Teach Me How To Alpha

BEFORE 34 - MATE

POV TRAEVON ERIKSSON

When I met Caelen in Club Fantaisie, I did not know that she's an employee of my father's corporation. I thought she was a high-priced escort service or an enchantress hired by Aurelien.

But when I saw her in Dima Corp., I knew right away that Caelen is the White Angel. Thanks to the ability of the Werewolves to see in very low light, I was able to discern that Caelen is indeed the girl I spent my night with.

The innocent girl who threw away her virginity for money.

I can't help but to be filled with rage. I'm filled with jealousy because of the numerous What If questions.

What if a different man was paired with her? What if she gave herself to someone else? What if it is not me?

I am jealous for invalid reasons. I am angry for these ridiculous assumptions running in my head. Naramdaman ko ang bahagyang pagtulak ni Caelen nang bumaon ang mga ngipin ko sa kanyang leeg.

I just gave her a Werewolf bite. A second one as I already bit her a few months ago.

"Sir Von? Kinagat mo ba ko?"

"Yes, I did. You will be a Werewolf next Red Moon and you will be stuck in that form if you will not marry me."

"Sir Von---"

"Call me, Traevon."

"Sir Traevon? Kung nasa Sweden po tayo, paano po ang meeting mo with your clients? Paano po ang trabaho ko? Wala po akong pamasahe pauwi sa Pilipinas! Kaloka, wala po akong passport!"

I just confessed to Caelen that I am a Werewolf and I am willing to marry her, but she is more concerned about her office work. Hindi ko alam kung maiinis ako sa sobrang dedication niya sa trabaho.

"I have a few trusted men who will take over my position for the time being. And about your brother, I already contacted the hospital. They assigned two caregivers who will take care of him while you are here. He knows that you are in a business meeting for a week in Sweden."

Tumango lang si Caelen na parang naguguluhan sa mga pangyayari. Kumuha ako ng isang coat sa cabinet at ibinigay sa kanya dahil nanginginig na siya sa lamig.

"Sir Traevon, hindi ko alam kung totoo po ang sinasabi niyo pero ayoko po na ma-stuck sa pagiging Werewolf form. Kailangan po ako ng kapatid ko," sabi nito habang nagsusuot ng coat.

"Then, marry me."

"Marry you? Sir Von, pareho tayong girl! Baka sabunutan ako ni Aris kapag nagpakasal tayo!"

Gusto ko hanapin si Polaris at sapakin sa mukha. Siya ang dahilan kung bakit iniisip ni Caelen na may relasyon kami. Imbes na magpaliwanag ay hinayaan ko na lang siya na isipin ang gusto niya. I am partly responsible for this mess.

"Caelen, once we get married, you will not be stuck in Werewolf form. Aside from that, you will no longer need to worry about your brother's post operative care. I will handle everything. I will even pay for your bank loans. Consider it as a business proposal."

"Sir Von, medyo appealing ang business proposal mo. Since kaibigan ko naman kayo ni Aris, pwede ko pumayag sa set-up na 'yan. Bawal ba ako mag boyfriend kapag kasal na tayo?"

I took a deep breath as Caelen is not taking me seriously. I should have told her that I want her to marry me as my mind can't stop thinking about her, but I was a fool and offered her marriage as if this is a business deal.

Idagdag pa na akala niya ay si Polaris ang boyfriend ko.

"Bakit niyo po ako gustong pakasalan? May tinatakasan po ba kayo? Pagkakasundo po ba kayo ng parents ninyo sa ibang babae at gusto niyo makatakas? Sabagay kung ako ang papakasalan mo, open ako sa relasyon niyo ni Aris. Supportive akong friend," nakangiti na sagot nito.

"Come with me. I will introduce you to someone," sabi ko sa kanya at niyaya na lumabas ng kwarto.

Paglabas namin ay nandoon na si Polaris na tila naghihintay sa akin. Nagpa-bebe wave siya kay Caelen na signature nilang batian.

"Meshach heard about your secretary. He is waiting for you inside his library," sabi ni Polaris.

"Where is Kuya Gal and Einsten?"

"Nasa Verde Sanctuary. I will pick them up later. Your sister is also in Verde Sanctuary."

"How is she? Kasama ba niya ang lolo?"

"The 13th Werewolf Alpha is surveying the areas near the Morpheus Castle. Azariah is with him and three other former Direct Heirs from our family. They are tracking the Alpha. We are all on standby. You have more pressing matters to attend to," sabi niya sabay nguso kay Caelen.

Nagpaalam kami kay Polaris at dinala ko si Caelen sa isang library sa third floor. Doon madalas mamalagi si Meshach, ang First Heir ng Eriksson Family.

"Traevon, I have heard that you brought your secretary here in the Eriksson estate," sabi ni Meshach na pinagmamasdan si Caelen.

"Meshach, this is Caelen San Rafael. She is my secretary."

"Please take a seat, Ms. San Rafael."

"Meshach, I recently made Caelen as my Mate. I hope we can proceed with the rituals as soon as possible. No big celebration. I just want it to be as quick as possible."

"Of course, son. Did you inform your parents about this?"

"Not yet. I came to you first."

Tumingin lang sa akin si Meshach na parang maraming katanungan, pero alam ko na hindi niya magawa ito dahil nandito si Caelen.

"Ms. San Rafael, if you don't mind, can I speak with Meshach alone for a few minutes? Hintayin mo na lang ako sa labas."

Tumango lang si Caelen at lumabas ito ng library. Si Meshach naman ay pabalik balik na naglalakad na parang balisa.

"Traevon, I personally have no issues with Caelen. I can feel that she has a good heart. But have you forgotten about the vision of the First Heir Jedidiah about your soon-to-be-wife?"

"Hindi ko po nakakalimutan ang tungkol doon."

"I know that you have been bothered by that vision ever since, son."

"Bothered'' is an understatement. I am suffering from that vision, Meshach. It is like my fate was already decided. I must admit, I felt a bit rebellious."

"I have heard from Galileo that Caelen is just a new secretary. She was just recently transferred to your department. Did you just make her your Mate to prove a point? That your life cannot be controlled by any destiny?"

"Meshach, I have to be honest with you. I have no plans of marrying Zackie Everett. We have no connections at all. Caelen is a friend, a good companion."

"But Zaporah is the girl whom the First Heir Jedidiah saw in his vision. The same girl you are supposed to marry."

"I can't marry her now. Caelen is my Mate. I am sorry, Meshach. It is a little bit late for that."

"Other Werewolves might be interested in marrying her to avoid her getting stuck in Werewolf form."

"No! I want Caelen! I want her as my wife! I did not make her my Mate to go against your wishes. I really like her. I am sorry for this spur-of-the-moment wedding, but I never was sure in my entire life. With Caelen, I am sure, I am certain."

Hindi ko alam na masasabi ko ang lahat ng ito kay Meshach. Imbes na pagalitan ako ay ngumiti lang ito sa akin.

"Of course, son. I know you would say that. We can proceed with the rituals as soon as possible."

Lumabas ako ng library, pero kapansin pansin ang gulat sa mata ni Caelen nang makita ako. Hindi ko alam kung anong narinig niya, pero malabo ito dahil warded ang buong library ni Meshach.