Chapter 28

Third Person’s POV

After Mica left the Alpha’s Office, she went to the garden and stayed there for a few minutes. Until an omega talked to her. “I don’t know why Alpha has to let you stay here. You’re a human and have no use for us.” She wanted to laugh at her because she thought that being an omega is also of no use to the pack. She does the pack chores but she can do them too, so she’s no better than her.

She decided to just ignore her and continue admiring the beauty of the garden. She feels relaxed whenever she stays there and gazes at the different flowers. She remembers how her mother liked to do gardening as well. And she needed that more than ever after what she found out about the pack being part of her father’s death.

“Why don’t you answer?” the omega asked angrily. She looked at her and said angrily.

“Leave!” the omega’s eyes widened. She didn’t know why she had so much authority when she was just a human. She left her alone in a rush. After a while, a she-wolf approached her.

With ideas of retaliation and escape running rampant in her head, Mica sat by herself in the garden. Her animosity towards the pack she had considered family grew as a result of their betrayal and the agony of losing her parents to wolves and vampires, respectively.

A she-wolf walked up to her while she considered her next action. An icy demeanor toward Mica has always served as a continuous reminder of the rift within the pack. She was aware of her love for Alpha Aziz and her resentment at Mica for capturing his attention.

“Hi,” she greeted, which made Mica look at her. “It’s boring here, right?” the she-wolf asked, but she didn’t respond. She was thinking about why they were approaching her when she didn’t want to talk to anyone. “You want to leave the pack?” She looked at her and even if she was hesitant, the fact that she was able to stay away from Aziz caught her attention. The she-wolf spoke cautiously and with a disdainful undertone. "I can help you escape if you're prepared to trust me. I know a passage that is unattended and unseen.”

Mica looked at her with narrowed eyes. She couldn't ignore the savage competition between them, and the offer sounded too good to be true. But the opportunity to get away from the pack and start over was too alluring to pass up. After a brief period of hesitation, she nodded in agreement. She answered, her voice a mixture of doubt and resolve. "Fine," she said. But keep in mind, if this is a trap, I won't think twice about turning on you.” she added.

As a subtle acknowledgment of the flimsy trust they were going to establish, the she-wolf’s lips curved into a sneer. Without saying another word, the two females got up from the bench and moved through the pack's territory while remaining hidden in the shadows.

The she-wolf revealed her understanding of the pack's habits and weak points as they moved covertly through the pack. Mica concentrated carefully as she outlined the escape route, her thoughts focusing on every particular. Although it was a dangerous journey and she ran the risk of being found and pursued, Mica was steadfast in her resolve.

As they continued, the stress increased with each step, and the silent minutes grew into hours. Mica's veins were rushing with adrenaline as her heart raced in her chest. She was more determined to escape the pack's grasp as she entertained the idea.

Mica had no idea that Alpha Aziz received a mind link from the patrol guards about a vampire being spotted in their territory after he found out that Hera couldn’t find her. As an Alpha, he was able to sense the restlessness within his pack and knew that he needed to act quickly to keep things under control. He started after Mica with a low growl, determined to catch her before she escaped his hands.

A dreadful feeling spread over Mica as they approached the pack's perimeter and noticed that the she-wolf was nowhere to be found. She turned around, her eyes widening in terror as she saw Alpha Aziz advancing toward them at a terrifying pace.

Panic seized Mica's heart when she realized that their scheme had been uncovered. She was aware that she had failed and that the Alpha's fury could not be avoided. But she didn't waste any more time and rushed forward, her legs pumping with newfound power. She struggled to escape Alpha Aziz's unrelenting chase as the trees blurred around her. No matter how quickly she fled, she could still feel him drawing closer and stronger with each second that passed. Her heart sank as the distance between them shrunk. She was aware that her attempt to flee had failed. She had undervalued Aziz's tenacity and his sense of loyalty to her by being his mate. She would now have to deal with the repercussions of her conduct.

Her attempt to depart turned out to be nothing more than a false hope. She had undervalued the importance of fidelity and the links that united the pack. She realized that, no matter how much she despised the monsters who had stolen everything from her, she had no choice but to face her demons and find a way to live in harmony with the pack if she wanted to survive.

Mica's heart raced with a mix of rage and anxiety as Alpha Aziz drew near. He experienced a wave of panic after learning of a vampire sighting in his region and feared the worst for Mica's safety. Despite the complexity of their connection, the notion of losing her was intolerable. In order to save her from any danger that may be hiding in the shadows, he had to catch up to her

When she realized her attempt to flee had failed, he finally saw her, panting and shaking, her eyes wild with panic. His body was stiff from a combination of rage and worry as he cautiously walked up to her. He yelled, "Mica," with a mix of authority and fear in his voice. Why did you try to leave the pack? What were you thinking?”

As she turned to face Aziz while her entire body shook, "You think I want to stay here? After what your kind did to my parents? I hate you all!" Mica said, her voice shaking and her eyes flickering with a mixture of dread and hatred.

Aziz's eyes blazed with pain and annoyance at the same time. He had anticipated that their bond would help to heal Mica's deep hostility towards people of his type. You must understand that we are not all the same. "Mica, I... I can't change the past, and I never wanted any harm to come to your family."

As Mica spat out her words, her eyes tightened and her rage was apparent. “How can I ever trust you when you're still a wolf and a vampire, just like the one who killed my parents? You're not all that different, are you?”

With his words tinted with desperation, Aziz moved closer. "Mica, I love you. I've loved you always, even when you didn't know it. I would never let anything happen to you. That's why I followed you, to keep you safe from whatever threat you thought you were running from." Mica began to cry, a mixture of rage and vulnerability seen in his eyes. Love doesn't reverse what occurred or bring my parents back; how is it expected to make things better?

Aziz extended a hand while speaking with earnestness. “We can work together to coexist and make this pack a place where you feel safe. I know it can never make up for what you've lost, Mica, but I want to be there for you and help you heal."

Mica's voice trembled with a mixture of fear and longing as her gaze softened just a little. Their mate bond becomes a hindrance to her anger and hatred towards him and his kind. She wanted to hate him and reject him, but their connection made it hard for her to do that. “I just... I don't know what to do. I don't know if I can ever trust you or the pack again, but I don't want to live in constant fear and anger either.” He made up the remaining space between them by closing it, his eyes brimming with resolve.

“I'll take whatever steps are necessary to make amends and keep you safe. Let's figure it out together, Mica. We can slowly build trust between us."

As Mica noticed the sincere concern in Aziz's eyes, her shields started to break down. She understood that there was a potential for something more despite the suffering and rage. If she was willing to accept it, there was a chance for forgiveness and healing.

She sighed and mumbled, "I want to believe you, Aziz. I want to believe that things can be different. But it won't be easy." as tears rolled down her cheeks.

Her tears were carefully wiped away by Aziz, who had a compassionate touch. “Nothing worthwhile is ever perfect, Mica, but I swear I'll try my hardest to make it right.”

It was clear to Mica and Aziz that their road would be challenging as they stood there, their eyes fixed on a look that conveyed both anguish and hope. It would take time and perseverance to regain trust and find a way to cohabit. However, they were prepared to make an effort and work together to overcome the obstacles in the hopes that they would be able to mend their past wounds and create a new future.