Chapter 11 – Rumor has it–2
Zara raised her eyes. Her once–sparkly silver eyes now seemed dejected.
“You can’t be leaving now,” Beta Levi protested. ‘It is late. Instead, spend the night in the packhouse. Tomorrow morning, you can set out early to return to your pack.”
I shook my head. If I stayed any longer, I would be unable to control myself in any way.
I am sorry. I have a very important meeting in the morning.” I lied.
A frown appeared on Ronan’s forehead as his eyes narrowed.
“What’s going on?” he mind–linked. “You seem nervous about something.”
‘I can’t stay the night, I replied. “It’s complicated. We need to leave now!
Without raising any more queries, Ronan nodded.
We quickly departed, and even though it has been nearly a week since I last saw Zara, our mate bond is only growing stronger every day.
Her persistent presence in my thoughts was unsettling and had an impact on my work and mental health. I was having trouble concentrating. I couldn’t eat, and it was impossible to get ja good night’s sleep.
I was slowly losing my mind.
I stood up and moved in the direction of the window. The weather was clear and sunny, and wolves were making the most of the final few days of summer.
A few young pups were playing at the playground, chasing each other up the play structure. Their high–pitched laughter made me shiver and smile. I loved watching them play.
My focus moved to a couple approaching the playground. They were holding a pup’s hands, and his parents were happily swinging him between them. He erupted in laughter.
My heart was suddenly heavy with sadness–that could have been Isabella and me–and my smile wavered.
I closed my eyes, attempting to recall her face, but my thoughts kept returning to Zara’s.
“What the devil!” I hit the window sill with my fist, growling. “Why are you wiping my memories?”
“She is not, Ray said, emerging from the recesses of my consciousness.
“So why am I not even able to remember Isabella’s face?” I snarled.
“Because the bond is now only recognizing Zara as our mate,” Ray replied. “It desires for you to take and claim our mate.”
‘I can’t, I replied, feeling emotionally spent.
“Then you have to reject her!” Ray yelled. “It is the only way!”
The thought of rejecting Zara left a bitter taste in my mouth. I could not bear to watch her suffer. I would never be able to forgive myself.
How the hell do I fix this?
How the hell do I stop having lustful thoughts about Zara?
A soft knock on the office door startled me, and when I turned around, Ronan was just sticking his head in.
‘Do you have a moment to spare?! He asked.
I nodded and motioned for him to come in.
Ronan stepped inside and shut the door. He appeared anxious and a little tense.
What seems to be the problem? I asked getting straight to the point, as soon as he sat down in one of the two chairs facing my table.
Except in situations where it could mean the difference between life and death, Ronan never comes to bother me with minor things. This must be something big.
“The council caffed to arrange an emergency meeting with all surrounding packs,” he said.
That sounded a little strange Our monthly meeting was only scheduled for next week
‘In connection to what? I huffed, annoyed.
Chapter 11- Rumor has it–2
I have never been fond of the council, and I hated our monthly meetings. Ronan usually attends the meetings rather than me.
“There are rumors that a war is on the horizon,” he said. ‘And it involves the Silverado Pack.”
