Forbidden Mate: Awakening

The nervousness I felt seemed to ease up as Adrian entered into the room and approached Theo, Sarah, and Aunt Belinda. I stayed behind him. He had been away for what felt like an eternity, and now, seeing the people who he saw as his friends and family again brought a sense of comfort and relief. He couldn’t help but smile as he walked towards them.

“Adrian!” Theo exclaimed upon seeing him first, his face breaking into a grin. “You’re here! You’re back! You’re alive….”

Adrian nodded, his eyes glistening with emotions, “Yeah, I am.”

Sarah’s eyes shook as she looked back at Adrian. “Adrian,” she said softly and rushed to hug him. “I can’t believe you’re alright and you’re back. We missed you so much.”

“I missed you guys too,” Adrian’s joy was palpable, “I’m sorry for everything that happened. I never meant to cause any trouble to anyone in the pack. I didn’t mean for you guys to worry.”

Aunt Belinda who was sitting at a corner called him, “So, you’re the Adrian Lily always talks about? You’re much more handsome in person.”

“Aunt…” I murmured and Adrian chuckled.

“We’re glad to have you back.” She said warmly.

We all embraced, holding each other tightly as if trying to make up for the time we had spent apart. Our worries and fears seemed to lift in that moment and was replaced by a sense of solidarity.

As we pulled back, Sarah wiped a tear from her cheek. “So, what happened? What did those people do to you?”

Theo added with equal curiosity. “Tell us everything,” he said eagerly.

Adrian took a deep breath, trying to find the right words to explain everything that had happened. “It’s a long story,” he glanced at me then began, ” I guess Lily has already told you guys half of the story. They wanted our energies to use it to summon some type of demon but it didn’t work. I fell into a coma.” Sarah gasped.

I wondered why Adrian didn’t tell them the complete truth but I kept quiet and continued listening, “It felt like I was only asleep for a few hours, sitting in a dark alley…”

“He was actually in a coma for over a month.” I chipped in.

“So she told me. But as I was still sitting, I heard Lily’s voice and I saw you calling to me from the other side.” He looked at me and took my hands, “You told me to wake up; you told me I could and that you needed me. I don’t know how but I did and I ran as fast as I could to the grove.”

Sarah inquired, “Didn’t anyone try to stop you?”

“They did but I fought my way through.”

They listened intently, hanging on to every word, and as he spoke, he could see their awe and amazement.

“It sounds like you’ve been through a lot,” Aunt Belinda said, her eyes filled with admiration.

Adrian nodded. “Yes, it’s been a whirlwind, to say the least,” he replied. “But it’s also been eye-opening. I now understand more about myself and what I’m to do.”

Sarah took his hand in hers, giving it a reassuring squeeze. “We’re here for you,” she said softly. “No matter what happens, we’ll face it together.”

Theo grinned, a mischievous glint in his eyes. “And we’re gonna kick some vampire butt!”

We all laughed, the tension from earlier dissipating even further.

Adrian then looked worriedly at Theo, “What happened to you, mate? Lily told me…you were attacked by a…”

“Vampire.” Sarah finished it for him and rubbed Theo’s thigh. “It happened so fast. I don’t wanna remember it…” Theo held her hand and she calmed down.

“Yes, when we were coming back from a ride last week. The venom’s still in my vein but, the doctor says I’ll be fine. It wasn’t too deep in my bone.” Theo reassured Adrian who still looked worried.

“I bet you will but vampire venom isn’t something that goes away easily. I don’t wanna be that person but-”

“He’ll be fine, won’t he, Adrian?” Sarah asked, her eyes shaking.

Adrian looked at me and then at her, “He will.” Theo and Adrian exchanged a glance then Adrian hit his thigh playfully, “You’ll be fine, big guy.”

“We have to go now. We’ll visit this evening.” I told them and Aunt Belinda said sure.

Adrian and I left the room and walked arm in arm outside. As we were walking, I couldn’t help but ask him, “What did you want to say about the vampire venom?”

He looked at me, “Nothing.”

“Theo’s life’s in danger, Adrian.”

“No, he looks well. If he’s been bitten and it’s been a week and he still looks that good, that means the venom wasn’t strong. He’s lucky. Vampire venoms are very deadly.”

I grimaced. He noticed and held my arm, “Theo’s safe, don’t worry…A lot has happened while I wasn’t here.”

“Yeah, a whole lot.”

“Theo and Sarah…” he said contemplating and I smirked at him. “Well, I mean it’s obvious.”

I nodded, “Yeah.”

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“They do.”

I rested my head on his shoulder, wanting to remain like this forever.

“So, will you start telling me everything that’s happened in my absence?”

Oh boy.

“Where do I start?”

••••••••••••

The woods were stiller that afternoon I chose to go for a run with Adrian. He was far behind because he didn’t want to change into his hybrid form. He said it was too “tasking” and I would get scared. Pfft. Like hell. I had seen him before in his hybrid form so I wondered what he was hiding.

I reached a spot near some trees and changed back to my human form, tired and exhausted.

“Adrian! Where are you?!” I called out to him and my voice echoed in the area.

After giving him the long update of what had been going on, he suggested we took some time outside to let loose. He’s the one who came up with the idea but I had beaten him.

I laughed to myself and collapsed on the ground, resting my back on the tree. I was more than pleased and happy. Life was much better now he was back.

“Adrian.” I said dreamily and yawned.

The ground crackled beneath my feet as I adjusted myself near the tree, ready to take a short impromptu nap.

Suddenly, a figure appeared, stumbling towards me. My senses were on high alert as I jumped up and kicked the person’s head making him collapse to the floor.

“Who are you?!” I shouted at the person and used my leg to kick his body so his back would be on the ground. Then I recognised the face.

“Holy hell…Jaxon!”