Peter POV
I didn't end up destroying that many trees, I just became to depressed. I can't believe I hurt my mate. Here I am constantly telling Jasper that my gift is warning him about things with his mate but the damn thing won't help me with mine! He is right though, if someone claimed to be your soulmate and then basically denied it in front of someone… Fuck. I didn't mean to. What have I done. I sit on the porch contemplating what I can do to win my mate back and get her to forgive me when I see Jasper running up. Why is he running? Where's his truck?
"Jasper is she okay? Why are you on foot? What's going on?" I'm freaking out but before I can open my mouth to ask anymore questions Jasper walks right up to me and punches me in the jaw.
"You don't deserve to know!" He growls and walks right pass me into the house. I hear a shower turn on but he's not in there five minutes before he is running back out the house in fresh clothes.
"Jasper where are you going? Please. I have to know what's going on."
"I'm going to check on Hazel." He doesn't even look back before he takes off but I go running after him. He wasn't this angry before, I mean I know I messed up and he was mad but I also know he was disappointed in me. Hell I'm disappointed in myself but now it's nothing but rage from him. Some thing is wrong with Nyx and I have to find out. I catch up to him right as he is knocking on the girls apartment door but I only hear one heartbeat inside.
"Jasper why is there only one person in there?"
The door open and it's Hazel. Her eyes are red, she's been crying for a while. There's dried tears on her face even though fresh ones are still falling. Something is wrong. She finally notices me standing here and the look she gives me terrifies me. It's pure hatred. I don't understand. The worry I feel turns into panic. She is crying, both her and Jasper are mad and Nyx isn't here.
"Hazel, please tell me if she is okay. Where is she? Jasper won't tell me anything. I need her." My voice breaks near the end. Oh god what if I lost the love of my life forever..
"It's not your damn business where she is! She's hurt BECAUSE OF YOU! And I'm glad you Jasper didn't tell you."
I need my mate and I need her now. This separation is too much, what if she ran away..
"Damn it Hazel, I need to know! She's mine!" I shout at her
"Oh NOW she's yours but you couldn't say it in front of that woman whose hands were all over you!"
I step forward and go to reach for her, growling but Jasper runs in between us and shoves me away so hard I land against the far wall. Before I can get up he is standing over me.
"Don't you ever growl or try to place your hands on my mate again. Brother or not I will kick your ass. This is your fuck up! Hazel is only protecting Nyx, you know what you should of done yesterday." He sneers at me. "Go home Peter, your not needed here." He walks away and places his hand around Hazel's waist. They go in the apartment and slam the door.
They aren't going to tell me anything. He's right, I should've stood up for her and Hazel has always done what's best for Nyx. I'll have to apologize to her as well. I stand up and dust myself off before I head home. As I'm walking I try to get my noggin to tell me where to find Nyx but the Captain even growls at me and gives me a big fat Fuck you. Great. Even my beast is pissed off at me.
"Hey Pete!" I hear and look up to see Char waiting for me in front of the house.
"Char."
"What's wrong Pete?" She asks as she walks up to me and places her hand on my chest. Her voice sounds sincere but her face looks like she already knows but seems happy about it. Has it always been like this? Did I not notice before? I pull her hand off me.
"Don't touch me like that Char. I don't want anyone's scent on me but my mates."
"Of come on Peter." She purrs and leans against me, her breasts pressed against my arm. "Don't be like that. I've known you forever. I'd make a much better mate for you than that pathetic human. I know I can please you better to." Her hand reaches for my belt.
Damn, they were all right. I've been blind. I always was soft on Char because she reminded of my sister when I was human. One of the few memories I kept after the change, but I've never been attracted to her. I lose my temper though when she calls my mate pathetic. Nobody bad mouths my mate. Even if Nyx decides she doesn't want me anymore, I'll never allow anyone to talk bad about her or threaten her. I can feel the Captain clawing, wanting out to teach her a lesson but this is my fuck up and I'm going to fix it. This appeases him enough to settle down.
I grab Char by the throat and slam her down on the ground, then grab her by the wrist with my other hand. The wrist she wanted to undo my belt with. I apply pressure until it breaks and she screams. My eyes are black, I know it and I see the fear in her eyes. Good.
