The Couple

Christian

The day I left her apartment after telling Heaven my truth, I didn't see her. I tried calling and messaging her but she never responded. This time I didn't plan anything for our meeting, I wanted to give her time and space to think and sink in the truth. Forcing her into this relationship or pack won't help us. Even I asked Mary to not talk to her much and let her decide on her own.

But I didn't think that she would not only ignore me but also hangout with Harris. When I heard those rumors of them being together, I didn't believe them and thought they were just spread by Harris to annoy me even more. I remember the day Tyler called me after lunch time and informed me how Heaven left Harris's cabin and ran to her home. When I reached her apartment, it was unlocked and she was lying behind the door on the floor unconscious.

I took care of her and even made soup with the help of Mary but she threw me out of her apartment. I even planned to stay overnight so I can take care of her and talk with her. But I had to return, the whole night I was tossing and turning thinking about what had gone so wrong that she didn't want to see me. It didn't stick to me till next morning that it could be because of Harris and their meeting.

I asked Tyler to investigate the matter but no one knows what happened between those two in that office that noon. Everyone was out for lunch and no one was there. No one heard anything, they just saw Heaven running out and leaving the office with her stuff. I noticed that day she almost brought her stuff home. But then why did she go back.

It was all my fault, I shouldn't have left her alone. I shouldn't have agreed to her when she wanted to serve her termination period. I should have paid the compensation money even though she refused to accept my money, it was all my fault and this is what I got in return. Heaven doesn't want me in her life.

It was Wednesday when Bryan informed me that same day Harris returned from Cincinnati. But he can't find who he met and what happened there. He stayed at a hotel there with full security, and met someone daily but whom Bryan couldn't put a finger on. None of his ways worked. I tried my connections with other packs around that area but no. I failed to get the information and I couldn't think of another

reason.

Heaven didn't even talk with Little or Mary for much longer on the phone. Sean informed me that one of Harris's men is always following Heaven around the town. Probably he is also keeping a tab of her phone records because of which she is maintaining her distance with me and my family but no worries Heaven soon I will get hold of the matter and you would not need to tolerate that man.

I was handling the matter of Harris when Ethan informed me that Blake is coming with Olivia to resign the peace treaty. It has been a year since we met. I know Olivia is my ex-girlfriend and I shouldn't think of meeting her let alone get excited about it but we became good friends after we broke up and it was about 10 years ago.

Although we have been just friends for 10 years, Blake, her husband or should I say her fated mate still doesn't trust us together. We never met after they found each other 4 years back until either of us visited each other to resign the peace treaty which is yearly. We never meet until he is present in the room or we're in a public place. I know he just brings her here because Luna accompanies her alpha to make the relationship strong, otherwise I doubt he will bring her here back even to let her meet her parents.

I was almost jumping to see her again after the whole year. It was like meeting an old friend for me. I wanted to share the news of finding my mate but what will I tell her that my mate isn't talking to me and there are rumors that she is dating someone else. But still that didn't kill my excitement.

They both reached here with five of their warriors on Wednesday evening. I was waiting for them at my house where they had their dinner with my family and then left to spend the night at the inn. I made all the arrangements for them to stay there, it was basically owned by Sean's family and managed by his elder brother and him until I sent Sean for some pack work. They both are my pack warriors just like their father which is the reason Uncle opened the inn under their name so they can guard our guests.

I spent the day with Blake and talked about the matters. No, I didn't hint him about anything going on in my pack and my life except the part where we spotted a rogue and our discoveries about him. I tried to investigate if there is anything similar happening in other packs but nothing.

I wanted to ask him if I could meet my friend who was sent away for shopping with Lisa with some guards. But I dropped the idea as I know he might not allow me to meet his wife but will also take her and never let her return. So, I let Olivia handle him. I know she will handle him and fix everything. I decided the time with him to resign the treaty and left the guest house as they will leave soon for Olivia's parent's house for dinner.

