BLACK MATE

Chapter 13

Things happens in the shadows and I'm aware but as the saying goes ' ignorance is bliss '

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The cloak was pulled off the figure, more like the other person hidden under the shadows of the maple tree ripped it apart revealing a young man in his early twenties.

"See you soon," the same husky voice replied before knocking their victim out, who instantly dropped to the floor and was dragged away into the shadows.

Marcel was relaxed while his brother was tensed, by now their friends has started joining them with tensed expressions including their mates. Alex particularly did not like the tensed atmosphere nor did he appreciate the distance between him and his younger brother, he has watched his brother grow up and he could say that Marcel has been a great brother but he couldn't tell Marcel the reason why he had told him to reject his mate.

Yes, he agreed that he could have handled things differently but his brother wouldn't understand his intensions, no matter how he separates them the end results would be the same nothing would change so why not do it brutally? He had thought but now that the same face has come stumbling back into his pack in human form, he knows that it's destiny. No one can rewrite destiny, Marcel's fate lies in the hands of that girl weather it's her or not.

Although he wasn't sure is the same girl, the aura she portrays says otherwise. Excel was a beautiful girl in her early twenties, her warm aura was something Marcel needs at the moment, he would be at peace and move on just like they have been advising him to.

Maybe Marcel would have been a father if he didn't lost his mate and Alex knew he was to be blamed for her demise, he has realized that he should have allowed his brother to make his own decisions. He shouldn't have been worried about him instead he should have trusted his judgement.

But he didn't regret what he did because he did it with a good heart, he did because he loves his younger brother so much that he couldn't allow the same thing to happen again. Marcel might not remember but he does remember it very vividly, he would never forget what almost killed him but now that the same face has appeared again he was helpless. This only proves that no matter what he or his friends does they could never be of any help, Marcel's fate was twisted and only God can help him.

Marcel felt like something was off today, the whole thing of their starring was weird, he wondered what happened to his friends and brother, Marcel couldn't help but ask, "Alpha, is something the problem?"

Yeah, you heard right, that's how he has been addressing his brother for the past three to four years, "Marcel, you don't have to keep addressing me like that. We are brothers, I haven't forgotten our oath_"

"Neither have I," Marcel interrupted coldly.

Alex let out a relief sigh knowing that at least that one thing was intact between them. Marcel is a special man even if he doesn't know what would happen to everyone if they lost him, "Marcel, my brother, my best friend, I know this past years have been tough. I know that you have been angry for the past years because of what transpired. Believe it or not, I never intended to let your secret slip that day, I was just being protective of my protector. I wanted the best for you and I didn't realize how much that affected you badly until you lost her. In my wake of getting you the woman you deserve, I forgot that your decision matters the most and that's something I will keep regretting for the rest of my life".

For the first time in four years, Marcel could detect sincerity in his brother's words, he looked leaner than before, his eyes have lost almost the spark he was used to seeing in his eyes, his cheeks has grown hallow, with dark circles under his eyes he looked like he has been run over by a car, he was so occupied by his pain that he forgot rationality. Marcel sigh getting up, he walked around Alex's chair and hugged him from behind, wrapping his arms around his neck.

"I truly forgive you, I love you. You're my brother and I know she would never appreciate me being mad at you for long and I'm sorry for being a bad brother, for being stubborn and not letting go," he said with a sigh as he sat down, Alex and the others shook their heads with disbelief, Marcel has always been like that, he can be mad at you for long but once he forgives you, he would always apologize even if he wasn't at fault.

"Thank you, brother. I truly appreciate it," Alex said gratefully as Marcel sat down. The others also apologized and he forgave them, he hasn't forgotten the words of his second chance mate, she was truly a God sent.

"So tell us about her, you seem to love the idea of her around," Gina, Marcel's mate said with a smile causing Marcel to smile, it's been long they saw him smile like this.

Marcel caressed the wristwatch he was wearing with a sigh, "I don't know, I have spent the last five years in solitude but I never got over her. I thought I had lost her but the same face came stumbling back into my life and I felt helpless. How could I be lucky twice? I was hoping she recalls me but she doesn't, I don't know weather it's her or not but I know I'm not letting go. I had wanted to deny it the moment I saw her but then I realized what a life without someone like her has been".

The others mumbled their agreements, "We hope she brings you happiness".

"Marcel, Mar..oh there you ar_," Excel interrupted but paused in her tracks, she looked at the others with furrowed brows as she made a sign to Marcel with her hands, saying she was going back as she mouthed,"dinning room with everyone". Marcel nodded with a smile.

"Let's go to the dinning room, she is calling us," Marcel said standing up from his seat. Everyone followed after
him. The moment they stepped out of the office, the sweet aroma of freshly made meals engulfed their senses, Alex and the others were puzzled as they stepped into the dinning room, their jaws dropping and mouth watering at the sight of the variety of delicacies with fresh hand made juice. Their children were already seated at the table with excited grins excluding Marcel's as he didn't have one yet.

"Come on, sit down and enjoy," Marcel didn't hesitate to take his place behind the table, she dished out his food before dishing hers. The other women followed suit. The four children were enjoying the meal, occasionally praising Excel for her kitchen skills. They've never eaten such delicious meals in a very long time. The Luna of the pack was a great cook so the Omegas do all the cooking most of the time.

"Let's take a late night stroll after dinner," Excel murmured looking at Marcel, he returned her stare with an intense one, she wondered why he was staring at her like that. He hummed softly after a while, that was all she needed to hear, throughout the dinner Alex kept his gaze on the girl beside his brother wondering how she could be bestowed with such beauty not that his mate wasn't Beautiful he was just intrigued.

Excel who felt his stare gave him a blank gaze, she felt as if Alex had something to say to her but was quite afraid to say it in the presence of his brother. After the meal and cleaning up of the kitchen, she quickly took a bath and got dressed in grey joggers and, a blue shirt and a pair of black combat boots she pulled up her hair in a messy bun as she exited her bedroom, she walked into the living to see Marcel in a pair of grey joggers as well but with a black T-shirt and a pair of black sneakers. That's a progress at least he is not wearing all black, she's grateful.

"Are you ready?" She asked with ached brows as he looked at her with a blank gaze, she didn't mind though.

He hummed in response, she was a woman of few words but when around him, she speaks a lot but he was also a man who spoke less. She didn't know what it was but her instincts tells her that he has been through a lot, more than anyone could imagine.

Both walked out of the pack house in silence, it was a bit chilly outside, she should have grabbed a cardigan, she thought. Both has been walking around unaware of the figure following them from the shadows.

Marcel brows furrowed when he felt someone pushing against his brain walls, he groaned internally as an anxious bounce penetrated his walls, 'We need you at the pack house now'.

"We need to go back," Marcel said to the quite woman beside him, she was surprised and a bit disappointed but didn't show it.

"Okay, let's go," she turning around while he did same with clenched jaw. 'It better be worth my time' he thought.

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