His Plump Mate (by Buchanan) novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45

After we eat in the dining hall, we make our way back to our room. I haven’t said much since the meeting with the rogue. I’ve still been very deep in thought. I want answers, but I don’t want to go back to Ironclaw. I have nothing to do there anymore, but something is nagging me about this situation with my father. What he cares about more than anything is his reputation. Why did he take me and then hide me? Was he trying to gain something? I feel like there is a piece of the puzzle I still don’t have. I don’t even know who I am.

“Rebel darling, I see steam coming out of your ears from thinking so hard. Please talk to me.” Austin says as he interrupts my thoughts. “I tell you what, let me run a bath for us and let’s talk. Okay?” I just nod my head, and he leaves me alone for a few minutes. I walk into the closet, remembering what Natty had said to me about Austin waiting for me, his mate, and leaving half of everything in the closet and room empty for me. It warms my heart to have this man’s love.

I wonder if we would have ever been paired had I grown up with my mother’s family?

Family.

Do I have cousins and aunts and uncles? I presume I have grandparents since the rogue referred to me as the long-lost granddaughter. As I absentmindedly grab clothes to change into after the bath, I keep thinking about how much more different my life would have been had I known about my family.

“Rebel?” I hear Austin call for me.

“In the closet.” I said, distractedly.

As Austin walks in, he stops and his eyes darken at the red lacy panties and nightgown in my hand. I blush. ” Sorry, I wasn’t paying attention to what I was grabbing.”

“I certainly am, and I definitely want to see you wearing it for me beautiful.” He says, inhaling my scent. Next thing I know, he scoops me up in his arms, “The bath is ready.” He says as his lips meet mine. I let out a little moan and I hear a growl from his chest.

When we enter the bathroom, He sets me on the counter and starts removing my clothes. My marks have already healed, and I looked down and furrowed my eyebrows. “What’s wrong darling?” Austin asks me with

concern.

“Your marks are gone. I think we need to redo them all later.” I wiggled my eyebrows at him, and he starts laughing. “Anything for you darling. Goddess, I love you so fucking much Rebel.”

“I love you too babe.” I say as I wrap my arms around his neck and kiss him.

As we finish undressing, Austin carries me and gently lowers me into the tub. He gets in behind me and I feel him wrap his arms around me. The water is steamy, and it is helping my muscles after letting Roxie out for a run, along with Cronos and her completing their bond too.

Austin breathes in my scent, and I feel his relax too. “Okay Rebel, it’s just us. Talk to me. Tell me what you are thinking darling.”

I sign and lean my head back into his chest with my eyes closed. “I have more questions than answers. I want to talk to my dad, but I don’t want to go back to Ironclaw.” I start. “I don’t understand why my father took me when he could have left me with my mother’s family. He never wanted me, Austin. I was an obligation to him,

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not a daughter. I could have had a family, love, an education. Instead, I was hidden and tossed aside, unwanted. What was his purpose in doing that to me?” I question, while fighting back tears.

“I don’t know darling. But what I can say, is you are definitely not going back to Ironclaw.” He says as he kisses my shoulder, sending tiny jolts through me.

“I may not have a choice, Austin. Not if I want answers.” I replied.

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