Filed To Story: Their Bullied and Broken Mate by Teri Petry
“Where are we? I don’t understand what’s happening gran,” I cried. She took my hand, and we started to walk until the darkness turned into a beautiful forest. We sat on a small log, and she started to explain to me what was happening.
“This is the in between. Not the earth realm, and not quite the beyond. I have passed on Micah. My earthly time was done for this go round. I have spoken to Eris and Selene, and they have allowed me to choose my next vessel. With your permission, I would like to choose your little one,” she explained.
I think my eyes nearly budged out of my head, and I asked her why my daughter. She explained that she had lived many lives as a powerful witch, and would like to experience life as a wolf. “I want to stay close to my family, and my dear, you and Buck are my family just as much as the others. If you don’t want this to happen, then it won’t. It is completely up to you, and you alone. I won’t be offended,” she laughed.
I couldn’t think of any other greater honor. Gretchen was an amazing person, and I loved her dearly. There was no question that I would be alright with this decision. I asked her about Buck’s choice, and she laughed again. “Selene and Eris have only asked for your permission. Buck may be assuming responsibility for this precious girl, but unfortunately, without blood ties, his choice is in this isn’t considered by them. Yours is all they desire,” she said.
I didn’t even have to think about it. I told her that I would be honored, and then what she said next kind of made me sad. “That makes me very happy, Micah. If we do this, no one can know that my spirit was sent back as your little one. It has to stay between us and Buck if you so choose. No one else. Especially if they are directly related to me. Eventually, it will be revealed to one of them by Selene or Eris, but until then, you must hold this secret close to your heart,” she said.
I was sad I couldn’t share the amazing news with Alette, but I would respect her and both goddess’ wishes.
” I have another favor to ask you. I have a couple of messages I would like to give to my family members. Could you do that for me?” she asked. I told her I would, and she told me the things she wanted them to know. The most heart-wrenching ones for me to hear was the one for Maddix and Melian. I listened carefully, so I wouldn’t forget, but she assured me I would remember when the time came. “Micah, you are about to go back and be with your family. You will have a beautiful daughter, of course. If you take my name suggestion, a name I have a close bond with is Aisling Brook. Aisling means dream or vision, and Brook, well I love the sound of a babbling brook on a spring day. It’s my favorite sound. Thank you for allowing me to fulfill my wish, Micah. I love you dearly. I hope you know this. You are going to be a brilliant mother,” she finished before fading out of sight before me.
As my eyes started to flutter open, I could hear Buck whispering. I moved my head a little bit, and his eyes met mine. “Welcome back, baby. You made it just in time. She’s almost here,” I heard him whisper. I asked about how our daughter was, and he explained what happened. I started to mutter the words about my dream, and I was pulled away again by the darkness. This time, there was no grandma, and no beautiful forest.
The wind started to whirl around me, and I fought to breathe. I was surrounded by a bright light, and I heard an ethereal voice speak to me. “Dearest child, I am sorry to disrupt your reunion with your mate, but I must give you a warning. Our beloved daughter has told you the vessel she has chosen. She also gave you the warning to tell no one other than your mate, if you so choose. What she did not indulge was the fact that, because of who and what she is, she would be an extremely powerful tribrid. Just because she has chosen the path of a wolf, doesn’t mean she will lose her Fae/Witch abilities. When your daughter starts to show signs of magic, don’t discourage her, but encourage her to learn all she can. Her mate will be just as powerful, and will need a Luna like her. Now, it’s time to go back. Please remember what I have told you,” it said. I was then jolted awake, and gasped for air as I came to.
The doctor who delivered my daughter was by my side in seconds, and checked all of my vitals. He started to calm me down from the panic I was feeling, and explained to me what had happened. I was going to need blood replacement because I had lost a lot of blood before they did the C-section to deliver my daughter.
I could feel the nurses continue working on my incision, and closed my eyes for just a moment. It wasn’t long until my mate and our best friends were next to me. When I saw my best friend, I told her about Gretchen coming to me when I passed out. I told Alette about the message grandma had left for her, and did the same for Damian and Buck.
I then proceeded to tell them about the name grandma had chosen. I didn’t tell them why, but said that she mentioned it would compliment her wolf’s name when she got older. I also withheld the information that the goddess had said about her mate. She was just minutes old. I don’t think Buck could have handled the mention of his newborn daughter’s mate information.
The three of them loved the name as much as I did, and even more so, loved that it came from Gretchen. My heart hurt knowing she was gone as I knew her, but was excited to get to know her as my daughter. To get to know her as Aisling Brook Thunderhawk.
Alette bent over and kissed my forehead and whispered, “I’m so happy you are still with us, and I can’t wait to meet my niece. However, don’t you ever scare me like that again.” We both laughed, and she abruptly stood up and left the room.
*MADDIX POV*
It’s been several hours now since Micah went in for her delivery. Nurses have kept us up to speed on what is going on, and all I can focus on is how thankful I am that Riley never went through this much.
We decided to play cards while we waited, and in the middle of a game of spades, I received a phone call from my mom. “Maddix, I need you to come to the pack house. It’s gran,” she cried. Riley agreed to stay with Caleb, and River and I left. I stopped by the nurses’ station and asked if there was a way someone could get my sister from Micah’s room, and the girl at the desk called back.
Alette then entered my head through a link and told me that I should go. She would be there as soon as she could. I just shook my head and continued out the door. I know she is worried about her friend, but this is our grandmother. She should be a priority.
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