Meeting the Parents pt 1

Lucas*

Me: Mom are you and dad planning on coming over? Just want to make sure I let Natalie know ahead of time.

Mom: Yes, we will be there around lunch if not a little bit after lunch.

Me: Okay, I will go ahead and let her know. See you soon.

Natalie has been taking a nap since she did not get much sleep last night with everything that has happened. Although, she did get a little nap in on the way back to the pack. I know she is going to need as much rest as she can get. Especially due to the bruises she still has from the last beating she got, as well as the malnourishment.

By the time I made it to the bedroom door, I hadn't even realized that I was lost in thought. Only when my hand landed on the door knob, did it hit me. Lightly opening the door and peeking my head inside, I was stunned by the view. My Natalie, was laying on her right side, face pressed on my pillow, and looking so at peace and innocent. Oh I so do not want to wake her up, but she does need to meet my parents soon.

"Natalie, baby, it is time to get up." I softly said while sitting down on the side of the bed. She did not even make a sound. So she is a heavy sleeper, I thought to myself.

"Natalie, my parents will be here in a couple hours. Time to get up baby." I said a little louder, and touched her foot. This time I got a reaction, and it was not one that I was expecting.

"I am sorry, I did not mean to fall asleep!" Natalie cried into her hands and curled tighter into herself.

"Baby, it is me, Lucas. What is wrong Natalie?" I asked softly. I am so scared that she is going to freak out, so no rash and sudden moves.

"Lucas?" She asked in a small voice.

"Yes, baby. What is wrong? Were you not allowed to sleep?" I asked her in rapid fire.

"Honestly, there were times when I was not allowed to go to sleep until all the chores were done. Usually those were the days that John had it out for me." Natalie told me in a small voice, but at least she was looking at me. I could see the fear leaving her eyes.

"Well, you do not have to worry about that anymore. I am not going to let anything happen to you. I know it may take you some time to fully understand what I mean by that, but just know that I will repeat it as much as I need to. But, the reason why I woke you up, is because my parents are going to be here in a couple hours. So I wanted to make sure you had enough time to do what you need to do to get ready. Without the feeling of being rushed." I told Natalie with a smile on my face.

"Do you think they will like me? I do not want them to not like me." She asked with a worry filled expression.

"Sweetheart, they are going to love you. And that is something I can guarantee." I told her before I kissed her forehead.

"Oh, okay. I guess I better go ahead and get cleaned up then." She said while stretching and getting out of the bed. "But I do not have anything to wear."

"I have a pair of sweats and a shirt you can wear for right now, and when my mom is here she will more than likely ask you about your clothes sizes. She will get you everything you need or want." I told her while moving to the dresser.

"Okay, thank you. I'm going to go get cleaned up now."

"Alright baby, the clothes will be on the bed. Just come down to the kitchen when you are done." I told Natalie while I was getting ready to set the clothes down on the end of the bed.

"Oh, if we get the chance tomorrow, I would like to talk to you about something." Natalie said in a timid voice.

"Sweetheart when it comes to you, I have all the time in the world. You can tell me anything when you are ready." I told her with sincerity in my voice and a small smile on my face.

"Okay, I will see you in a few." She said while going into the bathroom.

Dom: she is trying to find the courage to tell us what is going on.

Me: Yeah, that is what I was thinking. But I meant what I said about having all the time in the world.

Dom: Well, just remember that when she tell you what is going on. Midnight is trying to help her, but it may take longer.

Me: what is she scared that I will reject her or something?

Dom: that is what I am thinking. But I could be wrong.

Me: I would never, NEVER reject her. She has already been through so much. I will not be someone who adds to that.

*Natalie*

I am so freaking out right now. Are his parents really going to like me? What if they don't, then what is Lucas going to do? I will not allow him to choose me over his family.

Midnight: Nat, everything is going to be fine. Has Lucas lied to you yet?

Me: No he has not lied yet. But it is hard to trust anyone, other than you right now.

Midnight: I know. But Lucas and Dom are our mates, and they have given us no reason not to trust them.

The whole time I was getting cleaned up I was thinking about what Midnight said. Lucas has not given me any reason to believe that he is not trust worthy. So maybe, just maybe I can finally believe what he said about his parents.