Rian’s confession
“Good evening, sire,” Kain greeted as he entered the alpha’s chambers.
Lucas acknowledged him, dropping the pen in his hand as he got up to meet with his guard, “Good evening, Kain. So, how did it go today?”
Kain bowed, “the guard delivered the package successfully. Ava’s maid would have given her by now.”
“Did he tell you how she was doing? What about the baby?” He inquired.
“They are both doing well, sire. Very much fine indeed.”
He then heaved a sigh, “thank you Kain, and do give the delivery guy a tip for me, I’ll be sending more packages soon.”
“Yes, I will… sire… there were some certain things her guard also told me…”
There was a hint of desperation in his eyes as he asked the questions, “What?? Is it about Ava?”
“Yes sire…”
“Tell me. Did she say anything?”
“Well, I don’t know the best way to say this, but…. she misses you, sire. Not a day goes by that she doesn’t mention your name… according to his words.”
Silence. Lucas didn’t respond to what Kain said immediately, like he was thinking it in his mind.
After minutes passed, Lucas dismissed him, “thank you for telling me. You’re a good servant, Kain.”
Kain then bowed again before leaving, “with all pleasure, sire.”
Lucas didn’t go back to his work, only kept on pondering on what the guard just told him, just pondering.
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Ava and Rian had gone some distance before Ava decided it was time to go back, as it was already far into the evening.
“I think it’s time go back Rian; I don’t want the night to catch us out here.”
“Don’t worry, Ava. We’ll return on time, let’s just enjoy the wonderful evening we have together.”
“Rian…”
“Please Ava. You know that we don’t really get much time like this together.”
She considered his words, and then agreed, “fine, but please… let me rest my legs now. I can already feel my tummy getting heavier.”
“Oh… I’m sorry dear… I didn’t realize this, don’t worry. Let’s go sit under that shade. We’ll rest your legs for a while and then we’ll head back.”
“Ok.”
So, they continued their conversation seated underneath the big tree, enjoyed the cool evening breeze, and Rian didn’t know when he started again with his praises.
“Oh, Ava. You don’t know how good it feels to be right by you… right by your side at this moment.”
“Thank you, Rian. It feels good to be with you too,” she said formally.
“It’s not just in an ordinary way, Ava. Whenever I’m with you, I find it hard to control myself, to control these feelings.”
He was at it again. Ava didn’t know what to tell him at this point; maybe she shouldn’t have agreed to this walk.
Rian saw that his words made her a bit uncomfortable, but he continued anyway. Ava needed to know the truth, it’s so difficult to keep his feelings aside once he’s with her, and now, it’s like he can’t control himself any longer.
“I love you, Ava. With each moment I spend with you, I become more plagued by my feelings. Believe me, I’ve tried to make them go away, but they just won’t. I am now certain that the goddess brought you here for a reason. I know that you are the one for me, Ava. I feel it strongly in my heart.”
“Rian… I really don’t know what to say…”
“You don’t have to say anything dear. I just said these things because I couldn’t hold it in any longer, and now that you know, I am much more relieved.”
“So, you have feelings for me?”
“Yes, dear Ava. I do.”
“Rian, you do realize that I am pregnant, with someone else’s child?”
“I know, it sounds so improper… but honestly, I don’t mind at all. I am ready to love this baby as much as I love you, and become its father. I’ll do that and so much more for you, Ava. I want to marry you… I want us to be mated, joined, with alpha Daryl’s blessings.”
He sensed her hesitation, “Rian… I don’t think I…”
“I’m the one!”
She rose a brow, “the one? That did what???”
“I am Mr. Romantic. The one… who’s been sending you all those gifts, I am the one, Ava. I love you, Ava, and I want to get mated to you soon. Please… do not reject me.”
Ava honestly doesn’t know what to tell Rian now, does he think that sending her anonymous gifts and messages will change the way she feels? Rian has been such a good friend; it feels bad to hurt him now.
“Please, Ava… say something… you can say you love me; you can say you don’t, but either way, I want to get mated to you. I want to stand in as the father of your child. Please, do not reject me, Ava.”
Sighs, “Rian… just give me some time to think this over.”
He nodded his head, realizing the pressure he was putting on her at that point, “I’m so sorry… and I understand that this came too suddenly, but I love you, Ava, and I am certain that one day, you will be mine.”
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After they returned from the walk, Ava and Rian had dinner in the pack’s dining hall with the rest of the Daivie, and then after that, he walked her to her room and bid her goodnight, as she was about turning, he grabbed her by the waste and took her mouth. It was a small kiss, but one that Ava did not expect, and certainly was not pleased by.
“I’m sorry,” he muttered as he released her mouth. “I don’t know what came over me.”
She turned her back, “good night, Rian,” before she shut the door behind her snappily, heaving a deep sigh now that she was back in her room; all alone again.
Why did he have to do that? She admired their friendship, but this friend of hers was going too fast, way too fast for her liking.