Cleo's Heart Decisions.

Just Cleo, Just Alexander!

Two souls are sometimes created together and in love before they are even born and when they meet, they recongnize each other.

~about five days later, night, Comet Pack~

Cleo’s pov

Bree walks down from the stage she had been standing with her parents, Kevin and their older brother (the Alpha) with his mate and I hug her immediately.

She just became their pack’s second Beta next to her brothers and I with Kendra are the first after her family that want to congratulate her.

Yes, I’m not alone, Kendra is also here, she came once we told her I am here about four days ago and I am sad Callie and David couldn’t come, because Callie needs to be careful with her pregnancy and she is preparing her wedding with her mate. We decided to pay her a visit one of the following weeks and stay some days to help her as well and this is why she is not so sad she couldn’t be with us.

Almost one week now I have a fantastic time here with the guys and their family and I don’t feel bad to admit I haven’t missed my pack.

Okay, I miss my parents and friends but I am talking with my parents about twice a day or more and I am calling the guys every day to know how they are doing and tell them about me. I am happy they are all calm after the latest incidents and they are not so worried anymore.

My parents are obviously relieved and I am sure they are excited I am having such great time here! My dad is also calling Kevin to get sure I am following the doctor’s instructions and Kevin is too kind and patient with him! My mom is finally calm and I can listen to how happy she is I am safe and sound and better than I was some days ago and I have to admit I miss her like crazy!

And you can’t imagine what happened with Thor, I mean what he had been doing and what I did!

The guy is insane and shameless! He listened to nothing I said before I leave and he had been calling and texting me nonstop for four days, but I never replied and last night I had more than enough and I blocked his number and his office’s! So, from last night no more calls from the asshole, no more texts and Cleo is peaceful yet relieved!

I don’t know how selfish he can be to keep on bothering me after what he did and what I told him, but I don’t care anymore! I feel already better, being away from him feels like heaven and between us I am thinking of someone else all the time…

The white wolf!

I can’t stop myself from missing him, I wish I could see him again, thank him for everything, tell him again that I love him like crazy and beg him to show me his human, but I guess I can’t! I am here, he must have no idea where I am and I am somehow looking forward to go back to my pack for one last time just in order to have an opportunity to see him!

The more days pass, the more I love him, I didn’t lie that night and my heart feels different than before! It’s like something broke in order for something new to be created, it’s a gab that got filled and I can’t explain it completely no matter how much I am trying to! I am just sure I need him in my life and he is necessary for me, because I do love him and my heart belongs to him!

And I am certain you want to know how I am, I mean if I have recovered or not, so let me tell you! I am great, I feel like I did before that incident and I need two more days to be able to shift, so I am enthusiastic and impatient like Clea! My appetite is back and Bree, Kendra, Kevin and their parents are feeding me almost all the time like I am a child and I can’t eat on my own, but they are cute and I can’t complain. Also, I went to the pack’s hospital for the tests the doctor had told me and my results are more than fine, I have no problem at all and there is no reason for us to worry anymore!

As for how I am killing my time here, well…

It’s like I’m back at the college again because of the guys with the only difference being that there are no lessons or training and Bree and Kevin’s parents are spending much time with us and we laugh a lot! We do different things every day and we are out almost all the time. Even Bree and Kevin’s older brother and his mate join us sometimes and I have met too many people, all of them are friendly and extremely entertaining!

I took the best decision to come here for the next two months and the guys’ brother told me that if I ever want to join their pack, I will be more than welcomed!

“Congratulations, baby!” I say excited and kiss Bree with Kendra hugging both of us.

“Yes! Well done and kill them all, Beta!” she yells and we start laughing loudly not caring about anyone around us.

“Thank you my babies! I am so glad you came, I was dying to have you by my side, especially after Callie and David couldn’t join us! You are my sisters!” Bree replies touched and we kiss her in union to make her giggle.

