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I cut her off as a smile spread on my face. “No, I will be there,” and she dropped the line.
I settled into my chair as a sense of satisfaction washed over me and every puzzle piece fell perfectly into place. Now I finally understood why the f*****g foyer was so bright yesterday. It turns out that the fate keepers were sending me signs about my eternal soulmate. Unfortunately, I was too preoccupied with my curse to notice. But now I can smell her scent and feel her presence. It's not just in my mind - she actually stayed.
After exactly ten minutes my extension started ringing and Rachel's name appeared on the screen. I got up from my desk and headed immediately to the meeting room. As I made my way to the meeting room, I couldn't help but steal a glance at Valeria. I couldn't resist the urge to try and understand what was going on in her mind, but again my attempts only met with disappointment. I was completely clueless throughout the meeting. I was lost in my own thoughts barely registering the agenda because I was so focused on what Valeria was saying to Rachel by using my sharp werewolf ears. As the meeting concluded I promptly exited the room. On my way back to my office I was pondering whether she felt the same magnetic attraction or if it was just me. As I walked past her table I couldn't help but notice that Valeria's gaze was fixed on me. It seemed as though she could see right through me, into the depths of my bruised and frightened soul. I got nervous and started stretching my sleeves down and my collar up to make sure my scars remained hidden. As soon as our gaze met, I couldn't help but remember the unfortunate curse that plagued my life. Hastily, I averted my eyes and hurriedly made my way back to my office. I had to restrain myself as I couldn't bear the thought of being responsible for the loss of another innocent life.
I paced back and forth in my office tightly clutching a glass of whiskey. Perhaps it was simply our infatuation, as I find it perplexing that I am able to perceive the thoughts of others, yet struggle to figure out my own eternal soulmate’s thoughts. Perhaps there's some sort of glitch in the workings of fate or the signs of the moon goddess. After a long and exhausting day, I was finally ready to escape from this chaotic and absurd connection. I could hear my wolf growling, a clear sign that he was uneasy with the growing distance between Valeria and myself. I could feel the powerful presence of my wolf within me, its paws itching to break free as it lunged toward her. However, I have complete control over my wolf, so I managed to suppress him and call Penny. Perhaps having s*x would provide some relief from this overwhelming sense of despair.
After the call, I instructed Alex to head over to the Vineyard. Upon my arrival, I noticed Penny already seated and patiently awaiting my presence. I walked over to my spot, shut my eyes, and attempted to center my thoughts on Penny and the electrifying rush of s*x with her. Normally, I whisper, but today I leaned in close and growled into her ear, "Run."
I eagerly anticipated the surge of excitement coursing through me as I listened to the rhythmic click-clack of her heels on the floor. However, to my disappointment, that rush never came. Additionally, my wolf was causing me considerable difficulty in maintaining focus. As I reached the point where I started running after my prey, I didn't feel any thrill or excitement. When I parted her coat and threw it on the floor, once again my wolf growled and attempted to come out. I had to be more cautious since Penny is human. Instead of restraining her hands I screamed in frustration and promptly exited the warehouse. I instructed Alex to drive me to the manor.
Eli was sitting on the lawn and Anna was walking across it. I didn't look at them and hurried inside. As expected Eli followed me and asked, “What happened to my cranky pants brother?”
I turned around swiftly, “I am warning you, Eli, not today.”
Eli raised his hands, “Whoa, I had no intention of starting anything, but I am concerned.”
I pointed at him, “I can take care of myself.”
Eli walked over to me and put down my finger with his, “What the f**k is riling you up, Kai? Why are you so restless and in so much pain?”
I sighed, “You would just make fun of me, so f**k off. I am not sharing with you.”
Eli made a tight line with his lips. "I promise I'll get you out of this mess first, and then make fun of you for the rest of our lives.”
I stepped back, “Forget it.”
Eli ran and blocked my way, “You know I can barge into your mind and read what is bothering you, but I’d rather hear it from you.”
I tucked my hands into my pockets, “I found my eternal soulmate.”
Elie immediately responded, “Stop right there and let me get a whiskey for both of us and then we’ll talk.”
We headed to the bar and Eli poured whiskey for both of us and handed me the glass. “Now, tell me about it.”
I gulped, “Fate is playing games with me, the girl I found, my eternal soulmate, is actually a wolf and I can’t read her mind for some mysterious reason, and she Raachel’sreplacement .”
Eli asked, “Is she one of your list girls?”
I gulped again, “No, I had never seen her before. In fact, I bumped into her yesterday and found myself attracted to her, but I was in a rush due to the full moon and failed to notice anything. Today when she entered my office I instantly got what fate was telling me yesterday.”
Eli asked, “Did she know who you are?”
I shrugged my shoulders. “I have no idea. I can’t read her mind, but I felt like she saw through my soul and she gasped when her eyes landed on my wounds.”
Eli looked at me, “How could she possibly see your wounds?”
I swallowed the rest of the whiskey. “We kind of kissed each other.”
Eli opened his mouth but I pointed at him carrying the glass in my hand. “You gave me your word about not making fun of anything.”
Eli swallowed whatever he was about to say and sighed, “How are you planning to tell her about the soulmate thingy?”
I slammed my glass on the bar counter. "Are you out of your mind?"
Eli’s shoulders shot up. “Why? Is she human? Because it shouldn’t be a problem; Anna was also human.”
I shook my head. “She’s a wolf, but have you forgotten the list of girls that died on my account? I can't take Valeria's life, and now that I know she is my soulmate… You know that if our soulmate dies, you know how deadly we become, and no one could control the calamity in Eldaria, so how do you think anyone can stop me from bringing an apocalypse to this frail Earth?"
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