Ch. 13

CYPRUS

Laying down on my bed, I couldn't help but fantasize about everything. Suddenly, I felt like this world finally made sense to me.

Waking up every day now had meaning compared to before. All thanks to this God-sent named Fiona. She came into my life, and everything changed for the good.

Now I feel happy each time I wake up in the morning. That excitement in me is always there. I always want to be around her despite everything. I never felt this way, but now I felt like it every time I lay there whistling to myself in excitement. I can't wait to finally propose to her and make her my wife. 

At this point, I have done everything and anything to show her the sincere person I am, making her come to like me, come to be free with me, and of course, giving her that opportunity to govern amongst the women and the maids in the pack.

I hope that is enough for me to prove myself to her. I had gotten my ring ready, and I wouldn't just claim her, but I would let her know how it feels to be loved because, at this point, I think I am already going crazy for a woman I hope would love me. 

Though whenever I remember where she comes from, whenever I know that anytime from now it can brew troubles, I can't help but suddenly feel saddened. But I will not let that affect me in any way possible. I sat up instantly, thinking about everything. She deserves better. She does not deserve Sergius. No matter what, he is not worthy to be the man in her life. 

At that moment, a knock so gentle I could tell it was either my beta or a maid came at the door. 

“Come in,” I muttered quietly as it was immediately opened. 

Stepping in was my beta. He looked quiet, but I could tell he was nervous. 

“What is wrong?” I questioned almost immediately, already knowing something was not right. 

“I don't know how to put this, Alpha. We have... we have unwanted and definitely unexpected guests,” he said as I sat. 

As I stood up almost instantly, hearing those phrases, “Who could it possibly be? Now about to disturb my peace again?” I asked. 

“It's your brother,” he said. 

Suddenly, my head made a banging sound. 

“What? My brother here? It can't be. He wouldn't dare. He doesn't even have that audacity to come here. Why would he be here?” I questioned, suddenly feeling confused. 

“He is not alone. He came prepared. He has elders and pack members with him. He came very much prepared, I assure you, Alpha,” he said to me as I laughed. 

“No matter how prepared he is, I am going to make sure he goes empty-handed. He would not get whatever he wants,” I said, already knowing one thing or another it had to do with Fiona. 

I wore my shirt  and came out quietly, slowly walking towards the veranda to see him. He wasn't just alone; he came with so many guards and two elders by his side. He stood looking around as he chuckled, whispering some words to his beta who was standing beside him. 

“And what if I don't plan to see him?” I said as my beta looked at me, confused. 

“Alpha, you can't say you don't plan to see your brother. It's not possible. He came with one of the most important elders in the northern region, and that is enough for you to see them. He knew why he did not come alone. Whatever he wants to say, listen to it at least,” he advised me as I groaned. 

“Whatever,” I muttered back before going down and slowly opening the door. 

Our eyes met for the first time in so many years. I was glancing at my brother not through images but eyeball to eyeball. He suddenly crept a smirk on his face as I could hear him chuckling from within him. He was already mocking me. That was one thing I hated about him. He always believed he was such a superior and he could control me all the time. And now clearly, he came here for her. He knows he's going to get her; he feels so confident. But I wasn't going to give him that chance. 

Instead, I stood tall, taller than I have ever been. I stood not a few inches away from him, waiting for him to start the first conversation. 

“Are you just going to keep moot, brother?” he said as I looked away, trying to calm my nerves. 

Only hearing his voice alone pisses me off every time, and I can't ever get used to it. I don't even know why I am standing here right now talking to you. Because it's useless. 

“Why are you here? Why? Did you think it was a good time to finally visit your brother after so many years?” I asked him as he laughed. 

“You really think I give a damn about you? No, I did not come here because of you. I came here because I want to take back what belongs to me,” he said. 

Suddenly, I felt so enraged, unable to control myself, my hands in a tight fist, me trying to calm my nerves down. 

“You want to take what is yours? And what exactly is yours?” I asked him gently, still trying to act all calm and not letting him win against me. 

“You know what is mine. Bring her out. I heard she's here, and I want her back,” he said, so much authority in his voice. I wasn't going to let him get anything he wants. And he has to understand he can't just request for anything. 

This time around, I am going to make sure to bring his ego down. This time, he isn’t going to take her away from me no matter how smart he tries to act.