True to her words, Uriel arrived exactly at six.
The party will be kicking off at half past seven.
Without knocking, Uriel kicked the door open before sauntering with a smile plastered on her face making me scoff.
" It's hard to get rid of old habits," I comment and she giggles.
That's Uriel for you.
The girl would rather kick the door open than push it with her hands.
The girl who would rather jump over the window than walk out through the door.
She has always been someone who does what's not expected of her and gives no damn about it.
I used to admire her in the past, but I still do.
While growing up, Uriel was the kind of girl
who would take no nonsense from anybody?The number of brawls she was involved in before we graduated from high school cannot be counted.
On the other hand, I was that shy nerd who would endure anything.
I would rather cry by the washrooms silently than confront my troubles.
Growing up, I had to depend on Uriel, Neo, and Marcus to defend me.That's just how useless and weak I was.
It's no wonder my mate rejected me." Not only are you woof less, you are worthless.
What were you thinking? That someone like you deserves to be my Luna.
A weakling who can only cry when faced with danger can never be my Mate."
Those were the exact words my mate told me after we spent the night together.
Ugly right? But he did not even flinch when they left his mouth.
The hate and disgust reflected in his eyes make me shiver every time that scene replays in my mind.
" Down to earth Ilebaye! What are you thinking about?"
Uriel's voice pulls me from my thoughts.
" It's nothing," I reply, forcing a smile.
" From the look of things, I can tell that it's something."
Uriel insists, her eyes regarding me suspiciously.
Unable to hold her stare, I look away.
" Don't tell me you are thinking about that asshole again?"
I could hear the disappointment in her words.
" Ilebaye, when will you ever learn that he is nothing but an ugly past, a past you ought to flush and get rid of?
He has made you suffer for years, are you still thinking that there's a chance for the both of you?
Women like you are the reason men continue to trample on your dignity and see you as desperate."
Uriel's words come out harsh but she is right.
What am I thinking about the man who drove a dagger in my heart and watched me bleed to death?
I am supposed to hate him because that's what he deserves, hatred.
But I can't control myself from thinking about him, whether it's cursing him or wishing things did not end the way they did.
Blame the stupid mating bond for making my life so messed up
He rejected me but did not bother to make it official.
Now, I not only swim waters of pain and bitterness, I have to endure my stupid Wolf longing for her mate.
My Wolf, Haven, resurfaced after I left the pack.
I was woofless before but the birth of Ethan Jnr back when I was in the city caused her to wake up from her slumber and she healed me fast from the pain of childbirth.
Of course, nobody knows about that, not even my parents.
" Do you honestly think I want to have him occupy my mind?
I detest him to the core but you of all people should know what the mating bond can do.
I hate myself each day for thinking about him."
and don't forget he is the father of Ethan who is your nephew and godson.
Unable to control my tears, I let them fall.They are tears of frustration and helplessness.Sometimes, I wonder what sin I committed to earn such a bitter fate.
" I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you cry but I don't want to see you in this situation forever.
You gotta move on Ilebaye.
Prove to him that he is insignificant in your life.
That you deserve better and he isn't even good."
Uriel's words bring a smile to my face.
Yes, I can't continue like this, or else why did I even leave five years ago?I left to make myself better and this is the best version of myself I have managed to mold over the years.
How can I let emotions take control and get the best of me?
" You are right.
I need to erase him from my mind and heart. I will not think about him anymore because he is not worthy of it."
With that newfound determination, I smile to myself.
' Wait and see. I will prove to you that I am not useless, worthless, and a weakling '
" That's the way to go girl.
Let's get you dressed for the party."
Uriel says pointing to the two dresses sitting on the table." Red color symbolizes fierceness.
Tonight, you will grace that party with the looks of a Queen because that is what you are, a queen."
One hour later, Uriel and I made our way downstairs to find my parents waiting for us with Ethan in my mother's arms.
