Chapter 5 - Cheated!

LAYLA

THE DOOR OPENED, and a woman walked in. The darkness overshadowing the room prevented me from getting a proper view of her face, but from her features, one could tell she was a woman.

Her manner of walking, and her stature was somewhat familiar. But I couldn’t decipher who exactly was the silhouette figure approaching.

I tried to catch a scent, but my nose failed me. This person was no ordinary human.

My arm was thrown across my chest, with the intention of covering my nakedness, before I realized I wasn’t naked, but was dressed in the hoodie and the black jean I wore, before my sexual escapade with my mate. There was no way Jacob could have dressed me without my awareness. I wasn’t even a deep sleeper.

I turned my head to the side, and discovered that Jacob was not on the bed with me.

Who could the woman be?

“Who is that?” I asked, jumping off the bed.

Making use of my wolf eyes, I was shocked to see the face before me.

“Mother,” I said in shock as I approached her. “How did you get in here and what---”

“Ssshh,” she quickly hushed me before I could say further. I could see her face more clearly with the help of my wolf, and she had worry and fear written all over it.

“My child,” she started, as she placed her soft palm on my cheek with a quivering smile, and tears in her eyes that didn’t drop. She grabbed me by my wrist and led me back to the bed to sit as she continued.

“There are some things, events and scenarios that are meant to happen and can’t be evaded no matter how hard you try.” She paused and shut her eyes for few seconds before she continued while I just stared at her in confusion.

“You don’t belong to the Silver Moon pack, that’s why you are receiving the hostile treatment you get from your father and brothers.”

“Why? What do you mean I don’t belong to the Silver Moon pack? Was I adopted?” I asked, with tears welling up my eyes, waiting for the last straw to be broken.

“No, you were not. You are of my flesh and of your father’s blood which is why you have that rage in you that keeps you going. But you belong to the Crystal Crescent pack,” she replied softly, gently placing her hands on mine. It comforted me to an extent.

“How?” I shrilled in disbelief.

“In few months’ time, you are going to have your mating ceremony with your

destined mate, Jacob and you’ll be made to plead allegiance to the Crystal Crescent pack and denounce the Silver moon,” she replied, squeezing my hand softly. I was dumbfounded and I just kept staring at her in shock and disappointment.

My heart was heavy but I couldn’t cry. I didn’t know why the tears didn’t drop, but everything felt surreal.

“Was that how it was for you?” I asked softly, suddenly feeling the surge of energy in me being drained by what I just heard from my mother.

“No,” she replied with pity in her eyes. I couldn’t smell and I wondered why.

But I could read the feeling of pity that was lingering in her eyes.

“I had always belonged to the Silver Moon pack, right from my teenage days since I got bitten by your father who was a true blood. I really wish I could help, but like I said earlier, there some events that can’t be evaded. You will learn to love Jacob and eventually, rise to become the Lunar of your pack.”

I nodded, wanting the tears to fall from eyes this time around, but they wouldn’t.

She planted a kiss on my forehead before standing to her feet slowly to exit the room.

I felt she was abandoning me and I wanted to reach for her, but I couldn’t move.

“MOTHER!” I cried out.

As she slammed the door, I jolted awake, opening my eyes in slits and the burning rays of the radiating sun almost disrupted my sight. I quickly shut my eyes, groaning and shifting in the soft mattress.

After sometime, I opened my eyes and it took me a moment to process everything

that had happened, both last night and just few seconds ago. I flitted my gaze to my side and I beheld Jacob sleeping peacefully, his body rising and falling as he breathed in his sleep. His back was turned to me, while he was stark naked.

“Aargh! it was just a dream,” I groaned, as I lifted my back from the mattress to sit. I thought of Jacob’s last words before I fell asleep. A smile crept my lips as I examined his body. He had slept shirtless.

I passed my gaze around the room to locate my clothes as I had swung them

carelessly the night before.

Wait, it wasn’t just a dream! My mother was trying to pass a message to me.

She was really here as I could feel her presence. She might not be here physically, but her spirit was here and had delivered message.

It was one of her wolf gifts to communicate with people through their dreams.

I quickly hopped off the bed at the thought of that. I needed to get back to my family before they began their journey.

A shower would have been nice but I was in a hurry. The patience of locating my panties and bra that I had flung carelessly the night before wasn’t present in me at the moment.

I stretched my legs into my jean at the same time staring at Jacob who was sleeping as if he was dead. I put on my hoodie before scurrying out of his house.

By the time I had reached the mansion, the whole family was gone, leaving me behind.

Sadness and anger took over my emotions and when Vanessa offered me food, I screamed at her, causing her to trip and fall while, shattering the glass plate and cup she carried in a tray. I felt no remorse and just dashed to my room.

There was a note waiting for me on the bed when I entered my room. It was from my mom, confirming that my experience earlier this morning was not just an ordinary dream and everything she had said was real.

I sunk into my mattress, thinking about everything. Why would they want me to

denounce the Silver Moon pack, the family that birthed me and to be part of the Crystal Crescent pack because of my mate? Instead, we could merge and become one strong pack called the Silver Crescent. I quickly killed the idea as it made no sense since we were two different families. Why would they want to do such for me anyways?

I wished the moon goddess would make things work in my favour for once.

Since we were family friends, I saw no reason for the hostility from my family

members for being part of the Crystal Crescent pack without my knowledge.

The more I tried to wrap my head around the whole drama, the more confusing it

got. I picked up my phone that I had left on the bed the night before, and dialled my mother’s number several times but she refused to pick. There was something sinister about all of this.

Probably, Jacob would have more insight on the matter at hand, I thought as the water coming from the shower washed over my body. I had spent much more time in the shower than I usually spent as a result of ruminating over my belonging to the Crystal Crescent.

I wasn’t sure my mom would like that I was sharing something confidential as that with Jacob, that’s if he didn’t know already. I doubt he did since we both were just pawns in the game between our families. Everything was much like a game to me.

After getting dressed up and coming out all clean, I wanted to apologize to Vanessa, but I couldn’t find her. My heart skipped a beat, thinking that my actions had drove her away in the absence of my family.

I was relieved when she picked my phone call and told me she was in the laundry

room. She didn’t sound cross, according to her, she was used to more harsher situations being the outcast of her former pack.

She immediately rushed down to the

living room where I was and ushered me to the dining to serve me brunch.

I had spent more than half of my day laying on my bed and showering. On a very good day, I engaged in productive acts of reading, playing my violin and learning more taekwondo moves.

I finished my brunch and headed to Jacob’s house making use of the Escalade SUV- I thought the vehicle would be used by my brothers in transporting themselves. I was pretty shocked to see it in the car park of the mansion. They probably made use of the Ford and the jeep.

There was an odd scent when I got to Jacob’s house. The entrance door had been left unlocked and the living room reeked of a strong female odour.

I trailed the scent to the room.

Before I got to the room, I had picked a thong pant from the bar chair of the décor. I knew I left my panties here but I wasn’t wearing thong panties the night before.

I just hoped it wasn’t what I thought it was.

The room door was ajar, and when I pushed it open, my heart sank at the sight of what I beheld. A lady with long brown hair was kneeling before Jacob who was sitting on the bed with his right hand, wrapped around her long hair while she continuously worked her hand and mouth over his shaft.

My heart sank.