My Step-Dad Is My Mate

"Mom?" I called out then shut the front door with a loud bang, hoping to get her attention from whatever part of the house she was in since she obviously wasn't downstairs.

llene had dropped me off a few minutes ago near my pack borders and I walked the rest of the way. Man, can she talk. She didn't shut up for the entire time I was in the car and it wasn't even good conversation! Make up, clothes, make up, shopping, calories this, shopping, shopping and more shopping. I didn't even know buying the same top in 6 different colors was needed. She is obviously a bit spoiled...okay maybe a lot but besides being overly conceited and not that bright, she isn't so bad.

She mentioned she was going to marry her mate soon. I couldn't help but feel jealous at yet another pair of mates going to live happily ever after. Wish I could if had that....But I'm happy for Ilene. She wouldn't tell me who it was though. All she said was that he was an Alpha and that she'd be sure to send me a wedding invite.

"Mom!" I yelled again but got no reply. Well then.

Since she seemed she wasn't here, I went into the kitchen to see if she left me any food or something. I glanced around for any bowls or covered plates on the counter but there was none.

Just a note.

Went to a meeting the Alpha called. Won't be home till late. xoxo - Mom

Great. I'm home alone with nothing to do.

Wait, maybe there is something.

I grabbed a pear from the fruit basket and jogged to the front door. I slipped on my flip flops and headed out of the door.

As I walked through my large pack village, I headed straight to the house where my answers might be given to me about my thought.

I knocked on the door.

"Who tha’ hell is that at ma do’ at this hour?! Can't ya see it's gettin’ late you- Oh! Dani! You aren't been ova to see me in fovea child.” Mama Odie (WHAT UP PRINCESS AND THE FROG CHARACTER NAME) She was the woman who knew anything about anything werewolf related and the only person who could probably have answers to my questions.

Mama Odie stared at me intently with squinted eyes.

"Hey Mama Odie. I know I haven't been by but a lot has been going o-" "I know child. I done heard the village gossip. Come on in.” She said and opened the door fully so I could come in.

Mama Odie was Jamaican. She was a rogue that came onto our land a few years aback when our present Alpha's father was in charge. He saved her from killed by the guards and she's been a member ever since. My mom told me the story just like her mother told her. Mama Odie is said to be over 200 years old but she hasn't told anyone for sure how old she is.

"What can I do fo ya child?" Mama Odie asked me as she sat in her recliner and I sat on the couch opposite of her.

"Um" I rubbed my hands nervously and hoped what I was about to ask didn't sound completely insane.

"Do second chance mates exist Mama?"

Aiden’'s POV

"So...you dropped a box of cookies on the highway on your way back?" Kaden questioned me with a raised brow as he twiddled with his pocket knife. I gulped as I recalled how good of an aim he has but he wouldn't kill me....right? Of course not.

"Yeah it just...pow! Fell right there on the road when I opened my door. You know I'm a klutz Kade." I said. I could lie to the Goddess herself and properly sound more convincing than I did just now. For some reason, I've never been able to lie to Kaden and make it he a fluent one.

"Aid, you know I love you right? I mean you are my little brother after all." Kade said with a flash of a smile then back to a serious facade.

"Of course bro. I love you too."

"Then stop bullshitting me. Who did you bring here? I need to know!" Kaden yelled as he threw the knife into the desk and stood up abruptly. "Why is this such a big deal?" I asked him with narrowed eyes.

"I just....l just need to know!" He exclaimed and ran a hand through his hair.

"Look, I have a meeting to attend too with a neighboring pack. We'll talk about this later.”

Kade rubbed his nose then brushed past me and out the office.

I sighed and sat down in one of his chairs. He seemed SO interested in Danica. Though...he should know who she is I mean her scent was here that night so he should know it but he doesn't.

It's like....she smelled different to him. But how? That doesn't make any sense. Does it?

Should it?