Sour Souls The Morningstar Series Book 6
Sour Souls Chapter 25

After Ares changed our sheets, he kept good to his word, and actually made me go to sleep. It was ridiculous. I was so turned on that it took me forever to fall back to sleep. What a prick.

All too soon though, morning came. Not that that was what woke me. I was actually having some of the most peaceful sleep when I felt something crawling on the bed. Confused, and sleepy, I opened my eyes.

The most adorable little baby girl is sitting on my lap. She can't be more than two years old. Her long dark curly hair is a mess around her. Light blue eyes are staring back at me. I sniffed the air to replace that she smells like my mate. Ares has a kid?

I sat up slightly to see that there is another small child the same age on the floor next to the bed. He has golden blonde hair, and dark blue eyes. He is so adorable. They both are. Although, this one doesn't smell as strongly as my mate. Both of them stared at me.

"Uhh, good morning." I said awkwardly.

I looked down at Ares next to me. I shook his arm to try to wake him. All Ares did was let out a loud snore.

Useless.

"Unc Aes." The little girl on my lap said.

I looked back at her to see her looking at Ares. Unc? So... is he her uncle? Why do they smell so strongly alike?

Maybe mate will explain when he wakes. Honi said.

I nodded in agreement.

"Well, since Ares doesn't seem like he wants to wake up yet... Do the two of you want to go have some breakfast until I figure out who you belong to?" I asked them.

The little girl beamed, and crawled off of my lap. She locked hands with the little boy, and they walked to the bedroom door. They stopped to turn back to look at me. So cute.

"Uhm, let me put some pants on." I said.

I rushed to my closet, and grabbed the first pair of sweatpants I found. I pulled them on, and walked over to the kids. They started walking towards the stairs, and a motherly panic set in. I was the same way with Noah when it came to stairs. Before either child could start descending the stairs, I scooped them up in my arms. I rested one on each hip, and carefully walked down the stairs. When we made it to the end I tried to put both kids down. Only, the little girl did not want to be let down. "Okay, I'll carry you then." I told her with a giggle.

The little boy grabbed my hand, and we walked to the kitchen. These kids sure are friendly with me for not knowing who I am. I let go of the little boys hand to look through the fridge.

"How about pancakes? We even have blueberries I can put in them." I said.

"Panceks." The little girl giggled.

"Okay, but I have to set you down to make them. How about you two can help?" I asked.

Both kids beamed at me.

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About a half an hour later, both kids are covered in flour, and pancake batter. I'm sure I have a fair amount on myself as well. I giggled at the two of them as they licked batter from the bowl.

"I wish I knew your names." I said.

"Jaja." The girl said.

"Jaja? Is that your name?" I asked.

She nodded to me.

"Well, what a beautiful name for such a beautiful little girl." I told her, and then booped her nose.

"What about you little man?" I asked the boy.

"Si." He said.

"Si. Alright got it. Si, and Jaja." I said.

The last pancake got done. I made the two kids plates, and cut up their pancakes. Then I piled some on my own plate. I know I'm supposed to have breakfast with Ares family too, but I am fairly positive that I will eat again.

The moment I got the kids in their seats, my front door burst open. A women I've not met before stormed in my house. She has dark curly brown hair, and bright eyes. Actually, she looks exactly like Jaja. Is this her mother?

The women looked around frantic before her eyes landed on the three of us at the table. I watched as her body relaxed. She placed a hand over her chest, and blew out a breath.

"Ahkari! I found them!" She shouted.

A second later another woman stormed into my apartment. This woman has short golden blonde hair, and dark blue eyes. She looks like Si. Must be his mother. She kind of looks like my mate.

"Thank the Goddess." The blonde said.

Both of them stomped up to my table.

"I know the two of you love your uncle Ares, but you have got to stop wandering off. At least ask first." The burnette scolded them.

So, Ares is their uncle.

"Mommies." Si blabbered. "Panceks." He said.

Now that they are a bit closer to me, I can smell that the blonde is related to my mate. I think the other woman called her Ahkari, and if I remember correctly, that one of Ares sisters. I also see several marks on the burnette. Are they mates? "Uhm, wo-would the two of you like some breakfast?" I asked.

