Chapter 113

Nick’s POV

Waking up today was the day we were heading back to New York. I was a little excited and a little scared but I knew in the end of this was a new life for Soma. I knew she would probably want to keep her store, but with everything that happened, I don’t think it would be a wise thing. I know Marcus was gone, but she would still fear that he was going to take her away again. I wish I would have hurt him a little just so he knew that he pissed me off, but I am glad I didn’t react that way because it wasn't who I was.

I was a little nervous to meet my mate, Mary said she was in Oliver’s pack so I would be watching everyone and hoped she loved me too. I wanted to tell Oliver about what Mary told me about my mate, but I am sure he wasn't going to be able to help me. Even if he did help me, I think my mate would probably freak out a little bit because this is overwhelming for me too. I knew she would love me, and I would do everything I could to show her my love.

“Ready to go?” King Nathaniel came into my room without knocking even though the door was open, I didn’t mind too much.

“Yeah kind of,” I said putting most of my belongings into my bag. “I am going to miss this place, but I know you want me to ensure everyone is safe, and I want to find my mate before I come home.”

“Well you know you are always welcome to come home. I just want to make sure Oliver can handle everything and I know your mate would most likely want to stay with her kind, but if you can convince her to come here then so be it,” he said smiling.

“I know, I am sure my mate is going to want to know where I come from. I know our babies are going to be raised as both because we need to put our past behind us, and I want them to know the truth about where we come from.”

“Well you know you are always going to be a Knight, so your kids are going to be considered royal, so you can push your title with Oliver to get what you want.” I laughed. “Kidding, of course, just make sure he doesn’t need help when you decide to come back. Hell, I might even get you involved in everything in New York and you might like it too much to want to come back.”

Opening my eyes I thought I was dreaming, but we were already on our way to New York. Soma looked like her peaceful self. She was looking better each day and it was amazing how much of a fighter she was. I was glad King Nathaniel didn’t want us to stay until she was awake, but I also knew he wanted Oliver to know he trusted him.

“How are you holding up?” Oliver asked sitting next to me. I could tell he was happy to be going home, he probably was scared about everything we’ll have to face but it didn’t matter.

“I am exhausted,” I complained. “But I am glad you are allowing me to go home with you. I don’t think I could deal with being without Soma for another minute.” I said looking back at her. “Did Mary give you any idea of when she might wake up?”

“No,” he said shaking his head. “But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t know. Maybe she wants me to learn to wait, or maybe she doesn’t know,” he said shrugging his shoulders. “Micah is preparing a room for you I let him know you are to stay as close to us as possible.”

“Thank you that means a lot to me.” I smiled. “Nathaniel told me I have a mate in your pack, so I am curious to see who she is.”

“Wait you have a mate in my pack?” he smiled big. “Wow so two Lycans joining my pack this is something special,” he said leaning back in his chair. “I thought this was going to be a once-in-a-lifetime chance, but I would love for you to join us forever, not just for a while.”

“Well I promised Nathaniel I would come and visit, and maybe move there. But that is really up to what my mate wants too.”

“We all need to make sure we visit where you are from. I want Soma to learn as much as she can about where she came from. So she could teach our babies when they come around about their grandparents and everything that happened.”

“Well Mary said she might not remember what happened, that could be a good thing you know,” I said closing my eyes. I didn’t want to remember what happened, everything was bad and bloody and they tortured her before she turned into Seff. “I mean I want to know more about what Seff did, but I don’t want her to have to relive everything.”

“Sometimes addressing the pain is the best way to deal with it,” he said. Yeah, he had a point, but Soma was an innocent girl and she didn’t deserve what happened, I know there is nothing we can do about it, but we can help her not remember it. I want her to move on past this, I want her to learn to live our life.

“I don’t want her to remember anything,” I admitted. “But if she does I know we’ll be there to ensure she gets through it, but I don’t want her to see everything all over again.”

“Well the only thing we can do is wait and see what happened,” he said patting me on the shoulder. “Try and get some rest, we have a long flight ahead I am going to have myself a drink and lay down with Soma. Maybe she will wake up once we land in New York.”

“Yeah maybe,” I said looking out the window. I don’t think I could sleep even if I wanted. With what Nathaniel and I talked about before we left, and knowing I had a mate waiting for me I was kind of excited and I didn’t want to lose that feeling. I knew it would be there when I woke up, but I wanted to think more about her. What did she look like, was she short or tall? I hoped she was shorter than me, so I could call her my shorty mate. I thought that was cute, but she might not like it too much. We would have to play by ear and see what happens.

I leaned back and watched Oliver with Soma. He was gentle with her and caring, I could tell they were going to be a strong couple. He was whispering to her, I don’t know if she could hear him but it was nice to see that he loved her like that. I knew Soma would love him, she was just that kind of girl. I knew things would be so much better for her.

Her adopted life was hard, she had to fight to survive and it was even harder when she told her parents she was leaving for New York, they told her that they didn’t want to hear from her anymore and that they weren’t her parents anymore. I know that broke her, but she moved anyways and wanted to start fresh. I was glad she didn’t lose herself when everything happened the first time at the tea shop. I wish I could have stopped it, but I am glad that Marcus didn’t hurt her as much as he could have, and we were able to get the store stocked and running again.

“I love you, Soma.” I heard Oliver say before the plane ride went silent.

It was kind of nice so I could think about things, but I knew I would drive myself crazy with all the thoughts of what I would say to my mate when I first see her. I didn’t want to come off crazy, but I wanted her to know she was wanted and we needed to be together as one as soon as possible. I know werewolves loved to mate right away, but I would leave it up to her when she wanted to make us official. I knew she would love me, I mean come on who wouldn't love me? I love myself a lot but that is giving me a little too much credit. I laughed a little.

“What’s so funny?” Oliver asked.

“Nothing, I just was thinking my mate should love me because I’m a loveable guy right?” I said sitting up.

“I don’t know, you’re kind of annoying, but what does my opinion matter?” he giggled. “I am sure you are going to be fine, don’t overthink things, werewolves love their mates,” he said sitting up. “I promise you, you are not going to regret having one of us as mates.”

“I know,” I said sitting up. “I am just worried I might be a little too Lycan at the time, and we eat like pigs.” I laughed.

Oliver laughed, he laid back down and closed his eyes. I got up and grabbed myself something to drink. I hated alcohol but it was something I needed for this plane ride. I hated plane rides.