The Broken Werewolves: The Alpha's Runaway Werewolf (BxB)

Chapter 15

"I'm sorry..." Guilt immediately floods my system.

Elena touches my cheek. "Don't be. Because I'm glad this happened."

"Because we realized that whatever situation you both may be in, you'll find ways to reconcile and love each other, and we know that our son would be in good hands." Elliot grins. "Welcome to the family, Leon. You have our blessing. You always have."

"Thank you. That means so much to me." I tell them both. "I'm not particularly happy about how I treated him. Because he deserves so much better, but I'm going to continue making up for it. At some point... I still don't forgive myself for treating him so bad. I treated him like he didn't exist, and I felt hatred because I felt like I was robbed a chance of having a normal, happy life. It was stupid. And I... I'm trying to heal myself. At least mentally. Because I believed that in the process, I hated myself more and more."

"We're hoping for the best version of you, Leon."

"Thank you. I'll leave you guys for now to catch up." Ethan nods, then he kisses my cheek. I cough a little, a small blush painting my cheeks red, now being strongly aware of his parents looking at us as Ethan shows his affection. He chuckles. I turn on my heels and head straight to my room.

Once I enter my room, I calm my beating heart and shut my eyes. Happiness courses through my veins, and the hair on my arms stand up. I feel so lightweight, like I could fly at any moment. When I open my eyes and see myself in the mirror that's attached to the wall at the far end, I see... myself. I'm different, but it's still me. Taking small steps towards the mirror, I can see myself clearer and clearer. Brighter. Happier. Better.

I stop at moving and just stand completely still. I shut my eyes and I replay all the memories I had growing up. I think back to the time when I discovered Ethan was my mate. I think back to the time where I was having a hard time accepting it. I think back to the time where I felt like the world was against me. I think back to the time where I hurt my mate unknowingly by keeping my mouth shut.

And I feel nothing but acceptance.

A tear slips my eye. Not from sadness but from the euphoric feeling. This is me finally accepting my flaws. This is me finally being able to breathe with as much freedom as possible. This is me finally feeling better.

I take a shower afterwards because I probably smell. I haven't showered in a long time, considering that Ethan and I were in an adventure that I always thought would get us killed. It was a dangerous one. Everything that's happening now feels surreal still. Ethan's parents are back, me being together with my mate finally, and the packs acting as one to help and protect us.

Later that night, there's a celebration. I haven't seen my mate since I left him with his parents. And though I've been wanting to see him, he gets swept by other people so they could talk to him and congratulate him being home safe and, of course, being my mate. Everyone knows that he's my mate since my announcement, which was on the same day he went missing.

My mate, suddenly appearing behind my back, startles me by wrapping his arms around my waist, popping his face under my arm with a huge grin on his face. I slightly jump, causing him to laugh. I remember sometimes that my mate has the ability to take off his scent. I turn around, leaning down to kiss him on the lips. Ethan blushes and purses his lips, but his eyes never leave mine. My heart beats faster as he slowly wraps his arms around me, placing his cheek on my chest. I intertwine my hand with his and we dance slowly. I shut my eyes, feeling his heart pounding against his chest, matching mine.

"How are you feeling?" I ask him.

Ethan looks up, smiling. "I'm happy."

"I can tell,"

"My parents are alive. I didn't expect it." Ethan says, and I can tell that he's getting emotional again. He takes a deep breath, resting his cheek again my chest. "And I'm with you, and I feel like nothing's going to hurt us anymore. I honestly thought that we'd never have a chance to be mates, you know. Because I had so much to figure out, and I wanted to really know who I am."

"It's partly my fault, too, you know. Why you felt that way." I tell him.

"It's... not."

"It is, and you don't need to worry about me, Ethan." I plant a gentle kiss on his forehead. "I know my mistakes, and I accept them. Honestly, admitting it to myself and finally accepting it made me more alive. It felt like a poison was taken out of me. I can breathe. I have my freedom and peace, and I'm glad you have yours, too."

Ethan sighs in relief. "Too good to be true, huh?"

"Too good to be true."

"You know, mom told me that we're the only ones left. Our kind was hunted so we could become someone's slaves. A lot of us were murdered. Despite knowing my status, I still don't know how I play a role in all of this. The bloodline ends with me, Leon, and honestly, I'm scared. Mom and Dad protected me. They wanted to save me, and they wanted to save our bloodline, too. But they know I am mated to you. It ends with me. I know we share abilities, but the direct bloodline... it's in me."

"Have they told you if there's any way to...?"

He shakes his head. "But they know something. They just don't want to tell me."

"Do you think it's that bad?"

Ethan smiles, shaking his head again. "No, it's not. But I think I have an idea."

"What is it then?"

"I think it's about power transferal."

"Power transferal? That's possible? What does that require? Is it even legal?"

"It is legal but it hasn't been done," Elliot suddenly pops in. He ruffles his son's hair and Ethan groans, his cheeks turning pink. "You guessed it right, Ethan. It is power transferal. The reason why we haven't told you yet is because... the mating between the two of you hasn't been done. It requires the two mates to be fully mated and bonded, and if has to do a power transferal, the receiver must be fully in sync with the host. Spiritually and mentally."

"That's a lot," Ethan laments.

"It is. It's not easy. If the receiver does not embody light or not in sync with the host, then the power transferal will not work. Our abilities require us to be pure, untainted with any darkness. This is why you were having issues using your powers, Leon, because you were facing your own nightmares. The same goes for you, Ethan."

"My conflicts are resolved. How will I be able to use my abilities?" I ask him.

"It'll come naturally," Elliot answers, smiling. "Oh, sorry, Elena is calling me. I'll leave you guys alone." Elliot turns on his heels and goes after his wife.

"Let's do it."

"Let's do what?" My mate asks skeptically.

"Let's mate." Ethan coughs, his blush deepening. "It has long been overdue, Ethan. It's time that we seal our fates. I'm not letting you go anymore, you know that, right?"

"Are you 100% sure about me?"

"I am, and I hope you are 100% sure about me, too."

"I am. I have always been." My heart races again. "Fine, let's do it, then."