(Chapter 21- What The Heart Wants)

"Kiela honey what is it?" Mom asks worried.

I shook my head refusing to believe what my mind was telling me.

"T-Tyler....this mating....it- it was all for revenge." I whispered.

"What?"

"This was to pay you back for leaving behind your other mate. You crushed him and now the Alpha wants revenge for his brother."

Mom sat down next to me looking equally as worried. She was scared. As was I. I didn't know what to do. Should I confront Tyler about this? Will he tell me the truth? Do I even want to know the truth? All these questions were making my head spin.

How could Tyler be part of this? That isn't who he is. Or do I really know him at all?

"Kiela?" Tyler called out from the hallway.

I quickly shot up and turned to the doorway knowing he would find us there eventually.

"I'm in here." I replied.

He followed my voice and wound up in the room we were in giving me a worried look. He could tell something was wrong.

"Are you ok?" He asks coming to stand next to me. "I felt something was wrong."

Of course he did. We were mated. I knew I need to ask him but not here. Not now. I need to get him alone where we could really talk this out.

Without answering him I turned back to my mom. "I've gotta go. I'll call you later."

She knew I would tell her everything once I found out. With that she bid me goodbye and we left.

Ten minutes later we were driving down the road in complete silence as I went over in my head how this would go. It could go either really good or really bad. Either way I'm sure to get some answers.

"Kiela you're scaring me. Are you ok?"

As we pass by an empty park I got an idea. It was the perfect place to be alone.

"Tyler pull over here please." I say motioning to the playground.

He didn't question me and did as I asked which I was thankful for. Once the car was in park he turned to look at me.

"What is it?"

I felt the tears threatening to escape my eyes while my throat became tight. Would I even be able to get through this? No I have to. I have to know the truth no matter how painful it might be.

"Do you know about your uncle's mate, the one that left him?" I asked.

He shook his head in confusion. "Ellie? What about her?"

Ellie? Is that what he called her? I mean it's pretty close to her name. Elsie...Ellie.

"Do you know who she is?" I ask.

"I've never met her but I heard a lot about her from Jackson. Why?"

Ok so he doesn't know. Or maybe he's lying. I don't know. I suppose if he is, he's very good at it.

"I know her." I replied.

Tyler still looked completely loss and failed to see where I was going with this.

I sigh before continuing. "She's my mom."

Tyler's face turned to one of shock. Then he looked worried. Maybe he just figured it out. I wonder if it's the same thing I realized.

"You mean she's the one that left him broken?" He asked.

I nod. "Yeah she met my dad and left him. She was kicked from her pack for it."

"How could she do that?"

What does he mean how? Does he not get how mates work?

"Tyler, that's what mates do when they find each other. They need to be together. It's not right for anyone to keep them apart. They are two souls who were made for each other." I explained.

"Yeah but he has been so broken ever since that happened. He's not the same anymore according to dad. It didn't even hurt him as much when his true mate rejected him."

"That's because he wasn't mated to his true mate. If he were he never would have mated my mom then he would have easily chosen his soul mate over her." I argued.

Tyler was at a loss for words. I think deep down he knew I was right. All this talking about mates had me missing Jeremy. I really needed to see him. My soul ached to be with him again. My wolf wanted that more than she wanted anything else. I had to find a way.

"So what does this mean?" He asks when decides to talk again.

"I think your dad is hell bent on revenge and that's why he pressed this mating so hard. I don't think it was ever about the pack." I replied.

He quickly shook his head. "No I chose you he didn't."

"Yes but once you did he took it as an opportunity to get back at my family. He took advantage of the situation."

"He wouldn't do that." He said.

"Ask him and see what he says. Ask him if he knew about my mom and Jackson. As a future Alpha you should be able to tell when someone is lying."

Tyler thought carefully over my words. I really hope he considered what I was telling him. He needed to know just as much as I did and I hope that when he finds out that he disowns his own father for his cruelty and manipulative ways. An Alpha like him was very dangerous.

"Fine I'll ask him when we get back." He says starting the car back up.

"I hope you do." I add.

While driving down the road I still found myself thinking about Jeremy. I wanted to see him again. I wanted him to hold me in his arms and tell me he would fix everything. That he even found a way for us to be together.

I loved Tyler I really did but not in the way he wanted me to. Not in the way I loved Jeremy. If I had never met my mate I'm sure we would have been together like he wanted but now things are different. I can't give myself over to him when I know my own mate is waiting for me. I just wish Tyler had his own mate so he would understand.

Suddenly I got an idea. I know of a way I can see Jeremy without Tyler knowing. I'll use Regan as an excuse to get away from him. She would help me.

"Could you drop me off at Regan's house? I haven't seen in a while and we have some catching up to do."

He shook his head. "You know how I feel about you being alone."

"But I won't be. I'll be with her family. I don't think I'll be in danger there."

Just when he looked like he was about to refuse I resorted to begging. "Please."