She is very cute, seriously! Alright, she is crazy and a big headache sometimes, but this smile of hers is making my heart melt, Bree is a little child and too expressive!

“And now it’s party time!” Kendra states victoriously and Bree nods smirking.

“Yes, Cleo can finally drink and we need alcohol to celebrate my title!” Bree adds and I chuckle although…

I feel weird tonight, I mean from the moment the ceremony began and I came down with Bree and Kendra.

I guess you could call me crazy about what I am going to say, but I am sure I am not wrong!

I feel like I am being watched, like a pair of eyes is following my every move and I know it sounds creepy, but for me it’s not because I don’t feel uncomfortable or nervous, it’s just too weird and pleasantly frustrating!

Maybe I am overreacting as there are too many people around me and sometimes I am not so fine with it…

“Cleo, shall we?” Kendra asks bringing me back to reality and I snap my head to her breathless.

Oh, yeah! Enough with my stupid things, let’s drink!

“Of course, I need a…”

“Girls!” Kevin yells from behind us cutting me off and the three of us turn around.

We see Kevin and Darren (his and Bree’s older brother) coming to us, but they are not alone, another man is with them and the second my eyes land on him, I lose my breath!

He is the most beautiful man I have ever seen in my whole life and I can’t stop my heartbeat from getting faster with Clea impressed and speechless.

He is too tall, more than Kevin and Darren, he is probably the most muscular man I have seen till now, his body is more than great, it’s perfect, he is wearing a dark grey too elegant suit with a black tie and white shirt, and his face… Oh my Goddess! I am dying and I am in heaven!

His skin’s tone is sweet, he has three days beard, his hair is brown, silky and perfectly stylized , his lips are full and a big temptation for me and his eyes are mesmerizing, they are big and their color is unique, a dark grey that is imposing yet stunning!

With few words…

He is a Greek God!

And the worst yet best part?

He is constantly staring at me right back like we are alone and the others do not exist and I am running out of oxygen, my skin is shuddering, I have no doubt I have already blushed and he is smiling discreetly.

I AM DYING and I have no idea what is happening to me with him!

I observe him too lost in him and some seconds later he stops about half meter from me and Darren clears his throat making me almost jump up.

This is so humiliating although Kevin, Darren and the girls are not looking at me (thanks God) and I force a nervous smile as I see the man smiling to me when Darren taps his back.

I am an i***t!

“Girls, let me introduce you to someone very special to us, our cousin, Alexander Evans!” he states the next second and Bree lets out a low scream of surprise.

Huh?

At least I know the God’s name now and it’s amazing like him. Alexander… Like Alexander the Great, right?! But he was blonde and not so tall!

“I am so happy to meet you, cousin! I have heard too many things about you and I finally meet you in person!” Bree says first and raises her hand for a handshake with Kendra tapping my back discreetly.

Cool, I am sure she understood me and I am going to have a hard time in a while!

I have lost my mind with Alexander and I am going to pay it!

“I am very happy to meet you! Congratulations, Bree! I wish you the best!” he replies and it is Kevin’s turn to speak as he points Kendra.

“This is Kendra, one of our best friends, we were together at the college!” he says as Kendra and Alexander have their handshake and my heart tightens when I realize the next one is…

I!

How am I going to touch him without passing out?

I promise you, I don’t know what is happening to me, this man is a dream and I am getting crazy, I can’t control my body or my thoughts anymore!

“And last but not least, we have Cleo! Our best friend, we met her at the college as well!” Kevin continues and I smile more awkwardly than ever when he extends his hand to me.

Oh, Cleo!

Do it and don’t scream, try to be logical, don’t get humiliated, be strong, you don’t even know him!

“It’s a pleasure to meet you!” Alexander says warmly and I have to tell you that his voice is by far the deepest yet gentlest one there is and I ‘wake up’ and raise my hand.

“It is mutual, I am very happy to meet you!” I reply the more steadily I can and I press my lips to force a smile when my skin touches his.

