Mates

Emily POV

The men love my fried chicken and I knew we have guest from another pack so I helped the omegas in the kitchen with making lunch. I took the responsibility of the alpha's table so I gathered enough chicken for the men and head out to the dining room. I make it half way to the alpha's table and it hits me. Pine and fresh rain. The scent is intoxicating, not over powering but strong. The closer I walk to the Alpha the stronger the scent gets.

As I step to set the platter of chicken down a man stands up, he is so handsome, a strong jaw line that speaks strengthen. Black curly hair with a hint of blonde tips, brightest blue eyes I have ever seen. Panic starts the set in when the realization hits me that he is my second chance mate. I panic as tears start to gather in my eyes and I bolt. I just run until I reach the forest. I stop at a tree and just rest trying to clear my head to make sense of what just happened. I had my mate. I don't get to have another, he will never accept me or my daughter. Oh goddess my daughter. Male wolfs do not like other mens pups.

<i>'He will love her, give him a chance Emily. Jacob loves us but the goddess has given us this gift we can not disrespect her. He needs us and we need him.'</i>

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'You really think he will accept us and our pup Eva?'</i>

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'I do. I felt his pain as you ran from him. He will love us.'</i>

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'Ok I will try'</i>

I start walking back to the dinning hall thinking about what I must have made him feel. I want to love lim, but Jacob is still in my heart and my mind. I open the dinning hall door and start walking back over the the alpha, the three men are talking in hushed tones, I assume the alpha is explaining how I came to his pack. I continue walking knowing that me running may have him thinking that I do not want him. But I was just scared so now I need to put my big girl panties on and try to fix this.

"Alpha, my apologies for my actions earlier." with a slight bow of my head showing my respect.

"Emily it is alright, I understand the confusion you must have. May I introduce you to Gamma Jack from the Blue Springs Pack. If you are willing, he would like to talk with you."

I smile and look at Jack and then nod my head "I would also like to talk with him. Gamma Jack would you like to take a walk with me?" I hope he wants to. I really and to apologize to him.

"Of course, but please call me Jack. Alpha, if you are alright may we pick up our conversation in the morning and I will also come up with a plan to help you more." He wants to stay here. Probably not for me though.

"Of course Jack. I get a room ready for you and you are welcome to stay as long as you need." After he finished talking with Caleb he turns and smiled at me.

<i>'We made our mate happy'</i> Eva is jumping around like a puppy with her first crush.

<i>'One step at a time please. Let me just talk to him and see how he feels please.'</i>

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'Okay okay'</i> With that Eva steps back in mind.

I walk us out to the clearing near the woods and take a deep breath looking at my feet trying to figure what I want to say to him. I look up and see him watch me.

"I'm sorry Jack" is all I can muster up to say before tears start to well up in my eyes. Then all I can see is a fear in his eyes. Fear of rejection, no that is not what I want, goddess no. I do the only thing I can think of. I grab him and crash my lips to his, wrapping my arms around his neck. I must have surprised him because it take him a moment to realize what is happening and then it's on. He grabs me and pulls me closer to him and nips my bottom lip asking for entrance and I gladly give it to him. After we are both struggling for air we pull apart and all I can do is stare at him.

"Emily, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you." He thinks he scared me.

"No Jack, I am sorry. I panicked and ran. I didn't know what to think or do. I assume the Alpha told you about my past?" He looks so handsome and all I want to do is run my fingers through the curls of his hair.

"Yes, he did. Please know that I would never reject you or your pup." He grabs my hands and kisses them. "He told me about your late mate. I am so sorry to hear what happened. But I do not want to take his place but I do want you to give me chance. I won't push you for anything that you don't want but please give me a chance. I never met my true mate so I assume she has past." He's crying. He's scared and worried that I wont give him a chance.

"Jack if you can accept me and Jacobs pup I will accept you. I would never reject the gift of the goddess. Would you like to meet her?" Shock is all I see in his eyes. I guess he thought that I wouldn't want him truly want him.

"I'd love to met her. How old is she?"

"She's two. She doesn't remember Jacob at all. She will never know her father." Tears just start pouring and I can't stop them from pouring. Putting my hands to my face and weeping is all I can do with the memories that are flooding back to me. I feel arms wrap around me and the sparks flow through my veins. It's almost an instant calming feeling that hits me. He puts his hands on both sides of my head and makes me look into his eyes.

"Never feel like you have to hide those emotions from me. I may not have been through what you went through bit I will never judge you for remembering him. You can always tell her about him. Show her pics if you have any. She will know about him." He takes his thumb and wipes my tears away and kisses me.

"Thank you Jack. Are you really sure about wanting us. I know it will be a lot of change for you. I will understand if" I never got to finish my statement because he answered my question with a kiss, one that is feel with love and desire that I haven't felt since Jacob died. Everything about him screams strength and honor. He kisses me with so much desire I can smell it in the air. I know he can smell mine and I don't care. I pull away to take a breath before I pass out.

"Jack, how old are you?" It just dawned on me that I know literally nothing about this man in my arms. Oh goddess I am already falling for him. He cocks his head at me with a funny look and closes his eyes. Taking my hand I place it on his cheek "It doesn't bother me I was just curious. I'm 28."

"It's okay, I just, well Emily I've waited my mate. I feel so embarrassed right now. I'm 35." I see a slight blush hit his cheeks and I let out a small giggle. I got a wave of embarrassment from him and I immediately stop.

"I'm sorry you never got the chance to meet your true mate and now your stuck with me." I can't help but think about how he waiting for his mate and saved himself for her and her I am used and broken.

"I am not stuck with you, I choose you. I want you. And as for me waiting for my mate that just means you have the privilege to be the one and only female that has touch me in that why. I waited for you. And just because you have been with another changes nothing for me. You are MINE."

I happy smile at him. "YOURS" is all I say. And he crashes into my lips once again.