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“Did you bond with your Goddaughter?” I look at Daphne.
“She loves me.” She takes her hand off my arm and makes a victory sign with her fingers.
“What about the Beta?” My brows lift.
She goes still. Her cheeks blush as a heartfelt smile settles on her lips. Her face is glowing from the morning. Even I can tell that she is happy about her mate, and that’s wholesome for me.
“Levi and I need some time, I know, Layla. But I believe he is the best for me. I like him already. And as we move forward together, I am sure I will fall in love with him. I want to. Because he is so caring and soft with me.” She sighs dreamily.
Tears well in my eyes. I lean toward her and wrap my arms around her neck.
The genuine happiness in her eyes makes my heart melt. I wish she stayed like this forever. Happy and Bright.
“I will accept Levi if you like him so much,” I grumble.
She hugs me back and laughs sarcastically. “Thank you, Mommy!”
We stay like this for some time. It’s been so long since I sat with her, talked to her, and embraced her.
“I missed you, D,” I whisper in her ear.
“Not more than me. I was alone back home with all those disgusting people. I couldn’t even call you whenever I wanted. But now, I can, Layla. I am so happy.” She sighs.
“I am jealous. Can you two not show affection from a little distance?” The third voice interrupts our emotional moment.
I pull away to glare at Levi. He was standing close to us, and I didn’t even notice him.
When I release Daphne, he instantly closes the distance and presses a kiss to her forehead. I swoon, but in my head. I still have to act like Daphne’s mother to keep this new man in line. He must know that I will find a way to kick his ass if he ever makes her cry or hurt my best friend.
But, my stern facade drops when Daphne leans up, puckering her lips. Levi looks down at her, his eyes filled with so much affection and respect that my heart warms.
He is nothing like Alpha Alexander. My mind drifts to the thoughts of the man who spread me on his desk and was about to devour me. My cheeks heat up at the memory.
I blink, focusing on Daphne and Levi, who are now kissing passionately.
“Eww. Don’t do it in front of me. I am not into watching my bestie getting horny with her mate.” I gag.
Levi breaks the kiss. His eyes move to mine as he shoots me an annoyed look.
“I can already feel that you are going to cockblock me all the time. The fact that we live so close is suddenly unsettling to me. I need to move far away from here to be safe.” He groans.
Daphne laughs her ass off and barely remains seated on her spot. I roll my eyes.
“Don’t hold your breath. I am not interested in your activities. I am just interested in how you treat Daphne. If you treat her right, we will be all right.” I tell him.
“She is my mate. Of course, I will treat her like a Queen.” He states, as a matter of fact. His gaze moves back to Daphne’s smiling face.
The way he looks at her like she is his light is enough to make me swoon once more. I wholeheartedly give this man my blessings and my best wishes. I hope they both stay happy.
Deep down somewhere, I feel a little envious, too. At some point in life, I wished for a bond like this. I yearned for a future in which my mate would look at me lovingly and show the world that I was his Queen. But that’s not possible for me.
“Alpha wants to hold the initiation ceremony as soon as possible. Make a list of the pack members you want to invite.” Levi tells Daphne.
Her eyes flicker to mine, and a silent message passes between us. I don’t want to face the former pack members. She knows it.
“Is it okay if I don’t invite anyone?” Sadness reflects in her eyes as she looks up at Levi.
I know she wants to call her parents here. It’s her right. And she is ready to make such a big sacrifice for me.
“She wants to invite her parents, Levi. She can’t have an initiation ceremony without them. It’s not right. Please invite them.” I state.
“But, Layla.”
“D. I will never forgive myself if you ruin such a special day because of me. Besides, I am not the old Layla anymore. I haven’t done anything wrong. I am strong, and I can face anyone.” I cut in fiercely.
“Alpha Alexander wants me to invite Alpha William Benjamin’s family. They are also coming.” Levi informs.
My eyes widen and settle on his face. He looks confused. But, I-I can’t breathe.
Alpha Alexander wants to invite them over even after he knows everything Josh tried to do to me. How can he do this? Does he hate me so much that he wants to hurt me in this way now?
Maybe, he was asking about what Josh did earlier because he wanted to know my weakness and now he will use it against me.
I can’t face Josh. The thought of seeing him still sends shivers down my spine. When his face appears behind my closed eyes at night, I travel back in time and become the same weak girl I was. I don’t want that.
“No. He can’t call them here.” Daphne jumps down from the stool hastily.
“Baby, it’s Alpha Alexander’s order. He wants the Alpha to come and sever his bond with you so he can initiate you into our pack.” Levi rubs her arms.
“But his family doesn’t need to be here for that. Alpha Benjamin can come alone.” She insists.
“I don’t know, Baby. I can’t tell what Alpha Alexander is thinking.” He sighs.
“Talk to him then, Levi. Those people-they don’t deserve to attend my initiation ceremony. They hurt Layla. And that Josh… He….” She hisses but stops when she is about to blurt the truth.
Her defeated gaze moves to my face. I swallow the uneasy feeling bubbling in my throat.
“I am sorry if this upsets you.” Levi releases a breath.
“If you are sorry, then stop them from coming here. If you can’t, don’t talk to me again.” Daphne looks at Levi before storming away.
“Daphne.” He yells her name in frustration, but she doesn’t stop listening.
He rubs his nape and glares at the floor to calm himself down. I glance to my left to find that Eva has left the kitchen.
“Don’t worry, Levi.” I sigh and glance at the man who is shaking his head.
“We just met yesterday, and now we are fighting.” He lets out.
“She gets angry easily, but trust me, nothing stays in her heart. When she calms down, she will come back to you on her own. She can’t stay mad at others for long. So, don’t worry.” I whisper.
He turns around and faces me. “You know a lot about her, don’t you?”
“We have been friends since forever, Levi. She always had a pure heart, and she tended to show all her emotions. This makes her vulnerable, but at the same time, she is the strongest girl I know. Please always take care of her.” I smile at him.
“You don’t need to doubt that. I will cherish her forever.” He nods.