Chapter 5

The blackness turned to white and then to green. Grass erupted from nothingness like what you would see in the movie. An extremely large fountain materialized. It was a small pool with a dove standing in the middle, with water spraying into the air. The sky was light blue with small white clouds sprinkled through it. A warm, gentle breeze grabbed the base of my dress and exposed my legs. 

Walking to the fountain and sitting down on the edge, I just stared at the water. It wasn’t until I realized what I was seeing that made me gasp and jump up. Holy crap! Getting on my knees on the grass, I leaned over the edge and got as close to the water as I possibly could. 

I saw people walking down the street, cars driving and animals playing. It was like I was watching a movie through water. No way was this possible! Taking my hand, I went to dip it into the water.

“I wouldn’t do that if I were you.” A soft voice startled me. Spinning around, I was greeted by the most beautiful women I have ever seen. They looked just like me but yet, so different. Pale skin, white hair and a slim figure. They were both wearing what looked like sheets for a dress. 

“Y-you look like me…” I said breathlessly. 

“Yes, we created you. We are your mothers, in a way.” One of them said. 

“B-but…” I had so many questions but yet nothing would come out. I just stared at them in awe as my brain processed what I was actually seeing. 

“Let us introduce ourselves. I am Althea, also known as Mother Nature. This is Sabrina, Moon Goddess, as others know her. We created you from part of each of us. We are your mothers.” 

“Why?” is all I could get out. They didn’t make a move to get closer to me and I didn’t dare move a muscle. Mostly in fear that this dream would vanish and I wouldn’t get the answers that I want. 

“Our brother, Adron, runs…created the underworld. He has fully gone under and lives there now. It is a completely different plane and unfortunately, we don’t have access to it. Adron has created all the evil creatures that you have learned about, dragons and what not, but he has also created a creature called vamolves. When a vampire or wolf is on the brink of death, he will show up and put a poison in their body. This poison makes them have the abilities of both wolf and vampire.” Althea said looking sad. 

“We created vampires and witches with wolves so they could work together to take down these creatures and Adron himself. We are not powerful enough to do it, otherwise we would have. That is why we created you. You are meant to bring together vampires, witches and wolves as one, like we intended to take down Adron and these creatures before it is too late.” Sabrina looked pained as she pleaded her case. 

I didn’t know what to feel or what to say. Mostly, I felt numb. I am supposed to be the savior of the world, but I am not even my own person? They created me for this mission. They did not make me out of love or desire to have a child, but a necessity, a means to an end. 

“Dear child, please say something?” Althea asked. They both got down on their knees and waited for me to speak. 

I opened my mouth to speak, but nothing came out. I knew I was smart as I was always at the top of my advanced classes, and I’ve always had a knack for finding a peaceful solution, but never did I dream I would be in this position. “I…I, um.” I didn’t know what to say. 

“I know this is a lot to process, so we will let you go back and we will be in touch. Your necklace is a call button, too. I will activate it so when you need or want to talk to us, just press the center of it and we will get the signal. Just know that you are very much loved and cherished. You do have powers that are going to be showing themselves to you. You can control the elements; wind, fire, water, air, earth, and spirit. They have always been a part of you and we already know how connected you are to the earth. Be safe, my child, until we meet again.” Sabrina waved her hand and a bright light shone from my necklace. It blinded me enough that I put my hand over my face. 

“Ivory!” Slap! Blinking my eyes a few times, I focused on what was going on around me. Jet was growling at my dad, who I assumed just slapped me. 

“You did NOT need to do that!” Jet’s voice was angry. I could feel like protectiveness flood his veins that mixed with angry and worry. Jet was holding me close to him, but I could still focus on my surroundings. 

“I’m fine…” I said weakly. Jet finally realized I was awake and helped me sit up. I was still in my dad’s office, in my sexy dress, with four pairs of eyes staring at me. 

“Honey, are you okay? You just fainted!” Mom screeched. 

“I’m fine.” I almost told them about the meeting with Althea and Sabrina, but something kept me from doing so. I just had a feeling that I needed to keep that to myself for now. 

“You sure?” Jet was rubbing my back gentle that caused goosebumps to erupt all over my skin. This meeting was too much right now and I just wanted to go to bed. 

“Yes, I would like to leave now.” I said firmly, looking at my dad. 

He huffed a little, but eventually nodded. “I understand you are leaving tomorrow, Alpha Jet. Please allow us to have breakfast with our daughter before so we can help her pack. Obviously, you both are welcome to join us.” Dad got back to being respectful Alpha. 

“That would be greatly appreciated.” Jet said, also back to being an Alpha. Whole thing made me roll my eyes at them all. Wade saw it and smirked at me. I returned it with my own glare. 

“Goodnight.” I said, standing up. Everyone stood up after me and my mother came over to give me a hug. 

“We have some work to do here, so I will let you show them to their rooms. Love you sweety.” Mom had tears in her eyes again. 

