Chapter 5 - The Voice

Reign 

It’s been three years since I last saw the twin’s older brother, Damien. I was fifteen and he was twenty-one when we first met. He and their parents came to one of our shows when we were on our first tour. When we first met, I wasn’t sure about him, considering he scared the shit outta me. He cornered me in an elevator and wrapped me in his arms and said that I was HIS. I had no idea what he meant. I’m still not sure what to think, there was something about him that drew me to him. When he had me in his arms there was an electric shock that jolted through my whole body, just being around him was intoxicating, hearing him say my name made me go weak in the knees.

When his visit was done and he went home, I felt like a part of me was missing, that was just crazy. I never told the twins about my feelings, hell I wasn’t even sure what was happening myself. I had no idea what those feelings were, I was beyond confused. I never saw him again; I was disappointed, but I never let it be known. I know it sounds crazy, insane but after our first meeting, it just felt like…felt like…I don’t know what! I brushed it off as just a teenage crush, I mean, I was fifteen.  It wasn’t just a teenage crush.  I heard a soft voice echo in my head. Okay, that’s it, I have lost my mind.

Now his family’s security company has been hired by my manager to handle my personal security. Their company is supposed to be the best in the world. I’ve been ordered by my doctor to take at least six months off to relax and recharge my batteries, at least that’s what he said. I feel okay but I guess passing out on stage is a big no, no for them. Oh yeah and I apparently have also become the object of some deranged psycho stalker’s obsession.

Will you two hurry up!  I yelled at the twins.  If we don’t get going, we’ll get stuck in traffic, and we will be late picking up your brother!  Yeah, yeah! We’re coming! Jyden yelled running down the stairs followed by Jazlyn. It won’t kill him to wait.  He snorted.  Koltyn, Ryott, we’ll meet ya at the restaurant in a couple of hours. Please make sure everything is set up.  I told them as we all walked out of the house.

Jazlyn was in Koltyn’s arms giggling at something he whispered in her ear and Jyden was helping Ryott into the Uber. So, disgusting, why couldn’t I have that? I thought I had it, but things didn’t work out. Each time he would kiss me, it felt revolting, after a while he started wanting to go further but I wasn’t ready for that, I was actually saving myself for my true love, whoever he is but I knew it wasn’t any of the guys I dated or met. With the exception of the last guy, I have stayed friends with them all.  Oh well, maybe I’ll find him one day.  You've already met him.  The soft voice whispered. What the hell is wrong with me?  Nothing is wrong with you.  It said again. There is no way I am telling anyone about this, they will think I have lost my mind.

We finally made it to the airport and were told that Damien’s flight would be arriving in the private landing area, so we pulled into the private parking area and made our way inside to wait. Jyden checked in for the arrival time and I went to the car rental place to make sure that the two SUV’s that Damien requested were ready and made sure that they would be parked next to my car.

How long before they land?  Jyden asked the lady at the counter. They should be landing in about ten minutes.  She smiled.  Jaz make sure that Koltyn and Ryott have the tables and the order ready.  Yup, just got off the phone with Koltyn and he said that the food is being prepared and the tables will be ready in about forty-five minutes.  Jaz kept her eyes out the window, she’s excited about seeing her brother.

Admittedly, I’m nervous also, I haven’t seen him in three years. My heart feels tight and it’s getting harder to breath. Damn, I need to calm down, I can’t let anyone see me like this.  It’s been too long since you’ve seen him. I can’t wait to meet him. The soft female voice spoke again. I looked around, where did that voice some from?  Who said that? I whispered to myself.  I am your best friend. The voice said.  Just know that I am and will always be here for you from here on out.  Uummm…okay, I’ve lost my mind.  I mumbled to myself.  And sorry to disappoint you, whoever you are, but Jaz and Ryott are my best friends.  I informed this presumptuous thing.  I promise you haven’t lost your mind, and you can always talk to me in your mind.  She told me.  And that is fine, but I am the one that knows all your secrets and knows you better than you know yourself.  Okay, then, I guess I will talk to you later.  I snorted, shaking my head to myself. No one knows me better than myself and sometimes I don't even wanna know myself.

They’re here!  Jaz squealed running out and throwing herself into her brother’s arms before he even made it to the door.  I rolled my eyes; she could be a little drama queen. She hugged him tight, and he returned her hug.  I wanted to throw myself into his arms and have him hold me. Stop it Reign!! Pull yourself together, I scolded myself. He doesn't even like you, remember? He’s so handsome, the voice said.  I can’t believe he’s our mate and he more than likes you, trust me.  Mate, what are you talking about and what the hell is a mate?  I questioned myself.  How do you know he more than likes me? He doesn't know you! Hell, I don't even know you.!  I must be really tired if I’m hearing voices I rubbed my eyes, maybe the doctor’s right, I need some rest and relaxation. I said.

Wholly hell! It’s so damn hot!  Groaned one of the men that walked in with Damien.  Don’t be a wussy, it’s only one hundred degrees out, no big deal.  I snorted.  I’m not a wussy and only one hundred degrees? How the hell do you deal with this heat?  He whined.  I giggled, I was born and raised in Texas, it also helps to try wearing shorts, tank top and flip flops.  I told him waving my hand up and down my body. I could feel Damien’s gaze on me, watching me and I felt the shivers go down my spine.  He walked over to me and stretched out his hand when we were close enough, he pulled me into his chest and engulfed me in a tight hug.

Hey there baby girl.  He said as I felt my face flush with a rush of blood shooting to my cheeks.  His hold on me was strong and tight, as soon as we made skin to skin contact, I felt an explosion of electricity shoot down my spine.  I think he felt it also because he leaned in next to my ear and inhaled. Is he smelling me? Better yet why is he smelling me? As he held me, I couldn’t help but lean into his touch. It felt amazing and so right being in his arms.  I missed you so much.  He whispered.

I wanted to say something, but we were interrupted by the flight attendant. The flight attendant walked over to Damien, she was licking her lips and looked him up and down while running her hand along his arm. There was a part of me that wanted to rip her arms off and tear her tongue out and I have no idea why.  He’s ours! That’s why!  The female voice growled.  She needs to take her hands off of our mate!

Jaz snorted at Damien and asked if we were going to stand around and watch this slut eye fuck him or were we going to get going.  My heart fell to my stomach. I was hurt and confused about what I was feeling. I looked at Damien and waves of sadness hit me, it felt like my heart was breaking.  I needed to get outta there.  I couldn’t stand there and watch this.  How could he let her touch him like that?

Please let me rip her hands off and rip her tongue out. Only we can touch and look at him like that.  The voice kept saying. I have gone absolutely bat-shit crazy.  I thought to myself.  You aren’t bay-shit crazy.  The voice told me with irritation.  I need to get outta here.  I said to myself.  No don’t leave mate.  The voice pleaded.  He’s ours and we are his.  What the frick are you talking about? He doesn’t belong to me or you.  I snorted.  Whoever you are.  I thought to myself.  Uuummm, I’ll wait for y’all at the car.  I managed to whisper out. I couldn’t make eye contact with him. I don’t know why I was feeling this way, it was confusing.  He’s our mate, that’s why you feel this way.  The annoying female voice whimpered.  I stood by my car waiting and I was scrolling through my social media pages. Jaz and the rest of the band of merry men followed and loaded their bags and luggage.