Chapter 4

I am surprised. Is he serious? Should I believe his words?

I looked at his face looking deep into my eyes. Dean never promised to be loyal to me. Although I was a little doubtful about the man standing in front of me, but I felt my heart warm to hear his promise, and he sincerely asked me to trust him.

He has dared to promise to be loyal to me. I have to try to believe him.

I really hope he's not like Dean. I don't mind that he is a rogue.

"Sit down." He sat back down on the boulder. I sat leaning against a tree next to a boulder.

The dark sky and sparkling stars peeked behind the shady trees. A gust of cold air blows my hair and pierces my skin. I hugged my body to warm myself. Luckily I was wearing this worn-out jacket.

When I was sad or missing my mother, I would go to the forest to find peace.

I glanced at the man who, just like me, was looking at the beautiful view of the sky at night.

"Dean betrayed me. I don't know how long he's been with Nicky. I think we've always loved each other." I squeezed my chest, which was throbbing in pain. One tear flows. "I caught them having fun on the sheets. I heard Dean's confession. He wished Nicky was his mate, and he didn't reject me because I'm an Alpha daughter."

I don't know why I told the rogue man the sad story of my life. Maybe right now, I need someone who will listen to my story.

"I want to leave this world. But I can't." I shook my head weakly. "Nicky needs my blood. Without mine, she can't go on with her life. My life is her life. Dad won't let me do anything stupid because he loves Nicky so much." I smiled sadly.

I hug my bent knees and rest my chin on my knees. For five minutes, no one spoke. The rogue only listened to me.

My broken heart is slowly returning to whole because I have a man who has pledged his allegiance to me, and he who listens to my story without commenting.

"What's your name?" I turned to him.

"Ken."

Good name. "If I may know. Why did you become a rogue?"

Ken glanced at me briefly and returned to looking at the sky. "I was removed from the pack because I made a mistake."

I thought about my destiny. "Dean rejected me. Are you my second mate?"

"As Alpha Luciano said. Because your blood has mixed with Nicky's, you smell the same."

I sighed. Ken believed what Dad said. Maybe I should believe it too.

I stood up and fixed my eyes on him. After talking to Ken, I felt an ease that I had never felt before.

"You shouldn't deceive yourself because I hate deception." Dean has been tricking me all this time, and I don't want to feel that way again.

Ken didn't say anything. We decided to go back to the pack. I felt awkward standing next to him.

I frowned when I saw Nicky and Dean standing in front of the house.

"Look, Dean." Nicky pointed at Ken and me. "They look good together." She burst out laughing. After being satisfied with laughing at me, she made fun of me. "You are indeed better with a wild and lowly wolf."

I gritted my teeth. I disagree with what she said. I glanced at Dean, who didn't want to see me. My heart broke again.

Nicky grabbed Dean's hand. "Weak wolves like you are better suited for lowly wolves. Dean deserves me more." She laughed in an obnoxious way.

I clenched my fists tightly. Then it didn't take long for Nicky to stop laughing. Nicky and Dean looked at Ken with surprised faces. I turned to Ken, who had anger on his face. I was surprised to feel a strong aura from him.

"Why?" With both hands on her waist, Nicky glared at Ken. "Are you mad? You're just a slave. Remember your position. You wild wolf. Lucky, dad allowed you to stay here."

I couldn't stand to hear Nicky's taunts. She mocked not only me but also Ken. Ken's face still shows anger, and I'm afraid he's doing something to Nicky. I don't want anything to happen to Ken. Now Ken is all I have. I pulled Ken's hand away from them. Ken shut up and let me pull his hand.

I vaguely heard Nicky and Dean talking about us.

"The rogue got mad just because of Nora. It seems their relationship developed a little faster," said Dean.

"Indeed, they fit very well." Nicky chuckled sarcastically. "I'll be looking to get rid of that rogue."

My body stiffens. What does Nicky mean? Did Ken hear it?

I purposely got up early to use the kitchen before the omegas arrived. I want to make food for Ken. I want to show my prowess in cooking to Ken. From a young age, I have been accustomed to cooking; my hands are nimble when using a knife to cut meat and spices.

A wide smile graced my face. My heart beats. I can't wait to know what Ken thinks about my food. Although Ken rarely talks, I'm sure he will comment.

I thought back to Dean. A few times, I've made Dean food, and he loves it. I shook my head. I have to forget it! Why should I remember the man who betrayed me and rejected me?

I already have Ken. I had to remove Dean from my life.

I smiled contentedly. I have finished cooking. I can't wait to give it to Ken.

"Have you heard the latest news? A rogue has been dragged into Alpha's room."

"What is wrong with him?"

"He had stolen, and he would likely be removed from the pack."

I was surprised to hear the words of the omegas who walked into the kitchen. Rogue? In this pack, only Ken is a rogue. My heart beats three times faster. I rushed to dad's room.

I was standing in front of dad's room, whose door was open. My heart stopped beating when I saw Ken standing in front of my angry dad.

"Get out of my pack. Lucky I didn't kill you!"

My eyes widen. Dad kicked Ken out? I stepped in.  My lips trembled, and I looked at Ken, who lowered his head. "What happened?"

Nicky, who was standing next to dad, smiled crookedly at me. "I caught this wild wolf holding an important and precious poison bottle. I'm sure he got orders from someone to work in this pack so he can take the poison, or he intends to sell the poison to another pack."

There's no way Ken would do that. I don't believe it. The poison is stored in a secret base. Only dad and his confidants know where the base is, and only they can enter it. Ken couldn't possibly have stolen the poison.

I remember what Nicky said last night. Nicky wants to get Ken out of the pack. She must have made this false accusation.

I looked straight at Nicky. "I can't believe Ken did it. You must have set him up. Only dad's confidants can get into that secret base!" I must have gone crazy. Where did I get the courage to express my opinion?

Nicky glared at me. "Don't make accusations! I found him with the poison bottle, and he confessed."

I am surprised. Ken couldn't have done it!

"You don't accuse Nicky. You have no right to talk like that." Dad said firmly. I shut my mouth.

I made eye contact with Ken. I don't understand the meaning of the look in his eyes, and his face is flat.

I knelt on the floor and looked at dad sitting in his work chair. "I beg you, Dad. Don't throw Ken out. I might die if Ken isn't by my side." Tears rolled down my cheeks. I don't want to lose Ken. "Dad, I beg you."

Dad turned his eyes to Ken. "Go and never come back here if you don't want to die."

My heart shattered into pieces. Dad ignored me. Dad didn't change his mind. I wept bitterly. Why is it like this?

Ken helps me up, and his fingers wipe my tears. I searched for the meaning of his gaze. I wonder what Ken is thinking. "I want to come with you."

"Don't be stupid. I need your blood!" Nicky shouted.

I bit my lower lip. I can't leave the pack because I'm Nicky's blood bank. Dad won't let me go out with Ken. Dad's aura and sharp gaze seemed to want to kill me.

I lowered my head. Feel my heart breaking again.

Ken touched my head, and he whispered in a soft voice. "I'll be fine, and I promise I'll see you soon. Trust me."