The Tripartite Mate Bond Chapter 10: CHAPTER TEN

Their reaction was dramatic.

Kane pushed the doctor aside to have a proper look at my back. I nearly rolled my eyes, I mean, haven't they seen someone who was injured before? I may have lived a sheltered life but they were acting as though this was abnormal. Or was it? I don't really understand much about my life these days.

“This is exactly what I have been talking about!" Kane exclaimed as he left my side, "Inconsistencies here and there, they might be subtle or not noticeable if you are not paying attention but they are there. Her mood swings are one of them. One moment she's very timid and scared and the next, she has a totally different aura to her. She can't be human!” his loud voice made me recoil into myself. I had a strong feeling that they won't hurt me but if my own father could, why won't he?

“She's probably been in this world for too long, suppressing her natural state” Ares explained, waving of Kane's reaction.

“Well, she can't be a werewolf. She can't live past the age of fifteen without shifting. Also, her parents would disappear from time to time to shift as well.” Axel added and their support made me breathe easier;

“Right. Maybe she's a mermaid, they heal fast but not as fast as us and they can stay on land for a long time. Also, she mentioned feeling better after a bath so she's probably a mermaid but like, a very small percentage of it”

I couldn't help the overwhelming sadness that enveloped me as they discussed such nonsensical ideologies. I was very human and not whatever they were suggesting. I hated that me healing faster than I guessed was normal will make them not take me with them anymore because who would want a freak?

I realized I'd been looking forward to belonging to one of them but as they were obviously done with me considering their reaction, I felt very sad. I couldn't believe how much I wanted to be theirs.

Anyways, I shouldn't be reacting this way, If they don't want me anymore, that's fine; I'm just happy Father's gone.

“Well, we can deal with all that later, Doctor, please discharge her and ensure this doesn't leave the confines of this room” Ares said, his tone both a command and a warning.

“So this means she'll be coming to our pack by next week?” Axel asked and I looked at them in confusion.

“I'm still coming?” my ears perked up in excitement. Damn, I was a goner.

“Of course. Why won't you? I am already making arrangements as we speak. You just need to spend time with your mother while we get everything ready for you” he replied.

Hope bloomed in my chest, irrational as it was. These men came into my life and it's been a crazy week. Without Father looming over my head like a hangman with a strong noose, life might actually start making sense

And I looked forward to spending time with them, individually of course. I've never had anything this exciting to look forward to, my life was pretty boring and filled with pain.

Men were a taboo in my life, courtesy of my father so I didn't know what to expect but I surely will make the right choice. I won't choose a man like father and I will not make Mom's mistake of ignoring the signs Father displayed before they got married.

Then I remembered my promise to my boss.

“Sorry, what about my job? I doubt your house is close to the city so I could come and go every day.”

“Job? That's no longer your life, Mama, You are going to be learning the workings of being a Luna. I already have someone who will teach you everything you need to know about the NightShade Pack” Ares replied, coming closer and putting one lock of my hair behind my ear. My heart beat faster at his proximty and the impact of his words.

But then his response simply amplified the mixed feelings I've been having since I met these men. I didn't particularly love my job but it's the first thing I did for myself, without any influence from my father. He sent me to submit my application letter to a friend's company but on my way there, I saw the big building where I worked and it somehow drew me in.

I went in and surprisingly, they were looking for a personal assistant. But I took a look at the people in the building and it looked like Louis Vuitton was having a fashion show in there; I almost turned around but then a spark of stubbornness got into me. Even if I didn't get the job, I would have made a decision that was purely mine and I was already here so why not?

Safe to say that when I surprisingly got the job, I started working the next day with a sore back but I didn't let that deter me. I went into full work mode and even though I always felt my boss hated me, he was always pleased with my work.

So having that ripped from me without my opinion sucked but I didn't really know what to do, and I realized that this might be my life from now on. I just had to be grateful it didn't come with whippings.

Someone knocked at the door, it was a nurse with a bag.

“Ma'am, let's get you changed and ready to be discharged,” she said.

Best words I've heard all day.

I nodded and followed her to the bathroom.

I washed my face and rearranged my hair, trying to get a little bit of color on my look. I didn't think much of it and stepped out of the bathroom, I heard collective intake of breaths. I looked up and the men stood in an awkward position, their eyes all over me.

I felt very hot all of a sudden and very self aware. I adjusted my skirt and coughed a little which seemed to snap them out of whatever that was; I was tired of this hospital room and couldn't wait to get out of it. I needed fresh air.

“I'm ready” I announced to them, and Ares took my hand and we walked out. I couldn't explain why I felt so safe in his hands but i loved these sparks and the way he smelled. I think he's my favorite of the three but I didn't want to make a hasty decision.

When we stepped into the lobby, everyone was staring at us and I couldn't help but hide behind his big frame. The nurse handed over a bag containing my things to me but Axel reached for it instead. But then I felt a dark emotion all over my chest.

I looked up and I noticed she was slipping something into Axel's pocket, smiling seductively.

My eyes locked with his and he smiled at me. He probably thought my reaction was funny and even I didn't understand it but indeed, I was hurt. Ignoring that ugly feeling, I blinked and focused on Ares who still held my hand.

I heard a growl at the back but I didn't pay attention to it. I had made up my mind about Axel - I wouldn't be choosing him.

We got to the car park and he opened the door for me, a smile on his face.

I thanked him as I got in. I loved the feeling he gave me, I couldn't understand it but it was nice.

The two of them drove back to their Packs while I went with Ares to my house.

His demeanour flipped completely the moment we were alone in the car. He didn't talk to me or even smile and I was apprehensive. What was it with these guys and personality disorders? I had a trooubled life and i wasn't this bipolar, ugh!

Anyways, I had more important things to focus on, I was going home. Mama would be so happy she didn't have to go through Father's horrible personality again.

When we got to our house, I came down and I allowed my intrusive thoughts to have a wild party in my head as I walked through our pathway.

What if father was in there? What if all of this was a lie and he got through to these men as he did every policeman, neighbor or teacher in the past? What if this was a set up?

My steps slowed down and i was sweating more than usual.

Suddenly, I felt a hand curve around my waist and it was Ares. He dropped a kiss on my foehead, making me concious of my small build.

"You have me now, okay? You're safe," he whispered and i nearly shivered from the calmness that enveloped me.

Whatever this mate thing was, I was lovingAa it

I knocked on the door and Mama opened the door immediately but instead of the happy look I expected, she threw my bags at me, dried tears on her cheek.

“Don't come back here until you find my husband, you bastard!” She shouted at me.