Just Once

s, and new boots. My mom, Jordyn, and I walked in the house. Ryan and Dad wer

and went to my bedroom. I packed my new clothes mixed with some of my favorite o

ock. "Come in," I ca

d in. I sat up and leaned against the headboard. Matt

asked while running my han

Mommy said that you're leaving," I felt something wet on my legs. I stopped playing with his hair, and I pull

little while." I gave him a small s

e isn't safe," he sniffled. "My mate will protec

Jordyn? Isn't she gonna

to keep her company. You hav

rted playing with the hem of my shirt. "I'm gonna mis

ery soon. I promise." Matthew nodded and he fell back aslee

n my room. The last night with Matthew. Then everything will change. I will

me. I nodded and she walked out. I carefully got out of bed, making sure that I didn't wake up Matthew. He stirred, but didn't awaken. I watched him for a moment. D

hite converse. Ryan was sitting at the table with my parents. All three heads snapped up to me when I walked insid

o meet me? These insecurities need to leave me alone. 'Of course he wants to meet us! He's our mate!' Ingrid, my wolf, shouted at me. I blocked her out, so I wouldn't be able to hear her

r a small smile, which she returned. Ryan and my parents slowly

y ears. I nodded and she pulled away. "Good luck," she said with a small smi

ed my face in his chest while he hugged me. "Stay with Ryan at all times. Never go anywhere alone." I nodded in his chest and he

parents for more than a few days. They have always been constants in my life. My mom cooked for Matthew and I.