Chapter 589 – Hidden Desires of the Werewolf King Novel

Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel

Dayson tried reaching to Talia through their mind-link, but it didn’t work. He could exchange thoughts with Talia, but Dayson wanted her to know that this was him talking and not Sapa.

‘I need to talk to her.’, Dayson said to Sapa. Being in his wolf form allowed him many things, but not to talk for the technicality of wolves not having vocal cords.

Talia’s eyes widened as she observed the black wolf transforming into a human form right in front of her eyes. It lasted just a second, but it left a lasting impression. The magnificent beast turned into a handsome male who had only a necklace of white teeth around his neck and the rest of his muscular body was exposed for her to see.

Dayson looked up at Talia and he fell to his knees while placing his palms on the rock where Talia was sitting in her wolf form.

“Thank you for staying to listen and giving me a chance to explain.”, he said.

After a brief pause, Dayson exhaled dejectedly as Talia’s skepticism poured into him and he realized the gravity of his situation. He showed her who he was before they met and he treated her like any other non-important person. Did he want her to accept that side of him? Absolutely not. That was old Dayson, Dayson that shouldn’t appear ever again, yet he was there and he hurt his mate. Dayson felt like an idiot. Were there any words that can make it better?

“Actually, there is nothing to explain. That was me. It was all me. I am a cancer of our society who took advantage of many women who would do anything to be with me.”

Talia gaped at Dayson. She expected explanations, excuses, and pretty lies, but she never expected the blatant truth. Was this really Dayson? The same one who would never admit that he was mistaken? And he was still talking.

“You are the one who made me realize how wrong I was, and instead of thanking you, I ended up hurting you. You see, I am not a saint, far from it. From the moment we met, I started questioning my choices. You make me want to be a better person and without you in my life, I am back to being the scum I used to be.” Dayson paused to lick his lips nervously. “I need you to see how important you are to me. Without you, I am a machine without a soul. You make my life worth living…”

Dayson stopped talking when the silvery wolf moved, and his breath caught in his throat when Talia leaped off the rock. Did she just leave him?

‘SPLASH!’

Talia’s furry form disappeared under the surface of the water, and a second later, a head full of wet hair emerged.

Talia found a bunch of small rocks to stand on, bending her knees so that water was up to her shoulder level, which was perfect to hide her private parts because her guards were nearby, and she had no clothes to put on.

“Talia!”, Dayson exclaimed and dashed toward the river without hesitation. His plunge barely disturbed the surface. Dayson was not sure if she would stay there or continue running, but he had no intention to let her leave his sight.

Dayson’s head appeared a few steps away from Talia.

Talia eyed Dayson suspiciously while wondering what he was up to. Yes, she heard what he said when he was next to the rock, but the dejection in her was still bubbling. She knew Dayson as cheeky, caring, domineering, but she never knew the side of him that was disgustingly egotistical, and she hated it.

Dayson licked his lips nervously. “I’m sorry, kitten.”

“Do you think your sorry will fix things? You made me feel cheap. You made me feel like crap. Is that what you wanted? Even if you didn’t know I’m your mate, you should never do that to any woman.”

Talia released a frustrated breath. Why the hell was she explaining to the most promiscuous person on the planet about him mistreating women? And the sad part was that many of those women came onto him, and they liked it. Talia really didn’t want to think about it. It was making her sick.

It seemed like everyone enjoyed getting frisky with whoever was interested, and only Talia saw that as an invasion unless it was between two people who really cared about each other. Was she the odd one? Maybe she was, but that didn’t change the fact that Dayson made her feel uncomfortable to the point of her wanting to scrape her skin off together with the memory of his touch.

Talia’s vision blurred from the tears. “You made me feel wanted and needed and special and then you took it away! My whole life I was hiding from the bullies, and tonight, you became one of them.”, Talia said in a shaky voice.

“I didn’t…”

“I KNOW!”, Talia snapped. “You didn’t recognize me. You didn’t know. But is that a valid excuse? Every woman has a story to tell, and none deserves to be treated like a disposable item, even if they are throwing themselves at you! Regardless of if you are mates or not, your choices are to be a gentleman and make the woman feel special or move on, and not… this!”

“Aren’t I making you feel special, kitten?”, Dayson asked in a low voice. To him, Talia was the most special existence in the world. How much did he fail if she didn’t see that?

Talia opened her mouth to argue back, but she realized that she had nothing to say. Did he make her feel special? He did. Many times. Actually, all the time, as long as he knew who she was.

Seeing that Talia’s anger was crumbling, Dayson inched closer to her while talking.

“The truth is that you don’t need me to be special. You were always special. The way you handled the bullies and didn’t allow their darkness to corrupt you, that was special. You are a fighter, always eager to improve without putting down others, and that’s special. You are making me want to be a better person, and that’s special.”

Dayson was so close to Talia now that he could reach her if he only extended his arm, but it was not close enough because she could easily escape his grasp, so he continued inching closer.

“Between the two of us, you don’t need me. It is I who needs you, kitten. I need you so I know what it means to be a decent person. I have the largest pack, more money than I could ever spend, and enough influence to rock our society, but none of those are worth a squat without you in my life. I know I asked for your forgiveness too many times already, and I am ashamed that I need to ask for it again. Please, forgive me.”

