Love's POV
I opened my eyes at the annoying sound of the clock.
It was 12:00 in the noon.
Shit.
This means Lucian has already left for his meeting with the other Alphas. Oh shit, I wanted to be there for him today. It is going to be a big decision he had told me.
Some of the smaller packs have united to rebel against ours. And probably they will go after other big packs after us, as if we will ever let them walk over us.
I would have gone to him right now but that will create needless drama. No Luna is there in the meeting because it might get ugly and I am not even officially a Luna.
Well technically I am, my hand went to my mark as I thought about how we have mated now.
An idea came into my head.
-Lucian, babe is everything alright there?- I mind link him, hoping it would work.
I dropped my head down and went to the bathroom. Maybe it will take time for the bond to form.
-You're awake my Love?- a voice echoed in my head and I almost gagged on the toothpaste.
-yes, I just woke up. Sorry I was late. Is everything alright there?- I ask.
-far from alright. But, just take care, I might take long so just wait for me- he said. It felt like I could sense his emotions as he spoke.
-okay babe- I said. I took a long breath and continued my full day routine.
After another half and hour I was ready to start the day. My stomach had no appetite so I opted to rather not have a meal. Maybe I should but there's something much more important going on in my head.
I need to meet Jake.
I need to talk to him about everything. Once I'm clear what is happening with him, I will just tell Lucian about everything.
I picked up my phone which Lucian just returned to me. Jake's number is embedded into my memory as he had his phone number written on the side of the bed, every night I couldn't sleep, I used to look at the wall subconsciously. One day or another, it printed into my mind and every since then, I didn't forget it.
"Jake" I spoke as soon as he picked up the call.
"Love? I don't think you should be calling me. Where's Lucian?" He asked in an emergent voice. His words did hurt me a little but I overcame it.
"He is in a meeting with the alphas. He will take long so I would like it if you can come and talk to me" I told him. This has had heavy weight on my chest since day one and I can not keep it any longer. It feels wrong to lie to Lucian or hide something from him.
"Okay, I'll be there" surprisingly, Jake agreed easily and I mentally thanked god.
A good hour had passed when the door bell rang. It must be Jake.
The guards outside were questioning him when I led him inside. The guards instantly bowed their heads and I motioned Jake to follow me.
I took him to the living room and he followed me quietly.
"Jake I-I wanted to talk to you about something" I said as soon as we settled.
"Well, go on then. This does sound urgent" he said without much of expressions.
"Jake yesterday, my wolf was finally out. After months" I said and his eyes widened.
"But you said your wolf recognised me" he said with a confused look.
"Yeah, my wolf recognised you. But she also recognised Lucian. Lucian, he is my mate" I say nervously. I can't look him in the eyes. It just feels weird.
"Wait, that's exactly what I wanted to say" he said and I nodded nervously. "Love, I think this whole thing is weird. I don't know if we're really mates" he said and my head snapped up.
"Wait what?" I asked him.
"See Love, I don't feel what I should be feeling. I don't know" he scratched his head looking to his right "this is weird to explain" he finished.
"Jake, I know what you're talking about. I didn't feel the mate bond when we kissed. I don't know but I just didn't"
"Yeah, me too" he agreed. "And besides, how can someone even have two mates?" He sighed.
"Yeah exactly. There is something really wrong with this situation" I said and he nodded.
"I think we need to get to the root of this. How did our wolves recognise each other if we are not mates? And how the hell did we not feel the mate bond if we are?" He said exasperatedly.
"Trust me I'm as confused as you are" I said and my hand subconsciously went to my mark as I thought about my feelings, which were definitely for Lucian.
"Wait is that?" His eyes went to my mark and for a minutes a could have sworn I saw a different emotion in his eye but it passed as quickly as it came. "Wow, you guys did mark each other" he said and offered a small smile but it felt weird.
My cheeks were burning as I nodded an affirmation.
"Cool" he awkwardly scratched his neck. "Well now we need to get help. About this whole situation" he instantly added.
"Yeah but who. If anybody gets to know about this, especially Lucian, you're as good as dead" I said giving a shrug.
"I know that" he rolled his eyes. "I'll try to find the right person"
"Yes, let's get this done with"
"Definitely, I mean when there's an alpha who can torture you to death, there's no delaying" he joked.
"Hey, he's not even that bad" I laughed and said.
"Come on, if he as much as doubts on me, I'll be hanging like a pig in one of his farms" he joked and I laughed again.
The door opened and both of us turned to see Lucian standing there.