JAYDEN
She stared at me as if she’d seen a ghost.
“Jayden, how did you come to know that? I never told it to you nor anyone. She said with surprised expression and fear.
Jayden, answer me now.
How do I tell her that I met a black old man whom I think might be your grandfather and that he might be the one that kills whoever gives you pain? Which I am not sure of!
You told it to me yourself. I lied to her.
It can’t be me Jayden, I never tell something so scary like that just to anyone. A month ago you blabbed it out in your sleep. I told her. She was quiet for a moment. “Really! She said and was silent for quite some time.
Aren’t you scared of me now? She whispered.
I’m a werewolf Catriona, I’ve seen worse than your secret. What about your people? Do they know it too? She asked. None of them knows anything. And you shouldn’t feel guilty about Vivian’s death. Her death isn’t related to you. You aren’t the cause of her death. She lightened up. Are you sure it wasn’t me? She asked and I nodded. If it wasn’t because of me, then how did she die? She asked.
Her sister told me the spell went wrong and backfired her. I lied again and this time she glared at me skeptically.
I know you’re lying to me. She said, “Is it so obvious? I asked. I don’t know you that well but in this short period of time I’ve spent with you I can tell when you’re lying and not. I can see it in your eyes Jayden. She said. I give up. Am sorry that I lied. I just wanted to make you feel good and less guilty. I said. Still on the topic, does your secret have something to do with the hate your neighbors have toward you? I asked.
She was quiet for a while. If you don’t want to talk about it….. Yes, it has something to do with it. She said cutting me off. “Why?” I asked. She tilted her head down with a snort.
When the doctor told us that my brother has a problem with his heart and that he needs to get a surgery as soon as possible before his condition worsens, I didn’t know what to do by that time . One of my neighbors saw how desperate I was and approached me. She told me she’ll pay me if I sell coffee for her using a small cart. I didn’t even hesitate before I agreed. I became a hawker pushing a coffee cart in the mornings and evenings tirelessly. She was a very good woman and I loved her, until things changed….
One day on a cold dark winter evening, I was with her on the porch of her house selling coffee, the coffee beans were finished and she told me to get them inside her house where she keeps them. When I entered the kitchen to get the coffee beans, I didn’t know that her husband was inside. Her husband told me to bring a glass of water for their sick daughter in her bedroom. I did as he told me but their daughter was not inside. I turned around to leave, that’s when he entered and locked the door. He told me to sleep with him, and if I don’t he’ll tell his wife to fire me. I refused and he tried to force himself on me. I tried to shout for help but he covered my mouth. In the middle of fighting, the door was unlocked from outside by his daughter, who I think had a spare key. When she opened the door and saw the position we were in, the first thing she did was take pictures and then ran away calling her mom. The stupid thing i did was to ran away using the back door to my mom’s house scared.
After some time, my boss barged into my mother’s house, flaring with anger. She walked to me without saying anything and gave me two hard slaps and followed them with unspeakable words. I tried to explain the other side of my story, convincing her of my innocence but she couldn’t believe in any of what i was telling her. In the morning the news was all over the neighborhood. Some of them believed in me, and others didn’t. The same day i heard my boss’s friend talking behind her back that her husband’s manhood was swollen and painful that he can’t walk. When they took him to three different hospitals, the doctors found nothing about the cause of the swell. The hospitals discharged him and gave him some painkillers to ease the pain but the pain wasn’t easing.
As days passed, the pain was too much for him to bear and couldn’t fit in his pants. He told his wife that whenever he puts his head down, he sees a black old man who tells him to tell the truth if he wants to live. If he does not, he will die. When his wife asked him “what truth he’s talking about, ” he just remained silent. Later on that same day his wife came to check on him and found him dead.
The next morning her daughter came out in the news papers that she was caught having sex with her boss. The news said she seduced her boss for so long until she finally accomplished it. What her daughter did was to take a suicide. Few days later my friend’s boss took her to a psychic and she was told that I was the cause of her family’s death. From then, she and most of the neighborhood hated me and didn’t want to be any closer to them and their children. Someone said to me that i have to be careful with my emotions toward the people, that if i don’t they’ll be in much danger or might die.
Catriona finished telling her story and I couldn’t help myself from pulling her into my arms. I comforted her in my arms feeling sorry and broken for her. That’s not it Jayden, a lot of people died in my past because of me and if I am not careful as I was told they’ll keep on dying. She said.
Whatever it is, I don’t care. They all deserved it. Whoever hates you is their problem. So you don’t have to feel bad because they don’t like you. Okay. Now that you are in my life, don’t worry about how others feel about you. Just focus on us, on me. Focus on us and the love we have for you. ” But Jayden,” no buts Catriona.
