As soon as the sun showed, Patricia made her way to Reigns territory. She was met by Hunter and Shawn.
"The Alpha Female asked us to escort you, Alpha Female Reigns.", Hunter said.
She nodded. Letting Afa and Dwayne leave her side. As they got to the Alpha house, she walked in and was met with Brie.
"How is she?", she asked.
"Sleeping, finally. Her skin is still blotchy and sensitive, its hard to comfort her when I can't touch my baby", Brie said.
Patricia nodded.
"Did he mate her?", Brie asked.
"He assured us that he didn't, but obviously he did do something", Patricia said.
Brie nodded.
"Can I see her?", she asked.
Brie showed her to Millie's room. Patricia gently touched Millie as to not cause her pain. Millie flinched slightly and Patricia removed her hand. Millie sighed.
"If you want, I can have Chris come over and check her better", Patricia offered.
"If it gets worse, I'll take you up on it. I still have some herbs I can boil for tea", Brie said.
The door opened and Colby walked in. He sent a nod to Patricia.
"Just came to see her and apologize for my son's actions. He wanted to come, but I know for sure you would have killed him", Patricia said.
"True", Colby smiled.
Patricia returned it.
"Please let him know, I want him to stay away from my baby. He's hurt her for the last time", Colby said.
She nodded.
"I figured as much. I'll let him know", she said.
He nodded. Patricia sighed and followed them out of the room. Before leaving the house, she looked at them.
"If you ever need anything for her, let me know", Patricia said.
They nodded. As she made her way home, walking in, Roman stood and met her.
"How is she?", he asked worried.
"Sleeping after having a hard night. Her skin is sensitive to touch, but she'll be okay.", she said, not able to meet her son's eyes.
He nodded.
"I do regret what I did, mom. If I could take it back, I would", Roman said.
She sighed and looked up at him, touching his cheek.
"I know, but the damage is done. Alpha Rollins sent a message for you", she said.
"I'm not allowed near her, am I", he said.
"No, you're not", she said.
He nodded.
"You brought this on yourself", his mom said as she left him standing there.
Millie hadn't heard from Roman in a long while, but every so often, when she was out training with her brother, she could feel eyes on her. She would glance toward his territory, but saw no one. Today her brother had to cancel with her because he and Bayley were planning their future mating ceremony. She would be eighteen next year.
Baron set his hands on his hips.
"You aren't concentrating", he panted.
"Sorry", she said.
"You've had a lot on your mind. School is ending and your brother will be taking over the pack soon.", he said.
He knew her mind was on Roman and why he hasn't been around.
"If you won't tell your brother, I won't", he said with a smile.
She was confused. He took her hand and pulling her to follow. She did. She had never been this far away from the training fields because her father said it was too dangerous.
Baron stopped and pulled her in front of him. Bears were by a pond.
"I've never seen one up close", she said.
"Same bear every year. She sleeps in that cave. She didn't have a cub the last time I saw her.", Baron said.
Baron's hands rested on her hips. He shouldn't have, he had a mate out there somewhere. Spending so much time with her, he didn't understand how Roman could turn her away.
"Millie", he whispered in her ear.
She looked up at him and he touched her cheek. He leaned down and kissed her. When she didn't pull away, he deepened the kiss, burying his hands in her hair. He finally pulled away and rested his forehead against hers.
"That was a one time thing", she whispered.
He nodded.
"I know, I just, I had to get it out of my system", he said.
"I won't let you do what Roman did to me. You will find your true mate and you will love her", she said.
He nodded.
"I will", he replied.
Roman knew what time Seth and Millie went to train. Today was different, they weren't out there. He had heard from Naomi and Carmella that Seth was getting ready to take over for his dad. He figured that's why they weren't there today.
He walked into his dad's office.
"Look what came", his dad said, lifting a paper.
"What?", he asked, taking it.
"Alpha trials", his dad said as he read it.
"Alpha trials are only done if more than one Alpha is stepping down for their heirs to take over", Roman said.
His dad nodded.
"You, Seth, and a few others will be stepping up soon. International as well, better start practicing again for hand to hand combat", Sika said.
"I've got this", Roman said confidently.
Sika chuckled.
"I don't know. If Alpha Rollins trained his son as well as he was trained, he's got you beat", Sika said.
"Is that why they call Alpha Rollins the War Alpha?", Roman asked.
He had heard stories about Millie's dad when it came to war and fighting. His wolves were deadly, specially trained for battle.
"Why do you think my father made the treaty with his. Colby is just as deadly as his father and his father's father", Sika said.
"I heard he destroyed a pack once", Roman said.
His dad nodded.
"Yes, before his mate calmed him down. The Alpha you know now, is nothing like the one I knew. The birth of his little girl changed him a lot as well. We were all surprised he didn't kill her as soon as she was born.", Sika said.
His dad chuckled.
"You're very lucky he's changed. Thank Millie for that", his dad said.
"You still didn't answer about the pack", he said.
"Yes, he decimated a pack", Sika said.
"Why?", he asked.
"Not for me to tell. You want to know, ask him", his dad said.
