Chapter 29: ; The Hidden Truth

The long-awaited moment finally came, and as always, Cheska felt an overwhelming excitement at every stroke of Matthew De Silva's tongue against hers. She didn't care about her surroundings; all she needed was this moment with him. With her hands wrapped around Matthew's neck, Cheska felt a sense of peace and certainty wash over her as his kisses and caresses brought her healing and solace, making her forget about the tensions from earlier.

"Let's get out of here," Matthew suggested in a hoarse voice, still claiming her lips while his hands roamed over her naked body with a sense of exploration.

Cheska hesitated for a moment, "Ahh... Matthew, you know we can't... I need to finish my..."

But before she could finish her reasoning, Matthew cupped one of her breasts and gave it a gentle massage, making Cheska gasp with pleasure.

"Damn it, you're torturing me, Cheska MacBride," Matthew murmured against her skin, his breath warm against the coolness of the forest, as he struggled to contain his urge to take her.

"You're torturing both of us," Cheska corrected Matthew's remark, trying to control her own desire as she bit her lip. If they weren't in this situation, she would have thrown herself into his arms without hesitation.

Matthew sighed in frustration as he claimed her lips for the last time before parting. "Perhaps the Goddess sent you to torture me," he said with visible agony in his eyes.

Cheska didn't know whether to laugh or pity him. "I'm grateful for your understanding, but for both of us not to suffer, we need to stop this," she said firmly before getting dressed. "You know I can't stop wanting you either."

"You like it or not, Cheska MacBride, you are my mate and you will be my Luna," Matthew responded, ignoring her plea as he leaned against a large rock, watching her intently.

"Yes, I'm your mate, but I'm also your sister," Cheska reminded him, her voice tinged with frustration. She couldn't believe that Matthew was willing to risk their relationship and their pack for their own desires. "We can't do this, Matthew. It's wrong."

"It's not happening, Cheska," Matthew said coldly, dismissing her suggestion that they couldn't pursue a romantic relationship. "Forget the thought of ever being just a sister to me."

Cheska felt a lump form in her throat at Matthew's words, but she knew he was right. They couldn't risk their pack's stability for their own desires. "If you're done, let's go back," Matthew said, sensing her hesitation.

As they began to walk, Cheska remembered the injury on Matthew's chest. "Wait, how about your injury? You should go home and rest," she suggested, concerned for his well-being.

Matthew gave her a small smile. "Believe it or not, I'm okay. Your touch heals me quickly," he said, winking at her.

Cheska frowned, not entirely convinced. "I don't believe you," she said firmly.

As they made their way back to the exam venue, Cheska couldn't help but feel a sense of relief that they had managed to resist their desires.

But as she surveyed the area, she noticed the guy she had fought earlier sitting alone in the distance, shock apparent on his face as he looked away.

As she gazed at the guy, Cheska asked Matthew hesitantly, "Is it okay to talk to him?"

Matthew, in jest, replied, "What? Will you put some salt on his wounds?" Although he didn't object to Cheska's request.

Cheska quietly murmured to herself, "At least I didn't put him in a coffin..." as she approached the guy.

Sitting on a fallen tree across from him, she started, "Hey...Neo, right?" The moment Cheska spoke.

Neo's face darkened, his eyes filled with anger and something else - fear. Neo feared her.

When Neo asked her what she had done earlier, his eyes screamed with fury.

Cheska could sense that he was still feeling the emotions of that day - the sights, the smells, the sounds - he would never forget what happened.

Neo's fangs were about to sink into her neck, but she managed to avoid it and bury her claws in his chest.

"What happened earlier...I'm sorry, I didn't intend any harm," Cheska replied, sighing. She understood Neo's anger, as he probably didn't expect the embarrassment he incurred because of her.

"I saw your eyes...It's full of evil...Even the alpha is powerless to stop you when you launch your attack!" Neo exclaimed furiously, still feeling the effects of that day.

Cheska could sense the fear in his voice. In less than a second, his fangs would be sinking into her neck, but that was the only time she needed to avoid it and bury her claws in his chest.

"I'm here to say sorry, but it looks like you don't need it..." Cheska uttered, noticing the disgust in Neo's eyes.

As Cheska stood up to leave Neo, he made some disturbing remarks. "You will bring chaos in this pack! Like you did in your father's pack!"

This caused her to halt in her walk and look back at Neo. "What did you say?" she asked, taken aback.

"Huh, it looks like you know nothing! Let me remind you!" Neo's scream caught everyone's attention, including the panel, her mother, and Matthew, who were in the middle of a serious conversation.

"You bastard!" Matthew's sudden disappearance from his seat alarmed everyone.

"You killed-" Neo couldn't finish his sentence because Matthew was already in front of him.

"How dare you mumble the nonsense!" Matthew's distant roar echoed throughout the pack, sending shivers down everyone's spine.

"Alpha!" Neo didn't know what to do when he felt Matthew's iron hand on his neck.

The pack members knew Matthew well, so they quickly intervened. "Alpha, calm down..."

Two of Matthew's members held his shoulder while the other held his hand, choking Kevin.

"This kid wanted to die early..." Matthew remarked, not caring about the hands holding him back. His anger overwhelmed him, especially when he saw the shock on Cheska's face.

"Matthew, what does he mean?" Cheska asked, trying to recover from the shock.

"Nothing! This kid doesn't know what he's saying!" Matthew responded, his hand tightening around Neo's neck.

Cheska didn't trust Matthew's response, so she moved closer and felt the tension in his arm. "Let him go...I want to know what he was babbling about!"

Matthew glared at Neo with a warning before easing his stranglehold.

"Now, tell me everything! What are you talking about?" Cheska asked furiously, demanding answers.

"Nothing, I'm just angry because of the embarrassment. I can't accept my defeat to you, so I want to make you angry," Neo trembled as he explained.

"You spoke with such certainty, it was palpable." Cheska yelled out her question, wanting to know what happened to her father's pack and why she was being accused of bringing chaos to it.

"Cheska and Matthew, enough with this show! Did you two forget that we are in the middle of important things?!" Maurice exclaimed, her tone calm but firm.