I am being electrocuted and I suddenly feel hot, there is no reason for me to repeat I can’t breathe and my heart is on fire and Clea has gotten ecstatic like a puppy! She adores him and I couldn’t agree more with her, this man is…

GOD!

“And now that we met, I think we have to dance, we have a party here!” Kevin states killing me again and takes Kendra that looks more than willing to join him.

“Yeap and I want Bree’s first dance! I am the big bro and I am happy for my baby sister!” Darren states and Bree nods emotional.

I observe them walking away to the dance floor’s direction and I am sure I am red like a tomato from the turn things have taken. I am alone with Alexander that is never taking his eyes from me and I guess we are supposed to dance or something?!

Does he want to dance with me or not?

And…

How do I look like?

I mean, does he find me pretty? What if he doesn’t?

I didn’t want to wear anything too revealing and I am happy about it, but my dress is nothing special either.

I decided to wear a dark red dress that is narrow and hugs my curves perfectly, it is strapless and reaches my knees. As for my hair I left them free, but I have it straight and simple, my makeup is also simple yet classy and as for my shoes, I have a pair of black high scandals.

Maybe I was wrong, I had to be more elegantly dressed and I just realized I desperately want to impress him and I don’t even know him!

I am pathetic!

“Miss Cleo, would you like to dance with me or it would be awkward? I mean, we just met…” he says with a strong, clear voice and I exhale heavily doing my best not to smile like an i***t.

He wants to dance with me, YES!

“Of course, there is no problem, I would be happy to dance with you!” I reply trying not to pause and he smiles brightly, raises his hand for me and I take it without losing time.

We start walking with him leading me to the dance floor and this gives me some time to find back my temper and courage. Clea has calmed down in order to help me the most she can and I have to admit my hand feels like it fits perfectly inside Alexander’s.

I give him some quick gazes the closer we get to the dance floor and I can’t stop myself from admiring him. I am not lying, I swear he is gorgeous and I stop looking at him when I feel his eyes on me after a while as we reach to the dance floor.

Fortunately, he decides to go to the back side of it and not in the middle where Bree and the guys are and I’m happy because it is more peaceful here, the music is not so loud, the lights are quite romantic (don’t even commend it) and after us the woods begin and make everything more natural.

We start dancing although I am shaking slightly and his hand on my lower back is really overwhelming me. I have my eyes locked on his and everything around us faints. He seems to be in the same state of mind expect if I have lost my mind, I am imagining things and I really want him so my mind is playing games with me and the time stops.

Everything feels perfect for me right now, there is nothing else except from us and I am impressed I am not nervous. My skin keeps on shivering although and his scent is making me dizzy, he smells like caramel and his eyes…

Are drowning me!

Alexander’s pov

I think I am going to collapse on the ground from second to second.

All this seems to be a dream, not the reality and I don’t know how I am standing it and I haven’t kissed her yet!

I am dying to hug her, fall on my knees and scream how much I love her, that I want her in my life, I am crazy for her and there is no way I am changing my mind about us, but I have to be logical for now.

Soon enough I will be able to have her by my side, in less than two weeks she is coming to our home and I hope she accepts to give me a chance.

I don’t stop looking at her in the eyes all this time and my heart is beating faster and stronger than ever in my chest. I don’t know how I am behaving, I mean what she believes, I am too dizzy and my body is not listening to me anymore!

I was living for this moment these seven years after I saw her and I accept her as my mate and it’s the first time I am touching and holding her. Until now only Axel had this privilege these last times he met her and it was difficult for both of us to stay away from her because the bond gets stronger from our side, but now it is getting more intense for me as well!

This is why Axel didn’t want her to touch him and I agree, I don’t know how I am going to leave without her in a while. I will be a wreck until she comes to our pack and if she denies me…

I will die!

Anyway, I don’t want to think about it right now! I have her in my arms, I am looking at her and she doesn’t seem so nervous.

