Chapter 44: Rejecting A Wolf

"You did exactly what I told you not to do!" Nick shouted at Tom in his office. He was furious with Tom, and with good reason.

"She still hasn't spoken?" Tom asked worriedly. , "Why is she doing this?"

"You stubborn fool, stubborn fool! You caused this, I don't know what you talk about with her, but it's like taking care of a zombie. Moving when prompted. Every day, she just stares at the ceiling or her lap listlessly." Nick glared at Tom, who reclined back on his chair.

"I think she just doesn't want to speak. It had nothing to do with our talk." Tom raised his eyes to meet Nick's, "She doesn't accept me as her mate. She's quite adamant about that. But I'll talk to her."

"Who wants you to talk to her!" Nick flew into a rage, pointing his index finger, "I forbid it,"

"Nick, the reason why I followed your instructions to not have contact with her for two weeks is that I wanted to give her space and time to think. Not because you forbade it, I appreciate the concern, but don't overstep your boundaries." Tom straightened his posture and said to Nick.

"Heh," Nick let out a snort. "You think you can get anywhere near her if I want you nowhere near her? Don't make me laugh."

"Nick, listen....." Tom began but was cut off by Nick

"No, you listen, unless you change your mind, I won't let you see her," Nick told him.

"Then I guess our first and last talk wasn't so bad after all." Tom sneered. Nick stood there speechless. "I won't change my mind, and as the mate of the beta of this pack, you should know what the alpha says goes. If things go south, you take them and hide."

"I really can't talk sense into you even keeping you away from her won't change your mind?" Nick could help but ask.

"That girl has her own ideas. That's why I told you to bring her away as soon as they cross our border. To prevent her from doing something stupid, like going into their custody willingly." Tom explained.

"She's really your mate, both equally stupid." Nick scoffed and turned and stormed out of the office.

Tom could only watch in silence, If it weren't Nick, it was Dillion in here arguing with him every day about his decision. They all knew the risks, but with the council, nothing gets passed their eyes when they come to observe.

He couldn't risk it. That's why he would shield them at his back while attacking the front.

And thinking about Aurora's words, he could help but think about a saying he heard his mother use when she was alive.

'A newborn cub doesn't fear the beast.' So that's why he would protect her from herself.

Sighing, Tom saw the work pile on his table and slowly began going through them.

Nick walked into the room where Aurora stayed. He moved quietly as he checked her over.

"You're a witch doctor, right?" she asked him suddenly. Though Nick would not admit it, she scared him. Who would have imagined she would suddenly speak after not saying anything for days?

"Yes, I'm a witch and a doctor." Nick smiled and answered, "I'm glad you remembered what I told you from our 'talks',"

He was referring to him trying to talk to her for the past few weeks, he even told her he was a witch in hopes of getting a reaction out of her but to his surprise, she didn't even blink in his direction.

"Mhm," She mumbled before asking," Then you are good at medicine?"

"Are you all better after six weeks?" Nick raised his eyebrows at her. "Your wounds were horrific, I can't do anything to heal your mental scars but I'm pretty sure that your physical wounds will heal perfectly.

"And I do think you should start trying to stand up, it's good for your body's recovery. " Nick professionally told her.

"I can walk," She replied giving him no explanation for that confident reply because what she said next distracted him. "Aren't you worried about what the council would do to your son and mate because you choose to stay here and guard?"

Nick looked at her in shock, not once has he told her about Dillion and their son. And as the only person she has been in contact with since Tom was here, he knew Tom wasn't the one to tell her this so he narrowed his eyes suspiciously at Aurora.

"Who are you?" he asked in a threatening manner. Aurora didn't answer she only tilted her head sideways and blinked as if she didn't understand his question.

"Who are you? You're not Aurora, she doesn't know about my mate and son." Tom looked at her cautiously. Decreetly he used his magic to scan her body and soul but when it turned out to be the same he couldn't help but frown.

'Was it a witch more powerful than him?' He thought to himself as he guarded against any attack.

"You don't know me, yet you claim I'm not me? You're a funny man." Aurora said. "Did you expect me to mope around and stay like a broken doll, or did you think that I wouldn't find it strange a witch was living in a pack?"

"There's no way you'd figure out that by just finding it strange, now who the fuck are you?" Nick didn't let her confuse him and aggressively asked again.

"I am Aurora Dale." the young woman answered softly.

"You are not, who are you," Nick asked again but this time he used magic.

"If I tell you, would you believe me?" Aurora asked. In Nick's mind, he was shouting 'I knew it,' loudly.

"Okay, try me." Nick nodded as he answered her.

"I am Aurora Dale." She smiled as she answered him, and just as he was about to explode she spoke again. "I'm not the one that's present but the one from the future."

Nick paused, staring at Aurora dumbfounded. He couldn't help but laugh, 'She's playing a joke on me.'

"Oh okay future Aurora Dale, what's my future like?" Nick didn't believe her, who would?

"Your mate and son are dead, your best friend imprisoned, and a half-lycan. All of the pack members disposed of and you are on the run."Aurora answered.

Nick rolled his eyes as he humored her, "How did things end up that way?"

"You didn't run when he told you to, by the time you realized it was your only option it was too late, you should have just let Aurora do what she wanted." Aurora didn't pay him any mind, she knew he wouldn't believe her but with her limited time, she had to rush.

"I know you don't believe me, but in one day the council is going to be here. Lest you become like your future self, take my advice and leave with your family. It's the only way to protect Tom." Aurora didn't want to beat around the bush anymore.

"Oh, and how does that help him?" Nick could help but ask.

"He wouldn't have to reject me to save their lives." Aurora told him, "Because in the end they were still killed "

"Ha, this has to be the most ridicul....." Aurora stood up and grabbed his hand suddenly cutting off his sentence.

A shiver ran down his spine, seeing was believing. As he saw what she saw, felt what she felt, and did what she did until the end of her life, Nick backed away in terror.

His entire body shook, it felt like he was Aurora. Questions swirled in his mind. Not even witches can see into the future but a werewolf with a wolf could do it.

"The council must have me willingly to prevent bloodshed for that to happen, I need you to do three things for me. One, make a pill that dissolves once it touches the tongue and kills within one minute. I need two of those." Aurora paused making sure his attention was on her.

"Two, you carry out Tom's orders without questions. And Three put a spell on me that allows you to see if I'm alive or dead, once it tells you I am dead. You go rescue everyone imprisoned by the council including Tom with the help of the witch name Morel. And you have to let them out." Aurora's body swayed as she finished her sentence.

Alarmed, though he was frightened by her strangeness, Nick couldn't help but rush to hold her in his arms.

"Let. Them. Out!" She forcefully grabbed his collar and said before she fainted. Leaving Nick in a state of confusion and panic.

'Who was them?' he wonders as he held her limp body.