Mine

Chapter 23

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"This will be your room for the time being," Roy said opening the door to the guest room for Kimberly.

'She ought to be in our bedroom, on our bed, and in our arms so we can comfort her.' his wolf said to him.

Roy managed not to roll his eyes at the statement. Here he was trying to keep as much distance as possible away from this stranger while his wolf was trying to do otherwise.

"I'll get you something clean to change into."

Kimberly couldn't bring herself to say anything because her throat was dry and sore from crying for too long. How could she stop crying when her life had just crumbled before her eyes? She quietly watched as the helpful stranger walked out of the bedroom, she didn't even get to know his name. Letting out a deep sigh she settled herself on the floor with her legs crossed.

Roy couldn't believe that he was about to go into this bedroom. He hadn't been in here for years now, because coming here only brought him pain and sad memories, but now he needed to do this, this was the only place he could get something for his mate to wear.

'His mate' he thought.

Why was he even referring to her in that manner? She was human and it was humans like her who took away the life of his only source of happiness. They were the real reason behind his loneliness. Why was he even helping this stranger? Was it because his wolf got this weird and careless idea that she was its mate? Or was it out of kindness? He wondered as he reached for the doorknob.

"You can do this," he told himself before opening the door to the bedroom.

Roy was hit with a wave of nostalgia as he stared at his younger sister's bedroom. He could still vividly remember when he used to have movie nights with his sister in her room, halfway through the movie she'd end up playing with his wolf and eventually fall asleep on him.

Roy was far much older than his baby sister but she was his best friend and only companion. He walked into her closet and everything was still the same as the day she died. He made the decision not to change anything in her bedroom as a way of still being close to her, he never wants to let go of his baby sister.

He could never forgive himself for not being there when the incident occurred. Although he murdered the culprits in cold blood, he didn't feel that satisfaction and still couldn't get the guilt off his chest. She was his only source of happiness, she kept him pushing forward when he was devastated about not finding his mate. And when it was her turn to experience such happiness, it was short-lived.

Why was life so unfair?

He can never be the same person he used to be because when Caroline died, a part of him also died and that void can never be filled. He inhaled her clothes holding them tight like he was holding on to those precious memories they shared. Her scent engulfed him making him believe she was here with him. He prayed every day for her to forgive him for not going for a run with her that day. If it wasn't for the worthless urgent meeting he had to attend that day Caroline would still be alive.

'Our mate needs us.'

Roy's eyes suddenly shot open at the mention of mate. He had forgotten that there was a guest in his house and she was the reason why he dared to come in here in the first place. He grabbed anything he could get his hands on as his mate was the same size as his sister, so there was no need to waste too much time trying to pick out something.

When Roy was done picking out the clothes, he walked out of the closet gently shutting the door behind him. He stared at his sister's bedroom one last time before dragging himself out of the room.

Kimberly remained on the floor, hugging her knees with her eyes closed as hot tears rolled down her face. She was already having a headache and felt empty inside from lack of food, water and so much crying but she couldn't help it, it was the only way she could express the current pain she was feeling.

At the moment, all she needed was her dad to hold her close and assure her that everything was going to be okay just like he used to do when she was little and afraid of the dark.

God, she missed her dad so much!

She never got the chance to give him a call to hear his voice which brought her comfort.

She never even got the chance to know how he was doing without her close by. The more she thought of her dad, the more her tears flowed. This was the first time she ever lied to her dad and it was the biggest mistake of her life. Her sobs were that of guilt and regret.

If only she had listened to her father. If only she could turn back the hands of time, they wouldn't have come here and they would still be alive.

There was a soft knock on the door before it opened revealing her host with some clothes in his hands. Kimberly didn't bother moving from her current position or even wiping her tears away to pretend like she wasn't crying, she was hurt, broken, and couldn't be fixed

"I brought you these clothes so you can change into something clean... I hope they're your kind of fashion if not, I could get you something else." Roy calmly said dropping them on the bed.

Kimberly stole a glance and noticed that they weren't just a change of clothes but they could last her a whole week, there were even new pairs of underwear. Kimberly was grateful that she was already red from crying, it helped hide her blush of embarrassment. She heard the sincerity in his voice while he spoke, it was like he actually cared about her well-being.

But where did he get all these clothes?

"Thanks," she replied, her voice raspy from crying for hours, and now she had to deal with a sore throat.

"You will find whatever supplies you need in the bathroom," he explained and was about to leave the room,

"What's your name?" Kimberly asked stopping him in his tracks. He turned around facing her once again.

"Roy."

"I'm Kimberly." He nodded in reply, stared at her one last time, and left the bedroom.

Roy went into his bedroom to also freshen up. He still couldn't believe that he had suppressed his wolf who wanted so badly to claim his mate.

"Kimberly." What a lovely name.

Her sad face couldn't get off his head as it tormented him. Seeing his mate so red from crying with puffy bloodshot eyes, running nose, and swollen lips made him almost hug her to give her the comfort and care she needed but that would be weird and he doesn't want her freaking out so he had to control his wolf.

He was relieved that this time she didn't notice the change in his eye color because he noticed how scared she was when she saw it the first time.

He doesn't know how long he'd be able to contain his wolf when he is around her because his wolf is slowly getting angry with him for not letting him claim his mate. He closed his eyes and let out a deep sigh.

"Welcome home, Kimberly," Roy said in a voice that wasn't his. His eyes were now completely yellow.

I'm back everyone!!!!!!
Who missed me?
I missed you guys
I've been busy with exams but I'm back now and I promise not to leave you guys hanging 😊😊😊😊