Does she like me even a little bit?

She was smiling before, she is constantly blushing from the second we met and her body is relaxed, so do I have hopes?

God, I am ridiculous!

Look at me! What an Alpha I am when I am acting like a child in front of her?

“An Alpha crazy in love, stop it!” Axel growls annoyed running out of patient and I clear my throat.

I have to talk to her, right? Get closer to her is necessary!

“Are you from this pack, Miss Cleo?” I ask breaking the silence and she blushes more with a shy smile.

Don’t do this, not now, love! I am holding back from kissing you and this smile is not helping me resist you!

“Um, no! I am from the Diamond Heart Pack and it’s just Cleo, please!” she replies and I nod quickly.

This is a good sign, no formalities…

“Alright then, as you wish…” I mutter under my breath.

I am sweating, Austin is going to laugh at me for an eternity and I can deny telling him about it, but once Cleo comes, he is going to ask her and then I am dead!

“And you, Mister Alexander?” she asks before I try to ask anything else and I shake my head smirking.

Mister…

I hate it but she is adorably kind!

“Just Alexander, I feel old when they call me Sir or Mister…” I say teasingly and she giggles.

Come on, we are behaving like kids and I wasn’t expecting to say this, but I love it!

I am not the man I thought I was, or I could have never imagined I could be like this!

I am serious, distant and professional all the time and it’s a surprise even for me to be so cheerful!

“She is our chosen mate, it’s logical!” Axel says rolling his eyes and I groan in agreement.

He has gotten too quick to commend because of Cleo tonight and I am not used to it!

“So Alexander? Which is your pack?” she asks me (persistent, I love it) and I desperately try to breathe and think of what to say.

I don’t think it’s a good idea to tell her about my pack, this has to be a secret! She must know after she comes.

“I…”

“Hey, you two!” Bree screams from behind me and cuts my breath with Axel groaning annoyed.

Oh boy!

She saved me, but I need some more time with Cleo and it is Kevin’s fault Bree is interrupting us.

Kevin, I am going to kick your ass one day for this!

~some time later~

Cleo’s pov

Bree and Kendra keep on dragging me from table to table and they haven’t stopped talking about Alexander and me. They say he likes me and he is looking at me all the time, not that I am not looking at him, but I feel so damn embarrassed from their behavior!

They are not even trying to be discreet and they didn’t give us more time to stay alone after Bree interrupted our dance! I am saying nothing all this time, because I don’t want them to do and say worse, but I am holding back with difficulty.

“Do you like him, silly woman?” Bree asks me frustrated in a low tone when I am about to take a sip from my drink and I cough.

SHIT!

“Huh?” I say nervously avoiding replying and Kendra leans closer.

“What huh? Say it!” she growls through her teeth and I stiffen under their serious, furious gaze.

They are going to kill me if I don’t reply! SAVE ME!

“I…” I whisper and pause unable to continue and Bree smirks wickedly and turns to Kendra.

“She wants him!” she states and Kendra nods immediately.

“She is dying for him!" she adds.

“And he dies for her!” it’s Bree’s turn to say next and this time louder than before and I groan panicked.

He is close, what if he listens to us? For Luna’s sake!

“Shhhh! Are you for real?” I say under my breath in frustration and look around me to get sure he is not that close and he is busy talking with Kevin and his parents.

“We are, and so is he! It’s you that is not for real! Look what a man you got!” Bree speaks back in the same tone and I bite my lower lip shyly.

You tell me?!

This man is wow, just wow!

“But are we sure he likes me?” I ask timidly and worried about their answer and they growl warningly in union.

Oh, f**k!

“Are you blind? Because only a blind woman would have still doubts! It is more than obvious and I am excited! You deserve a man like him, only him!” Bree whispers and Kendra nods when I turn to her.

“You are so damn lucky! Who Thor the asshole and bullshit! Alexander the god and the end!” she says smiling and gives me a meaningful look.

