Confrontation

I know I have hurt her badly. I didn't need my super hearing power to listen to how much she is crying because of me. It has to happen or I will never break this chain of events that keeps happening to us. I tried and failed three times before. I can not ask my people to lay down their lives just so I could test my mate's loyalty. I don't know if any of those tears are real, so I would like to know how I could make it easier for her. Since  I'm not going to change my decision no matter what happens. Annabeth will be my wife and Luna. She is the most eligible person to do it far better than my mate. She sacrificed her chance of happiness for her mate for being with me. It could be the power that brought her to that decision, nonetheless, she has always been supportive of me. So she deserves to be my Luna.

I followed her to the guest room she was storming inside. I could hear the sound of packing going on. I winced at the thought of her leaving and had cut a hole in my chest. I relaxed then pulled open the door and commanded her, "You are not leaving here." "I beg your pardon sir but I would like to inform you that you are not my lord or Alpha. I only stayed because I felt it would be good for me. But now I know it was the worst mistake of my life", she finished. Her breasts heaving with the strain I was distracted for a second. I pulled her towards her and put my lips on her ears and told her, " I'm your lord, Alpha, mate and everything I want to be. Don't test me. Once I made a decision then I don't generally back away. But in your case, I was lenient and patient. Enough with this nonsense, I'm trying to be your friend, don't make me your jailer".

"You fucking bastard I trusted you. How could you do this to me? "  she broke down. "Do what?" I questioned her. "This"  she points towards her dress. It was slightly soiled but incredibly beautiful, especially on her. "You kissed me, brought me to your home, gave me a beautiful dress. I followed you like an idiot. I know it's also my fault. But you invited me to your engagement. I was an idiot to even think that you were going to propose to me but you made me believe I was living a fairy tale only to crush me. " Her fury changed into sobbing. My wolf was inside me kicking itself for causing her pain. I tried to ignore it but  I couldn't anymore, it was already difficult but I won't succumb anymore. I have to tread carefully. I want to be honest to her and at the same time strict so she doesn't play around. I owe my life to her but that doesn't mean she is not going to do anything in the future. Her loyalty could flip at the drop of a hat. If I didn't protect myself or my clan they could suffer heavily like in the past.

"Tell me the real reason for keeping me here and be honest for once", her voice was husky. " I told you it was because of the attack on me. I think you are behind it", I said the truth. But I hide the other things like how I suspect her being innocent and also the existence of a traitor at my end. Because there were only two possibilities: either she is innocent or not. There is no in-between. "I told you before I'm innocent plus if I need to kill you why would I save your life"? she asked me back. " To destroy me and my family, killing me didn't ensure your safety; unless my entire family was killed, they could avenge me" I shot back at her. "I don't understand you. First, you tell us we were mates many times. Now you behave as if I'm your sworn enemy. You said we couldn't be together because of certain circumstances" she whispered. "Sorry I didn't tell the complete truth. We couldn't be together because you tried to kill me every lifetime we were together" I said sarcastically. "I don't believe you, I'm not a killer. I don't know the person who you are talking about. I'm not here, you are making a mistake" she said. "Am I?  Say that again with a steady heartbeat this time. Remember I could tell when you lie", I smirked at her. Enjoying our banter which was arousing.

"I hate you, I will never forgive you for doing this to me," she said heavily. I quickly turn away. It was either that or kiss her like a fool.

I walked briskly away from the building only to find Annabeth waiting for me outside. "Hey," I said. I wasn't embarrassed or anything just annoyed at her for following me. "You couldn't wait till our engagement party to be over to run after her I guess", she said, her lips curled in disgust. "I didn't ask anyone to be my wife. If you can't cut your jealousy then we can call this whole thing off. Remember, you are only going to be my wife. She is always going to be my mate. I will make sure she is ok" I said. It was very clear I'm not going to do this for marital bliss. It's my duty that is forcing me. My life has always been dedicated to my pack. Not even my parents compete with that. "I never meant it like that Alpha I will always be your dutiful wife. I was only here to make sure you are ok. I wanted to ask if she could be my maid of honour. That way she won't be feeling alone and people would feel less dislike towards her" she smiled and said. There wasn't any warmth in her smile. "If you want her to be your maid of honour then you better ask her and not me" I moved away from her with a quick nod towards my home.

When I reached my home I saw my parents waiting for me. My smile was quick. "Hey, dad! Mom! Thanks for coming again" I said. Mom just waved me off and did a little dance, slipping a little. I caught her with my arms going around her. "She had too much wine and can't shut up about how good you are going to be. If only you buy a washing machine" he said laughingly. "And tv, fridge, oven anything the modern world has' ', she added her voice husky. " Mom, we are a community. We like to share work without burdening the forest which we already do. She is born and brought up from here she will manage. "I remember you fighting with me for taking away your Xbox," she said. "I'm not a kid anymore mama though I sometimes wish I'm," I said with a smile creeping over my face. We said quick goodbyes and my father dragged her to the car before she became a little too emotional. When they left I straightened up. I had no time to ponder on all the things that the universe has taken from me.

I sat in my room to think about how to deal with my mate and fiance together. I hope it won't end badly. I have to take responsibility. I thought about her saying yes to Annabeth. What if she became our maid of honour? Maybe she won't say yes, sparing us all the agony. I should have said no in the first place, what was she thinking? It was uncomfortable not to mention weird. I quickly took another look at the list of suspects while reading the report that was presented. The last page has six names. I read them Tony, Sebastian, Liam, Tom, Lorrain and last but not least Angela in the boldest letter. His conclusion was clear: I didn't have to ask him twice. I fingered the letters of her name. It was a beautiful name. I didn't know the devastation it could create in my life.

I closed my eyes and thought of a peaceful place. I could see Angela, her arms waving in the air as she was standing on the top of a hillside. She was screaming at me to get over to the top of the hill. I marched up the hill only to see her in the arms of another man. I was going to kill him. She slowly raised her hands. I saw a gun in her hand. She directed it towards me. I heard a gunshot and I could feel the bullet tearing through my heart. But it didn't hurt me as much as her betrayal. I slowly fell from the hill. When I looked around I could see a sea of bodies, all of them belonging to my tribe, even my parents were there. I closed my eyes and waited for death to come to me.

I was wide awake, scared by the nightmare. I have even forgotten to call home to check my parents were alright. How I could be so careless with their life as I'm with mine. Is that going to be my punishment to see my dear and near dying? While I was alive it wouldn't happen, it was only a dream and calmed myself. I won't let it happen if I have to kill my mate. I will do it. I have to prepare myself and I will end the person who I  love with all my heart.