He let out a defeated sigh and I knew I had won.

"Fine but only for two hours and I'll be back to get you."

Two? Two hours wouldn't be enough time. It would take some time for me and Jeremy to get to one another.

"Three." I argued.

"Two."

"Three and I won't ask you to do this again."

Come on Tyler just give in already. Just give me some space.

"Fine." He said. "But never again."

"Thank you." I squealed hugging him.

He smiled at my reaction totally oblivious as to why I was acting like this. My plan was once I got to Regan's house I would contact Jeremy and then we would meet up and spend some time together before Tyler came back to get me. I had it all worked out. As long as we don't get any surprises along the way I think it will all be ok.

Fifteen minutes later we were pulling up in her drive. Tyler still looked unhappy with the idea of leaving me alone but he already agreed to it and I don't think he will go back on his word.

"Remember only three hours." He said as I got out of the car.

"I know. Thank you." I smiled. "I'll be here when you get back."

I turned my back to him and continued down the path to Regan's door. I knew he wasn't going to leave until he saw me go in. He's really overprotective like that. Though after what happened to me before I really can't blame him. I shudder at the thought of being back in the cell again.

I knocked on the door and waited for an answer. After a few short seconds I was greeted by a very happy Regan. I could tell she was more than excited to see me as I was her.

"Oh my gosh Kiela." She squealed and before I knew it she was hugging me. "What are you doing out of bed?"

Once she finally let me go I answered. "I'm off bed rest as long as I take it easy."

"Come in." She smiled opening the door wide enough for me to pass by.

I turned to Tyler and gave him a wave goodbye before following her in. Once the door was closed I heard him pull away and I breathed a sigh of relief. It worked.

"Come to the living room. I was just in the middle of a friends marathon. The one with Ross getting the spray tan is on now." She said motioning for me to join.

Once we were in the living room she sat down on the couch with me next to her. I knew I needed to tell her why I was there soon. I only had a limited amount of time.

"Rae?"

"What?" She asked her eyes glued to the Tv.

"I need your help." I couldn't hide the desperation in my voice and that got her attention.

"What's wrong?" She asked with concern in her eyes.

"I need to see Jeremy. Coming here was the only way I knew I could." I said.

She nodded. "I understand but how can I help?"

"I need you to take me to him. Do you think we can borrow your dad's car again?"

"After last time, no." She said and my heart dropped.

"But."

I love but. I instantly perked up at that.

"We could shift and go for a run. Besides we would get there much faster through the woods."

"Shift?"

"Yeah you know the thing we as werewolves do." She joked.

"I know, it's not that." I said. "It's just....I haven't shifted since my mating to Jeremy."

I couldn't hide the sadness in my voice. I wanted him. I needed him. My wolf was in agony the longer I stayed away from him.

"You miss him huh?"

"Very much." I nodded.

She quickly stood up and smiled. "Then we've no time to waist then. Come on."

I couldn't have been more relived at her willing to help. I was afraid she wouldn't because Tyler might find out and she would be in trouble but she is. I'm just glad she was still on my side through all of this.

I felt like it was time to finally mind link Jeremy and tell him I was coming. I knew he would be more than happy.

'Jeremy I'm coming to see you.'

'Kiela where have you been and where are you now?' He demanded.

'I'll explain everything once I see you again....I have some news.'

'Bad?'

I knew I couldn't tell him about the baby over mind link. I needed this to be in person.

'I'll tell you everything soon.'

'Where will you be?' He asked.

'I'll meet you at the pack house in an hour. Regan and I are on our way.'

With that I shut off the link not wanting to waste anymore time while we were on a time schedule. All questions could be answered later.

Once Regan and I were at the back of her house we both striped from our clothes and tied them to us. We can't exactly show up naked. Although Jeremy would like it I would die of embarrassment.

"Think of your wolf and you will change. Try to remember what it felt like being one." She said.

In a matter of seconds she was a full grown wolf standing in front of me. I take it she used her wolf a lot more than me. She seemed to have a handle on things.

I did as she said and concentrated on my inner wolf. I thought of her and how it felt when I was running free just after my transformation and I felt a sense of joy come over me. I felt her wanting to come out and in that moment I gave myself over to her and we changed. It was nowhere near as painful as the first time. It felt so feeing and I could relax. I think I really needed to spemd more time with my wolf. I know she was itching to start her traing but sadly we couldn't while I was still pregnant.

Regan wasted no time running in the direction of the woods and I quickly joined her. I knew time was very important right now and I was going to go as fast as my legs would carry me because I needed him. Jeremy.

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A/N

Ok that was a little short but I felt this chapter was necessary before I get to the really good stuff. The next chapter is going to be intense and some things are going to go down concerning Kiela, Jeremy, Tyler and Sloane. Everything is going to become known and your questions about Tyler and Sloan are about to be answered.

I would love to know what your theories are on what is going to happen. Please comment below and share your thoughts.

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