My Step-Dad Is My Mate

Danica's POV

"So...Aiden's Alpha is your mate?"

I nodded.

"How the hell did that happen?"

"I don't know mom. I didn't even think it was still possible to have a second mate. I mean I talked to Mama Odie but I still had my doubts.” Mom tapped her fingernails against the wooden table and stared at the floor, something she usually does when she’s thinking.

"Where is Kaden?" She asked and I frowned as I recalled what had happened just a few hours ago.

"He left.” I said, and held back the urge to cry. Kaden had turned his back on me and left the theater, and me standing there like a complete idiot. It felt like rejection, even though it actually wasn't.

For him I understand, he lost his first mate and now he has another. It's probably scary for him or frustrating or something. Maybe eventually he'll come around...

I hope.

"What do you mean he left?” Mom asked and I sighed.

"He left the theater mom. He just turned around and walked out. I understand though. His mate died so it must be hard to process that he got another one.”

Mom rolled her eyes and stood up from her chair.

"That doesn't mean he should have left you there like that. Come on, let's go pay Mr Alpha a visit."

"Mom" I said in a warning tone,” No. It's alright. I'm gonna give him a chance to let it sink it. Plus it's late and graduation is tomorrow.”

Mom sighed and sat back down.

"Alright alright. Get some rest sweetie.”

"Good night mom."

Kaden's POV

"How the hell can this happen to Aiden?”

"Danica is your mate..." Aid said in a dazed tone and I nodded as I downed the rest of my wine in my glass and poured another shot. "SHE'S YOUR FREAKING MATE!"

"I GOT THE IDEA BUDDY. THANKS." I yelled back at Aiden who has been in shocked mode since I came back to the house and told him. "It's just a shocker. I didn't think stuff like this still happened.” He explained and I downed my other shot, groaning in annoyance at the now empty bottle.

"You're talking about you? What about me? I don’t want another mate.” I growled then tossed the shot glass on the floor, staring intently at it as it broke into pieces, kinda like my life right now.

"What the hell are you talking about? Do you know how lucky you are?" Aiden stared at me in disbelief but I avoided his gaze,"Do you know how many wolves would love to have the opportunity you have right now? Don't let it go to waste bruh.”

"What? Are you my psychologist now?" I asked, irritated and moved to the seat near the large glass window that gave a clear view of the forest and bright moon before me.

"Yeah" Aid replied "I am because you're being too stupid to be your own. Whether you like it or not, you can't change this Kade. Just accept it, accept her. Maybe be really happy again for once...”

I shook my head.

"I can't accept her.”

"Why?" Aiden asked as he shot up from his seat and was now standing behind me. I could feel his body heat a bit closer plus the light squeak of the chair provided an indicator.

I didn't answer his question and I could hear him take one more step closer.

"Why?" He asked again and I shut my eyes tight, silently praying he'd let this go.

In that moment, I felt his hand tightly grip my shoulder and forcefully turned me around to face him.

"WHY?"

"BECAUSE I CAN'T LOSE HER TOO!"

Aiden looked taken aback by my outburst and didn't say anything as I continued to speak.

"I can't lose her too...not like how I lost Lilly" My heart slight clenching at the mention of my first mate, Lilly," I wouldn't be able to handle that again. I won't be able to live with myself knowing I not just let one die but two."

"Dani isn't Lilly man. She can handle her own, trust me. You didn't let Lilly die. You weren't there Kaden. You couldn't have stopped it even if you were. Things happen for a reason, and the Goddess giving you Danica is for a reason. Don't just let her go. Don't do it for me or anyone else, do it for her.” Aiden preached to me, and patted my shoulder before heading to the door.

"But more importantly” He spoke, just as he was about to leave,” Do it for yourself."

The door closed and I was left in the pit of my thoughts and anguish. Since when did that asshole become a therapist?