Chapter 7

Lauren's POV "I thought you said it was because I was close to his room" I told Gloria who just shook her head at me. "You smelt like that even when I first met you. When I woke up at the hospital, it was the smell that got to me and I thought my grandson was around." " I have never seen any case like this before. I mean the only difference is how intense and domineering Ryan's scent can be at times." Lily added as we all waited for Gloria. "First, I want you to try to lie to Ryan" Gloria told me. " You know that's impossible, nana" Ryan answered her and Gloria insisted that I do it. "Okay, something simple, how old are you?" Ryan asked me. "25" I answered him and he turned to Gloria. "That's a lie, she is 21" I was confused so Gloria explained to me that it was impossible to lie to Ryan due to his power. "What power exactly?" I asked. "I didn't introduce him earlier, this is Ryan my grandson and the Alpha of all Alphas" Gloria said looking at her grandson with so much pride. "And I think you guys are fated mates" "Fated what?" Ryan asked as I stood up from my chair and inched closer to the door. "Don't run away my dear, listen to me first" Gloria told me and I reluctantly sat down back. "Gloria you know I once had a mate" Ryan said his face concorting like he just tasted a lemon. "Same here" I told Gloria and Ryan turned to look at me, something like pity flashed across his face. "According to the tales, every werewolf is blessed with the chance to find a fated mate if they have been wronged by their chosen mate. So you can break your bond with your chosen mate when you find a fated mate." " I thought that was just a myth. The myth says a chosen mate is the one pairing by the goddess of the moon but a fated mate is blessed by all gods and goddesses, if I remember correctly" I told Gloria as I remembered that I read something like that in the book in the library. "Exactly, a fated pair is very rare and the signs are usually the smell, the fact that you can't use your ability on your fated pair and also a tattoo" " I dont have a tattoo" Ryan said. " Untill the full moon comes out and you give yourself the bite, that's when it comes out" " What if all of this turns out to be wrong even after the full moon" I asked Gloria since this whole situation had me confused. Of course, I felt the attraction to Ryan, he was the first person I noticed when I stepped into the room and I could smell him from my seat. "We just have to wait till the full moon then" Ryan said. I excused myself from the room without waiting for anyone's reply and I headed straight to my room. I sat by the window so I could see what was happening downstairs. Grace was standing outside surrounded by other kids holding a wooden sword and it was obvious she was the leader. Having a mate is something I have always been interested in. Everyday I prayed to find someone who was mine alone and I got Jay who chose my sister over me. Ryan had a chosen mate just like I did but I wasn't sure if they died or they just separated. It felt like we were each other second choice. Gloria came into the room after a while to speak to me. She told me she didn't want me to feel pressurized because she helped me and to just give it a trial. She left and I was alone till I slept off and woke up due to a dream I had. "I am sorry" I apologized to Lily as I bumped into her on the stairs. "It's fine, I know you are still a little bit confused about the whole situation and you and my brother need to talk" " That's not it , I had a really confusing dream you know" " Did someone say dream , I am an expert at translating dreams" Gloria said as we stepped into the living room. I sat beside her as I narrated the dream I had to her. This wasn't my first time having that same dream but I haven't had any in a while. "I know that the white wolf is me but I don't know who the black wolf is. Wait Gloria the wolf has your type of eyes just golden rings." " That would be me" Ryan said as he took a sit opposite me. "Oh, hi" I noticed that everyone stood up and began to walk in different directions leaving just the both of us. "I don't know if you feel the same attraction I feel towards you. My wolf especially recognizes you and trust me he wasn't this happy when I found my first mate" " I do feel the attraction and so does my wolf. I am just a bit skeptical, I found my mate last week but due to some things he didn't want me and I want to take anything I get into slow" " Well then, if it is fine with you I would like to court you" Ryan said standing up and stretching his hand out to me. For a minute I remained sitted and when he smiled at me I felt like I was safe and happy again. "I like flowers, a lot of flowers" I told him as I took his hand and we went outside. Gloria smiled at us as we stepped out holding hands while Logan kept winking and rising his brows. "Why are you holding my tutor's hand?" Grace asked walking up to us. " Because I like her" "She still has to teach you not to be dumb and besides I met her first" Grace stood beside me and she also held my hand. Everyone sat outside watching the children play while dinner was been prepared. I sent a silent prayer to the goddess for me to find an home here.