Game of Destiny Chapter 21-1 My mother had mindlinked me the moment the mail had arrived , and I didn't hesitate as I excused myself from the meeting and headed straight home . 1 " Elder , in here , " my mother called out as I stepped through the door . As if I didn't know they would be in the kitchen . It had become a tradition when Amie sent one of her rare postcards that was placed on the kitchen table , written side down , until the receiver could read it . My birthday was tomorrow , so we all knew the letter was addressed to me . I hurried inside and gave my mother a quick kiss on the cheek . " We haven't read it , " my father told me . He didn't need to say it , I knew they hadn't . But I nodded all the same as I looked down on the postcard . The front side was covered in scenic pictures from somewhere in Canada . I picked it up and flipped it around . " Hi . I hope you are all doing well . Happy birthday , big brother , got any grey hairs yet ? I'm thinking of you , all of you . Give my best to mom and dad . I'm fine , I'm happy and enjoying life . So stop worrying . I love you all . Hugs and Kisses , Armeria , " I read out loud . We all stood in silence for a moment , looking at the familiar handwriting . I missed my baby sister to the point that it hurt . But this was the first time she had said she was happy . She always said she was fine , or doing well . But never happy . " She's happy , " my mother said . Her voice carried both sadness and happiness . " It eases my heart to see those words , " my father said . I just nodded . I handed the card to my mother . She was the keeper of the album where we kept all the postcards Amie had sent us . I gave her a hug and then hugged my father as well . " need to go back to the meeting . I'll be home for dinner , " I said . They both nodded . I knew they would spend the rest of the day talking about my sister . When we first discovered she had run away , both me and my father were intent on going after her . Alpha Mark had come over to offer his and the pack's help when he heard what had happened . My father had hit him hard enough to knock the alpha down in one swing . My mother had stepped in and declared that no one was to go after her . Amie had chosen the path she thought was best for her , and we needed to respect it . My father was never punished for his blow to the Alpha . But the relationship between them hadn't been the same since . I knew my father still resented his friend on some level for pushing Amie away by his actions . And Alpha Mark had the pride of any Alpha . The fact that his Beta had taken him down in one blow left him with a bruised ego . I suspected things would have gone back to normal if my mother and the Luna had stepped in and poured oil on the waves . But my mother didn't step in . Instead , she distanced herself from the Alpha family . She still performed her duties as the Beta female , but nothing more . The entire pack felt the new dynamic between the Alpha and Beta family . The Gamma family tried to move in and act as a bridge between our families , but the wound was too deep . Finally , last year Alpha Mark had stepped down as alpha and handed the pack over to James hoping to improve the mood in the pack . James asked me to be his Beta , and for a moment , I entertained the idea of refusing . But both my mother and father encouraged me to accept and in the end I saw it was for the best . When I walked into the pack house , James came walking to me . " The meeting is over , " he told me . I nodded . Game of Destiny Chapter 21-2 " It did . What was so urgent that you needed to leave ? " I looked at him , hesitating if I should tell him . He still insisted that rejecting . Amie was the best for him and the pack . But I also knew his wolf didn't agree . He had been riding James hard these four years that they should find their mate and bring her home . James , of course , refused to pay attention to his wolf . Thinking he knew better . Despite his insistence he had got over Amie , that he no longer felt a pull toward her , he hadn't taken a chosen mate . It wasn't like he was low on options . Most wolves would take the opportunity to become a pack Luna . And I knew Cindy , the former Gamma's daughter , had made sure to end up in James ' bed on more than one occasion . But James still hadn't chosen a permanent partner . He could say what he wanted / I knew it was because he , and his wolf , stl wanted their mate . " My mother told me I had a card from Amie waiting for me , " I said . " Oh . " He tried to sound aloof , but wasn't successful . " How is she ? " he asked . " Good . She says she's happy . It was a welcome change , " I said , as I couldn't help but to rub it in . " Happy ? What does she mean , happy ? Has she found a mate ? Is that why she is happy ? " It was easy to hear the jealousy in his voice . " I don't know . She didn't explain . You know how her postcards are , " told him . He grunted and scratched his neck . " Where was it sent from ? " he asked . Canada , not that far from the border , " I told him . " Her last one was from California , right ? " " Yeah . They have been sent from all across the map , but always in the west part , she never travels close to home , " I said . " Do you think she is on the move constantly ? " he asked . There was worry in his voice . I sometimes forget that not only was he my sister's mate , but before that they had been friends , almost as close as I was with James . " I don't know man . Lone wolves tend to move around a lot . No pack likes to have them close , " I told him . It was something I preferred not to think about. I hated the thought of my baby sister being all alone , moving from place to place . " Well . she isn't exactly a wolf , so maybe it will be easier for her to find a place to settle down . " I couldn't help the growl that escaped me . I stopped it before it got out of hand . " Fuck you . Amie is a full wolf . And that she has survived four years out there , without a pack and without the support of her family only shows how strong she is . I get cold sweats just thinking about being alone . So don't go and put her down , " I told him . To his credit , he looked remorseful . " Sorry . I didn't mean for it to come out sounding like I was putting her down . This mate thing seriously screws with your brain . I know I made the right decision . But then my wolf is giving me hell and I remember that it's Amie . Fuck , I miss her like crazy . The way she always was a smart ass and how she always gave her all in everything she did . It just messes with my head . I don't know if I'm missing her because she was my mate , or because I lost one of my best friends . " I sighed and put my hand on his shoulder . " I'm sorry that you are hurting . But this is all on you . You shouldn't have rejected her . The two of you were perfect for each other . What is done , is done , " I told him . " I heard Cindy had tried getting into your bed . I guess she is tired of waiting for me , " James said . I made a face . " Yeah . I didn't fall for that . You know how she is . It will blow over once she finds her mate . Then she will be happy neither one of us took her up on her offer to mark her , " I told him . " Still holding out for your true mate ? " 1/2 Chapter 21-2 " What can I say ? I want what my parents have . I watch how my father worships my mother and how my mother would do anything for him , and I want that . I don't care who my true mate is . I know she will be perfect , " I told him . " Sure , it all sounds nice on paper . But the mate bond is no laughing matter , " he said . That's because you are fighting it , my friend . If you gave up and leaned into it , it wouldn't be so difficult , " I told him . As we walked into the meeting room for the next meeting , I couldn't help but to think about Amie . I missed her . She should be here , she should have taken her place as Luna for the pack . But she wasn't . I hoped she was truly happy and that she found her second chance mate . If anyone deserved one , it was my baby sister . Maybe if she mated , she would feel safe enough to reach out to us . I would hold out hope to meet her again . Chapter Comments Sfayz a ** hole Sfayz aaaw this put tears to my eyes VIEW ALL 2 COMMENTS 5 « SHARE POST COMMENT