The gasps that escaped their mouths did not go unheard.
" My princess has transformed from a girl to a beautiful woman.
I am so proud of you."
My father showers me with compliments.
" Of course she is beautiful. After all, she takes after me, right?"
My mother comments and we all burst out laughing.
She is not wrong, I am a replica of my mother.
Starting from my hazel eyes to my brown-colored hair and my hourglass figure.
I have to thank her for passing me such excellent looks.
" Mom, you look beautiful.
My son said to me that my Junior is looking very handsome.
I said to him while pecking his chick.
Thanks, Mom. He answered.
" Are you girls coming with us? Your brother and Tolani already left."
My mother offered but we turned her down.
We will be heading to the party in my car.
The packhouse is not far from here but we can't just walk to the place, not with the stilettos gracing our feet.
We watch as our parents' car drives away.
Suddenly, I start feeling nervous.He will be there tonight.Will he come to greet me or should I be the one to greet him?
It's been five years, will he look at me differently?
I immediately shake away those haunting thoughts.
Tonight is about me and not him.
" Are you ready?" Uriel asks.
Taking a deep breath, I nod.
" Let's do this."
The moment we step inside the Hall, the sight of men and women dressed to kill greets us.The room is parked with guests, as expected for a top businessman's birthday celebration.My eyes did a quick survey around the room, probably looking for a certain someone.When my eyes landed on him, I could not control the clench in my heart. As expected, he had a woman in his arms. What was I expecting? That he would come here all by himself?Although I already decided to move on, I can't help but feel bitter.' Pathetic, aren't you?' I can hear someone inwardly mocking me.I must be the most pathetic being to ever exist.I force my mind off him, deciding that he isn't worth my tears.My brother has no title in the pack. Although he is of Beta blood and had a high chance of becoming the beta, he chose to follow our father's footsteps and took over the family company.He is the CEO of a multi-billionaire company.He has connections extending to all sides of the country and beyond.He doesn'
" Call me Ilebaye. Don't be so formal or I'll feel awkward." Having him call me Miss Brook feels awkward. I prefer he uses my first name." Sure, you can also call me Cross. Just Cross. Let's forget about titles for tonight and enjoy this dance." Cross proposed and I nodded in agreement.I danced with Cross and although my dancing skills were rusty, I managed to keep up with him. As we continued swaying to the music, I felt a piercing glare directed my way. Turning to look in that direction, I saw nothing. Everybody was busy doing their own thing. Shrugging off the feeling, I decided to concentrate on the man before me.It was easy actually, Just followed his lead and I found myself enjoying it. The man had a great body, I was surprised I hadn't noticed that before. He wasn't a gym rat, but he looked as though he spent a lot of time on his feet. He is a Lycan Prince after all so I did not expect any less." Do you have a mate?" Cross asked, making me tense for a moment.I
" Hello, mate?"A voice so deep and enchanting sounded from behind me.Taking by surprise, I gasped into total shock. As that voice sounds familiar. And I wasn't expecting the owner of the voice to follow me to the bathroom. Not forgotten he even called me Mate.Slowly, I lifted my head and the face I saw reflected in the mirror made my blood turn cold and my heart beat impossibly fast.Longest time.The face I saw that reflected in the mirror said again. Still, awestruck, I turned immediately to see if what I saw in the mirror a while ago was actually accurate.And to my greatest surprise, it was actually him standing in front of me. He hasn't changed at all. Still looking as handsome as ever. With his Grey eyes, Pale smooth skin, and his frizzy hair. The night where I slipped my fingers into his frizzy hair kept coming back to my head like it was something that happened only yesterday.His standing in front of me keeps reminding me that I was rejected by him. He called me a ner
