JAYDEN
I’m in my car heading back home to the pack house. Till now I still can’t believe that Catriona is pregnant with twins. How did it happen? I wanted one son, and God decided on his will and blessed me with twins.
It’s one o’clock in the morning and it’s very windy today. It’s going to rain heavily in two hours from now. I couldn’t stay there for another minute. What I want now is to see my mate…. No, my surrogate. I corrected myself. Keep on fooling yourself human. My wolf said.
I connected the Bluetooth and dialed Jerome’s number. I want him to give me some updates. The phone was ringing but he was not picking up. I called him again and it just went in voice mail. Why is this fool not picking up? I stepped on the gas and drove away in the middle of the dark road surrounded by the thick forest.
By the time I arrived at the pack house, it was two o’clock in the morning with light drizzles. The gate opened automatically and I entered. I parked the car and saw the lights in Catriona’s bedroom still on. What is she still doing at this time? I asked myself as I walked inside the house.
I got out of the elevator and passed on Jerome’s bedroom door. Now I want to see how Catriona is and then later I will come back and face that fool. As I was walking, I saw Sandra in the hallway coming. She was surprised when she saw me but still bowed her head at me. “Alpha, we were expecting you on Sunday. She said. I finished what I had to do. I replied.
We called you many times but you were not picking up. She said,
I’m your alpha Sandra, I don’t have to explain to any of you why I didn’t answer your calls. I told her. Am so sorry Alpha. She apologized. What is Catriona still doing at this time? “Why is she not sleeping…? I asked her and she gave me a puzzled look. I saw the lights on. I said.
Ahh… she has been having difficulties with sleeping, but she’s now asleep. She answered.
Okay, you can go and have a rest. She bowed again and went downstairs in her room. I decided to not disturb her in her sleep and went back to talk to Jerome. I know he sensed my presence, because he opened the door for me without mind linking him. Alpha, he said. Yes, it’s me. Why were you ignoring my calls? I asked him. Am sorry Alpha. I think I left my phone downstairs. He said. What happened? It’s very rare for you to leave your phone just anywhere. I asked him, getting worried.
When I looked up at him, he was pale. “What’s wrong with you Jerome? Why do you look like that? He moved out of the way and gestured for me to enter…
His bedroom was a mess, Claws on the walls. I think his wolf got out of control and decided to destroy everything here.
What happened Jerome? Is it Joseline again? I asked.
“Her mother caught us having sex and took her away with her. Am afraid that this time she’s not going to come back to me. Said Jerome. “What? How did she get in here? I asked. I also don’t know how. He replied. Listen to Jerome, as a friend and as a brother, I think it’s time for you to let her go. I said and he gave me a death glare. There is no mate bond between the two of you. You’re not Mates. You and your wolf know it. I know you don’t want to hear this but it’s the truth. You may also not like what I am about to say….. I think Joseline doesn’t love you, she’s just after something, which i don’t know.
Jayden that’s enough. He snapped. I know you don’t want to hear this but it’s the fucking truth Jerome. I snapped back. Open your eyes man. I know you love her, but her family doesn’t like you and they will never. Even if you try hard they’ll never give you their daughter. You need to wake up dude. I love you so fucking much Jerome, i don’t want to see you hurt. I told him.
Whenever Jerome gets angry with me, he calls me by name. I love Jerome and I see him as a brother. We both went through so much growing up. His situation was very bad when I found him. I thank God that for me I had my adoptive parents who loved me as their own. For him he didn’t have anyone. He was sleeping on the streets, eating trash food. After seeing his condition, I used to sneak him inside my bedroom and spend the night in my bedroom. After a long time, my adoptive parents found out. I was surprised when they welcomed him. They didn’t adopt him but they educated him and gave him shelter. So it hurts me to see him getting hurt.
I kissed him on the forehead and went out of his room. I closed the door behind me and went in mine. I glanced at Catriona’s door as I opened mine inside. I took a shower and put on my pajamas. I went into my main bedroom and stood at the glass window looking outside. It’s raining so heavily with thunderstorms. I went to bed and tucked myself in the covers and closed my eyes to sleep.
*******
In the morning, I went to the gym, came back, went to the bathroom, did my business and headed out to see Catriona. I stood at her door and knock three times but she didn’t open. I pushed the door inside and peered inside. Her bed was empty. I mind linked with Sandra and she told me that Catriona is downstairs.
Tell her to come upstairs to my office….. alone. I told her. Okey Alpha. She replied.
I waited in my office for like twenty five minutes but she was nowhere to be seen. I was about to mind linking Sandra again when there was a knock. “Come in!
She entered the office still in her long pajamas. Good morning Ms Catriona. Good morning to you too. What took you so long to come when I called you? I asked her. I was having my breakfast. She answered.
Alright, have a seat. We have to talk. She sat down on the couch and I got off of my chair and sat opposite her.
I also wanted to talk to you but I was expecting you on Sunday. She said. Now I am here. I told her.
Catriona, I hired you to give me one son. I didn’t expect or we both didn’t expect that you’ll be pregnant with twins. Don’t think that I don’t want two babies, I want them and am happy that God blessed me with them… That’s what I wanted to talk to you about. She said cutting me off. Let me finish. I said. Am going to give you another one hundred and fifty thousand dollars for the second baby. I told her. I waited for my wolf to smack my head but he didn’t.
I don’t want any other money Mr Jayden. She said I was dumbfounded but didn’t stop her. I want to be part of these babies’ lives. She said, You can, and you will be their lives, baby. I’m so proud of you, my mate. My wolf said. You can also take the extra money you gave me on the first baby. All I want from you, is your permission to be a mother to them. Please. She said with tears in her eyes.
You don’t have to return the money, I gave it to you. You will be in their lives if that’s what you want. She raised her eyes wide in surprise. “You mean it?” Yes I mean it. We are both their parents because we made them normally. I said. Her face turned red when I mentioned that.
Thank you so much for accepting. She said happily. I was happy too to see her happy. “Am going downstairs to continue with breakfast. She said and I raised my eyebrows. Didn’t you just say you had breakfast? Yes I have but am still hungry. She replied. Are you coming too? She asked. No, I will not have breakfast today. Are you okay? She asked. Am fine. Just go and tell the rest to have their breakfast. Okay. She said and headed out.
I got my phone and called the architect who is going to do the work at school. The door was opened and Jerome entered. Good morning Alpha. You got a minute? He asked. I gestured to him. to enter and sit down. I finished the call and turned to Jerome. What is Jerome? You’re okay? Am fine Alpha, thank you. Am very sorry about last night. He said. Before I responded to him, I got a mind link…..
Alpha, did you send Ms Catriona to tell us to have breakfast without you? Alia asked.
I opened the mind link to all the pack members. I want you all to listen to me. If Catriona told you that I sent her, it means I did so. From now on, you all have to respect her and protect her. If she tells you all to do something without my permission, just do it. She’s my mate and the mother of my unborn babies. You hear me all? Yes, Alpha. That all answered. And you should be careful with your behaviors in her presence. We will Alpha. I closed the mind link.
Jerome gave me a confused look. “I didn’t know that she was your mate. He said. Now that you know, you should respect her as well. I said but I know that I am saying it on the behalf of my wolf. He will not be pleased when his people don’t respect his mate.
Did you talk to Joseline? I asked him. Before he could reply, there was a strong loud thud on the glass window of my office that tensed us both. We reacted quickly and went to the window to see what happened.
There was a crack on the glass. This glass is a strong glass. It’s not easy to crack it. I slid the cracked glass window on my left…. As soon as I opened it, we both got two mixed scents.
“A werewolf and a vampire”.