THE CHOSEN WHITE WOLF

28. Marked & Mated

I could feel the tension within both the pack members.

My pack was mostly furious with my previous pack members due to the way that they treated me in the past.

My old pack was a bit nervous, both because of the power I hold and also because of the way they treated me previously.

They are waiting for the bomb to be dropped but unfortunately there isn't any.

I decided to be the bigger person and forgive them for their foolishness. I mean why wouldn't I?

When my own blood couldn't protect me, how would a person unrelated to me protect me? But that doesn't mean, I have forgotten what the Alpha and the beta has done to me.

I could never forget. It's still fresh in my mind.

"Are you alright?" Chase asks me as I stand afar from the ongoing party, just observing everyone and everything.

"Yes" I replied shortly.

"You can talk to me" he urged.

"I know, but there is nothing to talk"

" I understand. But if you need me, I'm right here. You don't have to do anything alone" he insisted.

" I know. Thank you"

He pecked my forehead before moving towards where the Elders are seated.

"Hey, can we talk?" It was Alpha Alexander.

"Yupe. Here or want to go somewhere else?" I asked.

"Let's go to your study" he said.

Slowly, we walked away from the party, towards the pack house.

We both remained silent. Just living through the moment.

" I know you might have questions. And I will answer them all. I will be honest about it." I started the conversation.

"Don't. This isn't an interrogation. And I trust you even when you don't explain or say anything in your defense. In fact, you shouldn't have to defend yourself to anyone. No one will dare question you here. I hope you know that. Our pack adores you and trusts you. You aren't ever in the spotlight and you shouldn't worry about ever prove yourself. We trust you. I trust you. Period" he explained.

We reached his study, and momentarily I stopped in front of the door. Before opening the door, I paused " Thank you for the trust and know that I will never let you down" I confirmed and walked inside with him following me.

"Honestly, I wanted to talk to you about us. And not about your old pack or your past. It is no longer relevant." He said.

I opened my mouth to reply but he started talking again, cutting me off.

"What matters is what we are to each other now. My wolf recognised yours as his mate and I accept that too. I was stupid and doubtful earlier but I am clear on what I want now. And I didn't tell the truth about you being my mate and haven't given you any reason to trust me. I am so sorry for all the trouble I put you through.But trust me, given the scenario, my wolf is giving me a hard time, he is being territorial and I am possessive too. I don't like it that you are roaming unmarked and unmated around unknown males, especially your ex." He exclaimed in frustration.

I blushed and gave him a sly grin.

" Do you find it funny, Catherine?" He asked me, pulling me into him.

My name sounds so good coming from his mouth

His arms encircled my waist. His breath fanning my face. It is giving me the goosebumps.