Chapter 3
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Chapter 3
She led him in the garden, on a hidden bench.
-I'm still waiting.
-Ok. Do you want to hear the beginning or the worst part?
-Everything. Nothing you will tell me will make me change my mind.
She breathed deep and started.
-I am an orphan, found on a road by two amazing people, Maude and Chris. They raised me as their own child when I was two years old.
He gasped and raised his hand to caress her cheek, but she shakes her head, continuing:
-They raised me until I was 15 years old when they both died in a rogue's attack.
A tear runs down her cheek.
-I'm so sorry, baby.
He reached and wiped that tear.
-Don't. I haven't reached the worst part yet.
He froze. What else could it be? And then he remembered from earlier:
"I can survive without a mate, I did it before."
-Baby. I was selfish. If it's too hard for you I'll wait. If you can't talk anymore I'll understand.
She began to laugh coldly.
-You wanted this. Now you will stay and listen till the end. Only then you can leave.
He thought he was prepared to hear more. But now he wasn't.
Leila inhaled deeply. Her voice broke and continued whispering.
- Five years ago I found my mate. More exactly he found me.
He came to Willow Three Pack with business from his pack and we met. He stayed with me. For two years we were happy, I was happy. And three years ago, when Kate was one year old…
Her face was now wet with tears.
She covered her teary cheeks.
Without thinking he hugs her and pulls her closer to him.
She stood at his chest in silence for a while.
Hardly he heard a whisper:
-He was killed by rogues. I wanted to die too, but I had a child. I pushed myself to live every single day. I'm still alive, but I'm a zombie. I only live for Kate. I've become a warrior to protect her from any other attackers. I only function for her. Me, Leila Smith, died three years ago. I hope maybe I'll meet those rogues someday to make them pay for my parents and my mate, Kate's father.
She rose from his chest with a questioning face.
-I'm sorry that I forced you to listen.
Now you know.
He slowly began kissing her wet face.
Suddenly she stood up in front of him.
-Thank you. You are a good listener and a good hugger. I needed that, but there's no need for pity. I'll find my way to my room. Good night.
Daniel reached his hand and grabbed her wrist.
-Where do you think you are going?
-Away from you.
- I'm not letting you go. You are staying here until your eyes are back to that mesmerizing green. We go back together to pour more champagne and more food in us.
She wiped her face and smiled wicked at him.
-And we will kick some Luna's butt.
-I only want to kick your butt.
-Hey! I'm not that drunk. I still can kick your butt.
-I'm ready, s***k me!
She looked at him and began to laugh, falling back on the bench.
After a while she stopped laughing, lounging at him, and squeezing his left hand.
-Thank you, I needed that. Why didn't you run?
- I'm not a coward. I'm your mate, I will stand by your side no matter what. I will heal your broken soul and you will learn to love and see me as your mate. No matter how long will last.
He intertwined his fingers with hers, and lifted both hands, kissing the back of every one of her fingers.
-I kiss the hand of my ass-kicker.
She punched his shoulder and laughed.
-I have one question.
-Yes, baby.
-Are you sure? You can still quit and reje…
-DON'T SAY THOSE WORDS AGAIN!
Without thinking he used his Alpha tone. He was so upset, he didn't realize it, only when she looked puzzled at him.
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