Chapter 56: Family and Mates
Maddie
I was going to give them a chance, that was clear. I no longer knew if I could stay away from them, and as I had told my friend, I already felt that we were so involved in the world of the wolves that we were in danger. And every time I was with them, I felt more comfortable, except with Logan, of course. But even with him, I had begun to dream.
I had delicious dreams where they kissed me and took me and did the most seductive things and I woke up moaning and sweating. I could swear they knew what was happening, knew what my own mind was creating for me.
"You've really improved, Maddie, I feel so relieved and pleased. I've never had much experience with humans, but your recovery has been fantastic," the doctor said happily.
"She's a real Luna," said Kurt, who rarely left my side.
The brothers took turns, especially not to leave me alone with Logan, and every morning they helped me bathe. I felt their hands, whether they were subtly caressing me or simply helping me dress or take care of me, but to me all those touches were delightful. When Kurt went to get my things, I took the opportunity to ask Doctor Karim.
"Is it normal to dream about… your mates?" I asked with some embarrassment, but Karim had always been very warm and helpful.
"Ohhh, those dreams sometimes happen when we're not close to our mates or there are barriers in the bond. I think it's a way for the bond to unconsciously push us towards our mates, who are our destiny," she explained, and it sounded logical, at least within the theory of wolves and their peculiarities.
"It makes me feel nervous..."
"Believe me, Maddie, the nature of these dreams is very persuasive, and I can assure you that reality is... much better than fiction," she said with a smile, and I swallowed hard.
Now I could walk much better and only had some pain when I bent down or made a sudden effort, and my arm was hurt. I could almost swear I was as good as new, thanks to that weird ceremony. I had felt strange and at the same time better than ever.
"All set, mate. The doctor gave us the green light to visit your family." Kurt announce happily.
"Really?"
"Yeah... but we'll be in a house nearby, is that okay? The four of us together." I knew what that meant: we had to be careful that people didn't see us all together and at the same time take care of Logan.
I was so excited to go back. I knew it would be different this time. I wasn't just going to see my family; I was really going to be with them, even though the triplets would be very close.
I didn't know what to expect. While we were in the car, they sat next to me, running their hands over my legs and arms as if to calm me down. I only had my arm and a sling left; a fracture that still hadn't fully healed. It made me very nervous to appear in front of my family in such a bad shape, but Robin had done my makeup and I had an outfit that hid a few bruises.
And when I reached the door, I felt butterflies in my stomach.
"Mom!" I said as she opened the door, and we both burst into tears.
"Maddie! My baby!" she sighed as she held me in her arms. Behind me was only Dominic; our idea was not to scare my family by showing up with three wolves, that would be crazy.
"What are you doing here? Are you bringing my daughter back? And injured?" my mother asked angrily at my mate.
"I'm very sorry, ma'am, I know it's not right and..." he answered in a good tone. I thought she would get angry, but she took it very well.
"No, it's not right at all. You took my daughter and then brought her back for a few minutes, only to disappear for weeks, and now she comes back in this state!" she said, pulling me toward her as if to protect me. Oh God, how I missed her!
"Mom, they treated me well and helped me," I said, and she seemed to calm down.
Finally, she motioned for him to come in, and we both entered the house. Everything was exactly the same; I was ironically glad that my brother wasn't there, I knew he was working, and I would have to face him another time. I had to talk to him seriously.
"I just wanted to make sure you were okay, and Dominic and his brothers brought me here. They also want to discuss the human issue; there are things going on with other packs," I explained.
"Wolves and their things always cause more trouble," she said, and I remembered that I used to think that too. Maybe I still do. But now it was different with them, as if they had washed my brain. I realized that I was connected to them... and I didn't want to separate from them again.
"I promise, ma'am, we will do our best to improve the situation. There is a hostile pack that threatens our " Dominic explained, slowly winning over my mother, or at least reassuring her. She watched him, his size, his tattoos... she knew he was a different species, something else.
I looked at her, and she seemed more tired, with more wrinkles. She invited us to dinner and although it was simple, I felt so happy. Dominic held my hand under the table, and I knew that my mother felt that there was something between us. It was that dinner where you introduce your boyfriend, but… he was more than that.
"Are you staying, Maddie? I'm sure your brother will be glad to see you."
"We've rented a house nearby, we'll be here for a while. We'll have plenty of opportunities to see each other," I told her and we said goodbye.
"Take care, dear, and please, if anything bad happens... just call your me," she whispered, and although I was sure Dominic heard, he said nothing.
"Your mother is strong," he said as we walked back to the house we had rented.
"She had to be."
"It's our fault, I know," he stopped me in the middle of the street and stroked my face and hair.
"I have to help them, do you understand?" I whispered.
"Of course, and we will. You're our mate, Maddie, I want you to know we'll do anything for you," he said.
And when we got to the place, just on the outskirts of town, I realized it was a beautiful house. Outside I could see a couple of wolves guarding the entrance. When we entered, I saw lovely details, and of course, they had rented the best place.
"I hope you're comfortable, mate," he said, showing me around the house with pride. When I reached the master bedroom, I saw a huge bed and all our things. Kurt greeted me with a kiss and Logan seemed more bitter than ever.
Several nights with the triplets, but now away from the pack, what's in store for me? Something tells me my health is holding them back, but the mate bond is there, pulling us, pushing us, and I wonder when we will fall and if I will survive.
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