Stubborn

Author: Thank you for reading.

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"Even, is me lvan" said the alpha, seated on the door to Even's room which he was currently locked in. He decided to come pay Even a visit and maybe talk some sense into him.

He really didn't know if Even will listen or not, but, he at least had to try. This was for Even's own good and his as well.

He was worried about his friend and Rex too. The kid also locked himself in his room too. Lvan wondered what was going on. Did someone cast an evil magic on his family or something?

Lvan sighed, running his hand through his hair. "Listen man, we're all worried about you"

"You don't know what I'm going through" Even yelled. He sounded irritated, this isn't good. "Calm down Even. Is true we don't know what you are going through. But, can you put yourself in our shoes? You're our precious friend, our family. We can't just sit around and see you in pain. Please, let us help you. We will do what we can. Allow us to be with you" silence blew. Lvan knew Even was thinking about it and hope that he made the right decision.

Minutes later, Even's answer sounded out, "Okay" was all he said, a smile spread on his lips. Victory was theirs. And this time, he will make sure they don't have to chain Even up. Not this time.

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"Even decided to eat" Lvan announced to Sebastian, Corey, Zane, Roy and Chris. They were in the office, seated on the couches, giving lvan all of their attentions. A smile broke on their faces, replacing the anxious expressions they had before at lvan's news. This was good news. This was a good beginning.

"Roy, you haven't gone to see your brother" lvan said with a frown. "He was asking for you"

"Really?" Roy's tone was a surprised one. Did his brother miss him that much? "Also, I heard you've been drinking since you came back. Stop drinking, alcohol won't solve anything and go see your brother" Roy lowered his head down in shame. He has been going from one bar to another, drinking since he came back.

He hasn't gone to see his brother because he was afraid Even won't recognize him. They haven't even announced Jake's existence to him (Even) because they thought he might freak out.

Roy always kept his distance from Even every time he went into this state because it broke his heart. It broke his heart that his own blood couldn't recognize him or talk to him like he normally did.

"Okay, I'll go see him" he said and earn nods from everyone else in the room. He will surely go see him. He missed his brother, and also because his brother was calling for him.

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Colten felt lonely. Jake left early in the morning to spend the day with Tristan. They will drop Alan to school before anything else. He was the one who insisted he spend the day with Tristan and know more about their beautiful town yet here he was, sulking and feeling so damn lonely.

But, how could that be? He had the adorable and lovely Jake with him, yet, he still felt lonely. Not only now that he was alone, but every time he was with Jake, he still felt lonely. He didn't feel complete. He felt half complete. He missed Chris.

"Colten" speak of the angel and the angel comes, he thought.

He was so happy to hear his voice and he wanted to see him so bad. Its been two days now and he hasn't heard anything from the guy. Okay, maybe it was his fault.

He kept himself distanced from him and even ignored him when he talked to him.

Jake has been pestering him that they all, together with Chris talk. He knew Jake was right, and he wanted them to talk about the mating. He (Jake) knew Chris was also his mate and he only found out a day ago.

Colten didn't think it was possible as he has never heard of a paranormal being with two mates. What the heck was he even thinking? He was proof! Chris was his mate, and he also found out Jake was his mate. Didn't that make him a proof? It was possible, having two mates was possible.

Maybe it was because Chris was also Jake's mate, that's what made him think it wasn't possible or, that's why he strongly didn't want to believe.

He could see it in Jake's eyes. The longing, missing and desire to be claimed by Chris. He saw it all in his mate's eyes. Jake was like an open book after all. But, for him, Jake kept his distance from Chris. Even ignored the guy too while he was busy doing the same thing, acting stupid and childish. Jake was doing everything to make him feel comfortable yet, he only returned his with selfishness. He was a selfish bastard, he knew.

And right now........deities! He missed Chris! He wanted to see him, touch him, hug him, kiss him, staring secretly just wasn't enough. He scooted forward, attempting to open the door but then, the realisation hit him again. Chris had rejected him. Chris didn't want him. He slid down from the door, sitting down and leaning against the door, covering his face with his hands. Shit! This hurt so much!!

"I know you're in there, awake. I can smell you, I can feel you" Chris sounded devastated, hurt. Colten wanted to open the door. He wanted to see the look on Chris's face with his own two eyes, but he found out his body has given up on him.

"I know you're angry with me Col" uh, that nickname sounded as good as it sounded from Jake. He loved it. Chris has never call him that before, what's the change? "I know you don't want to see me or hear from me. So, I'm leaving now"

After Chris's last sentence, Colten noticed that it was silent, too silent and he couldn't smell or feel Chris strongly like when he was close. He really left. Tears streamed down his eyes and he bowed his head again, letting them all out. This time, he didn't want to hold them up either.

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Jake thought Colten was just too stubborn. For two days now, he has been trying to talk Col into talking with Chris but the guy always refused stubbornly, staying on his answer, "No".

But he on the other hand really wanted to see him. He wanted to touch him again as he know now that he won't freak out. He wanted a hug again from Chris. He wanted a kiss. He wanted to apologize to him. He still hasn't apologized for the mean words he said the last time he and Chris talked and it was really getting to him.

He was blaming himself and even his wolf who still hated alphas was blaming him too. Complaining, scolding and telling him to go apologize to his mate. His wolf also needed his mate after all. With this, Jake had no doubt that, his wolf has fully accepted Chris who was an alpha as his mate.

Come to think of it now, he still didn't know the last names of his mates or how they came to live with each other, to have only each other. He wasn't sad that Colten loved Chris or should he say that, they both loved each other. He knew Col loved him too. It said in his actions and words but he just hasn't put it to words. Might be because he was thinking it was too early because they just met or thought Jake might reject his love because as he said, they just met, just three days ago. *Sigh, how he wanted to hear those three words from Colten. He didn't mind that they just met and won't even think about rejecting him. To him, it would be an amazing thing to hear someone say they love him even with his dirty past.

With Chris, he didn't know if the man loved him, but he knew the man wanted him. He knew he wanted Col too. He had caught him staring at them while they ignored him with cold glares on their faces each time they came across him. He didn't want to ignore Chris or show him that cold look, but he had to, for Col.

He also knew Chris loved Col. Now he was confident to say that because he could see it in the man's eyes. Ah, he really hope Col changes his mind and agree to talk with Chris. Because he too needed both his mates just like Col needed both he mates but was too stubborn to accept it.