Episode 4
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Crane's POV.
Seeing Maria was the last thing on my mind. What the hell is she doing here? I glared at her as she stood up from the sofa and majestically walked towards me.
"Crane." Maria said, wrapping her hands around my neck. I took my gaze off her and placed it on Elaine who seemed disgusted.
"What are you doing?" I asked, taking off her hands from my neck looking straight into her eyes and I could hear Elaine snort.
"Come on, babe, why are you acting up?" She asked.
"Acting up!?" I asked, looking furious. "What gave you the right to say that?" I said as I slightly pushed her away.
"Wait a minute. Who's she?" She asked and I rolled my eyes. After all she did, she still had the guts to come back here. I beckoned one of my werewolf guards to take Elaine to one of the guest rooms and he did.
Gazing at Maria evokes the dreadful recollections of our past and I do not want to have anything to do with her again.
"You're not welcomed here Maria, you have to leave." I said.
"Leave? You're being unfair to me Crane." She said, tearing up. "I... I.. thought you'd wait for me. You... you… moved on easily." She said crying. Is she sick or something?
"Look Maria. I do not want to be rude to you, so leave." I said and walked out heading to Elaine's room, I hope she doesn't misunderstand what just happened now.
I gently knocked on Elaine's door and it flung open revealing Elaine's pretty face. I don't know why but I'm so drawn to her. She softly moved to the side so I could go in. I stepped in and she stood behind me. I turned to explain to her but it seemed she already knew why I came.
"You don't have to explain anything to me. We just met." She said returning to her bed. I know we just met but why do I feel she's jealous. I chuckled and walked up to her.
"Okay. You should rest first," I said and was about to move out but Elaine called out to me.
"Crane, I want them back. All of them," she said. I was a bit confused. What might she be talking about? I turned back to, her eyes were all red. I walked gently to her, taking her right hand on mine.
"What do you want?" I asked curiously. She has not made mention of anything concerning herself up till now. Could there be something wrong with her? What Pack is she from? I stared at her and all I could in her eyes was anger and hatred.
"I want to avenge myself, Crane. I lost all I had but right now I want them back. Can you help me do this?" She asked me in tears. I don't really know what she wants but her tears gave me a lot of worry and I will do all she asks of me. Perhaps that was the reason she wanted to end her life.
I gently dropped her hand and sat close to her. "Was it the reason why you almost took your life?" I asked but she ignored my question looking away. I know she wouldn't spit it out. I glanced at the window, staring at thin air. I don't want to force it out but I need every detail, whosoever did this to her would pay dearly.
I went down for breakfast and Elaine was already there on the dinning but wasn't touching her meal. She glanced at me with a smile and I felt butterflies fluttering in my stomach. I gently walked to get a seat.
"Good morning," She said, still smiling.
"Slept well?" I asked. "You're not touching your meal?" She nodded.
"Can you..??" She asked. I stared at her. "Can you help me get this revenge? I just want all I've lost back. My parents worked out for it but I became a fool, not anymore though."
"Whatever you want I'll get you all of it," I said and she smiled.
"I'll give you all the details you need okay?" She said and I nodded.
Later on, she shared details about her past with me. I learned that Luke had been her mate. I can't help but feel a twinge of jealousy about that. It's an irrational reaction, I know, but I can't seem to shake it off. This whole situation feels quite intense and overwhelming.
Our conversation went on until my guard made his way to me and whispered to me, my emotions transformed unexpectedly. What could she be doing here? I asked the guard to throw her out but she badged into my mansion rushing towards me.
"Crane! Why are you like this? Those men almost hurt me." Maria said looking pissed.
"What are you doing here again, Maria?" I half yelled but she wasn't moved. She held my hands and started crying. I took a glimpse at Elaine who became uncomfortable. Why does she look… jealous? I shook the thoughts off my head. I need to send Maria home, she's not okay right now. Then she didn't want me, why now? I forcefully removed her hands from mine.
"Do you enjoy seeing me cry Crane? Why are you being mean? I'm back and all you're giving me is a cold shoulder. How can you be so mean? Is it because of her, huh?" Maria spat out.
"Enough Maria! Enough!!" I yelled. " I've tolerated you and all your nonsense. Don't you have any shame left at all? You better put yourself in order and leave my house now." I said pointing at the door and she chuckled, still in tears
"The house we built together right?" She asked and my eyes widened. What does she mean by that? "I'm pretty sure it's because of this lowlife here that's why you're being rude." She said walking directly to where Elaine was and slapped her.
"Maria! Are you insane?” Elaine staggered backwards but was able to hold her balance so as not to reach the ground. "How dare you, Maria!" I yelled at the indifferent Maria.
Elaine suddenly started feeling nauseous and ran out of the living room.
"Elaine!" I called but she was so determined to throw up.
"Could she be… pregnant?" Maria asked, looking at me with her eyes wide open.
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