Chapter 6

Ken's Pov

My heart is shattered and cramped. That's how I feel right now. I've never felt such profound sadness in my life.

"Nora," I call slowly. My hands shook as they stroked his chubby cheeks. My beautiful mate had fainted in my arms. I can't see her lovely eyes. My heart feels squeezed.

I shouldn't have left her. This is my fault. "I'm sorry, mate." I held back the tears from flowing.

'Damn it. They must die! I do not accept their treatment. I want you to kill Nicky too, Ken.' I am surprised. I haven't felt my wolf's wrath in years. 'Come on, let's switch bodies, Ken.'

'Not for now, Lio.' I restrained my wolf, who wanted to switch bodies. 'We have to go home; Nora needs to be cured.'

I lifted Nora. I grimaced. Her body is extremely light. Is she eating well so far? My hand on her back felt wet, and I suddenly remembered that they had whipped Nora. I turned to face those who were helpless on the ground. Should I murder Nicky?

'Go home now. You said Nora needed treatment.'

"Hold on, Nora. I'll get you in my pack, and I promise you'll never be in pain again." I promised myself. I close my eyes and kiss Nora on the forehead.

I came to the Gray Stone Pack to investigate my pack's poisoning case. Many of my pack members have been poisoned. I suspect the Gray Stone Pack because they are known as poison-producing packs. I disguised myself as a wild wolf to find evidence.

At first, I was hesitant to carry out this mission. It must not be easy for a rogue to enter the pack, and I'm afraid they will smell my natural body odor even though I have tried various ways to hide it.

That night, I was being chased by some warrior wolves from the Gray Stone Pack who noticed my arrival in their pack. Suddenly Nora helped me and pulled me to hide behind the bushes. My wolf and I smell mate off her body. It smells fragrant, like the smell of vanilla.

I'm stunned. I can't say anything. I came to the Gray Stone Pack to investigate a poisoning case, and I didn't expect to meet my mate.

"Are you a rogue? Are you lost?" Nora studied my body. Her face looks worried. My voice catches in my throat. I finally felt what the wolves felt when they first met their mate. "You don't worry. I will ask the warriors not to chase you. I will ask my dad for permission so you can stay in the pack. You take it easy." She smiled sweetly.

At that moment, my body froze. Her face is beautiful, and her heart is like an angel. Her smile makes my heart flutter. I've never felt a feeling like that before. Her scent made me drunk.

Nora begged her father, who is an Alpha, to let me stay in the pack. At first, Alpha Luciano didn't agree, and I didn't know what Nora was doing until Alpha Luciano finally let me, and I had to work to be useful for the pack.

I was confused because Nora didn't talk about mate. I think she's feigning ignorance because she's the daughter of an Alpha, and maybe she's embarrassed to have a rogue mate. I refrained from talking about it and secretly watched to see if she was pretending or couldn't smell me.

They gave me a lot of work. I rarely interact with Nora. When she met me, Nora sometimes greeted me or gave me a sweet smile that made my heart melt.

Then I discovered she already had the best warrior mate in the Gray Stone Pack. I was stunned and perplexed. How can I be her mate as well? I'm starting to doubt my sense of smell, but my wolf and I are pretty sure Nora is our mate.

My heart is broken to see Nora with Dean. Nora seems to really love Dean. Can I be with her?

The longer I get to know her. Even though I doubted Nora was my mate, I couldn't take my eyes off of her. Nora is often in the woods or standing by her house. She is alone, and no one accompanies her, but she also finds fun for herself.

I have a new hobby. When I have finished all the work, I will pay attention to Nora from a distance and I make sure no one sees me including Nora. Nora likes to play with a bird or a butterfly. She ran after the butterfly like a child. Simple happiness that made her laugh out loud.

I love her smile and the sound of her laugh. My boredom disappears just seeing her ridiculous behavior.

I've never felt such a strange feeling. This feeling torments me. Had I not been in disguise, I would have brought it into my pack. I don't care about Alpha Luciano, who might go on a rampage.

She is happy when alone, but her face turns gloomy and sullen when she is with her family. I also never saw her with Alpha Luciano or play with Nicky.

Nora is the first child, but she is not the future Alpha of the Gray Stone Pack. I learned that Nora had had a body and a weak wolf since she was a child. Since she is not an heir, none of the pack members respect her.

