Filed To Story: Goddess's Design His Fated Mate (Willow & Reuben)
“Willow, my girl, you’re finally here. I’ve been waiting for you all morning,”
I exclaimed, spreading my arms for a warm embrace.
“I apologize for coming late, Alpha. I wanted to see you both as soon as possible, but there were a few matters I had to deal with,”
she explained, pulling away from our hug then embracing Ken.
“It’s okay, Willow. As long as you remember us and make the effort to visit, we’re happy,”
Ken chuckled. I nodded in agreement with Ken’s sentiment.
“How could I ever forget you two? I may have left the pack, but not my people,”
Willow chuckled. “How are you doing, Alpha? Has your health ”
“I’m perfectly fine. Please, don’t worry about me anymore,”
I reassured her, glancing around. “Where are my little angels? Didn’t you bring them along?”
“Um they’re ”
“Those little rascals must have been drawn to something along the way. I’ll personally go fetch them,”
Ken chuckled, heading out of the packhouse. I shook my head smiling, then noticed Willow’s gaze fixed on the entrance for some reason.
“Don’t worry, Ken will bring them in,”
I assured her.
“No, actually Alpha ”
she wanted to say something but an Omega interrupted her.
“Coffee, Alpha?”
“Put it on the table. We will be there in a bit and about dinner..”
Willow
While the Alpha was engrossed in conversation with an Omega about dinner and other matters, I swiftly rummaged through my purse. “Um Alpha, these are the Wade Moon Pack’s documents,”
I said respectfully, handing him the papers.
He was momentarily taken aback, holding the papers as if they weren’t unreal. I could see the array of emotions flickering through his eyes as he beheld his name, seal, signature, and the Wade Pack’s insignia. The mixture of relief and joy at regaining his possession was unmistakable as a smile finally graced his lips.
“Willow, you truly rescued our pack,”
he spoke, his eyes brimming with emotion. “You’ve saved the lives of hundreds of people,”
he clasped my hand in his. “Thank you so much, Willow.”
I placed my other hand atop his and smiled warmly. “I’m glad to have helped you and my pack. There’s no need for thanks,”
I assured him. He nodded appreciatively, tucking the papers securely into his pocket.
“Let’s continue our chat over coffee,”
he motioned for me to walk beside him. “Dinner will be ready very soon.”
Nodding, I smiled as we both circled the sofa, heading toward the dining area. I looked around a little, searching for Sky, who was not in the packhouse.
“Well, Willow, when do you plan to return to the Wade Moon Pack?”
As he posed this question, my steps faltered in the middle of the living room, and I glanced at him.
“Return?”
My heartbeat quickened.
“Yes, you went to the Emerald Bright Pack to abide by Alpha Reuben’s terms to acquire the papers, right? Now that you have obtained the Wade Moon Pack’s official documents, you don’t need to continue staying at Emerald Bright any longer. So leave and come back home to Wade Moon.”
Shit! It appeared that Alpha Benjamin had misconstrued my intentions, assuming that I would return to the pack right after obtaining the papers. To be honest, I hadn’t explained everything to him initially thinking I would be leaving the Emerald Bright Pack shortly after completing the rejection ceremony. However, Reuben had ensnared me with the conditions that he had set and the issue over the custody of Wyatt and Lori. Moreover, the sacred cave was sealed for the next three months so nothing had gone to plan.
“Actually, Alpha ”
I began, intending to clarify but he spoke before I had the chance.
“I’m afraid that is impossible, Alpha Benjamin,”
a deep, authoritative voice resonated through the living room. Frowning in confusion, Alpha Benjamin turned his head toward the packhouse door, where Wyatt and Lori had entered. Behind them stood a tall, handsome man, hands shoved into his pockets as he locked eyes with Alpha Benjamin.
I turned to look at Reuben with meaningful eyes to remind him of the promise he had agreed to.
***
Pulling my car over to the side of the road, I stepped out of the car to have a conversation with Reuben. I crossed my arms over my chest and fixed my gaze on the man standing before me. “Don’t even think about it. I’m not taking you to the Wade Moon Pack with me,”
I declared as the evening breeze swept passed us.
“Why?”
he demanded, staring back at me with a stubborn glare.
“Because I said so. Call Oran or Bix to come get you with one of their cars, and return to the Emerald Bright Pack. We’re heading to the Wade Moon Pack,”
I stated firmly. Wyatt and Lori poked their little heads out of the window, moving their gazes between Reuben and I.
After the encounter with Alpha Louis, Reuben fell silent for an extended period, which led me to mistakenly assume he was upset. However, as soon as he heard from the children that we were headed to Wade Moon, he seemed intent on joining us. I stopped the car in the middle of the road to confront him. Despite my refusal, he shamelessly continued arguing with me.
Suddenly, he stepped closer and stated, “Why is it that you can take Wyatt and Lori but leave me behind?”
I blinked in surprise at his complaint, his expression portraying a sense of injustice.
I straightened my back and responded, “I’m heading to my father’s pack, taking my kids to visit their grandpa’s pack isn’t unusual. It’s not exactly a place you’re allowed.”
He loomed over me and retorted, “Then I’m going to my father-in-mates pack, my kids’ grandpa’s pack, so I’m allowed too,”
he declared confidently, rendering me speechless with his absurd reasoning. How swiftly he accepted Alpha Benjamin as his father-in-mate just to justify tagging along. This man he’d do anything to get what he wanted.
“Mommy, please, let’s take daddy to grandpa’s pack too!”
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