Chapter 5
ROLAND
“Alpha Roland!”
I waved at the kids who greeted me before they ran past me in the woods. I turned back briefly warching them giggle as they happily chased each
other.
“The future of our Pack is in safe hands, I muttered beside Simon as we resumed walking. One day, my son will lead them.”
simon sighed, barely able to wear a smile. I didn’t even need to ask what was wrong. He didn’t fail to hide his displeasure at me for bringing Melissa and Jeremy to the Pack.
You should be happy for me, Simon. I’m finally reunited with my one true love and my son as well.”
“Aubrey deserved better. Whether you hate her or not, you could have handled this in a much better way out what do I know, you’re the Alpha and your word is law
I looked away from him and
some reason.
on, those words stung
“She has left the mansion,” he added after several moments of silence.
“I hope she found a good house to stay in the Pack, I’m considering giving her a job as a trainer for the Pups of our Pack. The kids seem to be very fond of her and we can’t deny that she’s good at her job.”
“She left the Pack for good. Roland”
“What?” I turned to him with a f
“My mare, Freya, told me.”
a furrowed gaze.
t what was
Pain suddenly sprouted in me, consuming the little joy I had dwelling in me. I divorced her, I should be happy she’s gone for good yet wi this sadness that took stride in me
“Did you think she was going i to stay! After the humiliation she faced from you and our Pack. Only a shameless person with no self–respect would
remain in the Pack”
“She failed her duty. I waited long enough for a child!” I defended.
Simon sighed as be wriggled his head.
“Where “1 stuttered. “Where is she going to stay now?”
-Why bother? You divorced her already. She’s no longer your probl
your problem to deal with ”
I gulped down my saliva hoping the lump of guilt would drown too but it didn’t
“I’m happy for you and Melissa though but I just hope that someday, you won’t regret the decision you made today.”
-I won’t and this is the last time we are ever talking about Aubrey. She’s gone now. Melissa is my present and my future” Lafirmed but deep down I was also trying to use these words to convince myself.
After our walk in the woods, I returned to the Pack House and the first thing I noticed was the missing portrait of Aubrey and me in the living room. It used to sit proudly on the wall above the fireplace. Perhaps my mother or the housekeeper must have taken it off. My gaze then wandered to the glass center table, it used to have a vase housing jasmine flowers, Aubrey’s favorite, but now they were gone. I still remember her albaring smule whenever the nursed the flowers
Hooked away and headed upstairs to our bedroom but the moment I sauntered inside, I realized the ‘our in our bedroom was no longer existent. From the bed sharris, the painting on the wall, the empty wardrobe and vanity table. Even hier scent was gone.
Texisted forply and felt nothing but abject sadness I never valued her presence in my life but seeing my bedroom so empay now made me realize just hater Idarad my room was without her
called to ing safe drawer where I had placed her wedding ring on top. All I could see was her bright hazel eyes med ring. I took the ring to place in in my drawer but as opened it I saw a small black box complemented with a ribbon.
tears staring at the
as a note with Aubrey’s handwriting on it,
I pulled it out quickly, unbuckling the ribbon before opening the bos. The first thing I saw was a note wi
“Cheers to three years and more to come. Happy anniversary, Roland”
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My jaw dropped as my eyes exclaimed in horror. How could I forget!!
“Today was our anniversary!” I blurted. I took out the note and saw a customized limited edition watch sitting comfortably in the box. I sat on the bed combing through my hair frantically.
1 messed up! How could I have divorced her on our anniversary? She must hate me to the core now. I peered at the window above our bed. wondering just how far she was away from me. Simon was right, Aubrey deserved better. I shouldn’t have cut her off like that, especially when deep down a part of me was worried about her.
I sighed and picked up her note again. She knew about my deep love for watches, why did she have to get me something so perfect? A watch a jerk like me doesn’t deserve.
What are you doing, Roland” My mother’s voice tousled my thoughts and I quickly hid the note. There she was, standing by the door side with an inquisitive look.
“Nothing!” I lied.
“You didn’t even notice my presence, are you sure everything is fine!” She mumbled while she came to sit beside me
I flashed her a tiny smile, making sure to keep the watch away from her sight.
“I was just thinking about some Pack matters, that’s all.”
“You just returned to the Pack, you should be enjoying yourself with your family rather than get burdened with some little matters Simon can
handle.”
“I’m fine, don’t worry.” I grinned and she grinned too. She took my left hand, holding it between hers.
“I’m proud of you. Roland. For a long time now I’ve been having sleepless nights because of Aubrey Because of her, our family was insulted daily. Many of your Alpha friends have gotten married after you already have their kids. Some of our Pack members were beginning to think you’re impotent.
It’s good you divorced her. Melissa is your mate, she’s also a famous doctor and she has your child. This is what you always wanted. A perfect Luna Now you can stand proud among your friends. Our Pack is finally on the right track.
“The perfect Luna… I mumbled yet all that flashed in my head was Aubrey’s smile. Shouldn’t I be happy Melissa is finally back in my life?
Now al
all that is left is for you to get married to Melissa, crowning her as our new Luna”
-Soon, mom.” I asserted and her smile deepened
“I’m hosting a celebration party tonight for Melissa and Jeremy. You better be in your best dressed.”
“Of course,” I chuckled.
“There’s still a lot of arrangements to be made, I should leave now.” She chirped before leaving my room and as the door closed behind her, my smile left my face. I took out the note again. This was probably the only thing I had left of Aubrey. I should keep it.
The night soon came by and here we were, gathered in Michelin Halls, one of the largest halls in the Pack, graced by fine music from the orchestra and golden lights that shine beautifully from the ceilings. The men slayed in their tuxes while the women effortlessly dazzled in their evening gowns. But for the first time, I wasn’t the star of a party, it was Melissa instead. There she was at the center of the room, engaged in a conversation with some of the Pack chiefs while my Pack members adored her from afar.
1 stood with Simon by my side, occasionally drinking from my glass of champagne while I watched my mate seamlessly handle all the attention she
She is as pretty as ever,” Simon remarked and I hummed in reply. But she certainly didn’t compare to Aubrey, With Aubrey at a party. I could never keep my eyes off her. I briskly shook that thought away. Why the hell was I still thinking about her? We were divorced for goodness sake! “Daddy!” Jeremy chirped as my n mother freed him and let him run to meet me with his arms spread wine. I handed Simon my glass before grabbing him in time and lifting him in the air. He chuckled while the Pack members cheered for us.
“My boy,” I grinned at him while holding him with my hand. I fell bubbles of excitement pop in my chest and I locked eyes with Melissa from a
distance.
This was my family now. Jeremy is my future now, the future Alpha of this Pack. Aubrey shouldn’t matter to me anymore. She is my always remain that
way.
past and will
