Chapter 36 - The Suspicion

>Yohan

As Maya fainted in my embrace I sighed and picked her in my arms then looked at my parents.

“Why are you here?” I inquired.

“To see you obviously.” My dad answered.

“You could have at least told me beforehand!” I was angry, “You came here completely unannounced!” I shook my head, “You really ruined something major for me.”

I readjusted Maya in my arms and both of the uninvited guests looked at her, “She’s your mate?” My father asked.

“Yes.” I gritted my teeth, “Please leave.” I began to walk towards the stairs to take Maya to her room when my dad answered.

“I have something I need to talk to you about.” I glanced back at him, “Put some pants on and come down.”

I didn’t answer him and continued to ascend the stairs. I walked into Maya’s room and laid her down on her bed.

I sighed as I looked at her face, she was sleeping soundly.

I placed my hand on her cheek.

“This wasn’t supposed to go this fast.” I whispered as I wondered why nothing would go my way when it came to my own mate. Everytime I try to make things right slowly, something ends up happening and ruins everything.

Why did my parents have to show up now? Of all the time in the world, why at that exact moment?

I have no way to explain to them why she fainted or the way she acted. Especially because it’s related to them.

There’s no doubt there now. She was fine when she saw me transform, but the moment she saw my parents she had a major bad reaction.

I really wanted her to accept me, come to know me before anything else.

I sighed again.

I have no idea what to do anymore.

I stood up and walked to the room on the other side of the corridor to get some clothes. The room is pretty much empty except that I’ve kept some spare clothes there.

Now one would think being naked in front of your parents would be very awkward but we’re werewolves. Whenever we transform back it’s obvious we would be naked, so every wolf knows that when that happens, you only look at the person’s face. It’s a wolf respect gesture. It becomes a habit for every wolf from childhood and it’s not awkward for any of us.

I grabbed and wore a pair of sweatpants and a shirt then went downstairs. Both of them were sitting in the lounge.

I took a deep breath before entering the lounge. Quietly, I took my seat on the couch against theirs.

I’m thinking mother brought dad here after finding out about my mate. The matter of succession has been related to that topic since I am supposed to become the next Alpha of the pack unless something happens to me and something can only happen to me because of my mate. My fate is bound to hers more than any other wolf’s to their mate.

This is the reason Ruda and I have been switching between positions. Many of the people of the pack were sure that the curse would take place and no matter how strong a white wolf is, it wouldn't matter then. Part of the reason why me and Ruda never got close. We were stuck in this political war since some pack members believed that there is no way a mate would reject their partner. I sighed. I guess they didn’t think my mate would be human.

“Son.” I looked at my dad as he called me, “I know you’re mad that we came here uninvited but I really need to have this conversation with you.”

“Is it that important?” He nodded, “Even though you’ve never really come to visit me here before?”

He smiled, “Yes.” It gave me a chill. It wasn’t an ordinary smile, “The thing is Yohan.” His gaze was locked on me, “I heard about you looking into a certain incident.” His words startled me but I tried my best not to show it, “An incident related to your mate.”

How? Just how!! No one is supposed to know about this investigation.

I gulped at his words, “Yes.” I answered, “She’s a human after all but she’s afraid of wolves. I needed to know why.” I said in my usual tone.

Maybe I’m just thinking too much into it. Calm down.

“Oh!” He nodded, “Is that so?” He glanced at his wife then looked at me again, “But then why is it that you’re trying to look further in it? You already have the answer as to why she’s afraid of wolves, don’t you?”

I was at a loss for words. How much does he know? What do I even say now? I can’t tell them it’s because of them or that step mother triggered something in Maya’s mind.

“I was just- curious. I heard that the guy, coal, was actually a wolf. I just wanted to know the truth.”

“By whom?” Dad asked, “Who told you he was a wolf?”

Shit. I shouldn’t have said that. I was completely unprepared for these questions.

“I uh-”

“Did Quincelet tell you that?” Dad cut my words and spoke. His words left my mind completely blank for a moment. My heart beat began to speed up as I realized that he actually might know everything I’m trying to hide. He shook his head, “Oh Quincelet, that little vampire bitch.” He said in a calm tone, “That brat has been trying to kill me ever since you were born.”

“What?”

“Son, don’t tell me you actually believe a vampire?”