Under The Moonlight

Chapter 7: Thantophobia

Thantophobia

The fear of losing someone you love

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Aurora pov

No, no, no.

What just happened?

My mate showed a flicker of affection before completely changing his demeanor towards me.

What did I do wrong?

Does he think I'm not Luna worthy?

Or maybe he doesn't like the way I look?

Is he pissed because I didn't knock before entering?

My mind is spiralling.

My wolf is begging to come out.

I almost gave in before realising that my totally oblivious father is still here.

I need fresh air.

I can't run out.

I can't shun my responsibilities.

Why?

Why? Moon Goddess why?

Do you hate me?

"Aurora, did you hear me? Please come here and give me the estimate for the medical equipment." My father's voice rings in my ears.

I released a breath I didn't know I was holding.

Kayden's cold eyes are glued to some paperwork on his desk.

I try to blink away my tears but miserably fail.

My father notices and asks,"Aurora, are you fine?"

I take a second to make sure that my voice doesn't crack before breathing out,"Yeah."

My voice seems so weak and I hate myself for that.

Why did Kayden's mood suddenly change?

I want to hate him for reacting like that but I can't.

Even though we have just met and haven't even touched each other, I still feel so connected to him that I feel overwhelmed.

If I hadn't been a werewolf, I would've fainted by now.

I walk shakily towards an empty seat beside my father.

I try to sneak a few glances of Kayden every now and then.

My father is on an important call, so his attention is not towards me.

Kayden continues to go through whatever he is holding.

Ever since I walked in, his eyes have never flickered in my direction.

Is it so easy for him to ignore the mate bond?

I want to despise him but the mate bond makes me want to see him, hug him and just stay close to him.

William walks in and gives a slight tap on my shoulder and gives me a bright smile.

I give him a small smile.

He starts to talk about how I should visit the hospital of the Shadow Pack and see what problems they are facing so that our pack can help them and keep our side of the deal.

He managed to distract me though unintentionally.

Saving lives is the one thing I'm passionate about.

I don't understand why people need to use violence as an output.

I know being a werewolf I'm more inclined towards aggression than normal humans but even I find it inhumane that people find pleasure in hurting others.

This is one of the reasons that I help my father and brother to help keep the Moonlight Pack from war.

I don't want to see my friends or any other pack member die.

I don't notice as the hours go by and I am reminded of the time by my yawn.

I lean back in my chair and try to stretch away my tiredness.

I was so engrossed in my work that I didn't notice my mate sitting a few feet from me still working.

He is like a robot.

I never noticed him yawn, or take a second to relax.

He also has not spoken a word only replying to my father in nods.

That reminds me I still haven't heard his voice and I'm not sure I want to.

I imagine if I hear his gruff, deep voice I might fall for him even more than I have.

And that's not good.

I don't know how I feel about all this.

I need to talk to him.

But how?

Hey, I'm your mate, the girl you're ignoring wholeheartedly.

I just wanted to get a reason for your cold behaviour.

Yeah, I can't say that.

Mr.Popular really has the audacity to ignore his mate.

First I was sad, now I'm just plain mad.

Who does he think he is?

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Author's note

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