The Big Bad Wolf Mate

We both went to bed without another word and while he snored off to slumber all I did was lay there on my back staring at the ceiling. Was he not going to try and stop me from going to Chase’s? What if he was getting tired of me and this was just an excuse to let me go without a fight? Or maybe he was testing me to see if I was Luna material? Maybe this was his way of seeing if I was going to be by his side or if I would run at the first sign of pressure.

Nothing was making sense anymore but all I knew was that my father needed to know what was going on. He needed to know his members were planning to overthrow him if he didn't watch his back and I intended on telling him as soon as I got to Chase’s.

The next morning, I woke up to an empty bed. Even though I deserved the silent treatment, I needed him to trust me without telling him my whole problem. I got up and got dressed then packed a bag while waiting for Chase to get here.

As I was brushing my hair, Bishop walked into the bathroom and I couldn't stop myself from saying, “So you're just going to let me go, without a fight?”

Turning to face me, I could see the pain in his eyes and I instantly regret my statement. “Red, you're hiding something from me. I don't know what it is but I know it has something to do with you killing that wolf and I also know you won't tell me because you think you have something to prove. No, I don't want you to go to Chase’s but I know you have some things to work out and if getting away for a day or so helps then I want you to go. I want you to deal with whatever it is and come back to me ready to be mine. Completely!”

He walked out of the bathroom and the tears starting falling. I stared at myself in the mirror and for the first time in my life, I was ashamed of who I saw. All that time at my father's pack training to be Alpha had made me cocky and arrogant but being with Bishop and learning how to be his Luna made me someone different. I had finally felt like I belonged and I was meant to rule by his side but now I was being selfish and not telling him that my problems had followed me here and were now causing him a tremendous amount of trouble.

Once I had composed myself, I walked out the room to see that the bags on my bed were gone and there was no sight of Bishop anywhere. I knew this was going to be hard on him not knowing why I was leaving but it was for the best. He and his pack had already gone through something they didn't deserve when he left and I refused to be the reason for any future pain and torment.

Chase was waiting downstairs on the porch talking to Bishop when I walked up to them. "I'm ready to go."

He looked awkwardly between the two of us then shuffled to the car, jumping in and starting the engine. I turned to Bishop and said, "I know you don't want me to go but I feel like I cause more drama than help. I will only be there a day or so until you and the elders can determine the real threat and who knows, maybe Chase, Uncle Mark and Aunt Penelope can help us."

He hugged me tight and whispered into my ear, "Just promise you'll come back to me." Letting me go, he walked back into the house as I stood alone on the porch.

My heart felt like it was split in half and my wolf was howling in my head at my decision to leave. Only she knew the truth about what was going on and even though she hated me, she knew it was for the best, at least for a little while.

Once I got into the car, Chase glanced at me in the rearview mirror then drove off as I stared at the front door hoping Bishop would come back out and wave. We got onto the highway and I broke down, letting all the pain out. I didn't stop crying until we made it to Chase's and I got out the car running straight into my Aunt's arms for comfort.

"Shhhhhh, Em. Everything will be ok, I promise." She wrapped her arm around my shoulder and led me inside.

Mik was waiting for me in the kitchen and again I couldn't hold back the tears as she dragged me into another hug. Neither one of us had to say a word to know what we were thinking. We walked side by side up the stairs to her room and when she opened the door I was surprised to see Kam sitting on her bed waiting for me to arrive.

"Do you two insist on making me cry the entire time I'm here?" I said as she pulled me in with tears rolling down her face.

"No but if it knocks some sense into to you to make you see how stupid you're being, then I hope it works." Mik said.

"Shut it, Mik. Now is not the time for that."

"When is it a good time, Kam?"

Seeing the tension flaring between the two of them, I knew I needed to do or say something. "She's right, Kam. All of this is my fault but instead of telling my mate who the real culprit is, I chose to try and fix it on my own."

She looked at me with big eyes and said, "You know who it is?"

"Anderson!" Mik said as she held her fists in tight balls by her sides.

"You don't really think this is all his doing, do you? Just because you told him you didn't want to be his?" Kam asked with her hands on her hips.

"It's true, Kam. I called Celeste and she told me there are some bad things happening at the pack behind my fathers back. She said they want Anderson to be their leader and are considering overthrowing my father to make it happen. I knew he was no good the first time I saw him. He never wanted me to be his mate, he just wanted to sneak in and take over."

They both looked at me and I could feel the anger radiating off of them as the began to pace. "We have to do something. We have to tell Bishop, he will be able to stop him."

"NO! I created this mess and I will fix it!" I said matter-of-factly as I stormed out of the room towards Chase's office.

I was halfway down the hall when I felt someone grab my arm and pull me back before saying, "Hold on there missy, you may not want your mate's help but you certainly aren't doing this alone."

"Mik, I can't ask..."

"And you won't. Kam..." She waited for Kam to nod her head and said, "We are always here for you, we will do this together."

I almost burst out crying again as I watched my two best friends as they stood by me, ready to take down whoever we had to for the safety of our first pack.

Could you not just cry at how amazing Bishop is? Here he is, this big badass wolf who is letting her get her shit in order and wants her to come back to him when she's done. No questions asked. Although I'm pretty sure he's thinking the worse. She better not break his heart.

The girls are back together and plotting something big but so you really think Em will let them help her????

I wonder what she's going to tell her father and if he will believe her or not. Let's be honest, he didn't listen to her when she said how bad Anderson was. I just hope he does not!

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