Three Fated Hearts
Chapter 56

~Tia~

I swear my head hurts. This is all too much drama for anyone, especially someone like me who HATES drama. I want things to mellow out, and I can get on with my life with the twins. Life with the twins, that’s something to really think about. We will need to figure out what that needs to look like.

Landon and Lincoln went to their office once dinner was over, and everyone else went to do whatever it was they planned to do. I decided to go out looking for my mom. I have a ceremony to prepare for, and I want my mom’s help.

I make it outside the packhouse and see my mom hugging my dad before they part ways. Dad seems to be going to the warrior center. He has an office there since he’s the head warrior and spends a lot of time there.

I wait until he is out of view and run up to catch mom. I wrap my arms around her, and she jumps. “Tia, you scared me to death.” I click my tongue and roll my eyes.

“Mom, we are wolves. There is no way that I scared you.” She wraps an arm around me and chuckles.

“Remember when I used to tell you that when you were little? You would always run up behind me or try to scare me, and I would always make you think you accomplished that task.” I laugh with mom, remembering how that was. She was always there to give me love growing up. There were many times when it was just her and I, my sisters, off with dad somewhere.

“Are you on your way home?”

“I am. Your father went to take care of some work and I have no idea where you sisters are.” Mom pulls me in closer to her. “I’d think you’d be with your mates doing what young mates couples do.” I sigh

“Mom, I don’t want to talk about that with you. That’s too awkward.” Mom just laughs and gives me a squeeze. “Actually, I wanted to ask you if you would help me replace a dress for the ceremony. Your daughter is about to be a Luna.” Mom stops us and turns me to face her. I can see the tears building in her eyes.

“I’m so proud of you, you know that? You are such an amazing girl and I know you will be an amazing Luna.” I look down, feeling my face heat up.

“I’m not sure about all of that. I will do my best, but this pack isn’t really fond of me.” Mom lifts my face and strokes my cheek.

“It isn’t that they aren’t fond of you…..it’s that they don’t know you. You need to show them who you are and once they know, they will love you. Just as I do.” Mom bops me on my nose and pulls me in for a hug. “I would be happy to help you get a dress. We can go tomorrow morning before my shift at the clinic.” I squeeze my mom back and k**s her on the cheek.

I watch my mom walk off toward my family home. I would love nothing more than to go with her and spend the evening talking to her, but I fight the urge. I have no idea when mom or my sisters will be back, and I don’t want to get caught in the middle of any mess.

I head back to my mates, hoping we can have a bit of fun before we end the night in sleep. I’m incredibly excited about this shopping trip with my mom. I pull my phone out and text Lynn to see if she wants to join us. Lynn jumps at the idea, and I put my phone away. Tomorrow will be a great day.

~Aida~

Dinner was a true s**tshow. I couldn’t have guessed that Jenna would be mated to Mark. I don’t really know Jenna, but I never liked how she looked at my Lincoln. It was as if she was dying of thirst, and Lincoln was the water.

Once dinner was over, I decided to make my way over to the training area. Dad has always been strict with our training. He always said that we should be at the top of our game and, that way, become the best candidates for a top role in any pack. A lady has to be more than beautiful.

I take my time walking to the training area, letting my mind wander. “True, it should make things easier.” I feel a hand on my back and jump out of my skin.

“Who the hell are you talking to?” Damn, how long has Adela been behind me? I didn’t smell her or hear her. I really need to pay more attention.

“No one, what do you mean?” Adela looks at me like I’m crazy as hell.

“You just said something, but there is no one around. Who were you talking to?” I shrug my shoulders. “What the hell is wrong with you these days? You’ve been acting so weird. You barley talk to anyone any more. You are never even around.” I take a step back from Adela.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’m perfectly fine.” Adela looks me up and down and shakes her head.

“Perfectly fine? At one point, we were trying to figure out how to get the boys back. Now, we don’t even discuss it. Do you even want them back? Do you still want Lincoln?”

“Of course I want Lincoln, I always will. He doesn’t want me……I can’t force him.”

“No said anything about……so you just give up?” Adela stands in front of me with her arms held open. I don’t really know what to say to her. I can’t really explain how I feel right now. I sigh and put my head down.

“Let’s just go meet day. We can discuss this later.” Adela scoffs and walks off while I trail behind her.