As I returned home, I could see Jeanne's worried face. I asked her through a mind link if everything is okay, if Greg did something to upset her then I can cut off his balls. She chuckled as I said it to her. She shook her head and sighed. I know she has been upset lately and worried about her friend. She wants to meet her, talk to her but she doesn't talk to her for long let alone meet her. She is screaming from the first day that she can't be Harris, it is not possible and we need to do something. Trust me, I want to do something but before that I need to know why she is doing this and what is going on in her life. After dinner, I and Ethan left for the woods. There we met Mason, my commander with Blake and his warriors already present. We were standing right now in front of the shelter which is my pack's hidden office. I and Blake are facing each other while our respective pack mates are standing behind us and checking for anyone approaching although we know because of the wolf's fear no town mate dares to come here and never at night. Mason handed over the wooden box to Ethan. Ethan came in front and stood aside between us. He pulled out a silver dagger from the box which has a carving of Moon Goddess over its handle, along with one red cloth from his pocket. One of Blake's pack marge also had a similar red cloth. Ethan handed me the dagger.

I cut my hand carefully with it making sure to not make a deep cut. After making a cut in my hand, I passed the dagger to Blake who did the same with it. We put our hands together such that our cuts were in touch. Ethan and one of Blake's men came forward and sealed our hands in those two red cloths. We both looked up towards the Moon while everyone else kept their eyes at our sealed hands.

"Under the light of Moon, with the blessings of Moon Goddess, in the presence of air, near the water and above the earth we will promise each other that like each year we promise to not be a threat to the other or his pack. We bind not only each other but our packs in this blood oath." We both chanted and then looked at each other with a smile.

We might have differences now but once we were also good friends. Being alpha's kids we met and bonded frequently. We might not be best friends or like brothers but have been each other's well wishers who look up to each other.

Ethan tied the red cloth on Blake's hand while one of Blake's men tied their red cloth on mine. And we both signed each other's register which has the oath written and our signatures from previous years already there. We both hugged and left for our places with our pack mates without looking back. It is considered a bad omen, so we went straight to our places while Mason took a different route and met Blake mid way in the woods and dropped them at the inn safely.

The next day I received a message from Olivia informing me about the time and place. I informed Ethan and Mary about my plan. I know Mumma might not say anything but she doesn't like me hanging out with Olivia. Although she liked Olivia at first and also wanted her to be my fated mate but when we found out that we're not fated she started avoiding Olivia and always wanted me to forget her and look for my mate. Now, I have my mate. I don't know how she will react. So, I informed Mary instead of her and went to my personal cabin in the woods to get ready.

I reached the location on time and she was already there waiting for me with her bodyguard standing at some distance noticing the happenings in the surroundings. Nothing new for me, each time Blake let me and Olivia meet alone without him he sent a guard with us to protect Olivia from whom, me? It makes me sick and it is one of the reasons we both drifted apart. I was happy when I found out that they both are mates but now I miss my two old friends. She can't be herself with me like before because of our stalker. She can't share her feelings, can't tell me sorrows or happiness. In previous years, many times I felt she wanted something else but never did it or said it because she is a luna now or Blake doesn't let her. I felt sorry for her but I am also bound to not protect her. She was my pack mate but not anymore and most importantly she is a Luna of another pack.

"Oli" I shouted as right now in this public place I can take the advantage and be friends instead of alpha one pack with luna of another pack.

She hugged me and I hugged her back. We pulled back and went inside with her holding my one arm. We were talking and laughing. We were carefully aware that her bodyguard was following us and hearing, watching us. We didn't notice Harris and Celia sitting at one of the tables until Harris called me himself.

I didn't expect them here. Is the rumor true that she left me for this bastard who tormented her. No it can't be true. I need to know the truth. I could see her shocked and frightened but there was also a relaxation which I couldn't understand. Harris came to hug me but I wanted to strangle him right now. Celia just shook our hands and sat back in her seat. Harris invited us to join them and I sat down immediately, just didn't want to leave Heaven alone with him.

