I feel sadness creep into my mind. I felt his pain, his shame, and the fear that had built up for the confession. "I would never judge you. We've been friends far too long for me to ever judge you. Plus, I have known you were into guys for a long time. I've seen you with the staple boys." Merrick says with a laugh. Phillip's whole face turns red and we all three laughed together. "There's also one more thing," Phillip tells us. "When I was poisoned, I died. And I met the Goddess Electra."

"WHAT!?!" Merrick and I scream at the same time

"What do you mean you met the goddess?" Merrick asked sounding shocked and confused. "When I died, I went to the Eternal Forest and met my wolf while I was there. The goddess appeared and told me the plan she had for me, you, and Ella." Phillip started. "She had bigger plans for me, but I was to come back and take care of you and Ella and well... She had tide or threads of fate together, together we are mates" He looks between the two of us, giving us a moment to process what he just said." I know it's a lot and I didn't get to ask any questions but I think you two are my mate." I felt my heart begin to race. Scared because I had never seen something like this. Never in our history had there ever been a wolf with two mates. When I look over at Merrick. His face is blank. All of a sudden, Merrick stands up from the table and walks out of the room without saying a word. "I knew this would happen if I told him. But I couldn't go the rest of my life without saying something." I grab his hand trying to comfort him. I can feel it working as I see him Relax into his chair, a gentle purr coming from him. "I am sure he will come around, I'm sure he is just scared. Hell, I am." I tell him. After a while, Phillip felt tired and I walked him back to his room and helped him to bed. It was weird having two mates. I could feel them both. One was sad and anxious, nervous about bringing to light everything that had happened. The other, A sense of anger and guilt. After Phillip had fallen asleep, I took to the Manor to find Merrick.

Leaving Philip's room, I run into Miriam. "Have you seen his grace?" I ask her. I notice that she is carrying a broken vase and the look of terror when I mention Merrick. "Oh, ma'am, he's in his room and it's best that you not go there. He's in a foul mood, best not to interrupt him." She said bowing and rushing down the stairs. I wasn't going to let that stop me and marched my way to Merrick's door. At first, I knocked softly. Calling out to Merrick. But after a few attempts. I had become angry. Why was he acting like this? He had only ever said good things about Phillip that he loved him and how much adoration he had for him. Why was it different now? Phillip was right, same-sex couples were not very common... However, that was only because they couldn't reproduce. Again, I banged on his door, yelling his name. "Merrick you better open this door right now! This is a serious matter." I yell. I hear the lock click and let myself inside finally. The room was dark, I could see the curtains were drawn. And the only light that lit the room was one small candle in the corner. "Your Grace?" I call out. "I'm here" a small voice from behind the door muttered. Closing the door, I look behind it and see Merrick on the floor clearly drunk. The normally well-put-together Duke looked a mess.

"Why did you just leave? Merrick, he's scared. He almost died and now the Mood goddess, who he actually MET, has woven our strands of fate together. Can you not feel it? I feel your emotions, his emotions." I scold. He takes another swig of his bottle and looks up at me. "We are only given one true mate; Alliyah was my true mate. You, Ella, are my CHOSEN mate. Phillip is my best friend, and now I have all of these feelings and desires that are not my own. The moon goddess didn't bless me... Do you know how awkward this is for me?" He slurs, but continues "not only do I have to be in an arranged marriage and make heirs with someone I hardly know, but now I am attracted to my best friend." I take a step forward kneeling down and touching his leg "I understand Merrick, this was not an ideal situation for any of us. I know you love Alliyah and so does Phillip he would never want to change that, but we can't deny the feelings that we have for each other." I go to touch him and he shrinks away from me letting out a small growl. "Ella, please just leave me alone." he moans. "You can show yourself out."

I can feel the anger start to grow inside me and I know that Merrick fills it too so before I leave, I bend down grabbing the bottle of Dalmore on the table in front of him. I've never been so mad with him; I know we've only been together a month but this wasn't enough to send me over the edge. "FINE!" I scream. "I'm taking your booze with me so you can sit here and sober up and deal with your feelings like a Reasonable person. When you're ready, I'll be with Phillip," I say sternly. I turned and marched out the door slamming it shut behind me. How dare he I thought to myself, none of us asked to be in this situation but it's the moon goddess's decision. Who are we to mess with fate? All of the supernatural's of the world bent their will to the moon goddess she spun the threads of fate that wove the world together. A Turn the corners I turned the corner heading to Phillip's room, I can hear Merrick Howling and I feel the sting of the word I just thought.