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“There certainly are a lot of men here.” My mom looks at Aly’s mates standing around their living room. “Aly, do you live here with all of them?”
Aly freezes and looks over at Nic and then at me.
“Mom, Aly is in a committed relationship with these five guys,” I answer for her.
“Oh, that’s nice. Wow, so many men!” Her laugh is uncomfortable.
Her eyes flick to my mates who are gathered behind me.
“And who are these young men?”
“Well, this is Felix, Griffyn, Aksel, and Blaze.”
“How do you know each other?”
Why do I feel like I’m in high school introducing my mom to my prom date?
“They’re my boyfriends too, mom. I’m sure this is surprising but we are in a relationship altogether and I’m very happy with them. They treat me with respect and I know I’m safe with them.”
I tell her everything I know she’s wondering in her head.
She looks between our two groups before surprising me by smiling. “Okay. As long as you’re happy, I’m happy for you. Is this why you stopped talking to me? You were worried about how I would handle hearing the details of your relationship.”
I know it’s a huge cop out but I need to give her a reason and this is the best one. I still don’t want to lie to her, though, so I stretch the truth.
“I changed, Mom, and I was nervous to see how you would react. Thank you for taking things so well.”
She pulls me into a tight hug. “You look happy and that’s what matters. Plus, they’re all so attractive. You’re a lucky girl.” She gestures to Aly. “Both of you are. Is there something in the water on this campus?”
Everyone laughs and my tension melts away. The best part is, she can go home and tell my dad without me having to do it myself. She’ll soften him up, I’m sure.
I pull her over to the couch and everyone else makes small talk away from us.
“I’m sorry I wasn’t answering your calls or reaching out, Mom. I shouldn’t have worried you like that. Is that why you came?”
She grabs my hand. “Yes, I was worried about you but I’m glad to see you’re happy and doing well.”
We sit down and have dinner all together. Being around my mom’s positive, infectious energy is the final reset I need.
I’ve been feeling like my life ended when Killian turned me into a vampire but I did that to myself. My mom loves and accepts me for who I am. I’ve been putting limits on myself and that needs to stop.
Good things are happening to me. I found my mates and we are building a relationship, I’m going back to school and I will become an editor.
The new Anna is something special and I need to feel good about that.
Thirty One
Anna
I search every room in the house before finding Aksel, Rion, Griffyn, and Felix in the living room. I’m surprised to see the four of them hanging out.
“Where is Blaze?” I ask.
“What are you talking about? I thought you and Blaze have a date tonight.” Felix looks worried.
“We do. Which is why it’s crazy that I don’t think he’s home. We were supposed to leave thirty minutes ago.”
“I can feel your worry down the bond. I’m sure he’s fine and just lost track of time,” Griffyn says.