I could not take my eyes off her. I kept staring at her during the whole dinner. Harris always wants to talk about something and I just gave him the answers to satisfy him or just glared at him to keep him shut. Olivia and Heaven struck good immediately. I doubt she knows about Olivia.

I even excused myself and went towards the washroom in the hope that Heaven will follow me if she wants to tell me something. If she is threatened by that bastard then she can excuse herself and tell me. But no she didn't come, I doubt if she even tried to come and meet me. I texted Olivia to invite her for lunch. I went back and sat down. I looked at Olivia and she signaled me, confirming me.

She even asked her once again confirming their plan for their lunch date in the parking lot to calm me and assure me. Well, being my ex-girlfriend and now a good friend she understands me really well to relieve my anxiety. She left with her bodyguard while Heaven left with Harris in his car and I and my wolf couldn't handle her being alone with him.

After we left I couldn't control myself and went to Skyland apartments instead of my house. I was waiting eagerly for her around the stairs when I scented her smell as an indication of her arrival.

I pushed her inside without realising that it could hurt her. She fell on the ground and I rushed to her to get her up but she pushed me and yelled at me.

"Don't touch me. Why are you here?" I was just looking at her. I hugged her to comfort knowing that she is in pain and scared. But she pushed me again and got up herself rubbing her right elbow to ease the pain. Seeing her in pain cut my heart into pieces.

"Why are you here? Leave now. Go and have fun with that red head." She pushed my chest. I took the steps forward and hugged her, tried to calm her and soothe herself. I rubbed her back and felt her stiff body melting in my arms.

"Just relax, I am here. I am all yours. Just relax and let me help you." But her body got stiff under my touch again and she pushed me harder this time to send me two steps back. I took a step forward but she raised her hand to stop me. I love her but she is getting on my nerves with this. Not holding her or hearing her voice for the last week drew me crazy. I was losing my senses as the days went by. I want to hold her, protect her, take care of her and love her but she is pushing me away. I just couldn't believe that my truth could make her go against me. I wanted to give her time to accept the reality but it seems like she doesn't want to understand.

"What the hell, Celia. I wanted to give you time to accept the truth but you just don't understand it right. Let me make you understand it." I pulled her hair to bring her close and make her look at me as she was avoiding my eyes. She hissed in pain and I left her. I didn't want to hurt her but I am losing my patience and senses. I couldn't think straight now.

"Are you here to hurt me? You couldn't dare to touch me in front of my boyfriend and here you're to show your strength to me. You stand nowhere in front of him." She had tears in her eyes but she refused them to fall down and was standing strong in front of me who made rogues piss in their pants and beg for their easy death. No inferior wolf dared to stand straight in front of me let alone humans while this human is screaming at me and asking me questions.

"I was here to help you, to get you back, to hold you but you seem more happy with that bastard." I grabbed her with her arm and pinched her chin to hold her straight. I might love her fiercy nature and strong attitude as it suits her being a luna but my wolf couldn't stand her dominating him. "I think you deserve that son of a bitch, that is what you get, greedy bitch. You told Little that you want a luxurious life which he can provide you easily right then let me show you how rich he is." I left her which made her stumble as she lost her balance but without considering her I left the apartment. Outside the apartment, I could hear her crying inside but I didn't even think to stop and comfort her.

I came out of the lift and breathed a deep breath to calm myself when I heard a sorry in my heart. I stopped in my tracks to hear more but it was impossible to hear her from here. I heard her sorry again in my heart but shrugged it off thinking its just my crying wolf and bleeding heart for her and left the building with an urge to kill Harris.

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Hello,

I realised in Chapter 26 I introduced Olivia as pack doctor and again introduced her as Luna of another pack after I uploaded the previous chapter. Sorry for the misunderstanding. I changed the pack doctor's identity to Lisa, Olivia's best friend.

Thank you for reading and do let me if I made some another mistake and how you like the story.

Blueheaven