Chapter 12

Aurora's pov 

Building up a business wasn't easy. It was tough and stressful, but the people were cooperating, and I was beginning to get accepted in the city. The alpha's guard was also of great help to me.

But I had a surprising visit by the alpha and beta one morning at my workplace.

"Good day, the mysterious girl, or should I say, Aurora," the alpha said, standing behind me.

I turned with a surprise look, as he was standing with a big smile. "I can see you are making progress with your business. I am very proud of you, despite being a visitor at my city. You wasted no time trying to make your stand," the alpha said, nodding his head as he looked around my store.

"But you didn't see it fit to inform us of your plan, until we had to get the information," the beta said, rolling his eyes.

"Come on, I know she was too busy and she wanted to wait until she had it all settled out," the alpha said, his eyes never leaving mine.

All I could do was nod my head.

"Fine, let's leave it that way, since it's the touchable mute girl we are arguing about," the beta said in frustration.

"Will you just stop? At least the young lady is making progress, and all we should do is appreciate her and show our support towards her," the alpha said, looking stressed out.

The beta let out a deep sigh and shook his head. "Fine, I'll leave it alone," he said. "But, Aurora, you need to understand that as the alpha's guest, you are under our protection. We need to know what's going on in your life, especially when it comes to something as big as starting a business."

I nodded, understanding his point. I wrote on my notepad, "I apologize if I caused any concern. I just wanted to prove myself and show that I'm capable of taking care of myself."

The alpha smiled and placed a hand on my shoulder. "You're doing great, Aurora. We're proud of you. Just remember, we're here to help you, and we want to support you in any way we can."

The beta nodded in agreement, and for a moment, I saw a glimmer of kindness in his eyes. Maybe, just maybe, he wasn't as bad as I thought.

The alpha and beta stayed for a while longer, asking me questions about my business and offering their advice and support. As they left, I felt a sense of gratitude towards them. Maybe, just maybe, I had found a new family in this city.

As the days went by, my business continued to grow. The alpha and beta would often stop by to offer their support and advice. The guard, who had become a close friend, would often help me with tasks around the store.

I was starting to feel like I had finally found my place in the city. People were beginning to recognize me and my business, and I was starting to feel like a part of the community.

One day, as I was working on a new design, the alpha walked into the store. He was alone this time, and he looked serious.

"Aurora, I need to talk to you about something," he said, his voice low and serious.

I looked up at him, wondering what was wrong. I wrote on my notepad, "What is it?"

The alpha hesitated for a moment before speaking. "It's about your past," he said. "I know you don't like to talk about it, but I think it's time we knew the truth."

I felt a surge of fear at his words. What did he know? And what did he want to know?

"But I have already told you, or is there anything you heard about me?" I wrote.

The alpha shook his head. "No...in fact, I have spoken to some of my people, and so far, I have been hearing good reports from them. Yes, I have had a lot of visitors and travelers coming to my city, but you are something special. I'm not talking about your condition, but I am interested in you. There is so much more I need to know," the alpha said, moving closer to me in curiosity.

The alpha's look was becoming scary, and I was starting to feel uncomfortable. "You don't need to hide anything from me anymore," he said. "We are already family, so what is the need to hide or pretend?"

The alpha was right; there was no need for me to hide anything from him, judging from the way he had been treating me. But not now; it wasn't the right time. I would tell him the truth, but later.

"It looks like you had a very terrible past, about the people chasing you," the alpha said, his eyes filled with concern. "I don't mean to scare you or make it worse, but I really wish you could be open to me."

I wrote on my notepad, "Don't worry, I would tell you soon. Just give me time."

The alpha nodded. "Okay, no problem. But you really need financial assistance at this workplace. Some of your equipment is getting old," he said.

The alpha was right; there was no more money to maintain the business. The money I had gathered was finished.

"You silent shows it all," the alpha said, smiling faintly. "Even if it's because you can't talk, but your expression says it all, which is why I am helping you with some money. You can't say no; let's just say I am investing in your business."

I felt a surge of gratitude towards the alpha. I wrote on my notepad, "Thank you so much. I really appreciate your help."

The alpha smiled and placed a hand on my shoulder. "You're welcome, Aurora. I'm happy to help. And don't worry, I won't expect anything in return. Consider it a gift."

I felt a lump form in my throat as I looked at the alpha. He was being so kind and generous to me, and I didn't know how to repay him.

The alpha seemed to sense my emotions and gave me a gentle squeeze on the shoulder. "Don't worry about it, Aurora. Just focus on your business and making a new life for yourself here. That's all the repayment I need."

I nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. I was grateful for the alpha's kindness and generosity, and I knew that I would never forget it.

As the alpha turned to leave, I caught his arm...