Savannah’s POV
It’s finally the day when I have to say goodbye to my family. It felt like I was leaving them forever. In the morning mom cooked for me, all my favourite dishes. Just after breakfast Hardwick arrived looking all handsome and charming.
“You really don’t need all these bags,” he said as he glanced at the bags.
“Why can’t I bring my own clothes? Do you want me to walk around naked?” I glared at him.
He smirked “it’s a good idea though. I really don’t mind it at all but it’s only limited to me”
I rolled my eyes “you are too much”
“I have been waiting for this moment. To bring you back where you actually belong”
I looked at him “you are that desperate?” I raised my eyebrows at him.
“Why not? Who would wait for so long to bring back his mate to his pack?”
I looked down “you have seen and know about me. But I have no idea about your pack and also about you. I am nervous that your pack won’t like me at the end”
He got up from bed and walked towards me “you are wrong” he shook his head “you are my mate and my Luna, the mistress of Dark Forest, who would dare to disobey you?”
I shook my head “it’s not about disobeying. I know they won’t do anything because of you. But what I want is for them to accept me from their own heart, not because of fear or other things”
Hardwick smiled “they will, you don’t have to worry about it. Once you get there and mixed with them, they will know how sincere and good you are”
I smiled hearing him. This man never failed to encourage me. He just knows how to boost my emotions with just a few mere words.
“Okay” I nodded.
“I still think you shouldn’t tag all these bags. It’s unnecessary” he frowned, gazing at those bags near my bed.
I rolled my eyes “why?”
“Because I have already asked Luina to arrange everything back in the pack. All you need will be there so what’s the point of taking this stuff with you?”
“Hardwick there are so many things that a girl need”
He pulled me towards him “you don’t have to be worried about that darling. Luina will take care of everything”
Is he serious about it? I looked at him closely. This man. Just then a knock on the door was heard followed by a cough. I turned only to see Tanea standing there with a smile.
“Everyone is waiting outside”
I nodded and sighed. Finally it’s time.
We went outside hand in hand. Dad, mom, and Dev are already waiting for us. Mom smiled when she saw us.
“Is everything done my dear?”
I nodded.
She turned to look at Hardwick “please take care of her Hardwick”
“I can assure you. I will keep her happy and won’t let you hear any complain” he replied.
Mom smiled then turned to me and pulled me for a hug “I will miss you darling, so much”
My eyes brimming with tears and I hugged back “I will miss you mom” I sobbed.
“Remember your promise” I heard dad say to Hardwick. “If anything happens to her then I will take her back and never let you see her again”
“I will never let that happen,” Hardwick replied calmly.
Dad nodded and turned to me with a smile “will miss you princess. No matter what happens just remember that your dad is still here”
“Thanks dad” I hugged him and sobbed. I can’t stop myself from crying. It’s really painful to leave them behind.
“You are really going?” Dev walked forward. His face was pale and sullen.
I nodded weakly.
He let out a sigh before glaring at Hardwick “you better keep your promise or I will hunt you down if you make her cry. I won’t even care if you are a alpha or not”
“You can be assured on this point” Hardwick replied calmly.
“Call me if you need anything okay” Dev said, focusing his attention on me and clearly ignoring Hardwick. “You know that I will always be there for you right?”
“I know you will” I hugged him. My brother, he is Possessive and arrogant but he is still that charming and loving bro I could ever ask for.
“Let me hug her too. You can’t take all the attention leaving me here” Tanea said pushing Dev away.
“I will miss you Sav. So much that it hurts” Tanea almost cried. We have been like best friends and spend a lot of time together. Teamed up to tease Dev and have so much fun. Once I leave, will I be able to make such memories again?
“Okay, there’s lots of crying now. She is going to build her own world and we should encourage her with a happy face” mom said, breaking our crying moment.
“Yeah, right” Tanea broke the hug and wiped the corner of her eyes. We walked outside and Hardwick pulled the bags with him and dropped it inside his car before looking back at me.
“He is waiting for you dear. I can see the excitement in his eyes” mom smiled at me “as I said, we will always be there for you whenever you need us. All you have to do is remember this words” she cupped my face lovingly “go, your future is waiting for you”
“Thanks mom” I whispered, then I swapped my eyes over those people who had been my family and my loved ones. And today I have to leave them to live with my mate. But that does not mean our bond will weaken. Distance does not make bonds weak but with each passing time it gets stronger. I blew kisses to them before turning around.
Once I settled inside the car, I turned to look at my family again. I smiled and waved at them. They stood there watching me with a smile yet moistened eyes. Even though I made up my mind and was determined to keep it strong, I couldn’t hold back my tears. Hardwick started the engine and I heard his faint voice.
“This is the last time I am letting you cry like this”