Hidden Secrets (editing and improving the story)

Chapter 25 - Final Decision

Elektra's pov:

"How dare he come here and tell me he missed me, just days after finding his mate? What kind of man does that?" I snapped at my wolf, Frostie.

"You should have at least let him talk to you. Heard what he had to say..." Frostie reasoned calmly.

"Talk to me? About how much he wants to be with me despite already having a mate? I get that a mate is everything to a wolf. But if he didn't want her, he should've rejected her outright—rather than accept her, bring her back to his pack, and then go looking for another lover."

"Maybe he's already rejected her," Frostie countered gently.

"If he truly wanted to be with me, he would've rejected his mate first before coming to me. And even then, I'm not giving him a chance. A wolf who rejects his mate for no valid reason is unworthy—he doesn't deserve a second chance."

"Don't be so harsh. Maybe they just don't match," Frostie tried to explain.

"Nonsense... your mate is always the perfect match," I shot back.

"Or maybe she didn't wait for him. Maybe she's been unfaithful... I don't know," Frostie ventured cautiously.

"Or maybe it's her status that bothers him," I said venomously.

"I'm sorry, but I don't believe that about Alexander. He seemed so decent and sincere," my wolf said with conviction.

"Looks can be deceiving," I replied coldly.

"I don't know... something tells me he was sincere with you. I felt it. His wolf is fond of us too," Frostie explained.

"I won't give him a chance, no matter what. Whatever feelings I have for him, I'll bury them. I'm not willing to forgive his actions."

"Don't be so absolute. You might change your mind."

"I won't. The matter with Alexander is finished. Once and for all."

Alexander's pov:

"Steve, everything you need is in this file," I said, handing it over.

"Alright. I'll start with the Black Shadow matter first."

"You don't need to—"

"I don't? Why not? What changed?"

"Nothing... but I'll handle it personally."

"Alexander, things are critical. We need to move quickly and stick to the plan. It would be better if you let me take care of the Black Shadow Pack issue."

"No. I need to do this myself."

"Where are you going?"

"I have something important to resolve. I'll be back in five days."

"What if something happens to you again?"

"Don't worry. Whatever happens, I'll find a way to inform you."

"When are you leaving?"

"Now," I said firmly, already heading out of the office with Steve following close behind.

As I walked quickly down the corridor, I nearly bumped into Cassandra.

"Alpha," she greeted, giving a respectful bow, though her eyes didn't leave mine.

"How are you, Cassandra?" I asked with a warm smile.

"I'm very well, thank you," she said, visibly cheerful.

"Good to hear," I replied and turned to leave, but her soft voice stopped me.

"Alpha..."

"Yes?"