THE CHOSEN WHITE WOLF

26. Forgiving the Past, Embracing the Future

I was so angry with Alexander that I could hardly see straight. How could he keep something so important from me? My heart ached at the thought of him rejecting me, just like my previous mate did.

I didn't even let Alexander speak when he came to see me. I started throwing things at him, screaming at him for keeping the truth from me. He tried to explain, but I was too furious to listen.

After a while, my anger started to subside, and I collapsed onto the floor, crying. Alexander rushed to my side and held me close, whispering apologies in my ear. I wanted to hate him, but the truth was, I couldn't. My heart still yearned for him, despite everything.

Days passed, and I tried my best to avoid Alexander. I didn't want to face him and feel the confusion and pain that he brought into my life. But Chase started asking questions. He sensed that something was off, and he wanted to know what was going on.

I tried to avoid his questions, but he was persistent. Eventually, I broke down and told him everything. How I had discovered that Alexander was my true soul mate and how he had known it all along. How he had kept it from me, and how I was afraid that he would reject me.

Chase listened patiently, and then he gave me a stern look. "You're being foolish, Catherine," he said. "You can't let your past dictate your future. If Alexander is your soul mate, then you owe it to yourself to give him a chance."

I knew he was right, but it was easier said than done. The fear of rejection was still too strong. But as the days went by, I found myself thinking more and more about Alexander. And eventually, I realized that I couldn't let my fear control me.

I decided to meet with Alexander and hear him out. He apologized again, and this time, I was willing to listen. He explained that he had kept the truth from me because he was afraid of scaring me away. He didn't want to lose me like he lost his previous mate to fate before he even had a chance to get to know her. He didn't want that happen with me.

Slowly but surely, I started to open up to Alexander again. We talked for hours, and I began to see him in a different light. He wasn't the cruel alpha who had kept the truth from me. He was just a man, scared of losing the woman he loved.

In the end, I forgave him. It wasn't easy, but I knew that I couldn't let my fear control me anymore. I was ready to take a chance on love, even if it meant risking rejection once again.

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Chase's P. O. V

I couldn't believe it when I found out that Alexander and Catherine were true soul mates. I was happy for my best friend and sister, but I was also worried about what would happen if things didn't work out between them. And there was something else that was weighing heavily on my mind - something that I knew I had to tell Alex.

I waited until Catherine was out of earshot before I approached Alexander. "We need to talk," I said, my voice low and serious.

Alexander looked up at me, his eyes filled with concern. "What is it?"

I took a deep breath before I spoke. "Cat is my sister," I said. "And if you hurt her in any way, I won't care if you're the alpha of this pack or not. I will get physical with you."

Alexander's expression darkened. "I would never hurt Catherine," he said, his voice firm.

"I know," I said. "But I just wanted to make sure you understand how important she is to me. She's the only family I have left, and I won't tolerate anyone hurting her."

Alexander nodded, his expression softening. "I understand, Chase. And I would never do anything to hurt Catherine. I care for her deeply."

I believed him. Alexander had always been honorable, and I trusted him to keep his word. Still, I couldn't help feeling protective of my sister. It was my job to look out for her, no matter what.

"Good," I said. "I'm glad we understand each other."

Alexander nodded again, and we fell into a comfortable silence. I could sense that he had something on his mind, but I didn't push him to talk about it. I knew he would tell me when he was ready.

In the days that followed, Catherine and Alexander became even closer. They spent most of their time together, talking and laughing like old friends. It was clear to me that they were meant to be together, and I was happy for both of them.