I want to accompany her. If only I could do it. We are destined to be together, we will definitely be together.

I was ordered to help prepare Nicky's birthday party. Out of all the people, I secretly observed Nora, who was sitting in the corner of the room. Her face looked gloomy. I wondered why she didn't join her parents and step-sister.

"Holy crap! There's no way he's my mate!"

I was astonished when Nicky pointed at me. How can I also smell mate from Nicky? I looked at Nora; our eyes met; obviously his mate should be Nora. So far I have never smelled Nicky's body. What happened?

I'm so confused. I can't concentrate on work. I argued with my wolf about who our real mate was. Nora? Or Nicky?

Alpha Luciano said that Nora and Nicky should exchange mates. He didn't want a rogue to become Nicky's mate. I don't mind because I just want Nora. My only mate is Nora. Nicky rejected me; I didn't feel any pain; it was just a physical pain response.

I tag Nora happily, but I try to hide my feelings. Nora looks unhappy. I could tell she was confused and forced to do it because of Alpha Luciano. Her eyes are swollen. Did she just cry?

After the tagging process, I saw Nora walking toward the forest. I secretly followed her; I wanted to talk to her about mate.

She's such a fool. She tripped over a tree root while running. She was very weak, but I could see her determination to become strong.

I sat down on a rock to accompany her. Her face looks sad. Maybe she will cry. Am I wrong for marking her without asking her first?

But I don't feel guilty because she is my mate. I should have marked it.

Nora couldn't believe we were mates. I promise to be loyal to her, so she believes we are a pair of mates. I can't betray her.

"Dean betrayed me. I don't know how long he's been with Nicky. I think we've always loved each other."

I frowned. I think Dean loves Nora. Several times I saw Dean with Nora. It turns out that Dean betrayed. No wonder Nora was so sad.

Nora also told about her desire to leave this world but couldn't because she was Nicky's blood bank. Her life is Nicky's life. Her parents put a heavy burden on her. I want to hug her fragile body.

Alpha Luciano said that Nora's blood was mixed with Nicky's blood because, in years, Nora had been transfusing her blood to Nicky. No wonder Nicky thought I was her mate. But I'm sure my mate is only Nora.

I saw Nora, who was looking at the sky. Nora is so tired of her life that she contemplates suicide. I promise to protect her. I won't let her get hurt or feel sad.

"He stole the poison vial, Dad. He needs to be punished or removed from the pack. If let, he will steal again."

I lowered my head. I do not know what happened. When I opened the door, I found the bottle in front of my bedroom door, then suddenly Nicky came and accused me of stealing an important poison. Did someone set me up, or did Nicky set me up?

Nora begged Alpha Luciano not to let me out. I helped her up and wiped the tears off her cheeks. My heart ached to see her cry. I promised to be loyal to her and would not let her cry, but I had to get out of the pack. How can I keep my promise?

I rubbed her head and whispered softly. I want her to believe me. "I'll be fine, and I promise I'll see you soon. Trust me."

I can't leave the Gray Stone Pack. I was worried about Nora but I couldn't meet her or bring her to my pack because the warriors forbid me not to enter. The distance between my pack and Nora's pack is quite far. I decided to return to my pack, and at night I came to the forest near the Gray Stone Pack.

I look forward to seeing Nora.

Unexpectedly, Nicky actually wants to kill Nora. I don't understand why Nicky hates Nora so much, and even for three years, Nicky pretended to be sick. Nicky is ruthless. She was so happy to see Nora suffer.

I attacked those who were Nicky's subordinates. They've been torturing Nora, and I want to kill them. Maybe some of them are still alive. I did it on purpose so he could tell Nicky about my real identity.

I won't let anyone hurt Nora. I also promised not to make Nora sad. I will kill anyone who hurts Nora, myself included.

"How is she?" I asked Jackson, who is a doctor. I entrusted Nora to him.

"Her life is not in danger, but her body is very weak and needs proper treatment. Looks like she hasn't eaten in days." Jackson turned to me. "Don't worry, Alpha. She will wake up soon."

I'm relieved to hear that. After Jackson left the room, I approached Nora, who was lying weakly on the bed.

"Get up quickly. Don't make me worry."

I looked at her pale face. I remembered Nora's words. "I don't like being lied to."

How do I reveal my true identity to Nora?

Will Nora accept me?