Three Fated Hearts
Chapter 77

“Well?! What do they do?” I’m pacing back and forth while keeping an eye on all exits. I’m deep in the forest in an unknown cabin, but that doesn’t mean people haven’t followed me. I look up, and the silence is becoming unbearable. “I don’t have all day! It’s almost time.”

To be clear, the Alpha ceremony is tomorrow. I have to be sure about these items before then. I have waited for an answer for days, and my patience is running out. This is the final piece to the puzzle. “You were given a bit of the wrong information.” I stop in my tracks.

“What do you mean?” The witch sighs.

“These were created for fated mates. If are in the same area, this keep their wolves from seeking the other out. The bond will be dampened so teh desire will be gone.” I swear that’s the same thing I told her in the first place.

“That’s what I told you.”

“No.” She shakes her head. “ For one to wear this, they make their wolf almost indetectable to their mate. They won’t be felt through their bond if marked. If not marked, they aren’t able to detect the scent. The draw is not available. When both mates wear these, they can be with others without allowing the betrayal to be felt.”

“Felt by anyone marked, like a chosen?”

“How is it that you know so little about your own kind? Fated mates are tied, down to their souls. When one is unfaithful, that pain is felt because of the souls being tied. A chosen is marked and they mate, but their souls are never tied together. How can they be when the bond wasn’t formed by your Goddess?”

I feel a smile form on my face as I reach for my items. The witch pulls her hand back, causing a growl to escape my lips. “This is powerful dark magic, and it goes against your Goddess. You have to be aware of the problems you can cause using these.” I snatch the bag and place it into my pocket.

“I don’t need your advice. I know exactly what I’m doing. You just make sure you keep your mouth shut! You never saw me.” I run to the door and pop my head out to make sure the coast is clear. I run into the woods and head to my next destination. I have a few hours to finalize my plans.

~Jenna~

Our cars pull up to the packhouse, and my stomach is doing summersaults. I almost chickened out and had my dad come for the Alpha ceremony on his own. Mom has been gone for a while, but dad was able to push through. He always said it was because he had me in his life.

I came here to make some things right, not for my father. I have to be a better person. I’ve gone too long messing around and being self-centered. At least, that’s what I wanted people to see. I never showed my true self because I knew no one would accept me. Everyone has an idea of what the daughter of an Alpha is and how she acts. It was always easier to let them have those assumptions rather than try to get people to see me for who I really am.

The car door opens, and my dad’s hand appears. I take it and walk with him to face Alpha Paul and Luna Kimberly. The look she is giving me is one of pure anger and disgust, but I can’t help that. She will just have to be mad. She shouldn’t be trying to interfere with her sons and their mate.

“So glad you two could join us. This time we should be able to see it through.” Alpha Paul and my father chuckle at that. I missed the first ceremony, but it sure was talked about by everyone. Luna Kimberly smiles at my dad, then turns to me.

“Well, it’s nice to see you. I wasn’t aware you had left. What can you expect from someone-” Alpha Paul squeezes Luna Kimberly’s arm, and I try to hide my laugh. Thankfully, my father had made it up the stairs to the door before she started. He’s speaking to the twins and their mate, and now it’s my turn.

I nod to Alpha Paul and take a deep breath, taking the steps needed to face my fate. Standing in front of the trio feels like standing in front of the open freezer, and I can’t blame them. “Uh…hi. Can….can I speak to you guys?” I can see Tia’s jaw clench, and Lincoln rolls his eyes.

“Anything you need to say, do so now. Make it quick; we have others to welcome.” Landon, straight to the point, and he isn’t wrong. I swallow the lump in my throat and send a quick prayer to the Moon Goddess.

“I just want to apologize to you two for everything. I was wrong when you were on my territory and I was wrong when I was on yours. I had no right to push myself on you both.” Landon and Lincoln’s eyes are huge, and they look genuinely shocked. I turn to Tia and reach out, brushing my fingers along her arm. She looks at the spot I touched and then at my face. “I was beyond wrong and sorry doesn’t cover everything I put you through. I truly apologize and I’m happy that you found your fated mates. I don’t expect your forgiveness, but I am truly sorry.”

Tia looks at me…..I mean, really looks at me. It’s like she’s trying to peer into my soul. I hold her gaze even though it’s extremely uncomfortable. “I don’t like you; you’ve given me no reason to.” I hold my breath and wait for what will come next. Tia sighs and steps toward me. She leans in close so that her mouth is at my ear. “Mark is at home. If you follow the path to your right, his house is the yellow door. You can’t miss it.” Tia walks back to her mates, and I’m floored. I never expected her to forgive me, but I also never expected her to point in Mark’s direction. I don’t deserve it, but I will gladly take it.

“If you all will excuse me.” I nod to the trio and turn to my right, determined to replace the house with the yellow door.