The Alpha and I

Chapter 31: Q & A Part 2

I heard the pilot announced our take off. We put on our seatbelts and I unconciously held Henry's hand. I am not afraid in flying because this is not my first time. But, my stomach lurched everytime I am on high grounds.

"Afraid?" He teased and pressed my hand lightly.

"Never," I whispered while giving him a wicked smile. After ten minutes the plane steadied and I was relieved. I loosen up my hold but Henry was not planning to release my hand.

"Afraid?" I teased him back.

"Never." I laughed at that. He beamed at me and said,"I like it when you giggle like that." Then he smiled adorably. Damn! If the cause of blushing and shivering at the same time was his smile, the feeling is most welcomed. I don't care if I always blush or my body shivers all the time for as long as his smile does that. I lowered my head and calmed myself. I have to ask him questions, to distract my thoughts for I am starting to imagine Henry and I in a very intimate situation.

Then, I remember Grant. He told me to know him. And he strongly suggested that I should start from his father. But is it not offensive? Maybe Henry won't entertain my question. I looked up and caught him watching me intensely.

"Henry," I called, using my sweet voice. "Can I ask something personal?"

"Ask me." He answered willingly. I hesitated for a moment but his smile is reassuring so I continued.

"What happened to your father?"

Henry growled lowly and his chest vibrated. I nearly swear in my mind. He didn't like what I've asked! I remained silent and prayed that he isn't angry. Part of me wished that he'll tell me. It would be great if he'll share the darkest and loniest part of his life. I felt his tight hold of my hand after the deafening silence. He could tell my anxiousness because he has my cold hand. But he began talking.

"When I was still five, my father's business started to rise and he became big time. He received death threats from unknown people but my family didn't paid attention.My grandfather thought it was safe to keep me in his territory. However, my dad does not want me to run the pack. He hadn't shown traits of a werewolf. So it was passed unto me. My grandfather was pretty sure that it's I who had his genes."

He tightened his hold again and continued talking.

"I was abducted. But my captors never wanted our money They wanted my dad to close his business and leave the town. It was hard for him to do that. He built the company on his own. So, he asked my grandfather to save me. With the help of the pack, I was saved. It never occured to my mom that my dad made a bargain with them."

"What was the bargain?" I could not wait to know. Henry must suffered at that time. Mostly, his mom. And Grant Jackson.

"He will only close the company if they'll leave us alone. But my father was ambitious. He had broken his words. And the price he had to pay is death. He was abducted and was beaten until he died." I gulped hard. When I looked at Henry's face, his eyes were closed. I reached for his face and gently place my palm on it.

"It wasn't your father's fault if he's good in running the business. And it's not your fault why he died."

He brought my hand on his chest.

"It was my fault Maib. My father could have survived if I told my grandfather all about the bargain. I heard all of it but I was young and afraid."
It was my fault too. My mom died because of me.

I keep my mouth shut for a minute and then think of our current emotion.

"I understand how you feel." I closed my eyes. Henry and I shares the same guilt. "But we have to move on. I shouldn't waste my mom's sacrifice."

"And I should not waste my father's sacrifice?" Henry was disappointed of his own father, I can comprehend. But he didn't need to be angry about what had happened.

"He's still your father. Don't hate him because of what he did." I look straight into his hazel eyes. His gaze softened and I knew he's listening to me.

"My grandfather is right." He smiled at me." I have never been peaceful and calm before. But now, I am in my most peaceful self. Are you manipulating my feelings, Maib?"

I raised one of my eye brows. What is his point right now? Then after seconds of thinking, I got his point. How can I be so stupid! I am a witch and he thinks that I can manipulate feelings!

"I don't manipulate feelings, Henry." I am glad I am not. I'll myself if I am. I am satisfied with my gifts.

"Just making sure that you're not taking control in this relationship." He shifted sideward and place his hand beneath his head. He is facing directly to where I am seated.

"So what kind of relationship do we have?" I battered my eyes. I hope his answer is acceptable.

"Well, I am very happy to informed you that we are now engaged! So that means you are stuck with me until death." Henry said proudly.

Holy mother of witches! He didn't ask me yet if I wanted to be his girlfriend! Well, not that I will refuse. I just want him to ask me.