Chapter 3: Unexpected Feelings

And now, it's like everything and nothing has changed at the same time.

Yet, there was something in the back of my mind forcing its way forward; a worry of some sort.

What if he's the one I've been waiting for? He could truly be my mate. I thought, a sigh escaping my lips.

Having a mate at the age of 18, is a right of passage in the werewolf world, for everybody.

However, that didn't happen, because I'm 22 and mateless.

And that is the worst thing possible to happen to a werewolf no matter where they are in the world.

Since I was a little girl, that's all I've ever wanted, but I guess the Moon Goddess had something planned for me.

Meanwhile, Adam stood next to me, his presence welcoming, despite the chaos running in my brain.

Being with him, calmed my beating heart down, just a bit. However, in the mind, a horde of what-ifs ran rampant.

I'm glad to have him by my side, after all these years. I want to keep him with me. I wondered as the tears in my eyes began to subside with every beat of silence.

But, then, it started all over again.

This is all too much! I wish my mother was here with me. She could've helped me with this situation. I feel as though my heart is yearning for him. Yet, I don't know! I thought, wiping away the stray tear that fell on my cheek.

When, suddenly, a warmth came from my back, and tingling sensations ran up and down my spine.

Curiosity got the best of me, so, I turned to my wolf for help.

"Ana? Do you know what that was?" I asked her, hoping to determine where that was coming from.

However, she was awfully quiet.

Adam began rubbing my back gently, my emotions roaming free through my brain.

This feels so f*cking nice! Who knew I needed a man's touch? Let alone my male best friend who I hadn't seen in a long time. I pondered, enjoying the warmth of his hand on my back.

For a brief moment, I was able to remove all worries from my mind, and just be myself.

"What do you think Ana? Could there be something here? A romance perhaps?" I asked her, curiosity piquing my interest.

Then, his gruff voice rang through the air, breaking me from my thoughts.

"Whatever is on your mind, you know you can tell me." He whispered in my ear, then placed a soft kiss on my cheek, causing a blush to creep up it.

On the one hand, I wanted to reveal my feelings. But something was blocking me from doing However, just to be certain, I turned to my wolf for a bit of guidance.

Yet, I wasn't fully ready to accept what fate threw my way.

"Ana, do you feel that?" I asked my wolf, unsure of the sudden rush of feelings that formed in my body.

And a surge of warmth flowed through my veins, causing my thoughts to become mushy.

"Yes... Yes, I do, Sasha." She told me, her voice filling with a sense of calm.

Yet, there was something off about it, like there was more to it.

I wonder if some type of black magic was performed on us? I thought, a memory passing through my mind.

"Adam, do you remember that day I ran to our tree?" I asked, unsure if he remembers.

"Yes, I do remember. It was a sad day for me, knowing that was the last time we would see each other." He said, his voice etched in sadness, recounting our story.

My mom, I wish she could tell me more of her history with the Alpha King. With each passing day, I feel as though a part of me is missing. Yet, being with Adam, gives me a happiness I never knew existed. I thought, a sigh escaping my lips.

There's always been this memory my mom shared with me when we were traveling from one pack to another.

Since I turned 13, my mom had us move from one place to another, all under the assumption that we were in danger.

Being the daughter of Alpha King, Sammy, and my mom, who was his Omega, it was a forbidden romance.

Because, you were not allowed to reveal your feelings, not unless that person is your mate.

But, I do wonder if my mom and dad were true mates.

"Sasha! Get out of your thoughts!" Ana interrupted, her voice startling me.

However, there was something still at the back of my mind.

Like, how did my life turn out this way? For the past 10 years I was on the run, and now something has stopped me.

Then, Adam placed his hand on my shoulder, bringing me out of my thoughts.

"Sasha! Can you hear?" He shouted into my ear, breaking me from a worrying thought. Yet, for a split second, my mind raced.

What in the world is going on? Was my life a lie? Or did she do this to protect me? From what exactly? I pondered, making a fist with my hand with every passing thought.

Every time he spoke, my heart clenched.

There was this part of me, a hope that everything would go back to the way it used to be.

Two 12-year-olds galavanting around without a care in the world.

But, now those days are long gone. Something we won't get back. So, I guess we have to look to the future.

Adam's voice took on a low, honey like tone, causing my heart to beat rapidly.

"Hey, Sash, there's something that I've been running around in my mind." He spoke, his voice just above a whisper.

Is there something wrong? Did I do something to cause him to think this over? I thought, inclining my head, curiosity piqued.

There was something in his words that urged me to stop what I was doing and listen.

"What... What is it?"