Blackmailing The Alpha's Beloved Bride

“Do you have to go?” Leonard asked Wendy.

Wendy grinned as her boyfriend wrapped his arms around her. “Missing me already?”

"Always, baby. You have no idea how much you mean to me."

A tugging sensation, deep in her chest, made her sigh, and she turned around to face her precious man. Beautiful blue eyes covered by square glasses that made his gaze wider and reach deep into his soul. His short, dirty blonde hair no longer combed neatly like he always made it so when he went to work.

Made her sweet man looks a little scruffy, and it made her giggle on the inside how adorable he was being with the deep frown he was wearing.

" I have to get home.” Wendy said as she stroked his back. “Willow is waiting for me, and you know how cranky she gets when I'm away for too long, right?"

" You've been away for two hours only, baby. Fuck! Why can't you and her just move in here? You know how much I love having both of you around, right?"

Wendy smiled. She adjusted her position on his lap and felt him hardened under her. The heaviness that she felt when he touched her skin before slowly fading as she saw how loving and caring this man was.

Even her wolf was beginning to embrace his gentle touch, and perhaps when her wolf was comfortable enough, she would also accept this man in her bed.

“I know, baby. But we've only been together for 4 months, and I don't think it's appropriate for a couple to move in together just in 4 months. We gotta wait longer."

He sighed. Leonard stared at her deeply and cupped her cheek.

"You're killing me, baby. Don't you love me? Don't you want to be with me?"

Love?

Wendy knew she cared for him deeply.

He was the first man who had treated her with kindness and ever so gentle with her and her precious daughter.

The first man who had never raised his arms at her and treated her tenderly. From the flowers he got for her and gifts of toys and snacks he would bring for her child.

He has all the qualities for her to love him yet....

She couldn't seem to tell him that. Or at least be honest about that.

That's the least she can do for him as it seems to make him happy.

" Of course, I love you, Lenny. Willow loves you, too." The last part was the only truth she could say without guilt.

" I just think it's too early. I don't want to jinx it, and I just want things to be slow and careful and ... nothing bad like an evil eye that's going to affect us, you get me? I know, I know, it sounds weird, but I do believe in all that, and if you give me some time, I promise it'll be worth it."

His frown tugs her heart like a string, so she gives him a soft kiss on his lips. She felt her wolf purrs at the sensation, and Wendy felt him smile.

" Okay, baby. If that's what you wish, I'll respect that. I just... the thought of you leaving makes my heart aches, and I just want to be with you every minute, every second. Even with Willow. It's weird but the way she's with me and the time we spent. It's like she's my own, you know? I love her, baby."

Wendy giggled.

" And she loves you too, baby. Heck, she's been asking about you a lot, and I was wondering, do you want to come over this Friday?"

"Come where?"

"My house. You, me, and her, we'll have dinner together and just chilling. Watching a movie, and you can sleep over."

His blue eyes sparkled at the office, and she felt his grip tighten on her thighs.

" Really? Baby. Are you sure?"

She giggled at how innocent his reaction was.

" Yeah. Why are you surprise?"

" We'll, you never asked me to stay over and ... I know how much you like your space. You never..."

" I never ask or allow, and I'm sorry, baby. I just know what probably gonna happen if we ever... stay the night together. I know we have never done that or do 'that', but... I think I'm ready."

" Wh..what?"

Wendy cupped his face and smiled.

" I'm ready, Lenny. Just... come. If things are going to happen, I prefer for it to be in the comfort of my home, my bed... is that okay?"

Lenny smiled and nodded.

" Anything for you, baby." He hugged her and bury his face in the crook of her neck. Inhaling her sweet scent and combing her curly hair gently.

" I love you so much, Wendy."

" I love you too, Lenny."

White lie never hurt anybody, right? Lenny leaned down and gave Wendy a deep kiss. She clutched handfuls of his shirt to prolong the moment.

....

Wendy didn’t realize how much she depended on him at this point. Being alone for the past 6 years, Wendy was getting used to being alone with Willow. She was accepting her reality that being alone would be her saving grace as she didn't have to be in the same pack that turned their back on her.

Watching the rain falling from inside the car as her hand held Lenny's, she felt at peace that she never thought she had craven.

A partner who loves her, more than she admits she care for - something her mother has advised her to look for.

The journey to her home seems bittersweet this time as a part of her. She really didn't want to be away from him, but a bigger part of her missed her sweet Willow.

She was sure that Willow missed her as much, too. Her babysitter Layla called her several times, but she knows it wasn't Layla that was spamming her. Willow, who always has access to Layla's phone just to watch Paw Patrol, would use that opportunity to look for her mummy, and it just puts a wide smile on her face.

Taking care of a baby by herself was no joke, and she was on the verge of breaking down when she struggled by herself. It beats staying behind at Eve's Hollow, though. She was safe here, and no one could hurt her ever again.

...Flashback...

" Leave, baby... forget everything and start anew."

" No, Mama... I can't leave you. Don't make me leave you." She begged her mother. Mary's cheeks were soaked with tears. So was she, but her mother was shoving her backpack with all her personal items and money to get by.

" You have to, little one. I can't bear to see him hurt you. Go."

She couldn't stop shaking as she took the black bag. She turns to her younger brother's gaze. Hunter eyes were glistening with tears, too, but he tried to keep a calm composure. Biting his lips from probably crying out to her sister yet he kept himself calm as he could.

He's the only man of their family now.

" Protect yourself first. I'll take care of mom and Hailey. I promise."

" Hunter... I can't..." She sobbed.

" Yes, you can!" Hunter gritted his teeth. Holding both of her hands and tears fallen down.

" I love you so much, sis. You gotta leave this place. He has his eyes on you, and he will continue to hurt you. If only I wasn't 15... I could've saved dad. I..."

" Don't blame yourself, Hunter. It's not on you. He's a monster. Despicable man. Oh, I... how can I leave knowing all of you be here with him around?"

" We'll be fine. As Hunter said, it's you he wants. You have to leave and protect yourself... including the child." Mary says and even looks down at her stomach.

" I'll pray for you, my sweet Charlie. Be safe. No matter what, and never come back."

The car brake unexpectedly, and Wendy woke up with a jolt and gasped.

She turns to Leonard, and he returns her gaze with a frown. Smiling at her and brushing her hair.

" Sorry, baby. I didn't mean to startle you. We're here."

Wendy's chair was reclined, so she put it up and looked around. It was nighttime and it was true they had arrived at her house. She could see the view of her picket white fence and lush lilac bushes. The lamp attached near her front doors illuminate the calm and cozy vibe of her small terrace with a pink tricycle parked at the edge of the porch.

Lenny got out of the car and opened her side of the door. She exits the car and walks to the front door with him. Turning around, she hugged him and kissed him tenderly.

“You’re going to be okay, right?” Lenny asked.

She giggled and nodded to him.

" Of course i am. Why wouldn't i be?" she said

He nodded his shoulder.

" I don't know. I just... I feel like every time I leave you, it could be my last. Like, having you in my life is so surreal, and I don't know how long this all would last. It's like a dream."

"Baby... why would you say that?" She frowned.

" Cuz' you're a dream baby. It's so beautiful and so sweet, I'm just so freakin lucky to have you, and it's like... what the fuck did I do to deserve you?"

Wendy cupped his cheek and shook her head. She stood on her tippy toe and kiss him tenderly.

" I'm so grateful for you, Lenny. I love you so much."

" And I love you, baby."