Chapter 42: Chapter 42

MIA

Here I am, still naked in Noah's bed, but he's gone. Solomon said they were requesting to see him, he had no choice. I know that. But that doesn't make it hurt any less than it does right now.

I am sitting on his bed, holding a sheet to my chest. I am trying to not cry, I've already cried enough. But do you ever cry enough when your mate is getting taken off you in order to marry another woman. I sighed, this whole situation is so twisted to me.

A knock sounded at the door. My eyes widen in fright. My heart beating fast. Please tell me it isn't her. The door opened to reveal Lizzy. I sighed in relief.

She closed the door quietly behind her. She looks at my state and she understood what happened last night, "Oh Mia. I'm so sorry." Lizzy said with hurt for me in her eyes.

I took a deep breath. No need to cry, "I know," I whispered, "What are they doing?"

Lizzy made her way to the bed and sat next to me, "Noah and Xander are having a meeting with Alpha Kendrick and his daughter, Sophie."

I nodded my head.

"Mia, it's okay to feel pain. It's okay to cry because there is not amount of crying that could ever be enough for the loss of a mate."

"I know. It's just, I feel like all I've done is crying, b-b-because all I've b-b-been th-th-thinking is about losing him. And it seems that I a-a-already have." The tears fall down my face. I held my hand over my mouth and close my eyes. My body raking with silent sobs.

"Oh Mia." Lizzy said. She comes closer to me and she holds me. She runs her fingers through my hair as I cry, "I didn't see Xander for most of my pregnancy with Xavier. He had to pretend to be dead because of this big war with his enemy. I didn't see till the day I went into labour. And then after that I was cursed, by his enemy, never to see Xander again."

I sat up and looked at her through my glassy eyes, "How long was till you saw him again?"

"Four years. I didn't see Xander or Xavier for four years. It was heartbreaking. I cried almost everyday at some point because I thought about my boys everyday. Wondering if they have forgotten about me, or if they stilled loved. But they never forgot about me. And they still loved me."

"How did you get out of the curse?"

"There was a loophole. Xander had to believe that some how I was still alive. That I didn't die. But I couldn't help him, he had to realize all on his own. And he did. Then I was free."

"Wow. You have quite the story."

She smiles, "Yes, but that's not the point. What I was trying to say was that I understand the pain of not being with your mate knowing he is still alive out there and that you have every right to cry as much as you want."

I nodded my head in understanding. "Was there anyone else that came with Kendrick here."

"Yes. A lot of his pack did. I guess it is necessary considering there will be a wedding."

"I guess," Then a thought came to my mind, "Did you see an old lady come at all? She has long white hair, always in a plait? Bright blue eyes?"

Lizzy frowned and tried to remember, "I'm not sure. I can't see to recall anyone like that."

"Maybe a has a big blonde guy around her?"

Then the Luna's eyes widen, "Oh yes! I did actually! She is the piano player for the wedding."

I couldn't help, but smile in excitement, "That's my piano teacher! I'm sorry Luna, but I have to go find them. They were practically family to me!"

The luna smiled and nodded her head. I jumped off the bed with the sheet and ran to my own, but not before the Luna called me. I looked over my shoulder at her.

"It's probably best if you had a shower. You smell entirely of Noah."

I blushed and nodded my head.

After my shower, I was nervous to go downstairs, I didn't want to bump into anyone I knew or Noah. I took a deep breath, and went downstairs anyway. I have to just act normal.

When I was fully downstairs, I looked around. Everyone was busy, getting ready for the big wedding. Making food and putting up decoration. I gulped and made my way to the kitchen. A lot of the girls were either cooking or doing dishes. Maybe I should help.

"Hey, does anyone need any help?" I called out.

One of the girls turned and smiled, "Yes please! Can you start peeling the potatoes?"

I nodded my head and began peeling. I can't believe I am helping with preparing Noah's wedding. This is messed up in so many levels. As I was peeling, I heard the door open.

"Excuse me ma'am, but does anyone know where to get a blanket for my mother, she is getting cold."

I couldn't believe what my ears were hearing. I thought I would never see him again.

I stood and turned around, he probably won't recognise me. We haven't seen each other since we were kids. I kept my head down and walked up to him, "I'll show you." In a slightly high voice.

I walked past him and lead him to one of the closets in the hallway. I pulled a blanket out and gave it to him.

"Thank you." He said before taking the blanket and walking down the hallway. I look at him and shake my head and laugh.

"You were always so gulibal, Zachariah."

He suddenly stopped in his place and turned around with wide eyes, "Mia?"

I smiled widely and nodded my head.

"Mia!" I laughed an ran towards him. His arms opened and I jumped into them.

"Zack! I can't believe it's you!"

He laughs. He puts me down on the ground and looks at me, "You have grown so much. You're not that ragged little runt anymore are you."

I gasped and hit his arm, "I was never raggedy!"

He chuckles and shake shis head.

"And you have become a man now. You're not that skinny little boy are you?"

He shakes his head, "Nope. I've finally filled out, I have."

I laughed and gave him another hug, "Oh Zack. It's so good to see you again. I thought I'd never see you again."

He looks down with a brotherly love in his eyes, "Me too Mia. Me too."

"Where's your mother?"

"Come. I'll take you to her."

He leads me down a series of hallways till we get to a door. He opens it, revealing an elderly woman at a desk writing something. I smiled.

"Knock, knock." I said. She raises her head and her eyes widen in surprise.

"Bless my eyes, is that you Mia?"

"The one and only." I rushed to her and gave her a big hug. This woman was like a mother to me when I never had one.

"I can't believe I am seeing you right now!" She exclaimed.

