SWNOVELS Chapter Fifty - Six Apologies & Wings
Fifty-Six: Apologies & Wings
Kylani
I go back to the house and change out of my dress. I put on a pair of cargo pants and an off-the-shoulder shirt with a low cutback. I wish I could wear normal fucking shirts and t-shirts, but those fucking fae genes decided to give Mykenzie and me something that no fae has had in thousands of years. Thank god we have been able to hide them from everyone so far. I knew sooner or later we would have to show them, but I hope not. Kaleb is already pissed at me for the spying thing. I can only imagine when he finds out I have fucking wings. God damn recessive fae genes. I look in the mirror at my wings. They are actually pretty. They are big, and their colour is an iridescent blue to silver colour. They shine. I flatten them against my body to hide them. This wasn't supposed to happen. The fae bred out the wings to make it easier to blend with humans. Of course, we would get the stupid recessive genes. I ask Mykenzie where she is, and she says that she is done changing. I guess it’s time to go down and face the pack. We walk into the packhouse and see Natalya, Mykayla, and Nymyra sitting at the table. We sit down and start talking with them. At least they don't hate us. We have been here for probably an hour when Mykayla looks at us and lets us know that Dustin and the guys want us to come to the rec room to talk. We look at each other. We knew this was going to happen eventually, but I knew this was going to happen. We stand up, grab our coffee, and head down to the rec room. I breathe out a large sigh, and we walk in. Fucking great, they are all here. All thirteen guys are there. I glance quickly at Kaleb, and he smiles at me. I smile back, but I know this will be a brutal conversation. However, what happens next shocked both of us.
“We want to apologize to you two for our initial reaction,” Nate says.
“Yeah, we are sorry. We weren't really mad, just worried since you two are who they are trying to get their hands on.” Ashton adds.
I stand there in shock and speechless. They all apologized. Neither of us knew what to say. I know I was ready to stand here and get yelled at or lectured. I was not expecting this. I stand there, not knowing what to say, when I feel sparks shoot up my arm. I look over, and Kaleb has slipped his fingers into mine. He gives my hand a squeeze, and I smile at him. I just want to pull him to me and kiss him, but I don't.
“Ok you two, is there anything else we should know? I don’t want any more secrets between us.” Dustin asks.
By this point, all of the girls have shown up and are looking at us. They know what is coming, and this is the make or break. I close my eyes and step away from Kaleb, pulling my hand from his. He gives me a hurt look, but I give him a smile. I look at Mykenzie, and she drops her head. I look at Chris, and he nods his head. I look at him and shake my head.
“Please don't make us do this.” We both say in unison.
“It's going to be ok,” Chris says.
Mykenzie and I move away from each other because we are going to need lots of room to fully extend these fucking things on our backs. I look at Dimitri and nod at us as well.
“Whatever it is, it will be ok,” Kaleb tells me.
“No, it won't,” I replied, crying.
“Show them, they won't care,” Chris tells us gently.
With tears streaming down my face, I unmold them from my body and slowly extend them. I have my eyes closed and don’t dare open them. I hear a few gasps, which I can tell come from the girls. I know Mykenzie is feeling the same way. I can feel everything she is feeling. I don’t even want to know Kaleb's reaction. I wouldn't be surprised if he decides now to reject our soul bond. Maybe I should just take Jordyn and go. I can't take it anymore. I leave the room and go home. When I mean home, I mean to the house Mykenzie, Chris, and I share in the world of the gods. No one can get here unless we let them. I lay down on my bed, curl into a ball, and cry. Why would he make us do that? I am finally happy, and I finally found my soul bond. Now everything is over. I will keep my pack safe, but I guess Kaleb and I are done. At least I have Jordyn. She will be at least a part of him that I will always have. I really wish I wasn't a fucking goddess.
Dustin
After they revealed their wings and our discussion with us learning something new about our goddesses, I am sitting on the bed. Rye was the one to explain the wings. Apparently, fae hasn't had them in thousands of years. They started to try and mate with fae that didn't have them to blend with the non-supernatural world in order to blend in. Fae that have them have a recessive gene. Apparently, Mykenzie and Kylani have that gene. He also tells us that they are very self-conscious about themselves. I can understand why but they look really pretty with them. Mykayla asked about her having them. Rye told her that if a fae is going to have them, they are born with them. I wonder about Bree. I have noticed that she doesn't like her back touched and seems to not like anything tight around her shoulders. I get dressed and walk down to the kitchen. Rye and Terrell are there.
“Where is everyone?” I ask.
“The girls and all the mothers decided retail therapy was in order,” Terrell says.
I shake my head: those women and their shopping. I do start to worry if those assholes are out there watching and waiting. Then I realized that enough of them can kick the shit out of everyone that I am not as worried about. I decide to ask Rye about Bree.
“So I got to thinking about everything that happened and that we talked about and got to thinking about Bree. I have noticed that she doesn't like anyone touching her back and she won't wear anything tight over her shoulders.” I tell them.
I can see Rye thinking about what I just said. I have been wondering about Bree a lot lately. I have also noticed that both Bree and Mykayla can move objects without touching them. I don't think they noticed because they have been doing it their whole lives.
“Do you know anything about their mother?” I ask.
“No, as far as I know, she was human.” Rye answers.
We all look at each other. A few of the guys start walking in. I will try and mind link, Kaleb. No one has seen him since he and our moon goddess walked out of the rec room. I literally get nothing. Not even a block. I started to get concerned. I walk into the kitchen, and Chris is there. I look around, and I don’t see Nymyra. That's odd. They are usually attached at the hip.
“She is sleeping.” He smirks at me.
I scrunch up my face and try not to think about what he and my cousin do. I don't need to know.
"I can’t mindlink, Kaleb,” I tell him.
“Mom took him to where Kylani is. You won't be able to mind link him while he is in our world.” Chris explains.
I nod my head in understanding. Good, they need to talk about everything. We walk out of the kitchen and towards the rec room. When we get there, we find the rest of the guys, including Kaleb. He seems to be in a good mood. I am guessing Kylani is with the rest of the girls shopping. I discuss my observation of Bree with the rest of the guys, and to my surprise, they have all noticed little things about both Bree and Mykayla. I am glad that I am not the only one to notice these things. Chris and Rye said that they would look into their mother. I am beginning to think there is more to my fiance and her sister than anyone realizes.