Chapter 11 - Mine

Reign

Streaks of sunlight peeked their way through the curtains, I groaned. “Why does the sun have to be so bright in the mornings?” I asked myself covering my eyes. I went to get outta bed, but I was pinned down. “Reign, our mate loves us. He...they, will protect us, all you have to do is open up to him and trust him.” I heard Nera whisper in the back of my mind. Oh shittles! Who’s lying next to me? I looked over to my side, cheese n crackers!! It’s Damien! He had one arm under my head and the other one draped across my waist. Why is he in my bed? I lifted the blanket, “OH THANK GOODNESS,” I still have my clothes on and he’s in shorts. I wiggled as best I could do to get up. I had to go pee. Every time I moved to get up his grip got tighter. I leaned back and looked at him. He’s so gorgeous, has a strong jaw line, his skin has the most perfect tan. His hair was a mess, but it is so soft. I moved some of his matted hair from his forehead.

“Mate is so handsome.” Nera purred. “What the fu…? Are you a cat?” “No, I am not a feline.” She said with distain. “Seriously, your purring makes me think that you’re a cat.” I snorted. “I am NOT a feline and it’s not a purr, it may sound like one but it’s not.” She corrected. “Okay, so what is it?” I asked. “It’s hard to explain, I guess you could call it a chuff.” “Okay, whatever it still sounds like a purr to me.” I rolled my eyes. “You’re staring, that’s not creepy at all.” He chuckled, his morning voice was raspy and husky. “Uh, sorry. I was just trying to get up, I need to go pee.” I shyly said. He grunted but moved his arm and I hurried to the bathroom. Ugh! I look horrible, my hair was in knots and matted down, my eyes were red and puffy from all the crying I did last night. All the memories came rushing back, my house is gone and my KC, she’s gone also. I couldn’t help it, I started sobbing again. “Oh sweetie,” Nera cooed. I heard the door open and big warm arms wrapped around me. “Sssshhhh, it’s going to be okay; I promise.” He tightened his grip around me. I think my heart is going to beat outta my chest. His touch was calming as jolts of electricity flowed through out my whole body. “How can you promise something like that?” I asked him pulling away from him. We both winced at the loss of contact. “I can promise you that I will do whatever I need to do to make sure that you’re safe and happy.” He said rubbing my back. “I’ll even get you another puppy if you want.” He smiled.

“I don’t know if I’m ready for a new furbaby.” I sighed. “It just feels like I’m replacing her, like she never mattered and that I didn’t love her.” I sniffled. “Whenever you’re ready but I’m sure that KC would want you to give the love you have for her to another little puppy who doesn’t have a home or someone to love her or him.” He said. “I’ll think about it, maybe after our last show, I’ll consider it.” I told him. “Did Shadow take care of her?” “Yes, her ashes should be back by the end of the day.” There was a part of me that was unsure of everything happening. There’s so much going on, I just need time to think. I need to get outta here for a few hours. “I need to go out for a while.” I finally told him. I walked out of the bathroom to change my cloths. After I changed, I started to walk out of the room.

“Reign, please don’t go.” He sighed. “Don’t leave him.” Nera begged. “I…I need to…think. There’s so much going on and happening.” I sighed. He was blocking the bedroom door that led to the living area. I looked up at him ready to argue with him. I met his gaze and oh my stars, the look in his eyes, a look of adoration and caring. I felt it all over my body. He looked at me with a sly smile. Wholly cheese balls, he’s huge, even though he was leaning against the door frame, he was still blocking the door.

“Hey, you two, breakfast is here.” Jaz said knocking and then tried to open the door. “What the hell? Do you have a brick wall against the door?” She asked pushing on the door. Damien opened the door as Jaz pushed and landed face first on the floor. Damien let out a bellowing laugh. “You asshat!!” She grunted. “Help me up you big jerk!” Holding her hand out for her brother to help her up. When he pulled her to her feet, she punched him and walked over to me. He laughed as he rubbed his shoulder.

“You okay?” She asked glaring at her brother. “I have no idea.” I answered honestly. “C’mon, let’s go eat.” She said hugging me and tugged me out the door past Damien pushing him and stuck her tongue out at him. “Excuse me.” I softly said looking up at him. He’s so much taller than I am. I barely come up to his chest. “Do you mind moving so I can get by please?” Before I could say anything else, he pulled me to his chest and nuzzled his face into my neck, inhaled deeply and whispered in my ear, “MINE.” A shiver shot down my spine. I felt my breath become erratic. He ran his nose from my jawline down to my shoulder, all while caressing his thumb along my bottom lip. I couldn’t help myself, I leaned into his touch and a low whimper escaped my lips. “Mmmm…he’s so warm.” Nera hummed. “What’s happening to me?” I moaned as I felt him smile against my neck. He pulled away from me slightly to look down at me. He caressed my back and gently kissed my lips, there were those damn electric shocks again. He leaned down to my ear and whispered, “You are my mate.” And he crashed his lips onto mine, his kiss was gentle yet demanding. He nipped my bottom lip, I let out a gasp and he used my surprise to slide his tongue into my mouth and explored every inch of my mouth. My whole body turned to jelly in his arms, and I completely leaned into his touch and his kiss.

I was still trying to absorb what he just said. I’m his mate? What’s a mate? I put my hands on his chest and pushed myself away from him, but he kept a tight grip on me. I gazed at him trying to figure out what the hell was going on. I don’t have time for this, we have a show to get ready for, but I just wanted to stay in arms and forget about what happened. We finally made our way to the living area and had some breakfast. I need to find out what a mate is. Why did he call me that? That stupid voice said the same thing. “Excuse you, I am NOT stupid.” She growled at me. Great now I’m growlin’ at myself.

“What time can we go back to my house?” I asked Damien as I sat down at the table. I wasn’t really hungry but I knew I had to eat a little bit so I could keep everyone off my back. “I talked to the fire chief, and he said we can go anytime today.” Damien said sipping his coffee. “Can we go now, please?” I asked. “Sure, but you need to eat something.” He said raising an eyebrow at me. I sighed and rolled my eyes; I grabbed a couple of strawberry waffles and a bottle of fruit juice. “Okay, let’s go.” I said standing at the door waiting for whoever was going with me.

“Shadow, Spyder, Kon, Spencer, you four come with us. The rest of you meet up with Duncan and get to the stadium, make sure that everything is ready. We can’t take any chances.” Damien ordered. “What time will you be back here?” Moses asked. “I don’t know.” He answers looking at me. “Just go by the stadium and scope it out, make notes of all potential problem areas and see about correcting the problem areas. Then, just come back here and I’ll call if we need any anything.” “You got it boss.” Moses mock saluted, making me giggle. Damien shook his head and led me out of the room and down to my car. “Do you want to drive, or do you want me to drive?” He asked me. “Would you mind driving?” I whispered. He took my hand and pulled me closer to him, “Of course I don’t mind. Jaz, Ryott, you two come with us, the rest of you take the other SUV.” He said helping me into the passenger seat. “You sure you’re ready for this?” Ryott asked squeezing my shoulder. “No…but if I don’t do it now, I may not be able to do it later.” I sighed trying not to cry again. “Okay. Then let’s get this done.” Damien said kissing my knuckles, and we made our way to what was left of my home. Which was now nothing.