CHOOSE ME (BXB)

CHAPTER 8

“I know that you don’t have friends, Lucas.” Al looked down at me in annoyance as I took another huge bite on my hotdog sandwich in front of the exhausted and hungry young warrior. “Aside from that, any valid reason for you to be here for 4 days straight?” He asked as I licked the sauce on my lower lip.

“Why? Can’t I?” I asked and he rolled his eyes.

I’m currently sitting on the bench on the training grounds near the village where the warriors of the pack spend all day flexing their muscles, making it big and hard- That sounds wrong.

Anyway, I rarely visit here, when I only need to do some task like bring them food or something if Tania or Sandra cannot be found, but now-

“Lucas.” Al called out, still waiting for my response and I smiled at him, offering the half of my hotdog sandwich.

“The Lady keeps roaming in the Mansion as if she owns it. I’m only saving myself from jail.” I smiled innocently. He finally accepted my offerings before sitting beside me.

“Aside from that, I bet you haven’t talked to the Luna yet so you’re as lonely as a monkey.” 

Bingo.

“And you’re roaming around, plotting your escape too. Searching for the best route to get away fast. Sadly, you are not that familiar with the woods or more like you are stupid with direction.” I glared at him when he said that loud. “What?” He asked and I rolled my eyes.

“You are very annoying. Care to explain why your mentality age stucks at 3?” I asked and he chukled at me.

“Cause I’m talking to one?” 

I glared. Funny?

“Hey.” We both looked up at the half naked man who towered us. Hhans kept a beige towel around his neck as he chased his breath and he’s quite s*x to look at. The sweat all over him was amazing too. He looks kinda hot and tasty if it wasn’t only from the glare on his face, I would have jumped him already. “What are you looking at you, faggot?” 

Not to mention his nasty attitude.

“That just turned me on.” I said, blankly and Al laughed on how Hhans turned red at me.

Hhans, umm… how do I explain this short tempered, homophobic hot guy’s personality? He hates me ever since I came into the picture between him and his best friend, Daniel, when we were kids. He’ll hit my head as many times as he could manage. Then I came out gay and he hated me more. Unlike the monsters whom I cannot talk back to every time they insult me, this guy can eat all my remarks and ass.

Not literally though.

Tania used to say that it wasn’t hate at all, but I doubt that. Have I mentioned that this guy tried to kill me too? If it wasn’t for my Mate who was around that time, he would have broken my neck. So what was that, Tania? hahaha just kidding. I love you!

“What was that?” Hhans stepped forward and I leaned back, using my arms on the bench for support. Preparing my long legs just in case he attacks. 

Imma gonna kick your balls, sir.

“Stop it Hhans.” Al warned and the man mentioned rolled his eyes before throwing his towel on my face. I frowned at his childishness as he walked away.

“Immature.” I mumbled. He heard it and glared at me from his shoulder before walking away completely.

“You get along well, don’t you?” Al laughed as I threw the wet, disgusting towel full of his scent on the ground.

“If only he’s nicer.” I said as I stood up. “I stink, I’ll go back to the mansion and take a bath.” I made a disgusted face from Hhans’s strong scent all over me and Al chuckled more. 

“I’ll visit you once I’m free so don’t be sad.” He smiled and I smiled back.

“I’ll be happier if you move in.” He made a face and I laughed. “Later then.” I waved goodbye before going back to the mansion.

It’ll be nice if Al would really move in. Sadly, both of his Father, Frank and older brother, Jake were too strict with Al and Hannah so I doubt he’ll move in. I don’t know how their set up works though, since Hannah stays in the mansion with the other kids.

Master Daniel hasn't returned my phone either. I’m gonna lose my mind doing nothing! If only I have more friends.

I do not get along well with the others around my age, while the Luna is often busy and it's been days since we last talked too. 

Should I approach him already?

Before that, I need to get my phone back.

“Umm… Lucas?” Carter, the doctor of the Pack who took care of me since the pack took me in, stared at me with wide and worried eyes when I walked past him in the hallway. I smiled at him. The 46 years old, handsome man immediately ran towards me cupped my face between his hands. 

“Carter?” He moved my face left to right and even pulled the collar of my shirt to check the inside, making me raise my brow at him. “What’s wrong?” 

“I should be asking you that! Why does that boy’s scent all over you? What did he do to you this time?” He asked worriedly, obviously traumatized by the incident before and my eyes widened.

“Nothing-“

“What nothing?!” He shouted on my face. 

Like really? I successfully caught all your spit, Father. It’s still really weird calling him that. Let’s just stick to-

“Carter.” 

Our eyes immediately traveled towards the owner of that deep voice. The 51 years old man, standing almighty in his matte grey suit with white collar underneath and partnered with expensive looking black shoes was found seven steps away from us. His used to be blonde hair was now all white making his sharp green eyes pop out and damn… Can this middle aged man be more handsome than this?

Victor Cromwell, Daniel’s dad and the previous Alpha of the Golden Eye was a really nice and charismatic guy. He often took in those werewolves who were exiled from their pack or were abandoned all over the nation. Just like me, Alpha Liam and the three pups; Mimi, Josh and Zhick. The old man was adored and hated by many, because of his good deeds and amazing leadership.

Not only that, Mr. Goldsmith and him were like friends forever. They have the same vision and get along well. I saw them together for how many times and the view was really majestic to look at. It makes you want to say Daddy- That was rude, I’m sorry.

