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20 Lurking In Corners Isn't Appropriate
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Once In The Dust 21 Before It turns Into A Blood Bath.
ONE MONTH LATER Christopher. I was sitting in my office going through some documents when Mark walked in. He sat on the chair and sighed. He had something to discuss with me, and I figured it must be urgent. "Speak up; I don't have all day," I told my Beta, going through the documents of our laws. I wanted to find a way out of the bind with Aida to free myself from King Aaron and his demands. "I do not know how you will take this, but it is about your fated," he said, and I stopped what I was doing to compose myself. "What is with Willow this time?" I asked him, and he sighed. "Some staff members claim she has been snooping about the place. I need you to be careful for security purposes. I know she saved you and Luis's life and is with Luis, but you must be careful. Other than what she told us about herself, we know nothing." Mark said, and I sighed. "So what is it this time?" I asked because he hadn't really said anything that would pique my interest. "We are at odds with the
Once In The Dust 22 On A Clock
Willow The commotion was much outside. News had gone around that the bears were challenging us. If it became a full-on battle, women and children would be taken to safety. Although the Medical staff were being taken to safety, I wasn't among the people they allowed to hide. I was glad because I would not have hidden if they had asked me to. Leeana, who was now my assistant, and I went to where the commotion was, and I saw Christopher trying to dialogue with the angry alpha. According to the man, Christopher had sent warriors to slaughter his people. I automatically knew it was the king's doing, but why didn't it lead to him? "Okay, take part of the land in the north as retribution," Christopher offered, and Aida exclaimed. "You have no right to give what belongs to me, Christopher. That land was given to me by my mother," she exclaimed. "We will just be giving a portion. Would you rather they attack us? I do not want bloodshed. It isn't necessary, especially over a misunderstandin
Once In The Dust 23 Hopefully, she would open up to me.
Christopher. I left Willow by the lake and returned to my office. There was a resolve in her eyes that troubled my soul. I knew she was hiding something and holding a lot in, but she wasn't talking to me. I hoped she would open up to me so I could shoulder the burden with her. Eight months was a short time. I did not know if I could honour our agreement when the time came. "Alpha, are you in the office?" I heard Luis's voice in my head just when I was about to sit down. "Yes, Luis," I said. I was very sad and confused. I honestly did not know what to do. On one hand, Aida was pregnant, so I could not just reject and divorce her. Left to me, I was willing to part with land and people just to be with Willow, but I could not be a deadbeat. On the other hand, Willow was leaving regardless. "We need to find out why she wants to go," Jet said, sounding sad. "Isn't it obvious, Jet? She does not want to break my home," I answered my wolf, and he growled. "She is perfect for us. She might
Once In The Dust 24 without starting a war.
Christopher. Aida banged on my office door while I was about to sleep, so I got up to open the door for her so she won't disturb the sleep of the pack members living in the house and create a scene. I opened the door, and she was wearing red lace lingerie with a short silk robe; I cringed. Realising Mark and I had been screwing the same woman for three years made me cringe. I wouldn't have been mad if she had told me she wanted Mark. I would have divorced her and fought for her to join Mark. This was very low of both of them. Here I was, fighting the mate bond just to be faithful to her, and she was cheating on me with my Beta. I was such a fool. "I have needs, Christopher. Don't you know pregnant women have a huge appetite?" She said, trying to sound seductive, and I cringed. She did not need me to satisfy her appetite; she had Mark for that. "I can't touch you tonight, Aida and I doubt I will be touching you anytime soon," I said and left my office to go to my bedroom. I did not
Once In The Dust 25 He was smitten by her.
Christopher. I couldn't help but stare at Willow throughout our ride to the bear kingdom. How could she have kept so much from me? Then again, thinking of it, would I have believed her? Knowing she was my fated and the fact that our bond refused to break, would I have thought she wasn't trying to get rid of Aida? I could understand her fear. Leeana had slept off, and Willow tried her best to avoid making eye contact with me. I deliberately picked the bus so the four of us would sit facing each other. I leaned forward and reached for her slender hand. She looked at me in shock, and I smiled at her. "Can't I touch your hand?" I asked her, and she looked around. She looked at Leeana, who was deep in sleep and at Luis. "I will make it right, Willow. I promise, just hang in there for me," I told her, and she looked confused. "When we return, you and I need to talk," I said and let go of her hand. I didn't want to let go of her hand. A calming peace washed through me when I touched her
Once In The Dust 26 I will succeed.
Willow I thought Christopher had brought me with him to settle his debt with the bears. Hearing the Alpha bear demand for me made me feel like an object; it hurt me. The way Christopher tried to avoid the scenario also annoyed me. In those moments, all I was thinking was why he brought me along if he knew he wasn't planning on giving me to them. I thought he was only trying to see if he could avoid the situation and, if not, hand me over to appease the bears. My eyes were misty, and Raya and I felt betrayed. Here I thought he wanted me to accompany him for something important, but instead, I was just an object he would have to use for payment. My heart was still breaking when he went to his knees. No Alpha does that, but he did it. When he confessed that I was his fated and begged them not to take me from him, I could not help but let my tears fall. "He wants us," was all Raya could manage. Christopher was degrading himself to avoid war and keep me. He was doing this for me. I did n
Once In The Dust 27 Time to speak my truth.
Christopher. I held Willow for a bit while she wept. I could feel her relief. The secret must have been a heavy burden for her to shoulder. I was glad it was finally lifted. I respected her. She had something that she could use against Aida but kept it. She wasn't the type to fight dirty. Maybe that was why she wanted to leave. I could only imagine what she went through every day, seeing Aida and Mark; I knew I had fucked up. Willow was my mate, yet I took her in as a servant. She served everyone, including Aida. Knowing Aida was unfaithful yet occupying her spot, I wondered about the mental stress it must have put her through. I had to commend her for keeping it together. I was determined to make it right once I got home. I was determined to have a future and build a life with her. I did not care what it would cost me, but I was willing to pay the price to have Willow in my life. Willow soon returned to her room. I wanted her to stay. I wanted to do so many things, but I had to wa
Once In The Dust 28 Everyone in love should be together.
Christopher. The king and I stared at each other for a bit, and he studied my eyes. There was a look in Aaron's eyes that showed he knew my response would not be pleasant. He had asked for it, and it was time to give it to him. "As long as no one goes behind my back to attack the bears and as long as no one tries to stylishly start a war, I won't give in to any demands for peace. But if this incident should repeat itself and they ask for Aida, I will willingly give her up to save everyone's lives. You might want to take King Lucien out of the way, but we both know the Lycans would never let you ascend the throne. Most people in the shifter's community loath you. I am hated because I am married to your daughter. But I guess you do not see it. All you can see is your ambition. It hasn't even occurred to you that the bears have the same might as us, and if we go to war with them, we might end up cancelling ourselves. Do you want the lycan king's throne so badly that you do not see the
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