Avery’s POV
He smiled at me but I didn’t know to react.
I found my mate, fought with Tessa and never bothered stopping to say hi
“Mr. Arthur…” I trailed not knowing what to say. I avoided making eye contact “I don’t even know how to start”
He remained quiet and watched me as the guilt in me grew
“I’m so sor-” he didn’t let me finish
“There is no need to apologize Avery… You had a lot going on” he smiled
I smiled, letting the worry in me flow out
“Wanna talk?” he asked
I nodded
“This isn’t the best place to talk though” he looked around
“Yeah… but I can’t leave. I’m here with Liam”
“Its okay… he’d understand”
“He might worry”
“Fineeee… I’ll mind link him and let him know our location. Can we just go. Its been a while since we talked” he groaned
“Okay” I smiled
I actually missed talking to him
“Come with me” he said then walked to the car he parked not to far from here
I got into the passenger seat while he sat in the driver’s and started the car
The ride was quiet for about five minutes. I felt so uncomfortable.
“Umm… so where are we going?” I broke the silence
“Home… Where else?”
I frowned “Mr. Arthur… I don’t wanna go ‘home’.” I frowned
I can’t live in the same house as ‘Tessa’s mate’
“I always thought you and my son were inseparable.”
“Me too” I sighed “I guess we were both wrong” I shrugged
“Maybe not… Every friend have their misunderstandings”
“I don’t think this is just a misunderstanding”
“So you don’t wanna bother fixing things?”
I thought for a few seconds before answering his question “I don’t know…”
“Hmm”
“I’m scared I’ll get more hurt than I already am” I frowned
He frowned “Stop discouraging yourself Avery”
“I’m just scared” I sighed
“That’s not an emotion a Luna portrays”
“I’m not a fucking Luna I’m a humannnn” I facepalmed “I don’t have a mate, a wolf. Shit I don’t even have parents cause I’m sure you’re not planning on calling that devil my dad”
He opened his mouth to say something but I kept talking
“I never got anything I wanted… a wolf, teddy, toys, parents” I listed “I wanted Dylan” I sighed “I wanted him as a mate but… now he isn’t even a friend”
“And you can fix that”
“I can’t… he’s with…” I trailed
He’s marked her already
“Mr. Arthur, I don’t wanna go back there.” I frowned
“Home?” he asked then parked the car
I nodded
“Too bad… we’re here already.” he smiled then hopped out of the car
I groaned when I realized
“What if Dylan comes back”
“Don’t worry. He’s probably coming home late today and before he gets here, he’d let me know through a mind link”
I hesitated
“Come down. I know you missed this place.” he said while opening the house main door
Well… he wasn’t wrong about me missing this place
I got off the car and went inside the house.
Mr. Arthur was in the kitchen, probably making lunch
I joined him
“You should go and rest in your room” he said while slicing onions
“I didn’t come here to rest though” I said slowly, trying not to sound rude
“We’ll talk when I’m done cooking. I promise” he promised
“What if Dylan comes back before then”
“He said he’s spending a night at Tessa’s place. He told me through a mind link” he said while bringing out some tomatoes
“Oh” I said, not letting my emotions show through my voice. I doubt I was successful.
Mr. Arthur took his attention off the tomatoes and smiled at me “You still love him”
Umm… duhh
He grinned
“Isn’t it wrong to love someone that’s not your mate?” I asked wondering why he was grinning.
“Not always” he said
“But it’s wrong right now” I frowned
“Hmm”
“I can’t help myself” I fought back tears forming in my eyes. I’d had enough. This was all too much and the smell of Dylan all over the place wasn’t helping
He said nothing after, he just went back went back to cooking
I sighed at the awkward atmosphere then turned to go to my room
Every step I took reminded me of moments I shared with Dylan before we found our mates
I found myself rushing to my room. Not wanting to let my emotions consume me when Mr. Arthur’s near
As soon as I got to my room. I jumped on my bed, hugging my pillow and letting my emotions take over
Staying here is basically self harm
The memories are more painful than razors
This the place we had are first kiss
Dylan’s POV
I watched my dad approach Avery, wondering what he was up to.
“Starring at Avery, I see” Liam came out of no where and obstructed my view
I growled
He smirked
“Why don’t you go and talk to her?” he asked
I ignored
“She needs you the most right now.” he stated
“She needs her mate the most” I frowned
“She doesn’t have one” he shrugged
I rose an eyebrow
“Boys!” Me. Gorge called for us
Liam rushed to answer and I followed
“You both know your training would be coming to an end shortly. And both of you would officially be the Alpha and Beta if this pack” He kept a serious look on his face
We nodded in reply
“Well. I’m happy to announce that your training would be ending next week and your crowing ceremony would begin. Get ready” he smiled
Neither Liam nor I even smiled
I didn’t bother reacting cause my mind was spinning round what Liam said earlier
“I advice you to come home immediately” I received a mind link from my dad
“I’m busy”
“Waste no second. Come home now” he repeated
I let a low growl out
“Any problem you would like to share Dylan?” Mr. George glared at me
“None that’s your business” I rolled my eyes then turned, heading to my car
“Your disrespect does you no good” Mr. George yelled
“Same with your bald head” I muttered, finally getting to my car
Not wasting anymore time, I headed home
I rushed into the house, wanting to question my dad
But he found me before I could find him and spoke first “Go get my phone in Avery’s room” he smiled
I rose an eyebrow “What’s your phone doing there?”
”What’s your business?” He glared
I put up my two hands, signaling I didn’t want an argument
I turned and walked straight to Avery’s room door
Before I opened the door. I picked up her scent
Was she here?
I impatiently opened the door
My dad rushed to me, pushing me in, slamming the door and locking
I felt my pupils shrink when I noticed Avery was sitting on her bed, terrified.
Her eyes stuck to me and her hands hugged her duvet
“Mr Arthur” her voice shrunk
I heard my dad chuckle from the other side of the door “I’m sorry I tricked you Avery. But this is for you own good and mine too. I want to see what kinda baby you to would cook up before I die… The only way to get out of that room is by making up with Dylan. You can make out if you want to. I really don’t mind”
I facepalmed at his last statement