Billionaire Alpha's 99 Deadly Games

hapter 129

"Wow, why did you never tell us that? You guys always made it seem like Dad came home from college the summer after his freshman year and bam! Instant love and recognition."

Mom laughed. "Hardly! But that's how your father likes to remember it, and quite frankly I didn't want to scare you kids with our nightmarish beginning."

"Thanks, Mom," I said honestly. It helped to hear that she found her happily ever after despite a rocky start. Maybe Patrick and I would have the same down the road. Much, much further down th road. "Mom, can I ask you a question?"

"Certainly. You can always ask me anything, sweetie," she said as she sat next to me on the bed and stroked my hair while I rested my head on her shoulder.

"Does the mating call eventually just go away? I mean, what if I don't want to answer it right now? Will it still be there five, ten years down the road if we were to run into each other again?"

"Oh, E. why would you even want that? There's only ever one true mate. If you've found yours, go to him and accept it, lest you settle for a compatible mate down the road. Trust me, a compatible mate will never satisfy you the way your one true mate will... trust me on that!"

"Oh Mom, gross!"

She giggled. "I know the Jasper twins are back in town for the holidays. They haven't been home in a while. I always suspected...

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trying to guess, but no way, no how would I ever be mated to one of

I could see her brain working overtime, trying

discuss

despite our initial reactions to it. Go to him. Have you even spoken with him?" I shook my head no. "That's what all this recluse stuff has been about?" Tears ran down my cheeks

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Chapter 163

make

I'm

let him know I was home sick today. I took the time to clear my mind and instead of thinking, I quickly fell fast

had not eaten anything that day and the sun had already set. I quickly got up and changed, went to the bathroom and brushed my teeth, deciding not to bother with my hair and just throwing it up in a loose bun. I made my way out into the

The pack house would most definitely be a Patrick-free safe zone. Still, at the door I gave a quick

room and waved. It looked like everyone was finishing up their meal, so I quickly grabbed a plate and joined him, along with my other

think the rest did you some good

Dad, I'm feeling better,

good if a Westin was missing from a

I squeaked. "Tonight's the Winter Solstice

"Yes, it is."

smell of