Chapter 3

As we drew up to my house, I was scared that they saw the terrible back ground I came from, that they would reject me and want nothing to do with me. When they saw the person which I called mother treat me with the way they did, that they would treat me like that. My mom took away anything I bring back from school, my trophy of physics contest, my gifts from Patty for my days…No, she will never take away my mates from me! All the restless feelings subsided when they held my hand in reassurance.

When we got home, I opened the door and shyly welcomed them in. We passed the kitchen, where any normal mother would come out and hug her daughter and ask her how her day was, but THAT’s not how I grew up. My mother didn’t care if I had a good day or not. I’ll make myself dinner, do my homework, and go to bed after reading a book. My mother always working, as long as she didn’t drag different men into the house. Sometimes I could hear she was yelling at someone, but I just ignored them. And recently she was with a new guy, she would never come back this early.

A tender hand on waist and a reassuring hand on my cheek brought me back. I blushed noticing all their attention was on me. This is how mate will do, to give you attention when your own mother failed. I grabbed Edwin hands and held them tightly around my waist, whilst moving Evan’s body closer to mine, letting them be my source of hope, help and courage. This last for 5 minutes, with my mates holding me. I looked up and gave both a kiss in gratitude. I led them to my room, I started packing all the things I will need, knowing only to bring my best things because they will give me clothes to buy and wear to get the place I will be happy to call a home.

“Home.” I whispered.
“Home?” They asked together.
“Yes, that is where I will be going, home… I’ve never considered this place home. Home is where the heart is.” I replied hoping to not explain more. The smiles that broke out on their faces told me that they got exactly what I was saying. “Home” I whispered once again.
“Home.” They replied with unison.
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We packed my belongings, not taking much time and loaded them into the car. I invited Evan and Edwin to stay with me while I wrote the note to my mother. But I doubt she will ever read it. They waited for me patiently, reassuring me that I was not just wasting their time. My mother came back at this point.

“Who are these?” she asked, not even saying a hello. Well, what did I expect.

“Mom, this is Evan and Edwin. They are my mates.” I told my mom. There was a look of surprise in her eyes but shock drowned them. After a while of staring my mom used her voice again.

“Ah, you’re leaving, fine.” She looked at the boys, asked with a tone of sarcasm, “You sure you want this little bitch?”
My heart broke at the negative word she used to describe me. For a moment I thought Evan and Edwin would agree with her, but then I remember the everlasting love of a mate.

“She is the one we have been looking for whole time, why would we let her go?” Edwin asked rhetorically.

“She means a lot to us. We would not dare let her go. We must leave before it’s too late.” Evan added.

“Oh yes, the love of a mate. How can I forget this bullshit? At least someone would love you. Now get out here and don’t come back. My job done with you.” She said, kind of more relief than complain. That’s weird.

“Bye Ruth.” I said looking her dead in the eyes. I am tired of all the things she has done. I cannot stand her abusive words anymore. This was a way of showing her that I did not need her, and I refuse to call her what I wished she would be when I was a child. Mom…Thanks for giving me life, but that’s all.

We turned around and left the house I always dreamed of leaving. It’s like I finally checked out my room from a cheap hotel. A normal teenager would be reluctant to leave their house at this age, but I held my head up high. As soon as I got in the car, I took deep breaths to calm down. My mates were doing the same as me. It must have been hard to see someone you love hurt and degraded like that. I held both of their hands to calm them down, knowing that my touch would do just that.

“Where are we going?” I asked them. I could not go to the palace. Not like this, to meet a king, their grandfather.
“First we are going to a restaurant to have a dinner, then we will check into the hotel.” Edwin answered.
“Lia, I’m sure you must be hungry and tired.” Evan finished, my name on his lips made me love it even more. They both held me in their embrace until we came to a stop outside a small restaurant. It was beautiful, I’ve never seen it before today. It was not so fancy, which I am glad for.
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We got to a table when we entered the restaurant,. The waitress came and took our order, giving a flirtatious wink to my men before leaving, making me growl. They both put a hand on mine, which made me stop. Ashamed of my behavior I looked down. I have never been this possessive, but it’s not me who to be blamed. My own father left me, and my mother hated me, I want no one claiming what is mine.

“In three days time, we would take you to meet the royal family of England.” Evan said. Hearing my heart beat increase he added “no worry, they would love you immediately.” Edwin stroke my hand giving me a smile making my heart flutter. The smile did wonders but certainly did not calm my beating heart. I smiled back.

“I’m sorry we could not have found you earlier” Evan said, “It was so hard to come to England and searching for you was hard.”

“What do you mean come to England? I thought here is your homeland. Does not your grandfather rule England now?” I asked. I was confused and getting a headache.

“No, we come from America. We have travelled most of Europe looking for you since we were 18. It took quite effort to come here because the king of England thought he needed to make better arrangements for us to come. You will be coming back to America with us. In a matter of months, you would be the queen.” Edwin said.

“Don’t worry about all that yet. We will have enough time to think about those details. For now, let’s just get to know each other better.” Said Evan.

The rest of the dinner was peaceful. I got to know more about the boys. They were both 20 years old now. They were brought up in American state Green Ville for the ware kingdom. They have been learning how to rule the werewolf kingdom for 10 years. When they found their mate, she was supposed to be the queen for them and the kingdom which represented the females and the children of the world. They will rule the kingdom, and all the alphas around the world would listen to them and their instruction. They were ready for the job and could not wait to have their chosen Luna by their sides. finding a mate was their dream.

I was their Luna, and they were my Alphas.