Christos.That night, sleeping was out of it and I did not make any attempt to even go close to the bed. Nurturing my glass of whiskey, I stared pensively into space while ignoring my heavy heart.It was a long time before I realised I was no longer alone. Looking to my left hand side, I saw not just my Beta, Gamma and Delta watching me, but to my surprise my fourth and fifth soldiers were also present.Knowing full well that I was not ready to share my thoughts, I glanced away after a brief connecting flash at them.My wolf was still not talking and that’s adding to my heartache. I could feel his presence somewhere back there but he’s not willing or able to come close and share my sorrow with me.Unable to contain a feeling of betrayal, I sipped at my whiskey, knowing I was not totally surprised to see my men around me. They are never far from me even in the human world and they always know when I am not in the best of mood.This time is no different and during the moment of brief ac
Christos.My men all looked at me without saying any more word. But then.“I am sorry, but from your words, she is not acknowledging you as a prospective mate? Does that mean she doesn't like you?” My Gamma pressed for more information and I winced visibly.What a dumbass Gamma! Can’t he be more kind with his words?“Shut up, Gabriel. You are not helping the situation.” My best friend and Beta finally intervened and I walked slowly back to my chair.“What are we going to do, Boss?” Always preferring to listen and observe, Joe is the quietest of my men and the fact that he found it important enough now to volunteer a word shows he is also concerned and disturbed.Which is not surprising. The topic of Luna is nothing to joke about. Especially when it has to do with a stubborn human mate.“I am working on it and I believe she is coming around. We are lovers already but according to her, she is not willing to act more on it or give a second chance.” I acknowledged with a grimace. What a s
Christos.Looking at him now, I would say as a matter of fact, I am sure the only thing he has ever had to work for was this position as the Gamma. It had not come as a surprise though when he proved himself to be the third most powerful at the academy we all attended. We had all known that beneath that beautiful charming exterior, lurks a hard fighting warrior. Which is why many of the smart men are always weary around him, they know that charming laid back facet is basically to hide the real man beneath.So no, it is better if my unsuspecting stubborn mate does not meet my Gamma for now. Especially when she is so adamant about disobeying me. Who is to say she will not use him to make me more frustrated?Unable to stop myself from briefly imagining the scenario, I felt a sweat coming on from within and I had to quickly shut down that line of thought.Sending the innocent looking Gabriel an unsuspecting glare, I was now glad I punched his smooth looking jaw. Even though I knew it’s ju
Becca.Of course there dramas had not stopped me from doing my thing, though after then I tried to limit the heavy stuff. At least when we are outside in the presence of others.“I will do what I feel is necessary, son.” I replied stubbornly at the moment and they groaned loudly and simultaneously as they followed me into the big mall where we usually come to do our once a month shopping spree.Walking down the aisle with my excited kids besides me, I ignored their loud whispers as they both planned the best way to push their interests.Pretending not to see their signs, I picked a favourite brand of cereal as I read the label, making sure it was the correct one.“What do you guys think? Should we pick a few cans of these or would you prefer to go for another type of cereal?” Knowing it’s possible they were tired of a particular flavour, I pushed the decision to them.“Hmm, this is okay Mum, let us go for it.” My son suggested and I could see they were too distracted to care at the mo
Becca.I decided to play it safe and I started off softly.“Tell me, with whom would you like to have that with? I can’t think of anyone that I would entrust the welfare of my kids to, even for a night, kids. Except for your Cindy aunt of course.” I ended softly, hoping they would grab at the straw thrown to them.“Cindy Aunty?” My daughter’s expression was aghast and I saw her brother’s face contort in equal grimace.Okay! An adult is definitely out of the question.“Okay, you don’t want a sleepover at your Aunt's place. But pardon my curiosity, okay? What’s wrong with a sleepover at my friend’s place?” I murmured as I waved them forward in a push to keep going.At this rate we will spend the rest of today here without any success at shopping. Honestly, I can’t imagine why they would choose this place of all places for a talk such as this.‘Probably because they knew you would be too distracted to argue and ignore them.’ A tiny voice chuckled and I had to smile wryly. Considering how
Becca.After a long minute of quietness that seemed like hours, I raised my head to give them a stern look. Never will I bow to their demands in this way. Else, they will always use this emotional tool every time I refuse to grant their request.Opening my mouth to tell them outright that there shall be no sleepover, not at Christos Fernandez’s house anyways, I saw a flash of colour from the corner of my eyes and I turned to it distractedly.Was that not the same person I thought I saw earlier? Turning more fully to confirm my suspicion, I raised my head and my gaze clashed hotly and directly with a familiar eyes.I could feel the shock from the other person even as the same shock went through my own heart and brain.Never would I have thought it would happen this way.That the place I would meet this person is in a mall of all places. With my kids beside me, probably wondering what was going on.Raising my hand weakly to my forehead in an effort to keep from fainting, I staggered sli
Becca.I noticed the twins' alertness and i composed my emotions. Outwardly at least. There is no way I can take care of my kids, give them the best if their mother is locked away in the hospital as a psychiatric patient.Passing my credit card to the young clerk at the counter, I released a tiny breath of relief when a quick glance revealed the woman was nowhere to be found. Probably left because she could not stand to inhale the same air as me.Yet, there is no way I could relax unless we leave this place.“Let’s go, Mum. Everything is packed.” My daughter called softly and her voice brought me out of my retrospection.“Yes, let’s go, sweethearts.” I accepted quietly as we moved with our goods that are now neatly packed in plastics and arranged accordingly in the single cart.Pushing the cart in a manner that was considered harried, I urged my kids along, more hurriedly than usual.And before we walked out of the door, I saw them glancing behind their shoulders; As if checking for s
Becca. It was a long time later that I saw the reddish colour on the floor of the bath and I stared at the reddish flow blankly in confusion. It took another long moment before I saw the bruises on my knuckles and it occurred to me that in my misery, I had injured myself and that was my blood mixed with the water coming from the shower. It finally dawned on me that I am more emotionally damaged than I thought and I know getting over this might take a long time. Raising myself unsteadily from the floor of the bathtub, I closed the shower tap before stepping outside the tub. Running my body briskly with the big towel, I stared blankly at the blood stains on it before dropping it in the laundry basket. Knowing I had to stop the flow of blood before I faint from loss of so much blood, I moved to the first aid cabinets and sluggishly, I brought out the white bandages and with more of doggedness than finesse, I soon had the bandages wrapped around both palms and knuckles. Moving to my