Let Me Go Book 2 of the Contract

3. How long?

Chapter 3

Ramen's POV

I never expected her to come back so soon. I wasn't even sure she could feel the mate bond from this far away. She had been gone for weeks, spying at the castle for Simon, which meant I had plenty of freedom to do whatever I wanted. No one knew Bora was my mate.

I had never told anyone, and I never planned to. It was easier that way. Simon had already made it clear that once Bora had served her purpose, he would get rid of her. Until then, I saw no reason for anyone to know the truth.

Janice believed every lie that came out of my mouth. I had promised her everything, told her I would announce our relationship, make her the future female beta, even have pups with her. She believed every word. Then the bedroom door slammed open.

The sound echoed through the room, making both of us jump.

At first, I barely looked up. Then I heard my name. "Ramen."

My stomach dropped. That scent...Bora. s**t. How had she gotten into the house without anyone seeing her? How long had she been standing there?

"How long?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Then louder. "How long, Ramen?"

She kept asking the same question, demanding an answer I couldn't give. I couldn't tell her it happened every time she left for the castle.

I couldn't tell her she was nothing more than part of Simon's plan.

Janice hurriedly pulled the blanket around herself, trying to cover up as the scent of sweat and betrayal filled the room. I climbed out of bed.

"Bora..."

Her eyes never left mine. "Who is she?" she asked quietly.

Janice looked between the two of us, confused. "Ramen... who is this girl?"

Neither of them knew the full truth. Janice had no idea Bora was my mate. And Bora knew exactly why. I had kept her hidden from everyone. That had always been the plan. When Simon finally got rid of her, no one would question why another woman was standing beside me. I had simply been keeping Bora around until then. She turned without another word. As she walked away, I faced Janice.

"Get dressed," I snapped.

She blinked. "But, Ramen... you said…"

"I don't care what I said."

"But.."

"I said those things because I wanted you in my bed. That's all. Now get dressed and get out."

Her face turned pale before anger replaced the hurt. Without another word, she threw on her clothes and stormed out of the room. The second she was gone, panic took over. If Simon found out Bora had returned early… I'd be dead. He had ordered me to wait until she gathered all the information he needed. Instead, I had royally screwed everything up.

I rushed downstairs and caught Bora just before she reached the front door. Without hesitation, I dropped to my knees. I grabbed her leg.

"Bora... please."

She froze.

"I'm sorry," I begged. "She kept throwing herself at me until I gave in. I lost control. Please... just give me one more chance."

I forced a single tear to roll down my cheek. It landed against her leg. She stiffened. For just a moment, her expression softened.

"I have to return to the castle," she finally said. "We'll talk when I come back."

Hope filled my chest. Then her voice turned cold.

"But I swear, Ramen... if I ever feel your betrayal again, there won't be another chance."

I stood and wrapped my arms around her, repeating apology after apology. "It'll never happen again." "I'm so sorry." "I love you."

She slowly pulled away and searched my eyes. Whatever she was looking for, she seemed satisfied enough.

"Fine," she whispered. "You heard what I said. There won't be another chance."

Then she walked away..The moment the door closed... laughed.

She thought she'd won. She thought she'd scared me. She had no idea. While I hugged her, I'd covered her skin with an unscented masking oil.

The next time I slept with another woman, she wouldn't feel the betrayal through the bond. Not even soap or water would remove it right away. She thought she was clever. She wasn't. I went back upstairs and stepped into the shower. When I finished, I wasn't interested in being alone. I called for one of the omegas who never refused me. The moment she stepped into the room, I smirked.

"Close the door." And strip for me.”

Bora's POV

I never expected Ramen to chase after me.