Chapter 50 Eiden
Eiden's POV
Focusing on work is a great way to distance yourself from your haunting thoughts and the urge to ignore the spies of your enemies watching you.
However, there's nothing I can do at night because I've been working non-stop since morning.
I drifted off because the coffee could only keep my eyes open for so long.
I had another nightmare last night. A bear climbed a tree, approaching me as I sat on the highest branch. He didn’t want to be my friend; he wanted my flesh.
Damn it. For some reason, that nightmare has returned.
Those two videos of baby Liam can no longer keep me from sleeping without nightmares.
I was getting more and more confused about why I actually have nightmares every time I sleep.
'Don't you miss Liam?' My wolf loved to tease me.
'Don't ask me that,' I hissed. 'You know what I'm thinking.'
'I want you to say it.' My wolf grinned annoyingly. 'Do you want to stress yourself out thinking about everything like that?'
'Shut up.' I was so annoyed with my wolf.
I glanced at my phone lying on my desk. I shook my head. No, this wasn't the time.
'Don't you miss Celeste?' My wolf's question was like electricity, jolting my heart, which hadn't been beating fast for days.
Damn wolf.
I can no longer stop my mind from conjuring up Celeste’s beautiful face, gentle smile, and deep gaze.
My wolf laughed mockingly at me. He clearly enjoyed my flustered state and wouldn’t stop until I admitted the feelings buried deep in my heart.
'Just tell me the truth. I'm the only one who hears it.' My wolf winked.
'Shut up, Arlo.' I really wanted to get my wolf out of my body. Unfortunately, I couldn't. 'You talk too much.'
'I just want you to admit your true feelings and realize what you need right now,' my wolf said in a wise, motivating tone.
'I haven't said anything since yesterday. I've only seen what you do and heard your thoughts,' my wolf said seriously. The annoying grin was gone.
‘For the past two days, you haven’t sent any messages to Celeste. You usually ask her about Liam. Is that really the best decision for you and them?' my wolf said softly, wanting me to really listen to him.
‘Do you feel at ease not knowing about Liam? Why are you such a coward? Why are you so sure Celeste won't answer your messages? You already apologized to them,' my wolf asked, confused.
I pondered, letting my wolf's words echo in my head over and over.
I left my work for a while. Searching for answers to my wolf's questions took a long time, and in the end, I didn't change my mind.
"I'll keep your secret. Don't worry, I'm not one to break my promises," Alpha Jackson said. "As a condition, don't kill the two spy warriors you captured and don't capture my other spy warriors."
There were so many conditions I had to fulfill to ensure that the bastard kept my secret.
Two days ago, Alpha Jackson and his warriors attacked my pack without warning. They were smart enough to outwit my spy warriors.
At the time, Celeste, Liam, and Levi were staying at my mansion. After the war, I informed them that Alpha Jackson was aware of them.
Alpha Jackson attacked my pack because he knew Celeste, Liam, and Levi were in my mansion. He didn't send some of his warriors to break through the security at my mansion; he just enjoyed seeing me panic and me getting angry at him.
After our wolf fight, Alpha Jackson threatened me on the phone that afternoon. For now, I was forced to comply with his terms.
I’ve cursed my ancestors thousands of times for making our pack enemies of the Mountain Grass Pack. Every Alpha from that pack is as irritating as Alpha Jackson.
I discussed this with Beta Serena, Gamma Nolan, and Delta Sophia, explaining how Alpha Jackson had made things awkward between Liam and me. Even worse, Celeste, Liam, and Levi were now afraid to return to our pack.
“I feel sorry for you, Alpha.” Beta Serena looked at me with pity. “You and Liam were already so close, but because of this, you became distant again.”
I sighed heavily. It felt like my efforts to get closer to Liam over the past two months had been in vain.
No. I wasn’t going to give up so easily. Our relationship wouldn’t be ruined just because Alpha Jackson found out about them.
“Can I ask you a question, Alpha?” Delta Sophia asked me cautiously.
“Yes, go ahead.” I nodded, giving her my attention, as it seemed she was about to ask something important.
"Did Celeste and Liam tell you that they were disappointed in us and didn’t want to stay here anymore?" Delta Sophia asked me a bold question.
“Knowing that allows us to figure out what you need to do to make them trust us again,” Delta Sophia explained, ensuring I understood her question.
“That's absolutely right.” Beta Serena nodded with a serious expression. “We have to make them believe that we will not let the public know about them.”
“We won't let you go through this alone, Alpha.” Gamma Nolan made a guilty face. “We don't want your relationship with Liam to become estranged.”
Gamma Nolan felt the most guilt over this incident. He regretted the warriors' carelessness in not noticing the presence of Alpha Jackson's two spy warriors around my house.
I straightened my back and looked at each of them. "Honestly, they didn't say anything when I told them, but seeing the terror in their eyes and their desire to return home immediately, it's clear that they feel this mansion is no longer safe for them."
I shook my head and sighed. “I haven’t contacted Celeste yet. I want to give them time to calm down.”
I wonder if they share the same opinion as my wolf.
“So, have you decided when you’re going to contact Celeste and discuss this further?” Delta Sophia asked. “You guys should talk about it. It’s for the sake of your relationship with Liam.”
“I know.” I nodded, my brows knitted together. “I’ll think about it.”
"You should meet him, Alpha. If possible, take Liam with you to hear his opinion directly." Gamma Nolan makes such extreme and challenging suggestions as if we were sure Alpha Jackson wouldn't visit the rogue clan.
"You're right." I nodded. "But I think I'll ask Celeste first in the message if they want to meet you." The three of them were shocked that I cared about such a thing.
"We have to make sure Alpha Romeo and Alpha Andrew's spy warriors don't find out about Celeste, Liam, and Levi," I said. “They won't trust us anymore if that happens.”
"I'll make sure the warriors don't make the same mistake," Gamma Nolan said firmly, as if making a promise to the Moon Goddess.
Liam hasn't entirely accepted me as his father. I was worried this incident made him feel threatened.
“Alpha, the elders would love to speak with you,” Beta Serena said.
I snorted. The elders were so noisy. I didn’t want to meet with them. Let them wonder why Alpha Jackson's wolf and my wolf fought twice this month.