Three Fated Hearts by LNC

~Kimberly~

I can't believe that Paul would just walk out on me like that, walk out on us. After everything we've been through, after everything I've done for him and this pack. It can't all be reduced to “I'm disgusting’; there has to be more.

Before I can leave his office and go after him, Landon walks in and closes the door. He looks at me but says nothing. Landon walks over to the bar and pours himself a drink. He sits in the armchair next to the bar and leans forward, elbows on his knees, drink in hand. I lean against the desk, waiting for him to speak. I'm not sure how this will go, but I'm here for it.

“You could have just rejected him, mom.” I say nothing but watch Landon take a sip from his glass. “You could have rejected him, and this wouldn't have happened.” Landon looks up at me. “Why didn't you reject him?" I sigh and walk over to the chair on the other side of the bar. I slump in it and lay my head back.

“You have your fated mate now. You know how it feels to even think of rejecting them. Imagine trying to actually do it, trying to get the words out of your mouth.” Landon scoffs.

“So why not just be with him then? Why dad?” I sit up straight and look at Landon.

I hear the birds chirping, and I try to stretch out, forgetting I slept inside a log. I scoot out of the log, stretch, and shake out my hoodie. I look at my phone, and it's almost 6 in the morning. I can't delay this trip, so I am taking off. Ignore my grumbling stomach and the fact that I'm super thirsty. If everything works out as I hope, I can have all of that very soon.

I carefully make my way through the forest, avoiding making loud noises and being seen. I make it to my stopping point and look around. There is no one. I sniff the air and stand still enough to use my wolf hearing. No one is around, and the only noises are the natural ones in the forest. From this point on, speed will be vital, and I take a few minutes to stretch my body out completely.

I send a silent prayer to the Moon Goddess, take a deep breath, then take off as if I were shot out of a cannon. I run as fast as I can; my destination is in front of me. If I can just make it there, I can go from there. I start to catch different scents that are beginning to follow me. Damn, I'm almost there, just a little bit more. “STOP!”

"GET DOWN NOW!” My heart is pumping in my ears, trying to drown out the yelling I'm hearing. I gulp and keep running, trying to use as much speed as my body allows. My legs are starting to ache, and I feel like passing out. I haven't eaten in a while, and my body's fatigue is beginning to impact me.

Finally, I see my destination. It's just feet in front of me. I can hear heavy breathing and feet hitting the ground all around me. They are coming from all sides, and if I don't hurry, I won't be able to make it. I put my last bit of energy into my run, pumping my arms even more than before. "DAMNIT WE SAID STOP!" I abruptly drop to my knees, breathing heavily, trying to get air into my lungs. I can feel eyes on me and see feet all around my body. I place my hands up slowly and put them behind my head. I try to show that I'm harmless and have no ill will.

"GET HER UP!"

“NO!” I can hear the surprised murmurs around me.

“You are in no position to talk. Get up!.”

“NO! I won't move until I talk to the Alpha. I have to talk to Alpha Landon; it's about Alpha Lincoln!”