JAYDEN
“Hell no! “I’m against it, and won’t let it happen Jayden. Gabriel snapped.
I didn’t come here to talk to you about it because I want your permission, Gabe. I said.
Then why did you tell me about it when you don’t want my permission? He asked.
Because I thought you’d understand me. Yes, I do understand you, but the way you’re bringing it is the one I don’t agree with. We are talking about Catriona here if you forgot. Didn’t you think about how she’d feel if she found out? Don’t you care about her feelings? He asked.
Catriona is my mate Gabe. So don’t patronize me about her feelings. I do care and truly love her but I have no option right now.
There a hundreds of options here than using her for your own good Jayden,
there’s no fucking way am letting you use her without her consent. She must’ve a say in this. Talk to her if you say you love and care about her, instead of doing it behind her back. He gruffed.
At this moment my wolf comes first Gabe. I have to find out why he left me, and then bring him back. I’ll explain everything to her once I bring my wolf back. And her safety matters to me the most. We have to get her out of this place. It’s not safe for her to stay in this kind of place. I said and Gabriel smirked.
“What Kind of safety are you talking about when you’re about to use her.” Gabe said. Don’t piss me off Gabe. It wasn’t easy for me to decide what I’ve decided. She’s the only one that has to save me and my wolf. So please, don’t try to interfere. I told him. He clenched his jaws and was sure he was controlling himself from shifting. And that’s the last thing I want now because I won’t be able to fight his wolf when I don’t have mine.
I headed out of the damn room leaving Gabriel alone in deep thoughts. I know he’s not happy with my decision, neither am i. But there’s nothing I can think of that can help me now. I need my wolf back so that I can protect her. I can still protect her but my wolf is another part of me that I can’t lose. I can’t live a second without him. He’s my other life. And above all, am the Alpha of the Red moon pack that has thousands of people to protect. I can’t protect them well without my wolf.
Catriona wasn’t anywhere here so I went down the stairs to find her and apologize for snapping at her.
I stepped down the last step and spotted her from a distance, pinky swearing with a little girl. What’s the deal between them? I wondered but then smiled when I saw her smiling at her new friend. Am very lucky that I am mated to such a beautiful woman like her.
She’s a very beautiful woman, with the most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen in my life. Gabe said behind me.
Are you really going to do this without talking to her? Look at her! She looks warm and innocent about everything that’s going on. Gabe said.
His words were hitting me really bad but I decided to push them behind me and marched forward to where she was.
Catriona baby, I said her name slowly and she spun around. She gaped widely and covered the little girl’s eyes.
“Jayden for Christ Lord, “what do you think you’re doing?” Can’t you see that there’s a child around? She whisper- shouts.
She whispered something in the girl’s ears. The little girl nodded and went running without looking back.
When Catriona made sure that the girl disappeared, she stood up on her feet and looked up at me. “How are you feeling?” She asked, making me feel more awkward and guilty toward her.
I’m fine baby, don’t worry. Are we leaving now? She asked. Yes baby, we will leave but we have to go somewhere first. Okay. She responded smiling. Aren’t you afraid or asking where we are going? I asked. She looked up at me with a smile and said, as long as I’m with you I’m not scared, because I know that you can protect me from anything. She said,
I pulled her into a hug and then planted a kiss on her forehead. I’m sorry baby.
It’s alright, I know you didn’t mean to snap at me. She said holding me a little tighter.
I pulled away and led her to that three-headed woman. When the woman saw us she smiled wildly as if their savior had arrived. This way please… She motioned to Catriona.
Why is she telling me to follow her? Catriona asked. Just follow her baby. She’s not going to hurt you, there’s something you and I need to do before leaving here. I told her. She nodded and followed the woman.
It’s going to take a few minutes Mr Alpha Jayden. Get ready because the portal is being prepared for you to leave with your people. She said and disappeared inside the tree.
I’m really, really sorry for doing this to her. Am deeply and truly sorry. Am sure you know how I feel right now. So if you want to punish me, give me a gentle punishment. I said to that old man whom I think might be watching everything that’s going on.
A little while later, there was a bright light that came with a strong blow of wind that swayed me down. I arched my back feeling the pain throbbing into my bones.
