Page 6 of Savior Mate

“You don't need my permission, dad. You deserve to be happy, and it would kill me if you sacrificed your happiness because of what I would think,” she smiled at me. For someone who wasn't supported at being Logan’s mate from the beginning, I was sure she would understand. “Come on, we can't keep him waiting for long.”

“Thank you so much, Frey.” I smiled and pulled her into a tight hug.

“Just know that I'll always have your best interest at heart, and will always support you just like you did when I needed you the most.” She professed with an authentic grin.

We took baby Kai with us to the living room. I held onto the baby as Frey helped Marion prepare the rest of the things required for the spell. When they were both ready, they stood in the middle of the symbol and held their hands together. “I want you to open your mind to me, okay? If it's too much, tell me so I can stop.” Frey mentioned.

“Okay.” Marion sighed and smiled at me. Frey pronounced each word of the spell with skill and ease and the candles surrounding them came to life with golden yellow flames. She continued to push through the spell even as blood dripped from Marion’s nose.

“Frey, he's bleeding.”

“I can take it, Denzel.” Marion clarified as they continued the spell. The candles went off just immediately as Marion voiced those brave words, and Frey reopened her eyes.

“I saw something. Some kind of symbol. I don't know what it is, but I'll find out before the end of the day.”

“Alright. Thank you.” Marion nodded and stepped backward, almost losing his balance.

“I have to get back to the pack house. Could you guys help me take care of this?” Frey pleaded.

“Yes, sure.” Marion bobbed his head. He settled on the couch, still feeling hazy from the effects of the spell.

“I’ll see you later, dad.” She gave me a quick peck and smiled at me as she left with Kai.

“Are you okay?” I asked Marion, and sat next to him.

“Yes. I should clear this and probably be on my way.”

“Don’t worry. I'll do it. You should get some rest.” I moved to the position where they cast the spell and gathered the candles, putting them in the box.

“No, don't worry. I'll do it,” he retorted and hurried to join me. We didn't say a word to each other as we boxed up everything. I put the box behind the couch in the living room and sighed as I gazed at Marion. “Aren’t we going to talk about what happened last night? I didn't mean to scare you.”

“You didn't.” I blurted. We both regained our stance, facing each other.

“But you ran...” He shrugged.

“Yes. I know.” I stated and turned away from him, sighing as I ran my hands through my hair in frustration.

“Look, Denzel. I want you to…” He was saying, but I interrupted again.

“Don't you understand that I've never done this before? Yes, I'm afraid. I feel these things for you, Marion, and each time I try to shut it out. It intensifies. I can't stop thinking about you, and I can't get over the fact that I might hurt you. I don't want that. I just want to love you because the minute the moon goddess ignited that spark between us, all my love belonged to you.” Tears slipped from my eyes as I voiced out each word. I had never been this honest my entire life, and somehow it lifted a weight from my chest.

“I know this is all new to you and you're still discovering this part of yourself, and I want to tell you it's okay for you to feel these things because I feel the same about you. I want you to know how beautiful this part of you is. You don't have to fight it. I want you to accept it because that is who you are, and I'll be here for you whenever you need me.” He said and held my hands.

“I’m sorry if I hurt you.” I mustered as he pulled me into an embrace.

“You didn't.” He murmured and held me closer.

“Could I just hold you, please?”

“Yes. Of course, you can.”

5

Marion

That feeling…

That feeling that I yearned for so much was here. His touch on my skin, the sound of his breathing and heartbeat matching with mine. His presence erupted me into a flutter of unadulterated happiness, and I was glad I could finally feel these things and not the pain and grief I had experienced most of my life.

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