"Don't you ever speak about my mate like that again or I'll fucking kill you. Don't ever touch me, don't speak to me, don't even think about me. And I'll know if you do, you know I will. I'll let you go this one-time only Charlotte. If you ever show your face around me again I'll kill you. If I hear your voice again, I'll kill you. If I run into you while I'm hunting and you don't get out of my sight fast enough, guess what. I'll kill you. Do you see the pattern here?" I tell her with a smirk so dark and I can practically smell her fear. She doesn't answer fast enough so I squeeze her neck just enough to cause it to crack.
"Yes!" she whimpers.
"Good. Get the fuck out of my sight." I let go and she's gone before I can even stand up. So the bitch can listen after all.
I run my hand through my hair and grab my phone to dial Jasper. He picks up after the first ring.
"What do you want Peter?" he's whispering but I can still hear the growl in his chest.
"Charlotte was here when I got home."
"Not surprising. You better have gotten rid of her Peter."
"I did."
"Are you sure? Because if she comes back I'll kill her."
"She won't and if she does I'll kill her." I say while gritting my teeth trying not to growl
Jasper is silent for a moment before he replies. "What happened?"
"The slut called Nyx pathetic and tried to take off my damn belt, saying she would make a better mate for me. I broke the wrist on the hand she touched me with and slammed her into the ground. Told her if she ever came near me again or talked about my mate again I'd kill her."
I hear him release a breath. "About damn time Peter. You'll need to tell the girls that. I doubt they will forgive you but it'll be a start. Look they ain't gonna be happy I told ya but we are at the hospital right now."
"Jasper why are you there? What happened? Please brother."
I hear him sigh but I know he's going to answer me this time. "Apparently Nyx was supposed to stay away from stress. Hazel and I didn't know this, she didn't tell anyone. When Nyx got home last night she collapsed. We rushed her to the hospital but…"
"But what? Jasper.. How bad is it?"
"The stress from Char's visit was too much Peter. She…. She almost.. We almost lost her. Her heart was barely beating."
Oh god. What have I done. I can't hold myself up anymore and I fall to my knees sobbing. I almost lost my mate, the love of my life because I was stupid! If I'd of known this earlier I would of killed Charlotte. "Is she…" I can't even say it.
"She's still alive Peter but it doesn't look so good. They are waiting on some test results and then they are going to send her home. There's nothing else they can do for her here right now."
"I'm on my way Jasper. I have to see her. I need to make sure… and I want to apologize to your mate as well."
"Alright.. I'm not sure how much longer we will be here so you better hurry." He hangs up and I'm already on my feet running as fast as I can. I'll do whatever she wants, anything so long as she forgives me. I'll be her damn bitch for eternity if that's what it takes.
Just ten minutes and I make it to the hospital. I follow their scents til I'm outside her door, the doctor is inside right now though so I decide to wait but I can still hear everything.
"I warned you about the stress Nyx."
"Yea, yea I know doc but I'm a college student. If there's no stress than I'm obviously not living the adult life correctly."
I can hear the sarcasm and smirk in her voice. That's my girl. I adore that smart mouth of hers. She keeps me on my toes. The doctor and everyone else laugh.
"I have to admit I'll miss you as a patient Nyxie. You're my favorite."
I can't help the jealousy I feel but before I can get irritated, Jasper sends me some calm. Thank goodness for him. I'd hate to accidently eat her doctor. He's not on my past lovers list of meals is he…
I hear Nyx giggle. "I know. This place will be dull without me. Now how about them results Doc. I wanna get home so I can masturbate to Damon Salvatore."
"NYX!" Hazel practically shouts but I know she's laughing to. Jasper and the doctor join her.
"It's fine. I've gotten quite used to her bluntness during her many stays here. Well Nyx it's quite simple. I told ya before that if you get stressed out too much you could lower your life span and I'm afraid that's exactly what happened. I'd give you six months max but honestly it would be miracle if you lasted that long."
Everything inside me in that moment shatters. I can't lose her.
"Yea well shit happens and I've done pretty good at lasting this long. You should know better than to underestimate me doc. So don't you worry and don't look so sad. All ya'll need to perk up. By the way are we done here? I'm starving."
