Leomord’s p. o. v
“Please watch your step, we are about to cross our territory’s border.” She warned calmly.
My hand was linked to hers and I was giving her a few glances while smiling, I wanted to let her know I was okay.
“Is there a trap set right outside the territory’s border?” I asked curiously.
“Not a trap, it’s actually an alerting spell according to the deceased Alpha king.” She answered.
“What do you mean by that?” I asked seriously.
“Well I don’t know everything, but I once heard the Alpha king say. “Beyond our borders to the left lived a cunning witch.” He said they were on bad terms because she was banished from his territory. Once the Alpha king’s split, they felt they no longer needed her and so no one took her in.” She answered as I stopped walking.
“Wait, do you mean to say that the witch served the Alpha kings?” I asked loudly.
“According to the deceased Alpha king, yes she did because she was very powerful. But then she was cunning, greedy and dwelt too much in black magic. Her soul was corrupted and her reason was fading. So when the Alpha kings went their separate ways, none of them wanted her, that’s why she was banished. Rumor has it that she took refuge in this land which was next to our own territory, and she set an alerting spell near our border so she could know whenever we had crossed or whenever we were going somewhere. No one has ever seen her but news went on and on how she hated our kind and made it her mission to curse those she wasn’t pleased with.” She said as I gasped loudly remembering Felix’s words.
Alpha Ian’s pack was cursed by a powerful witch that’s why it was hard for them to feel the mates pull or know who their mate was!. What if the witch who had cursed them was the very same one!.
“Tey, do you know where the witch is?” I asked on top of my voice, startling her.
“No I don’t. I have never seen her before. All I know is that she resides beyond our borders to our left.” She answered.
I kept quiet for a few minutes thinking everything through.
If I was to look for the witch and find her, she could help Alpha Ian’s pack a great deal.
It could be good for him and Felix would be very happy. Since Felix took him as a Friend, he was part of our family.
“Whitney, listen to me.” I said softly as she nodded.
“You go alone past your territory’s borders, I will soon follow. It may take a day or two but I will surely return.” I said honestly as her expression turned murderous.
“What!” She exclaimed loudly.
“I have to find the witch.” I said seriously.
“What, why?” She asked in nearly a scream.
“Because she can be the answer to breaking Alpha Ian’s curse.” I answered.
“I don’t understand.” She said,
I took her hands in mine and carefully explained all I knew and heard from Felix over his curse, by the time I was done her expression turned soft and in her eyes I saw understanding.
“I see, so that’s how it is in his pack.” She murmured under her breath.
“Yes, that’s why I want you to go on and deliver the Alpha queen’s massage. I will go in search of the witch with the hope of finding her.” I answered.
She smiled then moved her hand to my shoulder.
“You would do that for your friend?” She asked softly.
“Not friends, I would do that for my family.” I answered seriously.
She leaned in and kissed my cheek, slightly surprising me.
“I’m glad the moon goddess was too kind to grant me such a man.” She whispered then leaned in and rested her forehead against mine.
“But what I won’t do is abandon you or leave you alone. From today onwards we will fight together or lose together, that place can be dangerous so I want to go with you. Please allow me.” She whispered softly.
I smiled then kissed her lips lightly.
“Fine, I won’t tell you to wait for me anymore because you are coming along.” I said as she happily jumped on me with a giggle.
I held her tightly and chuckled softly as my wolf huffed in approval.
“Now, let’s go. Hopefully we don’t starve and die that side.” I said playfully.
She stood upright then linked her hand to mine.
“I will protect you with all I got.” She answered.
As I walked with her, I couldn’t stop smiling because I too felt the same. I was going to protect her from any harm that would come her way.
“I heard clearly when you said you had no time for other things besides duty and training, but I got curious over something.” I said softly.
“Okay, what did you get curious about?” She asked without looking at me.
“Have you ever been with a man before or any male?” I asked seriously.
I knew the question was horrible and very disrespectful towards her, but I couldn’t help myself. I wanted to know if she had a lover or a sex partner in her territory. It was better to be mentally and physically prepared for him, because it would be a fight of dominance over who deserves to be with her.
“Leo, I too would like to ask that very same question. Have you ever been with any female?” She asked.
“Don’t tell her.” My wolf warned.
“I have to because she deserves to know the truth.” I answered silently.
“You will mess up big time.” He growled loudly.
“Well yes, in my teens I was a little mischievous. I drunk, smoked and fucked around a few times. ” I answered honestly ignoring my wolf’s warning.
She stopped walking and turned glaring at me coldly.
“What?. I didn’t want to lie to you.” I said honestly.
She pulled her hand away from mine and walked ahead.
“Hey wait up.” I called as I ran after her.
“You asked me a question which I was honest with you. did you want me to lie to you?” I asked loudly.
She turned and faced me angrily.
“Maybe!” She yelled on top of her voice.
“Hey, why are you so pissed at this?. It’s not like I’m still fucking around, that was in the past. It’s been years since I took a woman to bed!” I said loudly.
“Is that supposed to make me feel better?” She mocked.
“No, it’s supposed to show you how much I have changed from my past asshole self. For goodness sake I’m being sincere with you!” I spat.
She kept quiet for a minute then folded her arms and took a step back.
I couldn’t believe we were already arguing over things. Not a second ago we were very happy and wanted to be next to each other.
“Do you now hate me after discovering that I took other females to bed. Do you not want me anymore?” I asked in a low tone.
“I do want you Leo, it’s just that it still hurts knowing you would let other females lay in bed with you. Mates should reserve their bodies and hearts for their other half, not for some random bitch you aren’t even mated to.” She said in a whisper as tears filled her eyes.
I sighed softly then took a step forward and slowly got her hand.
“I know and I’m so sorry for being stupid. When I was young all I wanted to do was be free, that’s why I left my pack and ran away. I wasn’t going to be tied down by either duties or someone. Now looking back over what I did and seeing your sad face makes me feel bad. It makes me realize how much of a coward I was back then.” I said softly then moved my free hand to her cheek.
“So please don’t cry. I acknowledge my mistake and I apologize.” I whispered softly.
She nodded then moved into my embrace.
I sighed in relief as I held her tightly. I was never going to lie to her over anything.