Both women looked at me like this was the first time they noticed I'm here.

"Holy shit." Ahkari breathed out.

"Who the hell are you? Why do you have our kids?" The burnette asked.

"Auntie." Jaja announced.

"Uhhh.." I trailed off awkwardly. "I just.. they were in my bed when I woke up. I couldn't get Ares to wake up, so I brought them down here to feed them." I rushed out. "Uh, we made blueberry pancakes." I offered awkwardly. The two women just blinked at me.

"Who are you?" The burnette asked. "Ares doesn't usually let women stay the night with him, does he?" She asked Ahkari.

Ahkari shook her head. "No, never."

But, he's had other women? I shouldn't be surprised. It's very obvious that my mate knows what he's doing.

Honi growled. We can hunt all of them down, and-

And nothing. Ares is allowed to have a past. I argued.

Honi growled, but didn't say anything else.

"So, who are you?" The burnette asked as she came over to inspect me. "You don't look like Ares usual type." She said. Great. My mate has a type, and I'm not it. Maybe that's why he won't do what he did in that dream?

No, mate wants us. Honi argued.

I must just not understand him then. I grumbled back. Ahkari walked over to me, and sniffed the air around me. "You're a wolf, and... *sniff* something else?" She asked.

How did she know that?

Our mate comes from a strong blood line. Honi said.

Ares never said anything about me smelling different. I said.

Honi chuckled. Mate thinks we smell delicious. She said.

"Uhm, I..." I don't even know what to say.

"Where did you come from? I don't remember Tia saying anything about other packs visiting." Ahkari said.

"Uhm, well, I-" I tried to get words out, but I just can't.

"Did Ares get drunk, and that's why he let you stay? And why you guys are here?" The burnette asked. "What?" I asked.

"Tell me, what's he like? I bet he's mean huh? Ties ya up? Is he big?" The burnette asked. What the hell?

"Bianca!" Ahkari scolded.

"What? He's not my brother. I'm just a little curious. You know what they say about Ares." She said.

"What they say?" I asked.

"Yeah." Bianca said as she turned back to me. "How he's demanding, and rough in bed. I've heard some of the other women talk about how it's kind of scary, but super hot." She said. Honi growled in my head.

Our mate is a whore. I stated.

We should punish him. She said.

How? I asked.

I don't know. Honi said.

Of course she doesn't.

"When's the last time Ares brought a girl home?" I asked them.

Bianca shrugged. "He's so secretive about everything. I have no idea. I do know, that you are the first to be able to spend the night with him." She said with a smirk.

And to think I didn't even actually get to have s*x.

"So, what's your name? Where are you from? What makes you so special?" Bianca asked casually.

"Also, thank you for feeding our kids, and sorry they woke you up." Ahkari added.

"Uhm, no big deal. I love kids." I said. "They were wonderful helpers too."

Ahkari smiled at me.

"Uhm, my name is Em-" I started to introduce myself, but was interrupted by a loud, deep growl.

"What the fuck are you two doing in my apartment?" Ares voice boomed through the room.

"Unc Aes!" Jaja shouted.

I looked passed the two women to see my mate. Our eyes connected instantly. Ares is still just in his boxers. My, my, he is a fine sight to see.

We are mad at mate, remember? Honi reminded me.

That doesn't mean we can't oogle. I argued.

Ares stalked to the table, and I held my breath.

"We were looking for our kids. That apparently broke into your... apartment, and woke up your... lover." Ahkari said.

I snorted. "Not much loving." I grumbled under my breath.

Bianca raised an amused brow at me.

"Freyja, Silas, I told the two of you that this has to stop." Ares scolded them.

Not that either kid cared.

"Why didn't you wake me up?" He asked me sternly.

I rolled my eyes at his tone.

"I tried to, but all you did was snore." I said.

"You could have tried harder." Ares argued.

"And you could just shut up, and stop runing our wonderful morning with your arrogant mouth." I smirked. "We made pancakes." I told him.

Ares just glared at me before walking over to the counter.

"Wow." Ahkari mumbled.

Ares came to the table, and slammed his plate of pancakes down before sitting next to me.