"We are just waiting on your discharge papers then you are free to go, but…." He turns to Hazel, "she's on bedrest for now." Hazel just laughs and nods her head. They know me w little too well here he knows I'm not gonna listen to him
"Aye, Aye boss."
I see the doctor leave the room and walk in. Jasper looks at me but the smile he sends me looks more like grimace. Hazel is trying to help Nyx stand up so she can use the bathroom. My poor mate. She looks so pale. I take a step forward and speak, I make my voice as gentle as I can.
"Please. Let me help. I'm so sorry."
Hazel looks at me but there's not the same hatred in her eyes there was before. Maybe Jasper told her about what happened with Charlotte. I look back at him and he nods. Well at least things are a little better with Hazel but my mate won't even look at me.
"I'm fine. I don't need to be coddled. I'm not crippled." Nyx stands up straight and starts to head to the bathroom. She's walking slower than usual. We all watch closely from a distance behind her. Hazel leans towards me and whispers.
"I forgive you. Some." I nod my head, I didn't expect to be forgiven so quickly after all.
"Is she okay? I heard what the doctor said."
Hazel sighs "She will be, not like she would admit other wise anyways. She hates feeling useless even though it's not her fault. And She feels like a burden to everyone no matter how much I dispute it. The slow pace she is walking is because she's dizzy and doesn't want to show it or fall down but also doesn't want to ask for help."
"Well she's gonna have to get over that." I say I start to speed up and catch up to her.
"you'll only piss her off." Hazel whispers
"She already basically hates me at this point how much worse can it get. I won't have her falling and breaking her neck though. She can yell at me but I'm going to take care of her.. even if she decides she doesn't want me." I barely say the last part but I have a feeling Hazel heard me. I run behind Nyx and sweep her off her feet to carry her out to the truck.
"What are you doing Peter?" She asks but still doesn't look at me.
"I'm caring you to the truck. And don't argue, you can be pissed at me all you want to, I know I fucked up and I'm so damn sorry for it. I've been trying to make it right and I'll continue to do so til you forgive me. I don't care how long it takes but let me carry you at least, you can see how tired Hazel is as well. She needs sleep and so do you so the faster I get you to the truck than the faster we get ya'll home."
She huffs but says "Fine."
"Why won't you look at me kitten. Please."
"Because the sight of your face hurts me."
I feel my heart crack at that. Worst part is I know she doesn't say it to be mean. She said it with so much pain in her voice.
"I… I understand."
"I don't forgive you."
"I know kitten. I know."
We make it out to the truck and sit in the back seat with her. Jasper drives again with Hazel next to him. We make it to the apartment before too long and when we get out I lift Nyx into my arms again. She doesn't argue this time. When we get inside I place her onto the couch.
"So what now?" I ask to no one in particular.
Jasper steps forward though with his arm around Hazel. "I think the girls should move in with us."
"What? Why?" They both ask at the same time causing Jasper and I to chuckle.
I kneel in front of my mate even though she still wont look at me. "What Jasper means kitten, is we can take better care of you with all of us in the same house."
She opens her mouth to retort I just know it but jasper cuts her off.. "Also Nyx, you'll BOTH be more comfortable there. I can take care of both of you."
I see where he is going with this. Nice Jasper. Hazel is Nyx's weakness. "Why don't you go with Hazel and help her pack everything important. I'll load the truck when you're done." They both nod and walk away. I turn to Nyx who is still staring at a spot on the couch. "I know you don't like this kitten but Hazel needs the help to. I bet she would worry a lot less if she had help taking care of you and before you say you don't need any help, we both know it's a damn lie. Jasper can take care of the ranch, Hazel can focus more on her schoolwork and I can take care of you and give her a much-needed break. Plus her and Jasper can spend more time together."
Her face softens and I know I've won. "Fine. He does make her happy. I only want her to be happy even after I'm gone."
"She would be happiest if you didn't leave. Ya know… I could… turn you."
"No." She didn't even hesitate…
"Can I… can I know why? Do you not want to be a vampire?"
"I have an eternal crush on Damon Salvatore Peter. I don't care about being a vampire. The no wasn't to being immortal. It was to you turning me. Not you."
I hold back the sob but I know Jasper heard and can feel my grief because he comes walking into the living room. "Hey Peter, we got several bags packed already. Why don't you load them up for us."
