The Alpha and The Protector [Editing in Progress]

Chapter 34

After that battle, many of the wolves were either injured or killed. We mourned the loss of our loved ones for weeks, and prayed for the weak to heal. I'm just grateful that we had more injured wolves than deceased ones.

A memorial was serviced for their loved ones at the Pack Hall, where everyone in the pack and town came.

Everything has been returning back to normal for the past month or two.

We graduated high school. Attended meetings for the pack. Celebrated the full moons. And lived peacefully. 

Surprisingly, no insults or dirty looks were thrown at me. They looked at me with understanding, sympathy, grief, and pity. Melvin already knew of the plan Trin had set in motion a while back- to kill her when she turns. Nothing goes by me unnoticed. Yet this piece of info slipped right through my fingers. I'm not mad, a little worried, but not mad. I'm actually glad that they had kept this sealed from me or else I would have never let the general take her away.

Melvin and I came to a silent understanding. He begrudgingly accepted that the only way to save Trin was to kill her, but didn't want to kill his mate himself. I was willing to save her soul from any more torment.

But those past days' event is a story that would haunt our minds and one day tell our grand kids about.

Liam placed his hand on mines and leaned over to kiss my forehead.

"It's all over, baby girl," he said softly.

I smiled at him, "I know."

We were currently at our fifth date this month at an Asian restaurant. Not very romantic, but I love asian food- plus, Liam suggested this place.

The first date was sort of our private celebration at the beach. The second was rock climbing. The third one was at the movies. Then, at the previous one, we had went skiing.

Best dates ever!

I just can't believe two months have passed since the battle already. And it's all thanks to Liam who has been there for every tear that I shed and every sob that wracked my body. Without him, I don't even know if I could even get over Trin's death.

I don't think I have ever loved him this much before. He's my best friend, soul mate, lover, and my very own protector. Five months since we've recognized each other as mates. But it has been forever since we've actually known each other, even as enemies. I'm no longer harboring feelings for Liam any longer, neither is he. 

"What?" Liam said, smiling softly.

I shook my head, smiling. I didn't even realize I was staring at him. "Nothing. I'm just thinking about how much I love you."

His smile softened and his eyes glittered with love. "I love you just as much as you love me. You mean everything to me. I thank the moon goddess everyday for giving me a soul mate as beautiful, smart, talented, and special as you."

My heart fluttered with every word he said. You can't not love him, he's just too sweet. "I love you too," I whispered.

He grinned and straightened his back. "Are you done eating?"

I pushed my plate to the middle and smiled at him. "Yup. I'm so stuffed. Thank goddess you suggested this restaurant after exploring around the aquarium."

He shrugged at me before leaning forward to take my both my hands into his. "Emaline."

I raised my brows at him. He rarely uses my real name. It was either Li or baby girl. I leaned forward- maybe this was something serious. "Yes?"