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CONCEALMENT Chapter 25
Emerald"Why are you wet?" Garret asked as I settled into his body, not knowing what else to do in my state. "Bath," I state weakly. "Cold bath."With nothing else to say, he quickly brought me to my room and into the bathroom where the ice was halfway gone from my overly hot body from earlier. Without so much of a word, he put me back into the tub, robe and everything, and I gasped at the sudden contact but also welcomed it. I groaned out of frustration and placed my head on the rim of the tub. I could tell Garret felt guilty and not being able to do anything, well not being able to do the one thing that could get rid of this burden. I understood the morals of wanting to do it the right way but I had less than five hours till sunrise and couldn't wait that long. "Isn't there a spell or something you can use?" he asked rushed. "To take the heat away."Looking over at him, my eyes now icy blue, I say while growling. "Personal... gain." He looked confused. I fought for dominance to e
CONCEALMENT Chapter 26
EmeraldI ached.I ached for days. Garret stuck with my wishes and didn't come to me for the days that I couldn't bear to look at him, let alone breathe his scent. The minuscule thing Lily did was a whimper. That was it. My schedule remained of working and going home to sulk. I had gone to the grocery store once this week to have food in my kitchen for when I cook but cooking has only resorted to shared recipes on Pinterest. I was so upset that not even cooking could ease my mind and my state. But even with all the pain I felt, I still missed Garret. The cause of all this. I knew that what he had done was in the past and before either of us knew of each other's existence. Well, I knew of him, I'd be dumb not to, but before we both knew that we were each other's mates. It still drove Lilly and me mad. Someone else knowing Garret more than I did was unsettling, and not just one person, but multiple. I sat here, on my couch, phone in hand, tempted to call him. What would I even say?
CONCEALMENT Chapter 27
EmeraldHaving changed out of my oversized shirt, I dressed in a more casual outfit. Quickly grabbing random garments from my closet, I slip on army green elastic waist modal trousers with a beige off-the-shoulder crop top. Pairing them with a black ankle Converse, and black crystal earrings that Malena made me as a treat of finishing my witch training. Easily fixing my hair, I overlooked my outfit, wondering if this was good enough to go see him. As I looked at myself a tad bit longer, my eyes fell on my dresser, seeing a ring that Garret gave me not too long after we had our first talk about being mates. He hadn't waited for me outside the diner like he usually did but I figured he had a pack situation so I didn't fret about it. I had gone home, preparing to cook dinner for that night. I wasn't sure what it was going to be, I knew that Pinterest would help me decide eventually. I walked into my apartment, going through the app as I looked for things to make. Closing and locking t
CONCEALMENT Chapter 28
Emerald"What?"I questioned. "Did you-""No," he interrupts. "I didn't tell him. I love my father but I don't tell him everything. That was more my mom's job..." I was silent, unsure on if he wanted to talk about his mom or the fact that his father wanted to meet me. Either one made me uncomfortable but I was willing to do it for the sake of the relationship. One was just going to be profoundly harder than the other. "Anyways, he was able to sense that I was withdrawn and that it was taking a toll on me...""And he wants to meet me?" he nods. I was silent. I knew that once I met his father the question would rise about my whereabouts and what pack I originated from and why my natural scent wasn't evident. It was all questions that I had yet to answer for Garret. He was being very patient about it and I appreciated that very much, but I knew time was winding up for me to reveal that part of my life that I had buried for so long. "Are you free tonight?" I questioned. He looked at me co
CONCEALMENT Chapter 29
Emerald's POVHe was shaking.I was shaking.He was angry.Mine was resurfacing pain and agony.He was pacing, it being clear that his wolf wanted to come out. I wanted to console him, I wanted to tell him that it was fine, that it was in the past but I couldn't work up the courage to say so yet. Tears threatened to spill out, but I tried to contain them as much as I could.I leaned back on the Victorian couch and stared ahead."How could they do that to you?!" Thadus asked angrily. "Your own brothers."Even with my state, I still got chills with hearing his voice, it was undeniable. The way his voice was deep and held so much base. If it wasn't for him being my mate, I would probably quiver in fear.With the given situation, Lilly had disappeared again, to whatever place she cowered in for those three years.He growled and at that point, I couldn't hold it in anymore. I whimpered as the tears finally fell. I never truly gave myself time to grieve all the mess I had gone through in th
CONCEALMENT Chapter 30
Emerald's POVWe settled in silence. I was in between his legs, his right one being propped on the arm of the couch while the other one was at a right angle, his foot on the floor. I knew he was uncomfortable but since I made no movement to get out of this position, neither did him. My head was against his chest, my hair a mess, and his fingers ran through it, calming me. "So... Do you believe me?" I question, never completely asking. "It's hard to believe," he stated. "But that's just it. It is hard to believe but so is our existence, so is yours. I've learned more about the world outside of just humans and shapeshifters that are unexplainable but I'm willing to learn because you're a part of that outside world. And confusion isn't going to make me go anywhere.""Good," I say softly. "Cause I don't know what the hell is going on but I know I can't survive without you."He chuckles slowly. "Me either."I looked at the clock and it read midnight. It had been five hours since he had
CONCEALMENT Chapter 31
Emerald's POVGarret had gone home to change into something more presentable for when I met his dad and wanted to make sure everything with the pack was under control. I had finally figured out what I was going to wear to this meeting and was satisfied enough to finally leave for the address that Garret had given me. Playing around with my striped black and white sleeveless dress, I double checked my hair and makeup in the mirror by the front door. I didn't feel like I was trying too hard but yet it was also acceptable for "meeting the parent" type look. Grabbing my purse, I head for the door, opening it as I search inside of my bag, making sure I wasn't forgetting anything. But once the door was fully opened, I felt it, and I stopped. Looking up, I expected to be struck with fear and nervousness, but his soft yet somewhat intimidating eyes didn't strike me. I remained calm."Mr. Johnson," I say softly. "Forgive me," he says. "I decided to come to you instead of you coming to me, I
CONCEALMENT Chapter 32
Emerald's POVI let out a shaky sigh. Not because I was scared to tell him but because of all the information he had just laid on me. My mom lived here. My mom had worked here. My mom had found her mate here. And yet I didn't know any of this. Getting up from my seat, I sat next to him on the couch, still in a faraway place like I got when I thought of my parents. I slowly brought out my hands, palms facing upwards, beckoning for his. He waited a minute before his hands went over me and our hands were clasped against each other. I closed my eyes, letting the memory reel itself and went to Mr. Johnson. The views I had as a child.The ones of my mother singing in the kitchen while preparing whatever meal she felt like preparing. While she sang and softly danced, the ingredients magically flew around the workspace. Flour was magically poured into the mixing bowl, she'd turn around in song and dance and add more herself.My father would watch from the kitchen doorway, smiling at her li
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