Chapter 7 The Trauma

Drake POV

Linda might refused, but she can't deny that we are mates. I know she knew it the first time we met and that's why she kissed me later. But she tried to avoid it, like me. No idea why she did that because I can't read her mind like I do to others.

She's unique and she's the one I'm looking for. She has the ability to help my mother, she can heal others.

Although no one knows if it will work, I must give it a try. I must make Linda willing to treat my mother. Just that.

For now, I don't want to confess to her that I want her to be my partner. Not because she is dating Jude, but because I don't want to accept any women in my life. Not until my mother is healed.

I'm straight, but I built my wall high. I protect my peace that was ruined by my father. He's a cheater. He betrayed my mother and left us. But he made excuses like it was my mother's fault.

He assumed my mother killed their first child, my brother, because she neglected to look after him and he got injured while pla