I laughed, "I know! It's crazy. I thought I would never see you again after...all that drama."

Mrs May's eyes became sad and angry at the same time, "If it wasn't for that sick bastard of an Alpha, you could have stayed with me and Zack."

I shook my head, "It doesn't matter anymore. What matters is that I have you guys now."

Zack sat down at the table and asked, "So are you a part of this pack?"

I nodded my head, "I am unofficially, but I am going to legally be a part of it after the beta gets married."

"Right. How did you even end up here...at one of the most powerful packs around?"

I laughed humorlessly and nervously, "It's a long story."

Both Zack and his mother looked at me, "We have time." She said.

I nodded my head and began the story. I started from the very first time I smelled Noah to the now and everything inbetween. I told them of how he is my mate and how he is to get married to another. But I never mentioned his name, I just called him the beta. I didn't want to say his name, even saying it was too painful.

Afterwards, both of them were quiet. They didn't say anything at first till Zack said, "Why can't the bastard, just be with you? I mean, you're his mate for goodness sake! This is so messed up."

I sighed, "I know, but if he doesn't marry her, this whole pack may crumble. They can't have a war with the rogues as well as war with Alpha Kendrick. It will destroy us."

Zack came to me and pulled me into a hug, "I'm sorry you had to go through this Mia. You don't deserve any of it."

I laid my head on his chest and silently nodded.

"Enough of this sob story crap," I said, "How about I show you guys around the grounds huh? They have beautiful gardens I think you'll like Mrs May."

She smiled at me, "I think that sounds like a lovely idea."

Me and Zack and Mrs May went outside. The ice was melting off now. I showed them the gardens that the old asian man tends to every morning. I showed them some of the forestry that I loved to let my wolf run through.

And then I showed them the lake that was near by.

"This lake is beautiful Mia! You should paint me here one day."

"I'd love to." I said. As they were looking at the beautiful lake, a wind picked up and Mrs May's hat flew off her head. Zack stood up to and catch it, but I waved him off.

"It's okay I got it!" I ran after it and jumped into the air to grab, but it was flying pretty high. I kept running after it. Stubborn thing doesn't want to be caught. And then I crashed into a solid wall. I groaned and fell backwards, but then the wall reached out around my waist with it's arms. I open my eyes to my big blues staring at me.

"Noah," I whispered. He was staring at me intensely. He had a tight grip around my waist.

He handed the hat back to me, "You dropped this Miss Valentine." He said.

I frowned at him. Why is he being so formal? Maybe there were other patrols around.

"Thank you, Beta. How kind of you."

"You should go back to the pack house. It's not safe out here. Your mate would very, very...very angry with you, if he found wondering here." He growled. Hint taken. Noah was furious.

"Well that was only if I ever had a mate. I don't have a mate...Beta." popping the B sound.

He snarled, "Well maybe if-" He cut himself off, when he stilled. He raised his nose in the air and smelled and frowned. He bent down towards me and sniffed me.

"What scent is that? How'd get that scent on you?" He said to me confusion.

"Ummm....I really have no idea what you're talking about. What scent?"

"You smell like home."

My heart was warmed, "Aww....Noah-"

He shook his head and took a hold of my shoulders. He bent in and sniffed me, "No really. You smell like home. You smell like England. Who have you been near?"

I frowned, "My piano teacher and her..." then it finally clicked, "son."

I moved out of Noah's way and looked down where Zack and his mother was. Noah looked and I could hear his breathing increasing as well as his heart.

Zack was staring right back at him with wide eyes. They both just stood and stared at each other for ages. Not moving at all.

"Isaac?" Noah mumbled to himself.

Zack took a hesitant step forward, "Noah?" He said. The suddenly both of them sprinted towards each other, crashing into a bear hug.

"Brother!" Zack exclaimed loudly. Mrs May and Zack were Noah's mother and brother this whole time.

"Isaac! What? how is this-how are you even...how is this possible!"

"Noah?" Noah turned around and saw his mother. I could see his heart melt when he saw his mother. She had tears running down her face as she embraced her son.

"I thought I would never see you again, my son. I thought you had died. The moon goddess has answered my prayers."

"Mama." Noah mumbled as he held his mother tightly.

I felt my heart warm at the scene. Noah found his family.

Zack came racing up to me and picked me up and span me around, I screamed and laughed at him.

"You didn't tell me that your mate is my brother, Mia!"

"I didn't know!" I exclaimed.

He chuckled. He set me back to my feet. Noah came to us and looked down at me, "So Isaac has been the one that was like a brother to you when you was a wee girl?"

I nodded my head, "Yes."

Noah shook his head in shock, "Fate works in mysterious ways."

"I'd have to agree big brother." He said.

Noah that they were standing next to each other. They looked totally different, the only similarities were their eyes. Where Noah had brown and looked brooding, Isaac had blonde hair and looked so chill. Polar opposites. Of course they are brothers.

"I have to go, I have to take Sophie for a walk." Noah said. My heart clenched at the thought.

I nodded my head and looked down. Two big hands cupped my cheeks and lifted my gaze. I looked up at Noah and saw that he didn't like this as much as I didn't. He leaned down and gave me a sweet kiss, He pulled back and said, "I love you."

"I love you too." I replied. Noah nodded his and kissed my forehead. He looked at Zack and told him he would catch up as soon as he could.

"Take care of her bruv." Noah told Zack.

Zack nodded his head, "I will Noah. I'll protect her."

Noah looked assured and so he took one last look at me and I saw longing in them. Then he left.

I felt my heart break more. This is going to me painful.

I felt Zack place his hand on my shoulder, "Come, Mia. Let's go back to the Pack house."