Talia jolted when their legs touched underwater.

Dayson slowly spread his arms around her. “Please. Let me hold you. I know you are angry and hurt and it was all my fault. Ask me for whatever you want and I will make it happen, just don’t push me away. I need you, kitten. Don’t leave me.” The last few words splashed on her face.

Talia’s chin trembled as she blinked her tears away. She was hurt and upset, and her heart ached because she could feel Dayson’s emotions and his desperation to get her acceptance.

“Easy, boy…”, Talia squeezed through her teeth and Dayson swallowed hard. It was Liseli.

Dayson cursed under his breath. Why did Liseli appear now? Talia was just a fraction away from him hugging her properly!

Dayson lowered his head, but he didn’t move away. “Tell me what I need to do to fix this. I will do anything.”

‘Liseli?’, Talia called her wolf. ‘Didn’t you want me to forgive him?’

‘It wouldn’t last.’, Liseli said. ‘I told you not to give in to your emotions. You need to decide with your head so it doesn’t happen again.’

‘You think it will happen again?’

Instead of answering Talia, Liseli spoke to Dayson, “Do you think that being humble will be enough? What is to say that you won’t go back to your snotty self the moment this child forgives you? What is to say that you won’t go to your philandering as soon as the right opportunity presents itself? When will you be satisfied? When you crush her heart completely? Is that what you want?”

“No. I…”, Dayson was not sure what to say. Liseli showing up right now had such bad timing.

‘Old guy! Get out and fix this!’

‘Why would I fix your mess?’, Sapa asked in outrage.

‘Would you rather let me mess it up further?’

Sapa groaned. ‘Fine!’

“Lis”, Dayson called in a gravelly voice. “Are you really going to make it difficult for these kids to get together?”

Talia narrowed her eyes, knowing that this was Sapa talking, and Liseli responded, “It’s just like you to want to kiss and forget. Are you expecting me to dismiss the fact that this boy acted like Rasputin while you were advising him? Maybe this incident can be attributed to dark magic, but what about before?”

Dayson shrank a little at these words as Sapa cursed in their mind. Sapa always retracted at the back of his mind whenever Dayson was getting frisky. Did Liseli expect that he will stick around and watch!? But if Sapa said that, Liseli would just accuse him of making excuses, and she was still talking angrily.

“Why is the female always the one who needs to forgive? What will the male do to earn that forgiveness?”

“How about an eternity of love, care, and servitude?”

Dayson’s heart thundered against his chest while Dayson’s and Sapa’s emotions amplified each other, as the duo felt that Liseli’s defenses were crumbling.

“I vow that no other woman, ever, will enter my eyes. It’s just you, Liseli. It always was only you, just how this boy only has eyes for Talia.”

Liseli sneered. “It seems you polished your sweet-talking.”

“I had centuries of practice.”, he responded and when Talia’s expression darkened, he quickly explained, “I practiced in my head while imagining what I will say when we reunite. I never said this to any other woman. I swear.” Seeing that she relaxed, he continued calmly. “How about we let them make up? It’s still not too late for them to lead the pack run, and then the two of us can complete mating.” He touched her cheek gently. “I was waiting to complete mating with you for centuries, Lis. Now that both of us have bodies, and are finally together, I don’t think I have any patience left. What do you say?”

‘What do you think?’, Liseli asked Talia. ‘Do you trust that Dayson won’t hurt you again?’

‘No.’, Talia responded. ‘After everything we’ve been through, I would be stupid to believe that he won’t hurt me. But I know that he wouldn’t do it on purpose. Under that handsome and powerful exterior is a clueless dum-dum.’

‘Good that you are aware of that.’, Liseli said. ‘The only thing I give him credit for is that he is learning and changing.’

With that, Liseli retracted at the back of Talia’s mind, letting the human part take over.

Dayson looked at Talia expectantly. “Kitten?”

Talia gave him a small nod, and in the next moment, she found herself engulfed in Dayson’s embrace.

The heat of his body contrasted with the icy water all around them and it made her wish to sink into him completely, knowing that it was warm and safe in there. Talia couldn’t believe this. Even in the middle of an argument, when she was angry at him, and they were completely naked, he still made her feel safe and she craved his proximity, and she loved it and hated it at the same time.

“I’m sorry…”, Dayson spoke into her hair. “I am so sorry for everything I’ve done. I wish that there is bleach to erase my past and all the bad things I’ve done. I wish that I never hurt you. I wish that I can take it all back, but I can’t. I am ready to make it up to you until the end of our lives, just… don’t leave me.”

Talia exhaled helplessly as her arms moved around his torso.

Dayson inched away so that he can look into her eyes.

“I know that one good can’t erase a bad, but I will keep doing good things until bad ones are completely covered up and you forget about them.”, Dayson said in one quick breath. “I will pamper you and spoil you and I will selfishly cling onto you because you are the only one for me. Do you believe me?”

Talia smiled a little. She could feel his emotions and she knew he meant it.

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