BLOOD LEGACIES
Chapter 312: Isabella Dominguez

Chapter 312: Isabella Dominguez

A/N: Song For The Background ~ ’Fangs’ by Little Red Lung

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Emilia and I have known Isabella ever since we were little, before we came to Juneau we three spent most of our time together as little cubs, our parents were mostly busy because they sort a place to reside permanently, and we were always moving around the continent just to find the perfect place we call home. So before we got separated from the Dominguez we spent most of our time with them.

And Isabella was a childhood friend to me... and we were close... really close... We literally did everything together, play, tease, bully and even bathe together.

To the point our parents were convinced we could be each other’s mates. The Dominguez wasn’t just special for their physical traits but also because of the fact that they were known as the ’unmarked’, yes as the name implies they weren’t born with the marks of their male or female, they have no destined partner whatsoever but instead, they had the trait to psychologically choose who they will be bound to.

Just like falling in love was the same as marking whoever they want and spending forever with them. It was a special trait that set them aside from the other werelion and also why they were the head of the branch family. Also their leader was part of the Pride council my dad created.

My eyes were fixated on Isabella as she offered Emilia and me a bow, showing her respect. Before I could blink Emilia engulfed her in a hug and she giggled.

"God I missed you"

"I missed you too," she mused. "You never call" she broke the hug.

"I’m sorry," Emilia said, biting her bottom lip.

Isabella darted her eyes at me and offered me a smile and I returned her gesture by giving her a small smile instead. I had no idea what I should say to her, honesty. The mood with her wasn’t the same as it was when we were kids, she has changed drastically but I convince myself it was just her physical appearance, she still gave me that soft look she always does.

How her golden brown eyes twinkled as she looked at me and her smile stretched further on her lips and her cheeks had a small blush from the effect. It was like looking at a perfect picture from years ago but this was different, she was a woman now.

She walked up to me and stood before me tilting her head up to meet my eyes.

"You have grown taller, Alexander" she mused to me, her smile not ceasing.

"I have always been tall" I finally found my voice and now I only just gaze upon her not sure of what move to make. I was really not expecting her, I wasn’t expecting any of this and more importantly, I thought I would never see her again, a girl I considered my second twin even though we weren’t related.

I should say something I should... but I can’t find the right words... she caught me by surprise when she quickly wrapped her arms around me and pulled me in a tight squeeze-like hug before releasing her breath, I remained still in slight shock but I regained my composure as I wrapped my arms around her and buried my face in her neck, taking in her scent, it was still the same, at least one thing hasn’t changed.

A smile found my lips as I let the memories of our childhood cloud my senses, I can’t remember the last time I let myself think back far into the past, her scent was a strong reminder of those good old times, and now I can’t help but say that I miss it, I definitely did, growing up in an indifference town where everybody fears or hate you was not exactly welcoming, it was good to have someone... from the past.

I heard her take a whiff before she quickly pulled away, I gave her a look of puzzlement because of her narrowed eyes that were trying to unravel me.

"I smell..." she trailed like a realization got to her and then her eyes went broad like saucers.

"Are you mated?!"

My brain restarted when she said those words, oh shit I forgot she had similar traits like me, she had a high-enhanced sense of smell just like I do. And here I thought I would tell my parents about it in private... but Isabella decided to spill the beans...

"Mated?" My mom mouths in shock and faces me with that look like I’m in trouble, my dad on the other hand, dear god I wish I could read his expression right now!

"Alexander is mated?" Noah said in puzzlement. "I never knew he has found his female" he trailed looking over to my parents for an explanation, it was a tradition that when I meet my female as a soon-to-be alpha I was meant to tell the clan, more like the entire clan should know, but because of everything that has happened it wasn’t yet set in motion but I intend to change that.

"Yes," I broke the chilly silence that was suddenly hanging in the air. Everyone’s aura was fucking on edge, but I have a feeling it will get worse each time I open my mouth.

"I have found my female, and I’m mated"

Isabella instantly pulled away from me like my touch burned her, I saw it in her eyes... the slight hurt but she quickly covered it up when she found out I was staring intensely at her.

"You have mated Emma?!" My mom’s voice came this time in shock.

"Yes, they fucked" Emilia mused.

And trust her to be super blunt... I don’t blame her though I was proud about it and I don’t care. Emma is mine forever.

"Yes," I said in a firm tone not wanting to look weak, this was not the time to look weak at all, I need to be strong, for Emma... and for me too.

"Why the gloomy faces," Noah said before clearing his throat. "Although this is unexpected this should be news of joy, Alexander has found his Female, let us rejoice!" he added.

"You do not understand the situation, Noah" My dad spoke and his eyes remained on me, and so did I.

"My son... has... mated... a witch"