"Yea.. alright." I stand up and go into Nyx's bedroom where Hazel is waiting. I look at her and she walks over to me and hugs me tightly as I begin to sob.
"Ssshhh.. it's okay Petey. Jasper told me everything ya'll were saying. I have a feeling I may know why she said that but I'll talk to her later about it. I'll help you with her but you have to make sure you don't mess up again. Nyx and I have a lot of similarities but we also have a lot of differences. While I'm too forgiving sometimes, Nyx never forgives if the mistake you make is something you can't make up for. However even though you messed up bad this time I don't think it's impossible to redeem yourself. She's just hurt. I'll tell you a secret about her but you didn't hear it from me okay?" She winks at me but Hazel has my full attention.
I just nod at her before she speaks again. "While you already know Nyx has…. Been with a lot of people." I suppress the groan. I have a feeling I'll have all my meals mapped out for the next couple years. I cant contain the eyeroll which only makes Hazel giggle. "Anyway, as I was saying, she may have been around the block a time or… twenty." We both laugh that time but I'm still gonna eat them all. "She's never had a boyfriend though. In fact the fair was the first date she had ever been on."
My eyes are so large at her confession I think my eyeballs are gonna pop out. "You can't be serious."
"Mmmhmm." She says as starts packing some books. I go to help her.
"How?"
"She always just… plays and leaves them. She's never trusted any man before. Nyx doesn't have any good role models to look at in that department. So you were the first one she started to open her heart up to. Before ya'll picked us up for the date, she even told me that she liked you and had never felt that way for anyone before. But than when you were standing in front of some pretty vampire chick we knew nothing about and didn't set things straight right there well…. You ruined all the progress you made and she shut herself off again."
Damn it. I knew I messed up but…. I didn't know any of this. Why didn't she just tell me.
Hazel continued to talk while we moved to Nyx's closet and began packing that to.
"I told her to tell you but she gets embarrassed when it comes to you, which is great! I didn't even know she could blush." I smirk at that while Hazel giggles.
"So you think I can win her back? I need her Hazel. I can't live without her."
Hazel reaches over and places her hand on my shoulder and gives me a gentle squeeze.
"Yes you can win her back but you'll have to start from the beginning again and I'll help you. There's two tricks Nyx. Firstly, persistence. She always breaks eventually when it comes to someone she cares about and that includes you still. If she didn't care about you than she wouldn't be afraid to look at you when she's hurting. Secondly, laughing. She can not stay mad at some one that makes her laugh."
"Persistence and humor huh. Well those just happen to be my specialties." I puff out my chest and wink at Hazel causing her to giggle. She really is perfect for Jasper. He deserves someone that genuine and caring especially since he's an empath. She already makes a hell of a sister. I would die for her, Jasper and my mate. To think just a month ago there was only one person I would've laid my life down for and now there's three but I couldn't happier about it.
"Well I think that's everything Peter. Jasper and I already packed up my room and all of Nyx's video games. Now that her room is packed up also we can go."
"Video games huh?"
"Yea well she sometimes couldn't do much so they became her escape from life and the hospital. Now she's addicted."
I nod my head. "I can understand that. I'll set them up for her when we get home. I'll go load up the truck while you check on Nyx."
I grab the bags we packed and run outside to put them in truck. Jasper comes up behind me with a few more. "You got an amazing mate Jasper."
Cocky bastard just smirks at me "I know."
We don't say anything else, we don't need to. He can feel my determination. I'll make my kitten mine again. I run back to the apartment and lift Nyx up without warning causing her to squeal than race down to the truck again at vamp speed laughing. I place her gently inside and sit next to her while Jasper and Hazel get in. Nyx has her arms crossed against her chest and turns to look out the window but I can see her smile in the reflection. Hazel and Jasper are looking back at us and I send them a wink. They both turn face forward smiling as we head home. Home, with my mate. I like the sound of that.
As soon as we get home I hop out and ask Jasper to carry Nyx to the couch so I can set up the room for her. He nods of course, I know he sees her as a sister already just as I see Hazel. Hazel says she will make them both something to eat while I'm setting up her games for her as a surprise.
"Don't worry I'll keep her distracted while you set it all up." Hazel says and winks at me before going off into the kitchen. I grab the luggage and get busy.