Chapter 22

Blake's POV

After I dropped off Brielle, I drove off. I decided to go back to the cabin. Maybe Rea will still be there, but I highly doubt that. I have had enough of her. She is making things difficult because of her crazy obsession. One more stunt like this one, I will banish her from the pack regardless of her being my sister's mate. She doesn't deserve Mia at all. I should have known that she was not worth it all. I was blinded by her beauty before. I don't even know why I told her that I would reject my mate for her. That was the biggest mistake of my life. Now I'm biting back. It

Lesson learned. You shouldn't just say things without thinking about them carefully. I got to the cabin but no soul was in sight. Rea disappears with her witch friend that I killed earlier. It reminds me that I probably shouldn't have killed the witch. It was purely out of instinct to protect my mate. I hope she is not a blood curse witch, or I'll be in deep shit.

I walked away and headed back home. My mom was waiting for me in the living room.

" Did you get her back home safely, son?"

" Yes, mother. She is safe. I made sure of it." She nodded her head and took a sip of her tea.

" I just don't know what has gotten into that girl. To what lengths is she willing to go to trouble you? I feel bad for my baby girl Mia for having a mate like her," she says, catching me off guard.

" You know it was Rea?" I asked, baffled.

" If not her, who would be crazy enough to hurt an Alpha's mate? She is lucky you held back from killing her. She deserves to be banished. She can't go around making trouble like a loose cannon."

"It's fine Mother. I am sure she learned her lesson this time. If she knows what's good for her, I doubt she'll repeat the same mistake."

" Alright son. You have had a long day. Go and get some rest. I will wait here for your father."

I stood up to leave. I was exhausted indeed, and my body was begging for a shower and my soft bed.

" I will take your leave, mother. See you tomorrow. Don't wait up too long. Father might come back a little later." I walked to her and kissed her forehead before mumbling, "Goodnight."

I walked to my room, and I was welcomed by the sweet scent of my mate. It was a good choice to bring her to my room. Now I will be able to sleep drowning in her scent. On the bed, there was the shirt she was wearing while her clothes were drying. I took and sniffed at all of her. Whatever turmoil brewing within me immediately settled at the calming smell of my mate. After a few minutes, I put back the shirt on the bed and went to take a shower. I kept having lewd thoughts about her.

I imagine she was in the shower with me, warm water spraying all over my body while I cleaned her with my tongue. I slapped myself back to reality and turned the shower off when I was done. She and I are far from being like that. Thinking like that will not help me when I am close to her. The last thing I need is to lose control in front of her and end up doing some stupid thing that would screw up everything.

I just put on my boxers and went to bed. I cuddled the pillow she used and let her heavenly scent lull me to sleep. That was the most peaceful sleep I have ever had in a long time. I dreamed about her. She smiled at me and laughed with me. Her hair looked beautiful getting blown by the wind. It felt so real, like a dream come true.

I was pulled out of my dream by my alarm. I couldn't believe that it was morning already. I was still enjoying my dream. I groaned thinking of how it was interrupted by the darn alarm, but my mood got lifted when I thought about seeing her. I decided that I would go and fetch her so we could go to school together. That motivated me to quickly get ready. In record time, I was ready to leave. I had on jeans, a shirt, and Nike sneakers. I put on a leather jacket and grabbed my car keys, making my way out.

When I went downstairs, I was greeted by the delicious smell of pancakes, bacon, eggs, and a variety of foods prepared by my mother. She was already up in the kitchen with my father, who stood behind watching her cook. She kissed her neck, making het giggle like a schoolgirl. They were all being lovey-dovey. It was good and all, but trust me, it was a scene you don't ever want to see with your parents. Still, I want something like that with my mate. We'll get there soon.

My mother noticed me and pushed my father away.

" Oh! Oh, son, you are here. Come. I've already prepared breakfast." I smiled and went over to grab a pancake, stuffing it into my mouth.

" Where are your manners, boy? Sit down and eat properly," my father scolded, and my mother nudged him.

" Sorry, Mom and Dad, but I am not staying. I have to get somewhere so you can all enjoy breakfast without me," I said as I grabbed another pancake.

" Where are you off to in such a hurry? Your mother wanted to make breakfast for you, especially since you were having a hard time. What's all that about anyway?" My father asks? I guess my mother hasn't told him yet.

" It's a long story Dad. Mom will fill you in on the details. For now, I have a mate to fetch and take to school."

Before anyone could protest, I ran out of the house.