I turn to my right to find him looking at me and we smile to each other as he is still talking with Kevin and his parents. I can’t take my eyes off him for a while and after some more seconds I find myself trembling for a reason I don’t know.

This is way too intense and I can’t deal with it, I need to stay alone for a while!

“I will be right back, I need some time and air! Don’t do anything stupid, if you want me as your friend!” I say turning again to the girls that surprisingly nod in understanding with worry.

I am sure my condition is not the best and they have noticed I am about to get panicked, they don’t want to make me feel worse and this is one reason we are like sisters. No matter how crazy we can be, we respect each other’s needs and support each other in everything!

“Alright, go baby! We will be waiting for you!” Bree says and rubs my arm with Kendra giving me a quick kiss on the check.

I smile awkwardly and walk away without looking at Alexander again.

I rush inside the pack house like someone is chasing me and greet some members of the pack that know me and spend some times with me and the guys the previous days and then I head to the backward.

I get outside after some more seconds and exhale relieved when the cool air hits my face and hot skin that feels like burning. Thankfully, it is peaceful and as I was expecting there is nobody out here, I am alone, all the others are at the other side of the pack house and this means I will have the space and the time I need to calm down.

I pass through the small yard with shrubs and flowers and stop at the edges of the woods. The forest starts from here and I lean on a tree’s trunk with my back against it.

Something weird is happening tonight, a battle is taking place inside me and in my mind there are only two ‘persons’, the white wolf and Alexander!

I am finding myself in the middle of them and I can’t understand it!

I love the wolf, but what about Alexander?

I don’t even know him and there is strong pull between us and I felt it from the first second my eyes met his!

Clea says she feels the same way and she likes him a lot, something too rare for her, she is difficult to be pleased generally, but she finds him special and charming!

I can’t deny she is right, there is something on him, I don’t just like him, there is more, but what is it exactly and what is wrong with me so suddenly?

I feel my heart getting confused, there are two instead of one inside her and I feel guilty.

The white wolf loves me, he is protecting me and I am accepting someone else I have never met before so easily?

I was never like that…

I sigh heavily ready to cry and turn my head to the dark, silent forest to my right.

My thoughts take fire and I lose the time’s sense with my mind stuck on the white wolf and Alexander. The more I think about them, the more desperate I become and Clea moves troubled in my head.

“Cleo?”

His strong, warm tone makes my heart melt and everything is gone from my mind as I turn my head to find him about a meter from me already.

Alexander…

I smile weakly and stand up appropriately in order to turn my full body to his. He looks calmer than before and worried, something is bothering him, maybe we are in the same condition but I don’t dare to ask him.

“Hello again!” I say breathless and he takes one step forward with his eyes never leaving mine.

He is taking my breath away only by standing in front of me, I don’t understand how he is doing this!

“Hello… I am sorry to bother you…” he says almost whispering apologetically and I lose my breath for once more.

He means it, he is scared of my reaction, because he is here and this is the last thing I want, I am happy he is here with me although I am confused and this is my own fault.

“You are not bothering me…” I mutter and take a timid step to him with my head lowered.

My cheeks are burning again from his gaze, I can’t control it.

“I am glad to hear that… I wanted to see you because I am leaving…” he states more nervous than before and my heart drops.

Why now?!

“So soon?” I ask forcing myself not to cry as I feel the need to from the disappointment.

I would love to spend some more time with him even though I will end up more troubled than I already am. I miss him and he hasn’t left yet…

This is insane!

“Yes, I have a big flight in front of me! I wish I could stay for more…” he replies and I shake my head slowly.

And I was wondering what happened and I am so lucky tonight!

“It’s okay then, if you have to go…” I whisper not really believing what I am saying and he shakes his head negatively while lowering his eyes.

