Billionaire Alpha's 99 Deadly Games novel Chapter 129

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“Wow, why did you never tell us that? You guys always made it seem like Dad came home from college the summer after his freshman year and bam! Instant love and recognition.”

Mom laughed. “Hardly! But that’s how your father likes to remember it, and quite frankly I didn’t want to scare you kids with our nightmarish beginning.”

“Thanks, Mom,” I said honestly. It helped to hear that she found her happily ever after despite a rocky start. Maybe Patrick and I would have the same down the road. Much, much further down th road. “Mom, can I ask you a question?”

“Certainly. You can always ask me anything, sweetie,” she said as she sat next to me on the bed and stroked my hair while I rested my head on her shoulder.

“Does the mating call eventually just go away? I mean, what if I don’t want to answer it right now? Will it still be there five, ten years down the road if we were to run into each other again?”

“Oh, E. why would you even want that? There’s only ever one true mate. If you’ve found yours, go to him and accept it, lest you settle for a compatible mate down the road. Trust me, a compatible mate will never satisfy you the way your one true mate will… trust me on that!”

“Oh Mom, gross!”

She giggled. “I know the Jasper twins are back in town for the holidays. They haven’t been home in a while. I always suspected…

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“Mom, no. Don’t bother trying to guess, but no way, no how would I ever be mated to one of those clowns?”

She frowned and I could see her brain working overtime, trying to determine just who my mate could possibly be.

“Please don’t. I really don’t want to discuss it. I’m mortified that you even guessed it.”

I tried to bury my head beneath my hands, but she just pried them apart and forced me to look at her. “Elise Westin, any wolf bonded to you would be one lucky man. God does not make mistakes in his pairing, despite our initial reactions to it. Go to him. Have you even spoken with him?” I shook my head no. “That’s what all this recluse stuff has been about?” Tears ran down my cheeks as 1 nodded. “Be brave, my sweet girl, don’t hide from this. It goes against everything ….

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will only make you miserable.”

“I know, Mom, but I’m so scared,” I whispered.

She left me alone to my thoughts, telling me she would call Kyle and let him know I was home sick today. I took the time to clear my mind and instead of thinking, I quickly fell fast asleep.

The smell of smoked meat called me out of my slumber. My stomach growled as I realized I had not eaten anything that day and the sun had already set. I quickly got up and changed, went to the bathroom and brushed my teeth, deciding not to bother with my hair and just throwing it up in a loose bun. I made my way out into the kitchen, but it was empty.

It hit me suddenly, the smell must be coming from the pack house next door. I dressed quickly and walked over. The pack house would most definitely be a Patrick–free safe zone. Still, at the door I gave a quick sniff, just to confirm. Sure enough, no Patrick O’Connell.

Liam saw me from across the room and waved. It looked like everyone was finishing up their meal, so I quickly grabbed a plate and joined him, along with my other siblings and parents.

“E, I think the rest did you some good today, you look beautiful,” my father complimented.

“Thanks, Dad, I’m feeling better, too.”

“I’m really glad you joined us. It wouldn’t look good if a Westin was missing from a Westin Pack run.”

“Tonight?” I squeaked. “Tonight’s the Winter Solstice run?”

“Yes, it is.”

I smiled. “Well, I’m glad the smell of this meat woke me in time then.”

I could see each of my family members visibly relax. I instantly felt guilty for it. It was a pack run. I’d be safe and free of the unmentionable. I was really looking forward to it. I hadn’t spent a lot of time in my fur lately and the woods had been calling to me.