I broke the hug and looked her in the eyes. Are you crying? Who made my love cry? Tell me the bastard and I’ll rip him apart.
Jayden stop, don’t talk like that. I’m not recovered yet from what your animal did to those wolves. She grumbled. At least with a smile.
Look at me my love, may I ask you something? Sure. She replied.
When we were at your house, Gabe said something about what you told him. I want to know and hear it from your mouth. Ummm, what exactly? She asked.
Is it true that you love me? I asked her gazing directly into her eyes. After a few seconds, she raised her hands and placed them on my cheeks.
Yes, it’s true. I’m madly in love with you. I don’t know how it happened but I just found myself falling for you. I do love you Mr Jayden Evers. Stroke ALPHA. As soon as she said the words , my wolf started wiggling his tail filled with joy. Do you feel the….
I cutted her off by shushing her. I feel the same way Catriona Havers. She beamed showing me those deep cute dimples. I leaned in and kissed her deeply, affectionately. She was caught off guard but then relaxed. I claimed her lips in full swing enjoying the taste of her on my tongue. I started kissing her with hunger and a little rougher . A little while later She broke the kiss with a smack. She was panting so hard. I need some air. She said. I grabbed her lips again and kissed her slowly and gently taking my time on her.
Enjoying her sweet and soft lips was becoming a temptation for me to take things further. I had to break the kiss before I yank her clothes off and bury myself in her when she’s not even ready for that. I know as a woman she’s not in the state of welcoming me. Her lips were swollen from the kiss and I liked it. Let’s go downstairs and eat something. And don’t refuse. Your body needs to recover. (You have to recover quickly my love because next time when we kiss like this i might lose self-control and hurt you, which i don’t want). I said in my head.
Are we really going to share the same bed? She asked. I don’t like repeating myself but I’ll for you. Yes, we are sharing the same bed for the rest of our lives. My mate. “You don’t like sharing the same bed with me?” I asked.
No, it’s not that… She said.
I smacked. I know what you’re worried about, but you shouldn’t, because I won’t do anything to you because I know the state you’re in right now.
I got up to leave and get her something to eat but she grabbed my hand.
Jayden I really don’t feel like eating. If you force me to eat I might throw up all the food. I just want to lay down and sleep. She said.
You’re sure you don’t want to eat? Yes, I don’t. She replied.
Alright then, you can sleep or watch a movie. I’ll join you after taking a shower. She nodded and tucked under the covers.
I went in the bathroom and did all the bathroom necessities, came back and found her still awake. I joined her and pulled her close to me. Did I tell you that you smell gorgeous? Don’t start. She blushed. Tomorrow I’ll be going somewhere for a few days. She tilted her head and looked at me.
Where are you going? She asked. On a business trip. I answered. Am coming with you. I’m not staying here when you’re not around. It’s not safe for you to come along. You said it’s a business trip, so you’ll be sleeping in the hotel. I’ll stay in the hotel and go to your business. She said with a seriousness in her.
She can’t be serious. I said in my head. Am serious. Very serious. She said. Of course you heard me. Okay, let’s sleep. I planted a kiss on her lips and closed our eyes to sleep. I’ll make sure to leave very early in the morning when she’s still asleep.
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It was five o’clock in the morning, I sneaked out of bed and went to the bathroom. I brushed my teeth and took a quick shower. I dressed casually, grabbed the small suitcase and headed out. I found Jerome downstairs already awake.
Good morning Jerome! Good morning Alpha! You’re up already? It’s still early. I said to him. I’m awake to see you out. He said. That’s not needed Jerome. You can go back and sleep. The pack house is under your watch now, until I return. He nodded.
Is there something you want to tell me? You don’t look like yourself. He heaved a sigh.
It’s about Joseline. He said. What’s about her? She’s pregnant. I raised my eyebrows taking in the news. Weren’t you guys using birth control? I remember you telling me that you’re not ready to have kids. That you don’t want to be a father, not at least when you’re forty.
I still do. He said.
How did you find out? She sent me a sonogram picture. And how do you feel about it? I asked. Truthfully I don’t know. Oh man, what are you going to do now? What are your plans now? I will meet with her when you return. No, Jerome, if you want to go, you can go talk to her. The pack has no threats for us to worry about. But apoint Delta to stay in charge before you leave. He nodded and lightly smiled.
When I made sure that he was okay, I left and headed over to my car.
Jayden, wait for me. I spun around just to see Catriona rushing towards me carrying a backpack. Were you going to leave without me? How rude of you. She said as she intertwined our hands. As soon as she did, I saw something. Visionary.
No way…..
“Was that old man talking about this?”