Father Romero

Someday

William Pov

"William," her voice was soft but it spoke volumes. I could tell she was angry but also intrigued and happy to see me. Her face was flushed and I grew angrier with the images I had just seen. She was with that boy and I knew what they had done and would do had she not seen me. I thought I could let her go. I thought I could let it be and find a way to stop Valencia on my own but I am here. She is standing in front of me with those hazel eyes. Even though they are judging me and filled with fury at the moment, they were still soft and mesmerizing. I didn't want to get ahead of myself but I knew I was a lost cause the moment I saw her.

"Delilah," I whispered. Her parents had left and told me to wait for them here. I had to see her so I went to look for her but I knew she would follow me and I was happy she did.

"What are you doing here?" she asked me. I didn't answer her right away. 

"I came back to make sure you were okay," I told her.

"How sweet of you but I don't need your pity," she snapped.

"This is not pity, I am worried about you," she moved closer to me.

"You don't get to come in here and act like a hero after what I saw you do," she paused but before she could start again her parents walked in.

"William,"  Aria cheered. "I'm glad you are still here, I never know if you will just up and run away again."

Delilah Pov

I saw how my mom hugged him. I was a bit jealous. I knew they were only friends but something inside me made angry. I wanted to push her away from him.

"Do you have new information about the recent attacks?" William asked.

"We thought you would have something for us, it's why we that you came back," my father said. I looked at William and smirked but hid it before my parents could see.

"I just came back to tell you there was some activity in the western woods, I should leave tonight," I couldn't help but display my disappointment.

"Honey, don't worry, we won't let anyone hurt you," my mother said.

"I know," I sighed. "I have to go."

"Don't stay out too late," my father said. I waved and left my house in a haste.

I pulled out my phone and called May.

"Hey, let's go shopping just you and me," she agreed and I went over to her house and picked her up. We drove into the city and ended up at a small boutique we both loved.

"I need a new dress for the gathering," May said.

"Yeah me too," I responded. I watched as May excitedly shopped while I on the other hand just stood there thinking about him. His mysterious eyes were the only thing in my mind.

"What are you going to do about Wes?" May said.

"What do you mean,"

"I'm not stupid Del, I know you two," she didn't want to finish her sentence.

"He will find someone and so will I,"

"But you two just-," May's face looked sad and disappointed.

"We can't turn back time, I made a mistake but I hope my mate can understand or else then I guess he can reject me and be done with it," I said.

"How can you not be scared,"

"Scared?"

"How can you not be afraid of rejection and about ending up alone," May said.

"I don't know, I don't know anything. Your mate is supposed to be the other half of you and be your soul mate but it can't be that easy. We have spent two years looking and nothing, aren't you tired?"

"I want to find my mate but I can't be reckless with my heart and someone else's," she said.

"What if you find one worth holding on to," I said.

"You think Wes is the one even though he isn't your mate," May questioned.

"Um," I almost didn't know what to say. "What if he is." I wasn't talking about Wes. William made me feel things I've never felt before. The little time we spent together made me think that he was more than some stranger that kidnapped me.

"Del, you still have a mate out there somewhere, what will you do if or when you meet him," May asked.

"I don't know, I guess someday that's going to happen. Someday." I scared myself at that moment. Someday I would meet him and someday I would break more than my own heart.

I pushed those thoughts away and continued to shop with May. We both found suitable dresses for the gathering. Hers was a bit more conservative and less revealing than mine.  We drove back to the pack territory and she ran home while I stayed out around my house. I wanted to clear my head before going back home just in case he was still there.

"Hello," I heard his dark masculine voice.

"You're still here," I said. I didn't turn around to face him but I knew he had walked closer to me.

"Yes, I wanted to see you again," my heart was pounding in my chest. "Will you go somewhere with me."

I didn't say anything I just started walking. Somehow I knew where he wanted to go. We ended up back at the first cathedral we went to after the attack. Being here again only put one memory in my head and it wasn't of Valencia and William. I was getting nervous but I was not worried. I wanted to be here. I wanted to be here with him.

"Delilah, I am sorry, I am sorry I couldn't control myself and I am sorry I hurt you," he said.

"You didn't hurt me," I said. I was lying but I didn't want him to know the truth. I didn't want to tell him how much it hurt.

"Delilah, stay with me," his voice was soft.

"Okay."