He finishes cooking and we eat while making small talk. He asks little things as though wanting to get to know me and I do the same. He is truly interesting. I think being his mate is something I can definitely get on board with. Not to mention he’s easy on the eyes too.
Once we finish eating, I help him clear the dishes and clean up before following him out into the yard. This is gonna be fun.
34
Jude
Damn, my girl just keeps surprising me. She’s taking all of this with such great stride. I’m afraid it’ll hit her soon though that her life as she knew it is gone. I hope she continues to handle it this way though. But if not, I’ll be there to help her through.
“Okay, Ray, I want you to try to zap that wooden stump.”
“I don’t know how to do that. With the fork all I did was reach for it.”
“Well try that then.”
And she does, she reaches out as though to touch the stump and shoots it with bolts of lightning.
“Holy shit, that was fuckin’ awesome. Can I try that again?” she asks.
“Absolutely, you’ve gotta learn to control it. So we’ll practice every day until you feel comfortable enough with it.”
“What if I can’t control it?”
“You can and will. But until then we can get you some gloves to help so that you don’t accidentally electrocute anyone.”
“Okay. Jude?”
“Yeah, Ray?”
“Thank you. Thank you for saving my life and thank you for taking the time to help me. I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to repay you.”
“You never have to repay me. It’s my pleasure to help you through this. Not only because I’m the reason your whole life’s changed. But also, because you’re my mate and I’ll do anything to see you smile.”
She blushes, before murmuring, “I’m not sure I’ll ever get used to hearing that.”
“Hearing what?”
“That I’m your mate. It seems surreal. I mean I gave up on love and dating a long time ago. Didn’t see the point in dating when I had no interest in anyone. But you, you pique my interest.”
I slowly approach her, placing my hand upon her hip, looking into her big beautiful hazel eyes, seeing my whole future through them. “I will never tire of telling you nor showing you how much you mean to me. Even in such a short amount of time.”
“Time means nothing to me. One thing my momma always told me is that when love happens, it has no time limit. It could happen in a second, a minute, days, years. But when it happens, I’ll know.”
Pulling her to me, I place a soft kiss upon her forehead before resting my head in its place, whispering, “I knew I loved you before I met you and will spend the rest of my life showing you.”
“I could get used to this. But before I touch you, maybe we should get me those gloves. I don’t want to hurt you, even accidentally. Ha, let Oscar try to fuck with me now.” She laughs.
“We can do that.”
“Hey, Jude, you back here?” Brent hollers over the fence.
“Yeah, man, come on in,” I reply before turning my attention back to Ray. “Baby, go ahead and go grab your keys. Maybe make a list of what you want him to grab too. Like the dog and cat food and their stuff.”
“Okay, I can do that.” She kisses my cheek before running back up to the house.
“Dude, what happened to that tree stump?” Brent asks, noticing the smoking stump.
“Sharayah is getting used to her special abilities. Electrokinesis.”
“Damn, that's a pretty badass gift. Hate to be on the other end of that rage.” He chuckles.
“Dude, you got that right. We’ve still got some work to do for her to get control of it but she’s gonna be one badass chick once it’s under control. She’s making you a list of what to get for her. And don’t be afraid of the beast at the condo, he’s a big ol’ baby if approached right.”
“Beast?”
Chuckling, I simply say, “You’ll see,” as I head toward the house.
Walking into the kitchen I see Ray standing at the counter deep in thought.
“Got that list ready, Ray?”
She turns to me with fear in her eyes, stating, “Almost, but only one problem.”
“If it’s Jax you’re worried about, he’ll be fine. And Raven will sense Brent’s a good guy. Felines can sense other felines.”
“He’s there, Oscar’s there.”
“What? How do you know?”
She holds up her phone. “I have those cameras where I can see my apartment and talk to Jax and Raven if I want to. Look, there he is, sitting on the couch again. That’s where he was sitting, waiting for me last night.”
Let me at him.
No, not yet.
He hurt our mate.
I know, dickhead, but we gotta do this right.
But he's a human. He’ll never see me coming.
No.
“Okay, Ray, let me handle this. Brent, change of plans. You’re gonna need to play a part here.”
“Okay, boss, what’ll it be?”
I go about explaining to Brent exactly what I need him to say and do before sending him on his way. I need more intel on this motherfucker before I strike. This way I’ll get it as well as set this cocksucker up.
“Jude, are you sure? Oscar’s obviously off his rocker and dangerous.”
“Do you trust me?”
“Yes, of course.”
“Okay, well let’s just sit back and watch.”
35
Sharayah
Oh my God I can’t believe that motherfucker is back already. What the hell did I ever do to deserve this?
“Stop it, Ray, we gotta work on your poker face. I can see worry and doubt written all over it. Don’t worry, Brent has it all under control,” Jude states as he pulls his phone from his pocket.
“I don’t want him to know about the club, my new job, or you. I don’t want him knowing where I’m at.”
He slides his right arm around my waist, pulling me close as he makes a call.
“Brent, no colors. Leave your kutte