I got up the next morning with a heavy head due to the noise coming from downstairs. Trying to adjust my position on the bed as my head kept aching. Looking around the rooms I discovered I was in my room. How did I get to my room? I was at my brother’s birthday party. So, how come I am in my room?I asked no one but myself that questionThen with a heavy head, I started having flashbacks of what happened yesterday. From the moment I met with Pere at the restroom and how things unfolded with us. And when I went back and drank a lot to the point where I could not stop myself from kissing Cross.Ohh no I can't believe I did that. How will he look at me now? Am sure he is looking at me like a desperate woman. After having a flashback of what happened during my brother's birthday party, I tried getting up from the bed. But was stopped by a voice. “Mom, you will need to have this, it will help you with your hangover. Grandma prepared for you. When I lifted my head to glance at the
Since the dining table was quiet the breakfast went by very fast. After finishing my meal I walked out of the the dining room.Mom! Are you still going to rest? My son asked from the dining table.Yes, son. I don't have anything to do right now but to rest. Illebaye said Dear, you haven't told us about your stay out of the pack all these five years. Mom asked.Yes, my dear. This is the perfect time for us to use the moment to bond. Is been a whole 5 years since we have bonded and because you got back yesterday which was your elder brother's birthday we couldn't bond but right now we can. My dad said Gosh! Moon goddess why did you bless me with such parents who love lists so much? I said to myself Is not our fight so you will need to deal with it. My mom said Oh! No! I forgot again that they could hear me. So, are you gisting us or not? My mom asked Am sorry, M and David, but I need to rest right now. My head still aches from the excess alcohol we drank last night. Maybe next
What else do you want us to discuss? Well, nothing much, apart from the fact that I miss us especially when we used to come over here to clear our minds. Same here too, I do miss this place. But not as much as I miss you. Alright, so how was life in New York? That away from the pack and living with humans? Uriel asked Well, it was good. Especially since most of the people in New York knew about the existence of werewolves. What? Are you serious that some of them knew about our existence? Yeah. You are surprised too right? That is how I was surprised when I found out the first time. But I was happy because it somehow made my stay there with my son easier. Wow! I never knew about that. But I am happy since you both never faced any problems. Thanks, babe, but we can't stay there forever. That is why when Neo invited us for his birthday I thought it wise to bring my son so he could come see his route. Does that mean that you both will be going back to New York? Uriel ask
Ethan!Yes, mom.Are you okay Mom? Yes son I am perfectly fine.Mom, Aunty Tolani told me that I look like the Alpha of this pack. Is it true? Son, you don't need to think too much. Alright, your aunt just wanted us to have a problem. Mom, you know me too well, I won't let anyone destroy our relationship. Because I love you so much, Mom. Ethan said and hugged his mother. And Mom loves you too.Mom, if you say you love me then don't you think you should tell me about my dad?Mom, I know you love me so much but there is no need for you to worry yourself anymore because I am not a kid anymore and I will be able to handle the truth. And see who can handle the truth? Illebaye said and picked up her son to check.Mom, you are looking down on me. And don't forget I am a big boy. Ethan said and started smiling. Yes, sir, my 5-year-old son is now a grown-up boy. Illebaye said and played with his hair.Mom! You know I don't like it when they touch my hair. Especially your mom, who keeps
She is back. My mate is back after 5 good years. And right now she looks more beautiful than the last time I saw her here at the pack.I know she was beautiful ever since her childhood but right now she has grown more endowed.I miss her so much. There is no passing day. I haven't stopped thinking about her.When I rejected her the last time I didn't know she would leave the pack. I just wanted her to work more on herself and form the look of thinking she had done it.Ring! Ring! Ring! Who the well is calling me at this time? Hello! Greeting Alpha. Hope you have good news for me. Pere said to the person on the other line. Yes, Alpha. The person responded. What is it then?Sir, you have a son with Mr. Ethan's Daughter. What rubbish are you talking about? Pere asked Yes, Alpha. I am not lying because the boy looks just like you. The person it. If her son looks like me it doesn't mean it's my child. Maybe it is just a coincidence. Alpha Pere said.Is that all the information