It Wasn't True

Carlos' Pov

I went back home after rejecting the human girl. How could I accept such a weakling as my mate? I think the Moon goddess made a terrible mistake in pairing me with her.

As I moved closer to the palace, I felt my heart about to explode from the pain of the mating bond. Nevertheless, I was glad I had cut off every attachment with her.

I got to my chamber and lay on my bed, trying to put off whatever lingering emotions I was having for Nora. She wasn't worth my thoughts.

If only her parents weren't the beta of the kingdom and her brother was my best friend, I would have kicked her out of the kingdom as soon as I found out she was human.

Why would my father let a human live among us?

“ You are my mate!"

Her words echoed in my ears over and over again. Her broken eyes and shattered emotions tugging at my own heart. I swore it had taken me all my willpower to reject her.

There was something trying to stop me.

Furthermore, It was strange she could feel the mating bond when she wasn't even a werewolf. I wonder if it was possible for a human to feel bonded just like werewolves.

Different thoughts kept running through my head yet I couldn't find answers to any of my hidden questions.

I was growing restless, lying in my chamber. I needed to leave the chambers for fresh air. So, I got out and went toward the palace garden with a heavy knot around my heart.

“ Carl…” I heard my name behind me.

Aria Davis, my childhood friend and the only daughter of Alpha Gregory walked toward me with a bewitching smile, her eyes filled with lust. I began to question the moon goddess on why she didn't pair me with Aria instead of that human girl.

Even if I had no feelings towards Aria, at least, she was stronger and a werewolf too.

“ What are you doing here?" I questioned, walking toward the palace gate.

“ Can't I pay a visit-"

“ Not now, Aria. I don't have time to chit chat-"

“ I just need a favor from you," she cuts me off, walking toward me. She leaned toward me and whispered into my ears.

I frowned at her request, yet, I wanted some time alone so I quickly granted her what she wanted before walking away. After all, what she wanted wasn't of any significance to me anymore.

As soon as Aria went away, I walked back to my room to try and sleep the thoughts away. Perhaps in the morning when I had to face her again, I will no longer feel guilty.

I just need to act quickly.

***

A bang on my door and the scent of Justin woke me up from my deep slumber filled with nightmares of Aria. I was relieved to be woken up yet angered at the intrusion.

“ Stop banging, moron!" I breathe out, frustratingly.

The door was pushed open as soon as I answered and the worried face of Justin got me on my feet. It couldn't be the rogues attack again, right?

“ Are we having rogues-"

“ My sister is missing! We can't find her anywhere!" Justin said, biting his lower lips. He does that often when he feels extremely agitated.

“ Nora? Is she not at the cl-” I remembered at that time that only two of us knew about her being with me earlier.

I cleared my throat as Justin's anxious eyes looked up at me. I could see he was expecting to hear more of my question.

" I mean, isn't she at the house or perhaps the ceremony?” I rephrased my question as I dodged his eyes.

A long sigh escaped his mouth as he dragged me along with him. My heart did a total banging of guiltiness as I began to pray that Nora shouldn't tell them anything.

" If she was at home, I wouldn't be running my legs all around the pack looking for her, Carlos,” he said, scowling at me.

Yeah, that's true. And it's a stupid question from my side. I tend to lose my composure whenever I feel guilty. Luckily, no one had observed this.

Then I heard him say the next words.

" My sister- she heard my parents talking about the secret of origin,” he said, sighing as we walked out of the palace.

I stopped in my tracks, holding him back.

“ She knows she isn't a werewolf? I asked, my thoughts racing differently.

“ Yes. She heard about it and she ran out of the house, crying. My parents have been blaming themselves all night long. We have been searching for her for the past four hours. We need to go to the border and continue searching for her scent. Let's see if she left the pack," he replied.

Was I asleep all those while? If she left the pack already, I was sure the border guards would have stopped her.

“ She also said that she was rejected by her mate. I am sure she is heartbroken and might have…” he said, biting his lips. Then he added with a cold glint." Let's just hope she is fine."

We made our way towards the border where the other guards were waiting. Justin told me some of the guards have been sent to the Cliff and surrounding mountains. Hopefully, they will find a clue.

My mind was in shambles. If she knew she was truly a human, was it possible for her to take a drastic step towards leaving the pack? It would be best if she leaves peacefully without telling anyone she was my mate.

At least, I could still keep Justin as my best friend. Just then, I got a mindlink from one of the guards stationed around the cliff. I turn to look at Justin who had disbelief all over his face.

“ It can't be true!" He said, changing into his wolf form as he raced toward the cliff.

I stood rooted for more than five minutes, lost in my thoughts and with each passing second, my heart received piercing pains all over. Lost in the hurtful words I had told Nora earlier. I also agreed with Justin.

It wasn't true.