“It’s not, because I wanted to spend more time with you, but I would like to tell you that I would love to see you again…” he says and lifts his head so that our eyes meet again and I smile instinctually with Clea howling amused.

I want to cry from relief damn it!

“I would love to see you again as well!” I state although my voice is not so strong and stable and he exhales smiling brightly as he takes my right hand in his in the gentlest way there is and leans forward.

“You have no idea how happy you are making me feel, thank you!” he says and kisses my bare hand sending chills all over my body with me almost jumping up from surprise.

Damn!

This is so f*****g pleasing and familiar like he has kissed me again before or like I know him and we have a bond together!

My heart explodes as he presses his soft, hot lips against my skin and I do my best not to fall on my knees with my legs shaking like jellies.

This can’t be happening, I must be dreaming, it has nothing to do with reality, it’s just too good to be true!

“Until next time, Cleo… I am looking forward to see you again!” he states as he leaves my hand unwillingly and stands up again with me stiffening worried.

“But how? I mean, we…”

“Don’t worry!” he cuts me off smoothly and I stop.

How are we supposed to meet again when we know nothing about each other except from the relationship we have with Bree and Kevin?

“You are going to see me again Cleo, too soon! Trust me…” he states next and I nod speechless.

He gives me one last charming and very breathtaking smile and turns around with me standing on my place like a statue. I observe him mesmerized walking away and I already miss him, I feel cold suddenly, like I am not complete and the second he gets inside the pack house again and I lose him from my view I gasp and tears blur my vision.

It is painful, I feel half and he is nothing to me, I…

“Cleo…” Clea groans surprised yet impatient like something is happening and I stiffen as I raise my hand to wipe my tears before they fall.

“Yes?” I mutter running my other free hand through my hair and she moves slightly making me dizzy.

“Look at the tree’s roots to our right!” she orders shortly and I snap my head to the tree and then lower my gaze to the ground to its roots to escape a cry of surprise from my throat.

A small, box in a sparkling grey’s color with a card on it!

What the hell is happening?

How long is this here, who left it, why and for whom?

“MOVE!” Clea shouts ready to start screaming and I take three steps to kneel and take the box slowly in my shaking yet sweaty hands.

I hold my breath as I read my own name on the first page of the card and I fall on my knees for good with my bare skin touching the cool grass.

I open the box in a way I don’t even know without waiting for more and when I do, I blink my eyes unable to believe what I see because…

It is my necklace, the heart with the music box, but the amethyst has changed color, it is white now!

How is this possible?

A stone can’t change its color and I know the amethyst have many colors but this doesn’t explain such a big change so soon!

I bring the opened box closer to me with a new feeling building up inside me and with Clea howling so loudly that I think I’m losing my mind and I instinctually turn to the note to read the back side of it.

I think I know from whom it is, but can it be?

How did he know where I am?

I get focused on the note breathless and break into sobbing the second I read the short yet most important phrase I wished he would tell me…

“I love you too, Cleo!"

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Hello my dear friends!

This is the 19th chapter and I am just on time and yeah!

They met each other and Cleo seems to really like him!

I really need to know your thoughts and feelings so please let me know!

What do you think about this chapter? What about what Cleo said about Thor? What about her reaction with Alexander? How do you feel about his behavior? And how do you feel about what the girls said, I guess it was funny and Cleo needed them to assure her, right? What about what happened in the end with them? How do you feel about the heart and the note isn the end? What is going to happen next?

Do not forget to add the second book of Mates And Enemies Series in your library, its name is Broken 'Angel', I will try to update it soon!

Thank you very much for everything, your love, support, commends and impatience in order to read the next chapter! I also read all the comments and I try to answer them the sooner so I am sorry if I am delaying it sometimes because my memory is not very well, I am reading everything and I love it! I am trying my best so please continue showing me how much you want more and commend and tell me your opinion.

This is it for now, I will see you again in the next chapter or in my other books! Until then stay safe, smile and have fun!

I love you all very much,

              Marie!