“And Lucas. Hello, how have you been?” Alpha Vic smiled down at me…

“Alpha! It’s been awhile!” I ran to him excitedly, since it’s been a month since he last visited. He lives alone in his own Mansion on the other side of the Village for some reason so we barely see him here. 

“Hey there.” The Alpha smiled and I brightened up from the attention.

My smile almost broke my face from excitement, but it immediately fell when my eyes met the couple approaching from the Alpha’s back. My eyes immediately widened at the same time my smile fell in jealousy as they smiled down at each other.

Ache…

I need to go.

The Alpha ruffled my hair with his huge hand and I forced a smile at him.

“How have you been, little Lucas?” He asked as he pulled his hand back.

Dying-

“I’ve been great!”

“That sounds real.” He laughed and I forced one, knowing for sure that he can read me well. “I heard that Rexile tried to recruit you to their pack, is that true?”

“Well-“

“Good to see you, Alpha.” Carter interrupted me as he stood by my side, glancing worriedly from the Alpha’s back as well. I looked up at him and he forced a smile as he patted my back for comfort.

“Same. I’ll be staying here till tomorrow. How about a drink tonight?” The Alpha Victor asked and the Doctor gave him a small nod.

“Sounds good to me.” Carter said before looking down at me. “Lucas, wash that off then return to me in the clinic. We will talk later, okay?” I nodded before accidentally meeting Daniel’s wide, mismatched eyes as they stood beside the Alpha. I was taken back in surprised before bowing my head at the three of them. 

“I’ll be going first.” I forced a smile before dashing off.

How unlucky of me? I successfully dodged them together in the past few days. Daniel only approaches me when that girl is not on his tail, which was really rare so… 

In short, nothing really changed that much. 

“I wasn’t aware.” Alpha Victor spoke as I hurried to leave them in private. “Those two weren’t on good terms at all. I was surprised.” He laughed to himself. 

That was the last thing I heard before I got in my room safe and sound.

I took a deep breath before slapping myself with both of my hands to pull myself back to earth.

Yup, Daniel did acknowledge you as his Mate but it doesn’t mean he accepted you already. I reminded myself before walking towards the closet to get my towel and bath basket behind the door.

“I’m gonna take a bath then roam around the woods again.” I told myself as I left my room. Tania and I used to sneak out all the time to visit the clubs in the city, but my short memory and lack of direction gets me in trouble roaming it alone until now. I rarely join the hunt as well because of that.

Like I’m your tyical weak and stupid Omega.

That’s why I need to prepare for it.

“What took you so long?” Daniel asked as soon as I closed the door behind me. I glanced at him, nervously as I dried my hair with a towel. He was sitting on my bed holding my sketch pad that I haven’t finished for months.

“I was preoccupied with thoughts so…”

That’s a lie. It took me how many washed for Hhan’s scent disappeared on me.

“About what? About a while ago?” He asked as he placed my sketch pad on the bed before he stood up. Something from his tone made me worried and the way his eyes went cold too. I gulped from his stares, but it’ll be bad if I looked away. “About earlier, I didn’t sense you there so I wasn’t able to avoid you from seeing us.”

It’s not like I care though. Do I care? I can’t remember-

“I was surprised to see you there, instead of Hhans.” My eyes widened when his eyes darken at me as he got closer.

“Master Daniel-“

“How come his disgusting scent was all over you, Lucas?” He bent down a bit to meet my line of sight and I gripped the towel on my hair, nervously. “It was not mixed with yours so I don’t want to make a huge deal out of it, but…”

“H-hey-“ I flinched when his finger trailed from my left cheek down to my chin.

“It’s close to your lips and I’m burning with anger right now.” 

Oh...

Are you? Can I see more?

“I wasn’t really expecting for that asshole to make a move on you now,” My eyes widened from that. “Maybe his feelings returned after his mate’s death, huh?”

“What are you saying?” His eyes were dead serious and I gulped once again. His presence was getting heavier and it’ll be dangerous if I don’t tell him the truth now. “It’s not what you think…” I stared at him, worriedly as he held my hand up near his face and I blushed from the touch. 

“Then what?” He asked impatiently.

“I-it was his towel.” He raised a brow at me. I still want to make you jealous, but I don’t think that’s a good idea. “I went to the training grounds. Hhans bullied me again and threw his used towel on my face- He did nothing and he wouldn’t-“ Daniel interrupted me by heaving a sigh and a squeeze on my hand.

He looked back at me with a relief smile and my chest clenched in delight.

“So that was it, huh?” I nodded as I kept my eyes on the floor now.

“Yeah...” Finally, I cleared it off- Oh, one more thing! “Umm Master Daniel…” I trailed off when I remembered my phone. I shyly glanced at him under my lashes as he held my hand still and he looked down at me, amused.

This is too much. I blushed hard when he smiled down at me.

“Yes?” He asked before he walked closer to me and I stiffened.

“I was thinking, i-if I could…” He squeezed my hand once again and I looked up at him with wide eyes. He chuckled to my face and I bit my lower lip. 

Why are you acting like this?

Daniel took my other hard and wrapped it around his neck as he chuckles more for some reason. He bent down to help this poor 5’5 feet tall man to hug him from his neck, while he wrapped his arms around my waist too.

My chest clenched from his action as I lean my face on the left side of his chest.

What are we doing?

“Sorry, I suddenly want to share my scent with you.” He answered my thoughts with a cute one and I fell in crimson from embarrassment.

Dammit…

I cursed as I closed my eyes, still hugging this man.

Dammit Daniel-

I repeated as I hugged him closer.

That was so adorable...