I shrugged. Yeah, well, Colton keeps things from me, so.
What a lovely relationship you have, Ray said sarcastically.
It’s complicated. Anyway, what happened tonight exactly with those moonwalkers ?
Well, since I’m both moonwalker and pureblood, some moonwalkers have a bit of a problem with it. But anyway, they were about to kill me.
My stomach sank at the thought of Ray being killed. Nothing is going to happen to you is it ?
Huh ? Ray asked, looking at me. Something on my face must have told him just how freaked out I was about him almost being killed tonight. He smiled reassuringly. Don’t worry, nothing bad is going to happen. I had everything under control and Colton really did a number on them. Anyway, enough about me. It’s time for your story.
I suddenly felt put on the spot. With Ray being a werewolf, there was nothing to hide. But I still felt cautious. In the end I told Ray everything. As I did, it was as if a huge weight was slowly lifting from my shoulders that I was confiding in family.
I told him what happened in the club, Colton taking me back to his and biting me. I even spilled the Jenny thing and Colton’s revenge plan. All the while Ray just listened, a few times he’d swear, but he didn’t interrupt.
I’ve tried to keep away, knowing that we couldn’t possibly work out with everything that is going on, but I can’t. I shrugged and Ray nodded.
That’s what happens when you’re mates. Kind of sucks to be you. I actually hate the thought of being tied to someone like that. You’re always going to see the good in him no matter what, Ray spoke softly, it was so weird to see him back to normal, it made me realise how much I missed him.
I know we’re heading for disaster land, I sighed, finishing off my tea that had become lukewarm.
He should have ended everything with this Jenny one before marking you as his. Choosing revenge over you, fuck I could kill him.
I shrugged. Yeah but, all of that came before me, I don’t have any right to expect him to drop everything for me.
He should have thrown Jenny to the curb, Layla, and you know it. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a good alpha and everything, but you’re mixed in with something that could be potentially dangerous. I can see it ending badly.
As Ray was saying this, I could feel my phone vibrating inside my pocket. I ignored it, whoever it was could wait.
I sighed and rested my chin on my hand. He won’t tell me why he can’t be with me now. I know it has something to do with Jenny’s dad and his parents, though I’m assuming his parent’s death is his motivation. That’s all I’ve come up with.
Oh come on, haven’t you worked it out ? Ray raised his eyebrow.
What do you mean ?
That Jenny’s dad probably killed his parents.
I blinked in shock at how right that sounded. Was that it ? Was that the reason why Colton was unable to commit to me now, because he was avenging his parent’s death ?
But how would Marcus get away with murdering Colton’s parents. I didn’t understand it.
Why would you believe that ?
Well, it’s kind of obvious. Plus I know a lot of things I shouldn’t know. If this were true, he wouldn’t just be able to openly kill Marcus, you can’t without the council interfering. Colton will be getting Marcus back through a different way.
Jenny. I mumbled
Ray nodded. I’ve heard about this Jenny one. I wouldn’t underestimate her. She may look like a bimbo, but I hear she’s a bitch on legs, pun inten-
Ray stopped talking when the front door suddenly slammed shut. We both froze in our seats and I wondered who the heck it could me.
I frowned at Ray, who slowly stood up, looking towards the doorway of the kitchen. I turned too and my mouth dropped down in shock to see two people standing in the entrance, brimming with happiness and with glowing tans.
My babies !
I grimaced, it was my bloody parents.
My parent’s arrival couldn’t have come at a worse time. In fact, they both deserve a medal for the stupidest time to show up ever.
My mother is currently hugging Ray and sobbing into his chest while he just stands and awkwardly pats her on the back.
Oh, my babies, I’ve missed you both so much, she cries.
My very tanned and tall father rolls his eyes and laughs as he takes hold of my mother’s arm and gently pulls her away from Ray, who looks relieved.
Come on, Joanna. Leave the poor boy alone, my father says, shaking his head at my mother’s dramatic emotion.
I fight my hardest not to giggle at Ray’s face, which has remained completely blank throughout the whole painful reunion.
It’s weird seeing my parents both here. But it’s what usually happens. They leave and turn up a few months later, expecting things to go back to normal before they leave again.
I’m used to it now, and like I said before, my parents aren’t a part of my life, they’re just there.
This time, however, their arrival isn’t appreciated. I’m finding it really hard wrapping my head around the fact that my parents are home and don’t have a clue about what’s been going on with their kids.
The amount of weird stuff that has happened and what I’ve found out in the past few weeks has blown me away.
Anything else now just seems pointless, including the parent thing. It’s like they shouldn’t even be here.
Having something normal enter my life actually makes me want to curl up into a ball and cry. My parents being here reminds me how much my life has spiralled completely out of control since meeting Colton, and I don’t know whether it was a good thing or not.
My mother finally calms down, though I’m suspicious her display was just crocodile tears.
Eventually, she remembers me and look my way with a beaming smile on her face.
Oh, Layla, honey, you’ve grown up so much, she coos. Very womanly.
I stiffen when she takes me into her arms then and hugs me tightly. She lets out another fake sob and I tap her on the back super awkwardly.
After a few minutes, she pulls away again and looks down at my body.
You’re taking after your mother in the chest department, I see.
Mum ! I protest, throwing my hands over my chest area and avoiding eye contact with my now amused brother.