Filed To Story: Their Bullied and Broken Mate by Teri Petry
“Your brother, Riley and the baby will be here tomorrow,” he informed me. I gave a genuine smile, and told him that made me happy. I could use some baby cuddles. Riley video chats me daily, and sometimes multiple times a day. I couldn’t ask for a better sister-in-law. Well, other than Lindy. Phoenix hit the jackpot with her. She sent a lot of soups and dinners to me with Henry and Celeste when they came to visit last week.
I can remember the food at the restaurant we met her in, and I think hers is far better.
“Daddy?” I called to him. He sat up and looked over at me. ” I think I need help. I can’t do this on my own. I don’t feel like me, and as every day goes by, I feel worse. I don’t know who to trust though, and before you mention it, no to Phoenix. It keeps being brought up, but I know for fact that I couldn’t talk to my brother about something like that,” I cried. He left his chair, and sat next to me on the sofa.
“Birdie, we all know a person. All you have to do is approve. He will be here in a day,” he said. I knew he was speaking of Peter. My mom’s old therapist and friend. I had spoken to him quite a bit before, but as my mom’s friend, not a therapist. He was good at his job, he helped mom. More times than I can count. I decided to have him come, and I volunteered to call Maddix.
*Damian POV*
The phone call with Alpha Krenshaw and his Beta was a productive one. I hated that we had to leave before a decision was made on Jameson Issacs, but I needed to get Alette out of there. I hated seeing her going through this downward spiral, but I understood. Anyone in her situation would do the same. I miss my free-spirited mate, and deep down I know she will be back to herself soon.
Liam informed me of Maddix and Riley coming tomorrow, and that the rest were coming this weekend. I was excited to meet the rest of the family, and I think Lette needed more of her family around. Especially her sisters, and niece. She talks about her sister-in-law Riley a lot, and I know she confides in her. We plan on talking to Alette about possibly bringing her mom’s therapist and friend Peter to Spirit Mountain for her to speak to, and I hope she allows it.
My office door flew open and Buck stood there looking like the cat who ate the canary. “Uh, D? We have a problem,” he said. I kept staring at him, and he didn’t say anything else. For someone so smart in so many ways, it makes me question every other aspect of his intelligence. “Are you going to tell me?” I ask. He started to chuckle and said, “Alette’s friend, Hosanna, is freaking out. Like trying to kick people’s asses freaking out,” he explained. I cocked my eyebrow waiting for him to finish once again, and this time he got the hint. “Alpha Krenshaw’s son, Miles, had just arrived with Luna’s sister. He brought along his younger brother, Linc. Apparently, Hosanna is his mate. He was away at school when you were all in his pack, and didn’t know she was one of the victims. He grabbed her and kissed her when he discovered who she was. She has now lost her shit. You may want to come help rescue him,” Buck laughed.
Oh, boy. I retreated from my office and made my way to the common room downstairs. Sure enough, Hosanna was having a panic attack. Hopefully she didn’t try to beat my ass for trying to help. “Hosanna? It’s me, Damian. Calm down girl. It’s alright, Linc here isn’t going to hurt you. I promise. You trust me, don’t you?” I told her. She nodded her head. She still wouldn’t allow me to approach her though.
I did the only thing I knew, and asked Buck to get Alette. She had blocked everyone from linking her, and right now, I wish she hadn’t.
It wasn’t long before Alette came running around the corner. I stayed with Hosanna as close as I could, but when she saw my mate she rushed to her. For a moment, I saw my mate being somewhat “herself”.
“What’s going on, Hosanna?” she asked. Hosanna looked towards Linc, and explained that he was her mate. Alette looked at her strangely and asked, “Is that a bad thing?” Hosanna shook her head, and said that he had startled her when he came at her, and it triggered a panic attack.
Alette motioned for Linc to come over to them, and patted the floor for him to sit. “What is your name?” Alette asked him. He told her his name, and she cupped Hosanna’s face. “Hosanna, this is Linc. Linc, this is Hosanna. Now, you aren’t strangers any longer. Linc, you are going to have to be very patient and go easy with her. She was part of the Ross Lake victims. The worst part is Jameson Issacs is her father. So, I’m sure you can understand that she has lived under cruelty her whole life. She has trust issues, and I won’t allow her to live in fear. I hope you understand,” Alette said.
The stressed look on Linc’s face fell to a soft one as soon as the realization hit him. He reached for Hosanna’s hand, and she gave it to him. He looked her deep in the eyes and stated, “Hosanna? That is a gorgeous name. I am sorry that you have been through all of that bullshit. I will never let another soul harm you in any way. I will stand beside you and treat you like a queen. That is if you will let me. You will never be forced to do anything you don’t want to. However, I want to get to know you, that is if you will let me. Give me a chance to prove to you that I’m a good guy?” he asked with a shy smile.
Watching the interaction between them, and my mate navigating the situation to make sure her friend feels safe brought a feeling of pride. As much she felt she was losing herself, I could only see her fighting to get through her hell and help others too.
The new couple left to go to a more private but public area. I had a feeling they would be fine as soon as Hosanna could see past his aggressive excitement.
I helped my mate off the floor, and I scooped her up in my arms. She let out a slight giggle, and cuddled her head into my neck. “Damian?” she said. “Hmmm?” I replied. “Can we go to our room to talk please? I have made some decisions, and want your input,” she finished.
Not answering her, I just carried her upstairs. When we entered the room, I sat her down and she climbed onto our bed. I laid on the bottom of our bed and propped my head in my hand. “What’s up, sweetheart?” I asked.
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