Chapter twenty-five - Life sucks

Chapter twenty-five - Life sucks

[REN]

I heard voices around me.

Sometimes there, as it seemed, was female talking next to me, sometimes male. One I know for sure, there wasn't even a moment when someone wasn't around me.

I know that I'm sleeping, but I have no idea for how long. All this time, I've been trying to reach my wolf, but no use, she will keep dead silent. Each time, when I tried to open my eyes, it flashed right in front of me.

Him laying over her, commanding me to leave - I know it's just a memory, but it still hurts as much as it hurt the moment I saw them. I've given up; there is no use in trying to see even the slightest change in Azrael because soon after I decide to let him closer, he turns his back to me.

I mentally sighed. The darkness surrounding me became more intimating by each second.

"Hey, are you there? Please, give me a sign!" I cried out, hoping that she will say something - anything.

Still nothing, the silence is killing me — more than ever.

Someone just touched my hand. I know this touch; it feels so warm and caring. Somehow I found myself wandering around the halls of darkness my mind had been holding me captive, still avoiding any chance of thinking about the sorry excuse of a mate I had.

All of a sudden, my wolf decided to show up.

"MATE, I can feel him; he's here!" she yelled, desperately trying to get out. My heart raced as fast as never; I was overwhelmed for her return, yet afraid for him being near. I'd do anything to keep away from that man. I slowly opened my eyes, but it was way too bright for me, so I instantly closed them again.

The door flew open with a loud bang; only one person would ever be able to do such a simple task as opening doors with such anger and violence. Alpha Valentino.

"Give her back," he growled, adding so much hate that even I felt scared. What the Hell he wants here, why is he even around? Why isn't he with his Luna?

"You're playing a dangerous game, Valentino, step back," spoke man, who seemed to be my father. I'm not quite sure yet.

"I said GIVE HER BACK," this time man, who was supposed to be my mate, but is just a stupid cheater, yelled. I could hear his heavy breathing from here; something terrible is about to happen. If I want to stop this show, I have to speak.

"Valentino." yes, that's my dad. Well, I'll better say something or both of them will start a damn blood bath here.

"Where am I?"I spoke quietly, knowing that they would hear me anyway. As I was just about to try and sit up, a strong pair of arms wrapped around my body, holding me tightly in place. He instantly leaned down to my neck and inhaled my scent. Alright, now I'm confused. Why is he here?

Why would he risk his life and go against my father?

Why is he hugging me? I looked up to my father with eyes full of confusion, and he instantly took a step towards me. It was a damn mistake, because cheating bone, who was all over me, growled at my dad. Oh, it wasn't just any other growl; it was a damn challenge. Hell, he would freaking kill my father, I mean, this man is huge!

"Leave them," the sweetest voice ever appeared. I couldn't see who said that as my father blocked the way, but that female must be beautiful because her voice sounded heavenly.

"You heard her, Valentino? Leave," dad spoke again. Everyone in this room could sense the pride in his voice.

"You old fool, I was talking to you! Leave them; we're going to cook something, and afterward, we shall talk. All of us!" the same woman spoke again. I wonder who is she.

"No funny business; I have guards all over here; I'm watching you, Valentino, even when I'm not around," Dad said before leaving the room and closing the door.

Suddenly my heart started racing once again. I was left alone with this - this monster.

I was about to say something, but he managed to speak first.

"Don't be afraid of me, just please don't be," he whispered against my skin. I had to be as strong as I could be because I didn't want him to see how much of a power he holds over me. Even his breath on my neck made my knees go loose. He can't know that.

"I am not. Leave," I tried to sound as cold as ever. I know, he's my mate and everything, but he keeps hurting me! Mate is the one, who's supposed to love you unconditionally, the one who will complete you and treat you like there's nothing more important in your life. And there's mine - freaking asshole, sleeping around like a whore he is. I hate him.

"You have no idea what I had to do to find you. I was so afraid of losing you; I was so scared that something bad could happen to you. I missed you so much," Azrael ignored my statement and kept whispering. I felt tears forming in my eyes as I remembered the last time I saw him. Just as I was about to speak, the door flew open again. At first, I thought it's my dad, checking isn't Alpha trying to do anything that he shouldn't, but as soon as the scent of rain filled my nostrils, a bright smile appeared on my lips.

"Step the fuck away from her," he yelled.

My mate just growled, warning him to stay away.

I didn't need to think twice, I just got out of his arms and instantly rushed towards Nate. He held his arms open for me, and I jumped onto him, as I used to do when I was little. Tears streamed down my cheeks as I sobbed against his chest.

"I missed you so much; you can't believe," I barely spoke.

He held onto me tighter and placed a little kiss on my head.

"I missed you too, little monkey. Hopefully, this man has been treating you as you deserve to be treated", he looked dead in Azrael's eyes, for the first time sounding disgusted.

I didn't dare to say a thing. I wanted to say that everything is alright, but Nate wouldn't buy it. He knows me way too well; he'd know that I'm lying. Azrael didn't say anything; he just stood next to the bed, looking like he's dumbfounded.

Nate once again kissed my head and sighed.

The next moment I suddenly am forcefully ripped away from Nate and Azrael's arms instantly were wrapped around me. I looked up to see Alpha's eyes pitch-black.

"MINE!" he yelled through gritted teeth.

I looked back at Nate and mouthed that he needs to leave. At first stubborn ass wouldn't, but he knows that now it's his life in danger, not mine. Nate raised his hands and backed away, slowly leaving the room and closing the door, just like my dad did before.

I sighed heavily, and my mate's face, once again, was next to my neck.

"How may I help you, Alpha," I asked.

"This is the last fucking time I say this. I am no Alpha to you, I am your mate, and you shall call me by my name," he was calmer, but my actions have irritated him.

"How may I help you?" I said, pretending that I didn't hear him.

"You're coming back with me, we're going home," he spoke casually. Ha, dream on, big guy.

I didn't answer; I laughed. I laughed for a long, long time, as loud as I could.

"I don't think so," finally, I was able to say.

I could see how anger kept rising in him, but I did decide to ignore it.

"You're coming with me, end of the discussion," he sounded more as threatening me than just stating facts.

"No. And you know why? Because I, Raven Snow," he didn't need time to understand what I was about to do, so just before I could say anything more, his lips landed on mine. His kiss was demanding, passionate, and yet gentle. The kiss didn't surprise me, what surprised me was me, kissing him back, without any problem. I didn't try to push him away or break out of his arms. I needed to feel his lips on mine; this might be the last time we are next to each other. Sometimes I wish for him to feel the sparks as crazy as I do, but I can't force him into anything. Not everything in life happens the way you wish for it to happen. Life sucks.