Ryan’s p. o. v
Evan stood looking at me furiously with his hands pressed on his hips.
“Are you insane?” He asked in a whisper.
I clenched my hands in fists then took a few steps closer to stand in front of him.
“Do I look fucking insane to you?” I spat.
“You are way past insanity you stupid fuck?” He growled loudly and grabbed me by the collar.
“Are you saying this because of how I acted?” I asked loudly.
He dropped his hand then brushed it through his hair while cursing under his breath.
“I was upset, okay!. I couldn’t just stay still or keep calm. I didn’t want to act up but I …..”
I swallowed my words then weakly stumbled a bit.
“Ryan.” He called in concern then quickly held my hand.
“I’m okay.” I whispered softly.
“You know how our wolves are by now. They are different from everyone’s. If you go against them, they will easily have a way to punish us.” He said softly.
I knew how our wolves were, but mostly how mine was. He made me weak to the point of passing out whenever he was very furious with me. After I woke up, I found him in full control. Whatever he would later decide to do I would sadly agree and go with the flow.
“Do you want to kill me?” I asked my wolf silently.
He growled furiously then kept quiet.
“I was doing all I can to be the perfect mate.” I whispered sadly then went to the bed and sat down.
“I know, but you messed up everything again.” Evan answered.
“The thought of her leaving us was unbearable. A few days ago she was happy spending time with us, why would she think of leaving us?” I asked in a low tone.
“I don’t think she had a choice brother. Our mate is still young and under Whitney’s protection. If we want her to stay by our side, we have to get full permission from her guardians and that’s Whitney and uncle.” He answered.
I quickly stood up with a wide smile across my face.
“That’s it.” I said then rushed out of the tent without a second thought.
Why was I so dull?.
All this time the answer was right in front of us.
Lexi had told us more than once how Whitney and Uncle were like her very own family. She loved them so much and she was easily going to go with them whenever they were going.
If we wanted her to remain with us, we had to ask for Uncle’s approval.
Whitney was hard to talk to and convince so she was out of the question.
I stopped in my tracks with a frown when I found Alpha Ian and the rest standing in front of the pack house looking at the road that led to the pack’s border.
“Alpha.” I greeted in a low, hesitant tone.
He looked at me then smiled and held Luna Amelia’s hand.
“Ryan, we were about to call you.” He said as I frowned deeper.
“What’s going on?” I asked in respect.
“Whitney, Uncle and Lexi have left the pack.” He answered calmly.
I felt weak and my breath picked up as his words sunk in.
“Excuse me Alpha but what did you just say?” Evan asked as he approached us.
“I said, Whitney, Uncle and Lexi left the pack a few minutes ago.” He repeated.
I looked at him angrily and closed my eyes for a second.
“He is your Alpha.” I whispered to myself silently then opened them.
Showing him my angry side would only make him kick my ass. He wasn’t at fault here, I was.
“But why did you allow her to go?’ Evan asked on top of his voice.
“Because she had a choice and her choice was made. Also, according to some of the warriors, she came out of your tent in tears. You guys can’t even make her feel loved. That poor girl has been through so much in just a few days because of you.” He said as I clicked my tongue, getting his attention.
“With all the respect Alpha, you were no different from us. You made our Luna cry a lot of times, you never showed her care and you hurt her a lot.” I spat then gazed into his eyes courageously.
I was ready to be beaten to a pole as much as he wanted. But the truth was the truth.
He let go of her hand then laughed softly, surprising me.
“I don’t have a bad memory boy, I can remember that damn well.” He spat as I took a step back in fear.
He was slowly getting pissed.
“Ian.” Luna Amelia called softly.
He took in a deep breath then released it.
“I was a jerk to her for a very long time and every time I think about it I feel horrible. I also did a lot of things that I am not proud of. But despite my fucked up nature, the moon goddess gave me a second chance to love and live life, which I truly appreciate and treasure now. You two killed and did a few other things because I ordered you to. I was happy that you walked the path I chose to walk but not anymore. I want you to be happy and loyal to your mate, respect and protect her with your life. When you live an honest life, you will be grateful for this second chance that the moon goddess has granted you.” He said.
I clenched my hands for a second then relaxed.
“Let us go.” I whispered softly.
“What?” Neo asked in disbelief.
“You have Neo, our beta and Logan by your side. We may be part of this pack but we hold a lesser position than them. Please allow us to go and stay by our mate’s side. There Whitney knows the members very well but that doesn’t mean they won’t try to plot or stand against her. We all know how most packs try to revote against their new leader, not to forget how much work will be there. Send me and Evan please. We will make sure that everyone falls in line.” I said strongly.
He looked at Luna Amelia who smiled and nodded.
“Fine, I’ll allow the two of you to go. But remember, I will need a great report within a month. If you fail to bring it, you are both coming back. Is that clear?” He asked.
“Yes.” I and Evan answered together.
We were not going to fail him no matter what.
This time we were going to work hard for our mate as well as our Alpha.