"My Gods, you really wake up, and immediately chose to annoy me don't you?" I asked annoyed. "Me? You live to annoy me." Ares argued.

I rolled my eyes. "I'm glad I let you sleep. It was peaceful for at least a few minutes." I said. "Why did you even make breakfast?" Ares asked.

I shrugged.

"Why does your sister, and her mate think I'm just another girl you f****d?" I asked.

Ares froze mid-bite. His eyes snapped to Bianca, and Ahkari. Then he looked back at me.

"Why does it matter? I'm sure you set them straight." He grumbled.

"That's really all you have to say? Hmm. Okay." I said.

Ares opened his mouth, but Bianca started laughing before he could say anything.

"My Goddess, what did you do to him? You must have that gorilla grip coochie to be able to not only stay the night with Ares Morningstar, but talk to him this way." Bianca laughed. "Ares wouldn't know anything about my coochie." I stated.

Bianca snorted so hard I thought she choked. She even made the two kids start laughing. Good, now everyone can laugh at Ares.

"What the hell is going on?" Ahkari asked us.

I looked at Ares. He ignored me as he continued to shove food into his mouth. Why is he being like this?

With a frown, I turned back to the two women.

"My name is Emilia, but you can call me Emi." I told them.

If Ares isn't going to offer up that I'm his mate, than neither am-

"She is my mate." Ares announced.

My face heated.

He admitted it.

Told you he is proud to have us. Honi said.

Yeah, whatever. I grumbled back.

"You met your mate?" Bianca asked excitedly.

"That explains why we are all having breakfast together." Ahkari said.

"Doesn't explain why Emilia made this breakfast." Ares said.

I frowned at him.

"Two random kids crawled into our house. You wouldn't wake up. I had no idea who they are. What else was I supposed to do?" I asked.

Ares turned to me, and raised a brow.

"So, you make them breakfast? They could have been anyones kids." He said.

I crossed my arms, and narrowed my eys at him.

"They smell like you. Espeically Jaja." I said.

"Uuhhh, maybe we should take the kids, and see you guys in a bit." Ahkari said.

"But I want to know more about her." Bianca whined.

"You will see her in a little while." Ahkari said as she picked up their daughter.

Bianca picked up Silas, and then looked at me with a bright smile.

"Give him hell." She said.

"See you guys in a bit." Ahkari called out.

"It was lovely meeting you." I called back as they shut the door.

"You should have tried harder to wake me up." Ares grumbled as soon as they were gone.

"You should have told me you have a daughter." I said.

"Jaja isn't mine. She is Ahkari, and Bianca's." He said.

"She smells like she's yours." I argued.

Ares sighed as he turned to look at me.

"Bianca and Bou are twins. They used Bou's semen to conceive Silas, so that he still had his mother's traits. Since Ahkari's twin is another female... They asked me. I said yes. Freyja, is their daughter." He stated. "That's.." I trailed off.

Honestly, I think that's really sweet, but I do not want to admit it out loud. I'm still mad about the other things they said. About my mate having had many partners before me.

Ares raised a brow at me.

"I wouldn't expect that from you." I said.

"Oh? And why's that?" Ares asked.

"Because you're an ass." I stated.

Ares chuckled, and placed his hand on my knee. His touch is so warm. I hate it.

I pushed Ares hand away, and stood up.

"Where are you going?" Ares asked.

"To get dressed for breakfast with your family." I called out as I walked up the stairs.

I went straight to my side of the room where my closet is. I have no idea what to wear. I wish Talia were here. She could just pick me out something.

I felt Ares presence at the closet doorway.

"What do you think would make me look like I'm not just some slut you brought home?" I asked without looking at him.

"Emilia.." Ares said softly.

"A sun dress? Maybe I should just do jeans, and a nice shirt?" I asked.

My eyes scanned across a piece of dark blue fabric. It reminds me of Ares eyes. I pushed the clothes in front of it over, to see what it is. It's a simple blue dress with little white flowers all over it. "Emilia, I've never brought a girl home before." Ares said.

"Yeah, I've heard that usually you kick them out of your bed after f*****g them." I said nonchalantly.

Although, I feel anything but that. I really want to yell at him. To be mad that he didn't wait for me, but I just can't. I am mad. I'm jealous I think, but it's more than that.

