Chapter 24: This is my home too

*** Mason’s POV***

"Babe, do you really have to leave?" Mark asked, whining.

"Yes, Love, we talked about this." I stated in frustration. "This is something I must do in order for our plan to succeed. Don’t you want a future with me? " I queried.

"I do, but I will miss you. I will miss your presence, "he whispered, gazing down.

I signed and raised his chin with my index finger.

"I'll come get you soon. You know, my family won't allow us to be together. So hang in there when I straighten things out with Nora and marry her. I request that you join the pack so that we can be closed until our plan is completed. Give me two months. " I lied between my teeth, knowing that this was the only way out of this.

Mark sighed and nodded." I will wait as you suggested. Don’t you even think of falling in love with the Lady Alpha, "he warned.

"Never, "I replied, and I kissed his lips softly. "I need to leave now. Alpha Benedict must be waiting for me," I added as I slid