CHAPTER FIVE

~ SEBASTIAN ~

“Yes, get the white Ford ready. I will be leaving the house in fifteen minutes.” I instructed my Beta, before disconnecting the mind-link with a deep sigh.

Fatigue weighed heavily on me as I ran my hand through my hair, letting out a tired yawn. It had been a long day, and all I wanted was to lay down on my bed and get some much-needed sleep. But as the alpha, it was my duty to ensure the safety of my pack members.

Rogues had been causing havoc in our territory, and I needed to be vigilant and prepared to confront them. If the other alphas weren't taking decisive action, I would have taken matters into my own hands. However, the pack elders prioritized peace, which frustrated me.

I quickly entered the bathroom, taking the fastest bath I had ever taken, and dressed in a blazer suit, and white shoes. Glancing at my reflection in the mirror, I let out a sigh. I always looked good in whatever I wore, which had earned me the reputation of one of the most handsome men in the district. But compliments meant nothing to me because my heart belonged to someone else, someone forbidden.

Forbidden fruit, they say, tastes the sweetest. My attraction to her was undeniable, even though we could never be together. She was off-limits, and the thought of breaking my best friend's heart, not to mention violating the unwritten code among us, kept my desires in check.

I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath to calm my racing heart. I couldn't afford to have any distractions, especially not now. Glancing down, I cursed under my breath at the sight of my mini version already shooting up like a star.

My wolf, Kai, yearned for her as well. His wild nature stirred whenever her name was mentioned or I thought of her. I struggled to control my urges, knowing that crossing that line would not only hurt my son but also betray the boy's code. Helen, the one who had made my heart beat again after the death of Alice, was my son's fiancée and my best friend's daughter.

I loved her, and it tore me apart. I cursed my unfortunate fate, but I had tried to forget her. I had tried to distract myself with other women, but none could arouse the same desire. It was only her, and I wrestled with the conflicting emotions.

“The only solution is for us to mark her.” My wolf, Kai, harshly reminded me.

He had tried convincing me in the past for me to claim her as our mate and end all this shit, but I refused, I would be committing two abominable acts. Moreover, she was young, young enough to be my daughter and I wouldn't like to do that to a girl. What if she was actually my daughter? Would I be happy to know that a man at my age claimed her as his? No, I wouldn't be happy but I knew that I wouldn't be able to stop her decision as long as it was what she wanted.

But Helen is different. She wasn't just an ordinary wolf. She was off limits!

“No, we can't do that,” I scolded him, fearing the consequences. “We need to control ourselves and not drive her away. Do you understand?”

Grabbing my cell phone off my bed, I glanced at my reflection once again. Confirming I was looking hot, I walked out of my room and entered my sitting room which I built for myself, when I heard footsteps running.

I became alert, getting up instantly and made my way to the corridor where the sight that met me knocked the air out of my lungs.

There running as if her life depended on it was Helen, my Helen, and she stopped in front of one of our guards and handed him her car keys and then her bag. I couldn't pick up on what was said from where I stood but judging from the tightness of her face, and the fast beating of her heart, I concluded that there was indeed something wrong with her.

At that moment, she raised her tear-streaked face, and before I could call out to her, she shifted into her wolf form and fled the mansion.

What happened to her? Why does it seem she's sad? Even for what? Although I knew I wouldn't get an answer to those questions in my mind, I couldn't stop them as different thoughts kept clouding my mind.

Somehow, my instinct was telling me that my son had done something to her. Something despicable enough to make her feel sad and leave in tears.

I could only hope he didn't have a hand in whatever that made her leave my pack or I would find it hard to forgive him.

I kicked the negative thoughts from my mind and left the hallway to Devin's chamber.

I arched my eyebrows as I got closer to his room, hearing unpleasant sounds from inside.

I thought my ears were deceiving because I couldn't imagine my son being with another lady other than Helen until I kicked the door and what I saw made my eyes widen in shock.

What!

I couldn't close my mouth as my gaze landed on my naked so, smooching another beautiful lady shamelessly under the duvet. In fact, they were both sweating profusely.

How could he do such a thing? I mean to Helen? Was that the reason why she ran away?

What a poor girl? She wasn't able to handle the heartbreak so she left in tears.

“What's the meaning of this?” I asked in a cold tone, announcing my dominant presence that sent an unknown chill to their spine, especially the bitch beside him.

Devin pecked the lady's forehead and stood up from the bed then looked at me as though it meant nothing to him.

“I asked you a question and I demand an answer, Devin,” I reminded coldly, my eyes darkening as I was beginning to lose my patience.

“I didn't want you to see us in this way but it's well. It's a win-win for both of us anyway,” he said and I arched my eyebrows at that.

“You're yet to answer me. Why are you on the bed naked with another lady? Why did Helen leave the pack in tears?” I titled my head to the side, while waiting for an answer, all the while my voice reverberating all through the room.

They flinched back in fear. I ruffled my hair in frustration, trying to control the anger that was building inside of me. The anger that was powerful enough to make me rip their heart without thinking twice especially not when it comes to Helen. She's special… to me!

“I can explain, dad…” I interrupted him before he could complete his statement.

“What else do you have to say, cheater, huh? I can't believe you could do such a thing to such a lady who stood by your side all these years. You're such a d**kk! I can't believe you did this to her. I didn't do such a thing when your mother was alive,” I said and his eyes lit up with anger.

He hated hearing anything that had to do with his mother. Not because he hated her but because she died early so he couldn't get any motherly love.

“That's enough, dad,” he yelled back in frustration.

“I was having sex with her because I don't love Helen anymore,” he said and I arched my eyebrows.

I couldn't believe that it was my son who was saying all these. I could remember when Helen used to mean the whole world to him. But suddenly she meant nothing to him again, only because of a mere slut. Only the goddess knew what the girl could be going through.

“How could you?”

“That's because I have found my fated mate, dad. I can't leave my mate for anyone else, not even Helen. Helen is no longer coming to this pack because I have sent her out of my life.” He said ruthlessly and I blinked my eyes countlessly, trying to wake up from this nightmare only for it to be a reality.

Who could have believed that he would leave her despite the years they'd spent together just because of his mate he barely knew?

“In this instant, I want you out of this house and his life,” I ordered in a menacing tone as I turned my gaze to the lady, who was fidgeting behind him.

“Don’t you dare take a step,” he roared, coming to shield her from my sight.