I wonder if my life were different, if I would have waited for him. How can I be made at Ares when I don't know the answer to that? He is allowed to have a past. No one waits for their mates anymore. Not unless their forced like me, or if they have a sassy, scary Granny like Talia.

Still, it hurts. It hurts deep in my chest, and I don't understand why. Maybe it's because Ares so willingly took home random girls. Did things with them that I've been begging him to do with me. Yet, he refuses to do more than kiss me.

Ares says he wants to take things slow, but why? Why does he want that when I don't? Why does he want to do that with me, when he didn't with anyone else? Or, did he? Has my mate been leading girls on? Has he fallen in love before me? Honi whimpered in my head.

An arm circled around my waist as another came in front of me to pull down the dress I was looking at.

"Wear this. I know you like it." Ares whispered in my ear.

I fucking hate that stupid sexy voice.

"How would you know that?" I asked as I snatched the dress from him.

"You've been staring at it." He said.

"Cool. Thanks." I said, and then stormed out of the closet.

"Emilia-"

I flung the shirt I'm wearing over my head, and threw it at Ares. Shit, I forgot to grab underwear. I have to go passed Ares to get it.

Take the pants off first. Honi told me.

I smirked, and did as she said. Then I walked passed Ares, while ignoring him. I grabbed a random bra, and pair of black lacey panties. Then I returned to the bedroom.

"Emilia, what is your problem?" Ares asked.

"You. As always." I replied snarkily.

I pulled the panties on, and clasped the bra around me. Then I pulled the dress over my head. It reaches down to the tops of my knees, and it's so soft. I love it.

"I'm your problem? And here I thought rescuing you from that dungeon would make me some kind of hero." He said.

I walked to the bathroom.

"Was it not you who said you are not a hero." I stated.

I looked at myself in the mirror. My hair is a wild mess around me. If I brush it, it'll frizz out. If I comb it.. the same thing will happen. I found one hair tie. One.

Looking over myself, I sighed. I still look too skinny. This dress is even kind of big on me. There are still dark circles under my eyes. I found a small bag of makeup under the sink, but.. I have no idea how to wear makeup. I have no idea what to do with my hair. Tears filled my eyes as I stared at my relfection. No wonder my mate doesn't want to jump into bed with me. I don't even know how to be a girl. I'm broken. Damaged. I can't even manage my own hair.

I squeezed my eyes shut. Arms circled around me. I tried to hold the tears back. Ares pressed a kiss to the side of my neck. He gripped my chin, and forced my head up, but I kept my eyes close.

"Open your eyes." He cooed in my ear.

Slowly, my eyes opened to stare at my blurry relfection.

"Look at how beautiful you are." Ares whispered.

"Probably not compared to all the other women you've been with." I sneered.

Why am I acting this way?

"You're right." Ares said. "Compared to them.. you are a divine Goddess. Not one other person on this planet can compare to your beauty." He said.

I sniffled.

"I don't believe you." I whispered.

"Why? Because I won't f**k you?" He asked.

I didn't respond.

"Emilia, you are the love of my life. I won't jump into bed with you because I value you. I'm sorry that I didn't wait for you baby, but I promise I always saved my heart for you. It was never more than s*x with any of them." He said. "The one thing you won't give me." I stated.

"One day I will." Ares kissed my cheek. "I won't make you wait long." He said. "How about, I promise to make you c*m tonight?"

I perked up at that.

"We won't have sex, but.. After that dream last night.. Maybe we can go a little further. How does that sound?" He asked.

"Okay." I replied.

Ares kissed my cheek. "Did you happen to notice that all of your scars are gone?" He asked.

"Huh?" I asked.

I looked down at my arms. I pulled up my dress to look at my bare stomach. He's right. They're all gone.

"The dream.." I whispered.

"I don't know for sure, but probably." He said.

"Wow.." I breathed out. "Do you still think I look strong without them?" I asked him.

"Of course I do." He said. "And if I ever forget how strong you are, I'm sure you'll replace a way to remind me." Ares grumbled.

I smiled. "You're probably right." I said.

"Alright pet. Let me see if I can help you with your hair."