He was gone after and I was left alone in the house. It was a few hours when Aurea came to the house and fixed the guestroom meant to be for Ava’s short stay. I guessed Aiden instruct her to do so.
“I’m glad he claimed you, Luna.” she said with a smile. We are sitting at a porch in the garden. This has been my favorite place in the house.
I smiled at her and closed my eyes as sun rays hit my face. I love how warm it is.
“To tell you the truth, he rejected me at first. That was the same night I met you.” I decided to share. I did not bring it up to her before because I was ashamed. But now that he accepted me, it don’t feel bad to tell her now.
“I’m aware of it, Luna. I’ve been with him since he lost his parents and took over the pack. I knew he will have a hard time when he meets his mate because of how he sees his mother.”
So I was right. It’s not about me that he reject me but because he feared to be controlled by his feelings.
“I’m glad the mate’s pull is greater than his fear.”
I smiled at her. We share the same thought. I was afraid his disdain will be longer but things fell just right.
“I heard an attack has occurred yesterday. Have you heard of it?”
I did not got the chance to ask Aiden about it earlier because I was too excited about Ava’s case.
“Yes, Luna. A few rogues trespassed our land and killed some of the pack’s fighters.”
I nodded. In Regal, we often had rogues tresspassing but only to disturb the peace, not harming anyone.
I guess strong packs got strong rogues after it, huh.
“That’s sad. Did they catch them?”
“Our fighters managed to kill four of them but there is a rumor that one of the rogues is strong. He escaped and came back last night.”
That was what Aiden said yesterday. I’m confused if I get to know cases like this from him though he never mentioned it anyway.
“Did they took care of it?”
Aurea shook her head and gave me a weak smile.
“He escaped again before Alpha Aiden catch him is what I heard, Luna.”
“Oh.”
“Rumors was the rogue has incredible speed.”
My forehead knotted at that. A rogue having an incredible speed? That’s new. Most rogues are not strong and fast unlike wolves from a pack. The unity in the pack can make a wolf stronger than any lone wolf.
Aurea had to take care of something and excused herself. I was left alone at the garden.
I decided to dial Ophelia’s number and after a few rang, she answered.
“Chicken! Why did you call so late! I was worried!”
I smiled as I heard her voice. I suddenly missed her and felt my eyes moisten.
“Hey,” I sniffed when I felt my tears swelling up. I get myself together and cleared my throat. “I’m sorry. I got busy so my call delayed.”
“I can imagine! Hey, Eric! Wait, your dad is home.”
I heard some noise in the background, she must have attended to Eric. She always does that. Like kissing him or hugging him when he came home. Sometimes, Eric spends the night at work so he’ll come home early in the morning.
“Yeah, I was talking to her. Go grab something to eat. There’s cooked food in the kitchen.” Oh, how I missed those moments.
“Ashi? You still there?”
“Yeah. I’m here.”
“So how is it? Did you find your mate?”
“Is that Ashira?” I heard another voice and it was Cruz.
“Yeah!” Ophelia yelled so Cruz must be upstairs. I heard loud footsteps in the background. I heard some noises like snatching the phone and I smiled. God, I miss them a lot!
“Go eat with your father and stop pestering me!”
“Sorry, chicken. So where we’re we? Oh! Have you found him?” I can hear her excitement and my smile widened from imagining what she looked like now.
“I did.” I chuckled and bit my lip. I heard spoons falling and Ophelia nagging to respect the food. I can guess that Eric and Cruz must’ve eavesdropping with our conversation.
“How was he? Is he good? He don’t have any anger issues, right? Some wolf tend to be since its in our nature.”
“He’s… kind. And possessive at times.”
“Oh that’s given! He’s your mate! Eric forbids me to be with my male best friend when we first met.” Ophelia chuckled and I did, too.
“I heard that.” It was Eric in the background.
“Hey, Eric.” I said loud enough that he can hear. They must have using their enhanced hearing to listen with our conversation.
“You good there, lady?” He yelled back.
“Don’t mind them, chicken. Eat your foods in silence, will you?” she yelled to them and I laughed. “So, what’s his name?”
I bit my inner cheeks. I don’t know how they will react with Aiden.
“His name is Aiden.” I said. They all fell in silence as they heard the name. It’s never unfamiliar for us since Aiden has been a great Alpha and achieved a lot that earned him spreading rumors anywhere.
Also, Eric is a beta. He had meetings with the Prime before.
“Oh.”
“Ask her!” it was Cruz who I heard in the background.
Ophelia cleared her throat and before she can talk, I spoke again.
“My mate is the Alpha of the Prime pack.” I said and smiled. It sounds good to say that.
Everyone fell into silence. I pursed my lips as I waited for their response.
It took a long pause.
“You’re not having a mind link meeting right now, right?” I asked.