All Chapters of Origins: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

We spend the next few hours watching old films and drinking hot coffee while the gnawing anxiety begins to fester inside me as the minutes go by. I feel my wolf becoming restless, whining constantly. My eyes drawn to the clock above the television, growing impatient as I anticipate the arrival of Elijah. My thoughts wonder as the movies play in the background, a constant buzz of noise while the others laugh and comment at the stories unfolding.The room begins to dim as the night creeps in; a tired Mato makes his way off the sofa, stretching and letting out an exhausted, loud yawn before heading towards the darkening corridor, ready to call it a day.I write in my notepad “Where’s he going?” holding it up to Dakota with glazed over eyes, waking her up. She shuffles up looking relieved to be freed from the ongoing boredom of the movie Isaac insisted of watching about a man who craved power, killing the current ruler to take his thrown on the promise of

I try to settle down by closing my eyes as I sink into the sheets; attempting to finish my disturbed slumber but my wolf refuses to rest, anxious to remain close to our recently found mate as she can already feel the physical distance growing between us. She persistently fights against me continuing to whine at the secretive conversation seeping through the walls captivating our growing interest.After hesitating for a few teasing moments, I helplessly give in to her pleading, consciously taking my time as I carefully get out of the consuming bed. I cautiously walk towards the closed door stepping softly before pressing my ear against the cold glossed wood attempting to make sense of the muffled words being exchanged between them in hushed tones.“What do you mean they found a marking out there?” Dakota asks bluntly, her voice sounding defensive.“Some of the scouts were ou

“Seriously, if you don’t get your infuriating little butt out of here and start making your way to school your brothers are going to kill me. You can’t skip a day whenever you feel like it,” Dakota stresses while failing miserably attempting to assert her authority over the rebellious young wolf who remains uninterested.She sighs impatiently, crossing her arms as she glares down at the unbudged teenager continuing to lounge around on the sofa unfazed.“Yeah, yeah, whatever,” Raven rolls her eyes “-anyway, I thought it was about time I finally introduced myself. Considering those jerk’s wouldn’t let me anywhere near here for ages-” she pulls a mocking expression attempting to mimic her brothers warnings before bursting into a fit of laughter “-I mean come on!” she protests noticing Dakota’s stern stare aimed solely in her direction.

The car remains deathly quiet as the silence fills the air like a fast-acting poison choking my companions of their words; everyone immediately effected by its presence as they shift awkwardly under the sudden pressure I’ve pushed onto them, unknowingly adding fuel to my ever-growing unease.Mato breaks the tension by clearing his throat. His over-thought words filled with a casting doubt as he mumbles “Uh, it’s nothing for you to worry about-“, he looks back to reach my burning stare.He fidgets under my unshifted scowl, picking away at a piece of string dangling from the cuff of his checked shirt. He gulps as he takes in my expression, understanding I’m no longer in the mood for poorly thought excuses and feeble justifications of keeping me in the dark after all this time. If it isn’t a big deal then why is so Elijah tied up in it? Why does this topic keep popping back up?

I feel weightless as our lips remain entwined; the taste of his delicate kiss lingers on my wanting mouth as we part away from one another, breathless. Both helplessly locked in a loving gaze as we feel our wolves ignite at the touch of one another causing sparks to fly.The feeling so intense I can’t help but burst into a bashful smile, unable to contain my happiness anymore. I guess Rose was right when she spoke about bonds between destined mate’s…“So, how are you finding everything so far? I can imagine this has been pretty daunting on you, given everything that’s happened,” he asks, his voice filled with compassion and concern. He seems to have let down his guard slightly; allowing me to see a glimpse of his true self while he unwinds around me, his tone softening noticeably as he sits comfortably beside me compared to