Carena: I was aware of Sawyer’s routine, so I didn’t bother texting him or bothering him with my calls. I knew he would be out for a jog. I got ready to attend breakfast as the Red Raven pack was leaving today. I was so happy they would finally be gone.Their arrival had only caused so many issues for me. The biggest one was still lingering, named Ashley.As I put on a blue dress, I curled my hair to look my best for Sawyer. He had done so much for me when I felt lonely.He defended me, took care of me, taught me how to love myself, and even helped me forget about Jackass. I owed him that much.“It is true that you are still in love with her, but if you are ready to not even give her the true title of your wife, I am ready to do anything to win your heart,” I had a smile on my lips as I put on lipstick.Just as I thought I could be at ease, someone invited themselves into my bedroom without even a knock on the door.“Excuse me,” I grunted when I saw who it was. Jack had a smirk on hi
Carena:“Huh? Payton told you that?” Right off the bat, I could tell she had lied. Sawyer seemed pretty stern this time.“Payton!” Without waiting for me to add anything, he started calling for her.After a few seconds of him screaming her name in the hallway, he returned with Payton behind him.“What is it, brother?” Her tone was so much milder with Sawyer than it was with me."What did you tell her about me taking Ashley for a walk?" Sawyer yelled at Payton, whose body shuddered in fear before she started shaking her head. I noticed how Sawyer steadily wrapped his fingers around his wrist, gently applying pressure to his own nerves."That's not true. When did I say that? And why would I say it when Ashley is sleeping in her room?" Payton shocked me with how easily she had lied and was now changing her statement before her brother.Sawyer silently looked my way before looking back at his sister. I could tell he was speechless now."Why are you lying, Payton? You told me he took Ashle
Carena:I had to shut down Jack so that he understands he cannot just show up in my way to remind me of his horrible ways with me and expect me to be thankful of him for his smallest good deeds, that he never actually did."There is a difference between you and Sawyer. I trust him, and I am willing to listen to him and let him do his duty as her fated mate to keep her safe," I said softly but confidently. Jack's jaw clenched as I walked away from him to check on the breakfast preparations.They had laid out a whole feast as a farewell for the Red Raven Pack members."Sawyer will join everyone in a minute," I said as I took a seat at the table where everyone was gathered for breakfast.“Hmm!” Lord Rennick murmured while the others stayed silent. Tabitha and Jack didn't seem too happy until Janine arrived with Ashley by her side.Janine was holding Ashley's hand for support. I could tell from Ashley’s condition that she was still in a lot of pain.She sat down on the chair between Payto
Carena: I sighed but then mustered some courage to keep going.“Should we take Paco for a walk and then get some toys for him?” I asked after we finished feasting. I was really excited and happy to have Paco in my life. Since I was a child, I wanted a pet. But then I had so many responsibilities on me that the idea of getting a pet and then not being able to pay attention to him seemed wrong and unfair for the pet. But now I had Paco and for the first time in my life, I wasn’t loaded with work.“Toys for Paco?” he squinted his eyes a little, showing confusion.“Yeah, pets must have toys or else they start chewing on household items,” I said in a joking tone.“I have some work in my office, Carena,” he excused himself coldly, just like always. There were only a handful of times when he would show emotions or be romantic.“Oh! Then maybe after you’re done with the work?” I asked, and he shook his head before even trying to squeeze some time for me.“I’m not really into pets or buying
Carena:His stare broke after watching me enter the office.“Carena!” he called out, holding his hand out for me. I left the tray of snacks on the table and accepted his hand. He pulled me swiftly and made me sit on his lap. His body was so warm as if he was having a fever.“I heard your voice and couldn't believe you had come to see me,” he said, sounding a bit uneasy but keeping a smile on his lips for me.“Are you okay?” I inquired with concern. He nodded his head but didn't raise it. I was sure he wasn't drunk, but he seemed off, which was odd.He ran his finger up and down my cheek, just watching my face with so much enthusiasm.“Just stay here with me for a while,” he uttered, wrapping his arms around my waist and pulling me closer to rest his face on my chest.It was an odd position, but if he was comfortable, so was I.I thought he would break the hug and snack on the stuff I brought him, but that didn't happen. He dozed off on my chest for a solid two hours. Hearing him breat
Carena: “Wait, you tell me what is going on?” Sawyer gestured at lady Jane to let me speak and gave his full attention to me this time."She hurt my dog," I yelled, and Sawyer took his hand off my shoulder to turn around and glare at Ashley, who suddenly looked so innocent."What?" Ashley glanced at Sawyer and then back at me."She took Paco from my room, and now I can't find him," I cried in front of them for the first time, letting my emotions show instead of fighting them."What?" Ashley used a tone of disbelief."I am sure she had hurt him," I added as I realized there was no way she would take him from me just to return him back. But what could she had done in just a short time?"That's nonsense. Sawyer knows how much I love dogs. I would never harm them," she quickly brought tears to her eyes. I watched her face in disbelief, shocked by how she was acting so innocent."Wait a minute, you saw her take Paco out of your room?" Sawyer asked me, keeping his voice soft."I did. She w
Carena:Something definitely flipped inside my head because usually him defending me like that would make me admire him, but not today. That was not enough. All this mess was brought into the pack mansion by Sawyer himself.“You not believing me is equivalent to hitting me, Sawyer. Do you not see what they are doing to me? Do you not see how constantly I am trying to fight these battles?” I screamed, and once again, he warned me through his gaze."Look at her, how she's arguing with the alpha king," Lady Jane exclaimed dramatically, shaking her head. She ran her hands over her face, as if it was a matter of immense importance for someone to engage with the alpha king in a harsh tone."He's to blame for this. He's the one who turned her into the devil she is today," Lord Rennick shrugged, while Sawyer and I stood there, exchanging glances."Let's head to the room," Sawyer almost sounded like he was requesting me, but I wasn't ready to back down this time. What Ashley did was downright
Carena: "You're trying to manipulate me again, Carena. And you know what happens when somebody asks me to do something. I do the exact opposite," he warned me, but I was ready to take a risk now. I had realized I can't live like this. He was nice enough to help me gain my confidence, but I guess that's all there was for our relationship. I couldn't deal with another alpha king whose ego was way above his mate."Choose," I demanded, not hesitating to give him direct eye contact."I'm warning you!" he said through gritted teeth."Do it, choose," I clenched my jaw just like him. Somewhere deep down, I had a feeling he would let go of his ego this once to assure me he knows I'm not just his responsibility. And I swear I only wanted him to say my name. I wanted him to let his ego loosen before me."Ashley!"Ah! What an unfair life of mine. I lowered my head and closed my eyes, smiling at my own foolery."I've told you, if you challenge me, I will hurt you. If you let me deal with your iss