Chapter 6- Back to Find Fate

Chapter 6

Renee’s POV

“What happened?” I ask, shaking.  “Who was Victory?  Why did we all burn?”

I look around and Carolyn is close but engaged in conversation.

“Enzo and I had 12 daughters.  I was never allowed to raise them.  I couldn’t even name them.  I thought they would only kill me and Enzo.  I didn’t know they would try to kill everyone.  I’m sorry you died,” Rachel’s eyes drain tears like a waterfall. 

Ro- Only five souls were lost in the fire.  Two reborn by grace of the goddess. 

“Ro says only we were reborn,” I am shaking. 

“I will not choose Enzo this time,” Rachel steels her heart. She wipes her eyes and does a make up check.  Same old Rachel. I nod and she takes a deep breath. “Can I have Tristian?  An easy life, only three kids.  My girls recognized and loved.  You had that life, I want it now. I just want a chance to be a real mother.”

I think about my last life.  I was happy, but at the end Tristian said, I served my purpose.  He didn’t try to save me.  He didn’t think twice about leaving me to burn alive.  He saved our girls.  But why?  His pups, I guess he felt he had to. 

Ro-Let him go.  His wolf abandoned me too. I won’t take them back.

“Yes, Rachel you can chose Tristian,” I nod, but I’m afraid I will lose my nerve. 

Me-What if I can love him better this time?  There are 30 Alphas in there she can chose any of them. 

Ro-Dexter.  The young Alpha who is about to jump out of skin for us. He will love us correctly. 

Me-I can’t be in the same room as him right now.

Ro-Good because I can’t either.  I will kill him.  Sorry, I know you hate to shift, but seeing him after he and his wolf abandoned us.  I will kill him.

“But we don’t wait,” I tell her steeling myself. “We both run to our Alphas as soon as the doors open.  All I ask is you never make me see him with you.  Not in that lovers way.  We keep our distance.”

Rachel looks back at Carolyn who is coming to us. 

“Yes.  We will keep our distance.” 

“Oh good, you didn’t cut the neckline,” Carolyn smiles behind us.  “It’s time, girls.”

Rachel and I look at each other and hug tightly. 

“Thank you, Renee.  Thank you,” Rachel is almost crying. 

“Don’t forget this.  He was my everything.  Treat him well,” I whisper back and hold back my tears.

The memory of the last kiss lingers on my lips.  Part of me wants to choose Enzo and knee him in the balls nightly, get fixed and make him pump into an empty vessel every night. 

Ro- You are amazing.  I love your brain.  I want to kiss it.  But he ran through fire for us.  He held us when he could have saved himself.  I want him.  I want Dexter.  His wolf’s name is literally Climax.  He will never let us down.  Tristian was a one out of 6 times after Jade was born. After Hazel we got it once every few months when we were lucky.  We will never forget our girls, but they lived.  In this life, we get to be loved and live. 

Me- I don’t think I want to have sex with Dexter right off.  He is so young.  I don’t know if my heart is ready to give all of me to another.

Ro- I’m not holding back.  Just saying.  That man and his wolf held us, giving their lives.  I can give him my ass.

Me- You are disgusting.

Ro- Me and Climax are going to be even more disgusting. 

“Remember, straight to them,” Rachel says and I nod.  We hold hands.  “Who are you choosing?”

“Someone who will walk through fire for me.”

The doors open and we drop hands.  Our dresses almost stop us from running but Dexter meets me when he sees me stumble.

Ro- I told you!  He is ours for real.

I look up and say it.  “Mate.”

Dexter smiles.  “Mate.”

He presses his lips to mine before whispering in my ear.

“Who is the show for?  I’m not 21.”

“Everyone.  Make them all believe,” I whisper back.

Dexter puts his shoulder into my stomach lifting me over his shoulder.

“My King!  She is my fated.  I claim her!” Dexter announces. 

I look into his back and can’t help the laugh.  He sure knows how to put on a show. 

Everyone is gasping and whispering. 

“Grated,” Daddy’s voice is loud and Dexter backs out of the hall with me over his shoulder. 

Once we are in the hallway, Dexter puts me down. 

“Why me?” Dexter asks.

“You look gentle, honest, and good.  Your pack is small and you don’t crave power.  I want a quiet life full of purpose and not power.”

Dexter smiles and pulls me close.  “I can give you that.”

Ro-Oh yes he can.  I’m telling you there is something about him.  I’m just happy.  Let’s get out of here. 

“Then let’s leave tonight.  Everyone thinks we are fated.  There is no need for ceremony.  Take us out of here and we can send an email from the road.”

“How long do you need to pack?” Dexter smiles.

“Maybe half an hour.”

He nods and we run hand in hand to my room. 

“What do you need?” He asks as I grab my suitcases.

“Everything in the drawers.  I’m taking only a few dresses,” Dexter grabs the shirts, shorts, sweats, panties and bras. 

He places them in the suitcase, while I gather my dresses.  He stands there looking at my clothes. 

“What’s wrong?” I ask as I pack my garment bag.

“You have a lot of causal clothes,” Dexter mentions. 

“I worked in the pup-care.  I figure those outfits will be perfect for running barefoot in the marsh to sample pickle grass,” I look up and Dexter looks confused.  “Profiles.  I read them all.”

Ro- You are too good at lying. 

Me- Cover for me will you?

Ro- Fine whatever you say, Dear. 

“You chose me because of my profile,” Dexter sighs.  “So we put on an act in public and what in private?”

I cross the room and stand in front of him.

“Have you ever dated anyone?” I ask, looking into his eyes.

“In high school,” he answers.

“So, in private, we date.  We get to know each other.  We are together forever, so there is no reason to rush anything.”

Dexter nods and smiles. 

Ro- You two are stupid.  I want you to know that the moment I meet Climax, I will be partaking until exhaustion takes over.  Be ready.