Chapter 43

Timothy’s POV
“Thanks for taking Jacob for a while” I say to Mum and Dad; walking into their room. “What’s the matter, Chelsea?” Mum asks, looking at Chelsea’s tear ridden face as she walks into the room. “Dad; who was my mum mated to?” Chelsea asks him.
“That’s a question for your mother” he answers, dodging the question. “I’m asking you” she hisses at him. “Why are you asking? Has something happened?” he asks her. “We just spoke with Goddess Selene, she informed Chelsea her father is still alive and left when he found out her mother was pregnant with her” I inform my parents.
“I see; and you want to know who he is?” Dad asks, looking at Chelsea. “Please, I have a right to know. Mum won’t tell me; I have asked her many times over the years, who he was and how he died and she always avoided the question. She never had photos of him either and wouldn’t tell me why” she sobs, walking over and sitting on the sofa. “Simon; we need to tell her” Mum says, placing her hand on dad’s forearm.
Dad let’s out a breath and sits down next to Chelsea; “Your mum found her mate the day she turned 18. She was already seeing someone and broke it off with them when she found her mate. He was an asshole; just like his brother, but because I loved her at the time; I was happy for her” he explains.
“Hang on; you loved her. Were you the one she was seeing?” I asked, shocked at Dad’s revelation. “Yes, we had been going out for a few years by that stage; we were childhood sweethearts. I was a few months older than her; she turned 18 and we both realised we weren’t mated with each other. She found out, Craig was her mate and her heart dropped. Neither one of us liked him; he was very…” he trails off; taking a deep breath.
“Craig was creepy and disgusting. Always making crude and dreadful remarks to any lady who would walk past him. Even after he mated with Gemma. I came to the pack a few months later and found your father. Gemma and Simon were happy for one another they found their fated mates” Mum includes.
“Why did my father leave?” Chelsea asks him, looking dumbfounded by Mum and Dad’s comments. **“Danny and Chelsea are cousins”** Carter informs me, just as shocked as I am. **“I know, I already worked that part out when Dad said it was Craig.”**
“He said, he was too young to be pinned down by a mate and child and left. Over the years, he would go and see your mother because he couldn’t get laid or whatever. Your mother finally had enough and rejected him. He refused to accept the rejection even though she is sticking to her guns” Dad includes and looks at mum for support.
“You aren’t going to like this next part, Chelsea. All your mother asked of him was to be there for you and he refused. He said, he didn’t want a child” Mum tells her; putting her arm around Chelsea’s shoulders.
“I’m confused; I know who Craig is and quite frankly, I am not surprised by his actions. James is the same and treated Danny the same way for no reason. I never partook of the treatment of Danny for that reason” Chelsea states to us; her eyes scowling at me for my involvement. When we first mated; she told me off for following Todd. Along with Dad’s explanation of how Luna Rachael really died. I was so pissed with myself for listening to Todd and James and stopped the harassment I was doing, immediately.
“Why are you confused, then?” I ask her. “Why Mum just didn’t tell me? Why lie to me and have me believe all these years, he was dead?” she says, looking between Mum and Dad. “We can’t answer that” Dad says; “if I was to hazard a guess; your mum thought it was easier to think he was dead also” Mum adds; sighing.
“Sweet pea, you need to do what Goddess Selene said. Talk to your mother about it. It will help you both bond and get over what he has done. She may have a second chance mate out there for her and needs to let go to find him” I tell her, trying to put a positive spin on the situation.
“I can’t believe I am saying this; Tim is right” Dad exclaims; trying not to choke on his words; while I smirk at him. “I have a bright idea or two” I chuckle at him as Mum and Chelsea roll their eyes.
“We should put this little one to bed” Chelsea says as I pick a sleepy Jacob up in my arms. “Chelsea, if you need us; our door is always open” Mum tells her. “Thanks Mum” she says, giving her a peck on the cheek. “You too” she says to Dad, giving him a peck on the cheek, before we both walk out the door.
“You do know; you and Danny are cousins” I tell her; smiling. “It should have clicked; my father was Craig. Danny and myself have been cousins in every lifetime; except this one. Now I know we were cousins in this lifetime also” she giggles. “It’s great to see you smiling” I tell her as we walk into our room and I place Jacob in his bed as a knock, sounds on the door.
“Danny, what brings you here” Chelsea says, opening up the door. “Sorry to bother you; I was thinking about your situation Chels; could Craig be your father?” he asks, looking at both of us. “What makes you ask that?” I question, coming out of Jacob’s room. “Chelsea is my cousin; I was thinking she still may be. The thought was getting the better of me and I had to come and see her” he states, still looking between the both of us.
I look toward Chelsea as she starts to giggle, “We asked Dad; he confirmed Craig was indeed her father” I chuckle, turning my attention back to Danny. He starts to laugh with us; “Craig and James are two peas in a pod; aren’t they?” he chortles. “And like you; I don’t want anything to do with him” Chelsea continues, giggling.
“What do we do now?” I ask, holding in my laughter; “What we planned to do; you cosy up to Todd and make your way back to River pack” Chelsea answers, looking at Danny for confirmation. “That’s not what I meant” I exclaim to the pair.
“In regards to Chelsea, she can call her mother in the morning and have a heart to heart with her. In regards to me; I have my cousin to take care of” Danny says proudly; giving her a hug. “Chels; I also want you to see Doctor Isabella Drury. She will be able to help you put some perspective into your situation” he adds. “The shrink?” she gasps at him. “She is very helpful; she helped both Claudia and I with what we went through” Danny explains to her.
“How much does she know about our situation” I ask him; determining how much we should tell her. “Only what everyone else perceives. Amanda is special; she does know I am able to throw people as she had to help me to control my emotions, but she thinks it’s because of Amanda” he informs us.
“Chels; it will be good for you to have a fresh perspective on the matter” I smile at her, hoping she takes Danny up on his offer and goes to see Doctor Drury. “I will see her; but if I think it’s a waste of our time, I will stop the session” she tells us.
“That’s all I can hope for. What did Simon say about Craig?” Danny asks, looking at the pair of us. “Craig left saying he didn’t want to be held down with a mate and child. He is a tosser” I answer, snarling.
“How can two brothers be complete fuckwits?” Danny asks, seething. “I don’t know; I don’t even know why we are even related to them. They are nothing like either of us” Chelsea answers him. “My guess; we needed to be cousins and our mothers are who we needed to have in our lives; not our fathers” Danny includes.
“I don’t even know why we needed to be born around them. I never once hurt you previously; and I am ashamed I let Todd talk me into doing it” “What’s done is done; we can’t change that. I don’t know why it happened; we can only move forward. I know who you truly are and if the situation had been known to us; it would never have happened” Danny says, smiling.
“I will have all of eternity to feel the guilt” I stammer; looking away from Danny. “Timmy; I know you hate yourself for doing what you did. But you can’t hold onto the past; like Danny said, what’s done is done. You can’t change the past; you can only learn from it and not go back there” Chelsea says, putting her arms around my waist.
I lean over and give her a kiss; “For what’s it’s worth, Danny. I truly am sorry and I will keep telling you” I tell him, looking back at him. “I know you are; and you are forgiven” he says to me as I let out a sigh of relief. “Thank you; I needed to know you forgive me” I whisper.
“I should get going” Danny smiles, heading to the door. “Danny” Chelsea calls out to him and he turns to look at her. “Thank you” she says, giving him a hug. “I will see you both in the morning” he smiles hugging her back and walking out the door.