Chapter One Hundred and Two
Chapter One Hundred and Two
I stared off the balcony, watching the full moon. Enever really understood the relationship between wolves and full moons till I got back my wolf; there was something peaceful and comforting about just staring at it, but as serene as it was, it still couldn’t calm me.
Thane walked in. I knew it was him even without looking. I gave him a few seconds to settle in before I asked.
“Are you really going to challenge your father for the title?”
“I cannot help but wonder what is on your mind this time Riley.” He says, amused
“Is just that the last time you said you were challenging him for ‘me‘, to keep me safe? But T wonder if that is the only reason.
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“No, I wasn’t just facing my father for the solemn purpose of keeping you safe. But I am curious where is this heading to?”
“Nowhere. And about Beatrix.”
“What about her, Riley?”
“I learned… she had been stripped of her title as Commander.”
“You heard right.”
“I… don’t think you should do that to her,” I say, and Thane walks to me.
“Look at me, Riley,” he says, and I turn, staring at him.
“I think you should forgive her; she’s one of the best, and you can’t just let her
“You are referring to Beatrix, the one who misled you.”
“I know. I’ve gotten over it… I guess.”
“Would making her Commander again, make you happy?”
“Yes, yes, it will.”
“Then it would be arranged.”
go
- to.
Once again, he had bent his will for me… but I knew now why I was ‘special‘ to him.
to waste.‘
“Thane, you don’t have to challenge your father can’t you just be satisfied with what you already have?”
“I never settle for less, and I won’t now.”
Then do it for me. I am so scared that when you get the title, you will be just like your father.”
“So you believe I can actually win,” he says with a smirk.
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“That’s not the point.”
“Then, to clear that up, I would never be like him”
“You would go through with this challenge no matter what I say, wouldn’t you?”
“Yes,” he answers, and those words cut through me like sharp silver daggers. I inhaled deeply, trying to keep the tears at bay.
“I love you, Thane,” I say to him, and he remains silent. “Say you love me, Thane,” I whispered desperately.
Instead he drew me closer, so I was flush against him, but I pulled away from him.
“Don’t. Don’t touch me.” I cried out, I couldn’t hold back my tears, and I let it all out. “I know why you wanted me. You needed a mate to claim the title, and after that you planned to discard
future me, right?. Why didn’t you say anything when I was foolishly making plans of what my with you would be like?”
“So you really believed I would let you go?” He asked, his voice calm, but I could sense the anger coated in his words.
That had been the plan, hadn’t it?”
“Then maybe you are right.”
The next day, I traced my way to Axels‘ apartment. I wasn’t sure exactly why I was here, but I needed to take my mind off things. Yet beneath this dress, I was in G strings–so maybe a part of my mind knew why I was here and how exactly I wanted him to make me forget everything going on.
I noticed from a distance that the door was ajar. I walked on, but then I heard a female voice in
his room.
“So you are what?, breaking up with me,” she questions, her voice thick with emotions. No doubt it was Gloria, the same woman I had talked to Axel about earlier. I should leave immediately, return back to my room; I shouldn’t poke -nose into his matter, but I couldn’t get my legs to agree to that.
“Yes, Gracia,” he says, his voice as calm as it had always been.
“Why Axel? Is there anything I did wrong?”
“No, there is none.”
“They why? Why do you choose to break my heart? I thought we were perfect together; despite what others told me, I believed you were different; I believe you won’t hurt me, and now… now you do this!” The last part came out louder. She was mad, really mad.
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“It had to come to an end; would you rather this went on for a few more years before I break it up?” He questions, still calm.
“No, I would prefer you never breaking it up. I thought you loved me.‘
“I cared, and I apologize deeply. If there is anything I could do for you, don’t hesitate to reach out to me.”
I heard the sound of shattering glass; she must have thrown something at him, but from the looks of it, he didn’t retaliate; instead, he spoke, I think you are unique, and there would be someone else for you, someone more deserving
“No… I just want you, Beta. It is you I want” she pleads. Though I couldn’t see her, I was almost sure she was on her knees now, begging.
“I’m sorry…” Axel began, but she cut him off.
“Is it because of the woman, Riley… right?”
I stood there surprised. I wish I could take back time, I would have walked away, maybe I wouldn’t have to hear this.
and then
“The woman‘ you mean your Luna?” He questions, his voice slightly sharper now.
“She would never be my Luna!”
“Hey, we might have fucked a couple of times, but that wouldn’t stop me from throwing you into the dungeons for a few nights if you speak about your Luna like that ever again. Understand?”
“Yes, Beta,” her voice shook, and then footsteps approached; she was going to see me. I quickly ducked to the side, leaning against the wall and hoping she would be too distracted to notice me when she passes by. I let out a breath of relief when she walked right past me.
But she was not the only one I had to hide from; Axel was approaching, and unlike her, he stopped by the corner where I hid.
“Where is the
little eavesdropper?” he calls out. Shit, he had found me.