"Did you help him? Did our pack?", Roman had to know.
His dad met his eyes.
"Did you not hear me just now. The Rollins pack never needs help, its other packs who seek them out. Before, they helped no matter the cause. Now, you have to have a damn good reason for them to help you.", Sika said.
"They thrived on pain", Roman said.
"No son, they thrived on blood", his dad said.
Roman would be lying if he said that didn't scare him just a bit.
A few days later, Patricia needed a few things from town. Roman took her. He was holding her bags along with Dean.
"Lets go to the flower shop, I want to see if Trish has my favorite", she said.
The boys followed. Walking in, Brie was there with Bayley. They looked over when the bell rang over the door.
"Brie, fancy seeing you here", Patricia said.
Brie glanced at Roman.
"Relax, my husband isn't here", she said to him.
"Ceremony shopping?", Patricia asked.
"Trying to have everything ready", Brie said with a smile.
"How's Millie?", his mom asked.
He tilted his head to listen in. He wanted to know as well.
"Better. Although, Colby never leaves her side when she's home", Brie said.
"She's done wonders for him", Patricia said.
"She has", Brie agreed.
"Well, we'll let you finish. I just came for a bouquet of fresh pink daisies", Patricia said.
"Millie loves those too", Brie said.
Roman knew that. He had seen some in her room when she was sick. He sent some to her for her birthday and Valentine's Day. Trish handed Patricia a bouquet and she paid for them.
"Tell Millie hello for me. I miss seeing her", Patricia said.
"I will, and you know you are welcome over anytime. I think she would love to see you", Brie said.
Patricia was about to walk out.
"Wait, mom", Roman said.
He turned and made his way to Brie. She looked up at him.
"I don't deserve it, especially after I hurt Millie. I hope one day you can forgive me, and I'm sorry. Nothing happened between Lana and I.", Roman said.
"You can't stand here and tell me nothing happened when something did.", Brie said.
"Sorry, I meant to say I didn't mate her. I regret it and if I could take it back, I would.", Roman said.
Brie could see on his face that he meant it.
"Thank you for apologizing, Roman.", Brie said.
He nodded and left with his mom and Dean.
Getting home, Brie went to find her husband. He was in his office, looking at a photo of Millie when she was little.
"Everything okay my love?", she asked.
He looked over at her.
"What if this is my punishment? My bloodlines punishment. For everything we did in the past, all the innocent blood we shed", Colby said.
She walked around the desk and sat in his lap.
"No. She is not a punishment. She was sent to you to stop you and the cycle this pack is known to have", Brie said.
Colby smiled and nodded.
"You're right", he agreed.
"I was so afraid you were going to rip her from my arms and kill her right in front of me.", Brie admitted.
"I was going too. As soon as they said she had no wolf.", he admitted.
"What stopped you?", she asked.
He looked at his wife.
"She looked at me and, I don't know, I fell in love. She didn't ask to be born this way", he said.
Brie kissed him.
"And you would have hated me", he whispered.
"Thank you for not doing what everyone else wanted you to do. I would not have made it without her", she said.
"Neither would I", he replied.
Someone knocked on their office door. Brie stood.
"Come in", Colby called.
Finn walked in and bowed.
"What can we do for you, Finn?", Colby asked.
They could tell he was nervous. He cleared his throat.
"There is something you both should know.", he said.
They nodded.
"I am Millie's second chance", he said.
Brie and Colby looked at each other.
"My mate felt it was the right thing for me to do. Millie is waiting on her second chance and I don't want her to keep waiting.", Finn explained.
Colby and Brie nodded.
"How long have you known?", Colby asked.
"A few days after Roman triggered the pull. By then, I had already met Peyton", Finn said.
They both nodded.
"Why didn't you say anything?", Brie asked.
"I didn't want to let her down. He already did and, me choosing Peyton, my true mate, I was afraid to hurt Millie", he said.
"We can understand that. Millie wouldn't want you to give up your true mate", Brie said.
"I know, but I don't want to disappoint Millie.", Finn said.
"She'll understand", Colby said.
"May I tell her?", he asked.
"I think its best", Colby said.
Finn nodded and walked out. He found Millie by her favorite tree. She smiled when he walked over.
"Hey", she said softly.
"What are you up too?", he asked.
"Not much, just enjoying the sun while its still out", she said.
He took a deep breath before telling her. She smiled at him when he was done.
"I would never want you to feel like you let me down by choosing your true mate. I'm happy for you, Finn", she said.
He hugged her tight.
A few days later, she found out Baron found his true mate. Zelina Vega was her name. He had pulled her aside to tell her.
"Tell me not to accept her and I won't. I will choose you", he said.
Millie shook her head no.
"Like I said before, I won't let you do that. Choose her, B. In the long run, you won't be happy with me, not as happy as you can be with her. Be happy, Baron. For me.", Millie had said.
Baron lowered his head and nodded. He cupped her cheek before kissing her long and passionately. She gently pushed him away.
"Baron", she whispered.
He nodded.
"I need to get home", she said, walking ahead of him.
Roman is back! Yes! So happy. The best part was the big smile on his face, made my heart happy.