A while later two women came holding Catriona on either side of her hands supporting her to walk and In a swift I was In front of them inspecting Catriona. She was very pale and weak.
What happened to her? I asked them. As for them they were smilingly beaming. What is so funny? What did you do to her to be like this? Where’s that woman? Answer me women!! I snapped gravely. Where’s she right now? She gave me her promise not to…..
Jayden, please stop. Let’s get out of here. I’m tired. Catriona said. I took her in my arms but she was too weak to walk by herself so I had to carry her.
The portal is ready, you can leave now. The three headed woman said, showing herself. Why is she like this woman? You made me trust you. Were you playing with me? I sneered. We had a deal. Mr Alpha. You did your part and I’m letting you go. She said and walked to me and handed me a small piece of wood in my hand.
That’s the address of the person that’s going to help you find your wolf. She raised her hands and the portal opened up. I didn’t get the chance to ask her more information about the witch she directed me to and we were pulled into the portal.
I don’t know how long it took us to pass through this portal because we finally fell down on the soft grass in the woods. This is the wood where Catriona got abducted to by that wired bird. I rushed over to where she fell. She was looking a little better now but still weak. Baby are you okay? I asked, supporting her up.
Jayden I have wired tingles in my belly that I don’t understand and didn’t have before. She said. Do those tingles you feel have pain in them? Do you feel any pain? I asked her. No, I don’t have pain anywhere. Am just dizzy and weak. She said and I was relieved that she doesn’t have any pain. Whatever magic they used helped a lot. Now the only problem I have is to get my wolf and to tell her the truth. Let’s get you out of here. I told her.
“Are we going back to Vancouver?” She asked.
No baby, we are continuing with the journey. I replied. It’s getting dark Jayden, can we at least find a place to sleep and continue with the journey tomorrow? Am hungry and tired. I want to eat something and then rest. She said. You’re right. Let go and find a nearby hotel. She smiled weakly and I helped her to walk.
We found Gabriel already there changed into decent clothes standing on the car. I’ve been here for more than 1hour waiting for you guys. Are you both okay? He asked, looking mostly at Catriona. We are fine but hungry, and tired. Catriona replied to him.
Where did you get the car? I asked. I rented it. He replied.
We drove for a little while on the night streets of Portland looking for a nice hotel, and then finally found one.
I booked a room for two and Gabriel booked his. I took Catriona to our room and saw a smile forming on her lips.
You liked it? I asked her. Yes, it’s a nice room. It looks very expensive though. She said. I don’t care about it’s expensiveness. As long as you’re happy and comfortable. I want you to have a nice sleep in a nice hotel. I told her.
Thank you for the care. She said and headed to the bathroom. She staggered a little and I rushed to her. What’s wrong Catriona? I also don’t know what’s wrong with me! I’ve been feeling weird ever since we came out of that place.
Maybe If i get a shower, eat and rest, I’ll feel better. She said,
Okay, I’ll help you in the shower. I offered. No, I will do it myself.
I won’t let you be alone in the bathroom when you’re staggering like that. What if something bad happens to you? I’m really fine. She said, And I’m adamantly insisting on helping you. Don’t be shy toward me. I’ve seen everything about you. In and out. I added.
It’s not the same thing, Jayden. Making love and watching me shower are two different things. Just go and order some food. Am starving. She said blushing.
Are you trying to push me away? Am not pushing you away but am not used to showering with a man watching me. She Said. Am not just a man. I’m your mate, whom you slept with more than I don’t know how many times. Jayden please!
Okay, I’ll order the food but I’ll stay closer just in case something happens. She agreed and went inside.
When she finished eating, she brushed her teeth and went under the covers. She beamed at me!! ” I’m feeling better now.” She said. Am happy to hear that. I said. Aren’t you joining me in bed? She asked. I’ll, but later when I am done with some work. I replied.
Okay. She said , kissed me and closed her eyes to sleep. She opened them again and placed a hand on my cheek. I love you Jayden. My heart started beating fast because of the guilt I have. I love you too. I said and to that she closed her eyes.
I stayed close to her until she fell asleep. I don’t know if she’ll ever forgive me for what I did to her!! Will she still love me the way she does when I tell her the truth?