“Okay.” Since I helped make the room chart, I knew exactly where they were. They have already been in their rooms, so it was more of making sure they didn’t get lost. This was like a castle. 

Leaving the office, we walked in silence. Jet and Wade were both walking a step behind me, neither saying a word. I could feel a pair of eyes on my ass as we walked down the halls and up the stairs. I think I am too caught up in my own thoughts to focus on what this night was supposed to be about. 

Walking up to a door, I was about to open it for Wade but a sound of something else caught my attention. Stopping in my tracks, I knew the boys heard it too. It was the sound of kissing. There was a linen closet to my right. Taking two steps, twisting the door handle and opening it to reveal two younger teenagers making it. 

“Angie! Ben!” I yelled. They both jumped out of the closet and bared their necks at me. Neither said a word. “I suggest you both get to your bedrooms now!” Nodding their heads, they went off down the wall in a sprint. Now I was just angry. Why does no one respect the fact that you have a mate out there!

Stomping over to the bedroom door, I used more force than needed when opening it, making it slam against the wall. Bouncing back a little, I held it open for Wade. “Goodnight.” I said dismissively. 

He raised an eyebrow at me before looking between me and Jet. After deciding not to say anything, he smirked at me and walked in. “Goodnight, Luna.” he said before gently closing the door behind him. 

Blowing out a breath of air, I walked over to Jet’s room that was just a across the hallway. I didn’t even hesitate as I opened the door and walked in straight to the couch and sat down with my arms over my chest. I was just pissed. 

Jet came in slowly before shutting the door. I had crossed my legs so my one leg was completely exposed but my tapping of my foot caught his attention more. Taking his tie off and jacket, he pulled out his shirt and unbuttoned it before sitting down on the other side of the couch. He said nothing, just waited. 

“I didn’t faint.” I said finally. 

“I know. I could feel your emotions.” 

“I met with Althea and Sabrina. They told me…most things.” 

“Do you want to discuss this now?” He asked. That completely caught me off guard. Almost snapping my own neck as I quickly turned to stare at him. 

“Do what?” I was so confused.

“We don’t have to discuss this now, if you don’t want to. We could just simply, go to bed.” Jet offered. 

I got suddenly very nervous and looking at the bed made my stomach twist. Did I just want to go to bed? 

“We are not completing the bond tonight.” Jet said firmly. 

For a second time, I think I heard my neck crack more than ever before. “What?” Never have I ever been so confused.

“Ivory, you just had a major bomb dropped on you. You need time to process what is happening, and I understand that. You clearly are having trouble with it, and I will not force you to mate with me tonight. If you want to talk, we can talk. If you want to go to bed, we can go to bed.” 

Was I ready to talk…maybe not yet. “You don’t need to know what they said to know if you still want me?” I think that is my biggest fear right now. Him not wanting me.

Jet scooted next to me and pulled my face to his. His hand was on the base of my neck as he forced me to look at him in the eyes. “Nothing you can say will make me not want you. You are mine and will always be mine. You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. If I need to wait a few more nights before I can finally taste you, I will.” The way he said it caused my panties to instantly get wet. I knew he could smell my arousal as his eyes turned pitch black. He closed his eyes, and I watched as his jaw tightened, but he controlled himself. “Let me get you a shirt to sleep in.” He got up so quickly that I didn’t even see it. Jet went to his suitcase and pulled out a black Nirvana t-shirt and handed it to me. 

“Thank you.” I said, and made my way to the bathroom. I make sure they stocked all guest bathrooms with the basic items, so I was able to take my hair out and brush it. The braids left it in an awkward wave, so I just pulled it into a said braid that I could sleep in. Taking a spare toothbrush, and using the restroom, there was nothing else to stop me from staying here longer. 

Gathering as much courage as I could, I went back to the bedroom. Jet had already turned down the bed and was flipping through the T.V. for a channel to watch. Seeing that I was out, he eyed me up and down before clearing his throat. “Pick whatever you like. I will be right back.” Grabbing his own bathroom stuff, he went into the bathroom and shut the door.

Well, okay then. I’m not sure if I am hurt or happy that he isn’t jumping my bones, but I’m not uncomfortable, so there’s that, I guess. Getting under the covers and pulling the black silk sheets up under my arm, I found this discovery channel and tried to focus on shark week. Usually, I love this week, but right now I found it hard to focus. 

About five minutes later, Jet came back out wearing nothing but gym shorts. Oh, fuck, he was sexy. Eight pack abs with no chest hair, not an ounce of fat on this man but all muscle. His beard stubble made his chiseled jaw look more defined. Damn, it made my brain go fuzzy, and I forgot why I was mad in the first place. To make matters worse, he was feeling confident and relaxed, where I was a basket case. 

The T.V. was on my side of the bed so he curled up behind me and draped an arm over my stomach before resting his head on his arm so he could see the T.V. too. “Discovery channel, huh?”