Chapter 71 - His Heavenly Mate

HEAVEN - LEIGH’S POV

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After arguing Grayson down to let me go back with him , I grabbed some clothes while my parents where asking what the hell was going on with my hair and eyes , but I told them that I would explain later and that I had to go .

Let’s just say they were beyond furious that I just left , coming back looking like a hooker .

Grayson waited for me as I rushed out of the house , dressed in a pair of black jeans and a black crop top that hugged my body , wearing black boots to match .

“Smoking .” He raises his eyebrows seductively and I roll my now pink eyes before getting into the car .

He’s adorable when he flirts , but it’s not the time .

He runs a hand through his dark locks before standing up from leaning against the bonnet of the car .

He climbs into the car , looking at me with pleading eyes .

“Don’t even ask me to stay , I’m not going to .” I snap at him and he sighs , rolling his grey orbs before turning the key in the ignition .

It’s like I could hear him asking before he even asked , it’s weird but empowering .

Arriving back at his pack , everyone was tense , most of the pack members standing in front of the burned pack house , staring at it agape as they whisper among themselves about what might have happened .

“Everybody go home .” Grayson announces and everybody nods before walking off .

Grayson is a good alpha , people respect him and they deserve answers .

I stride toward Grayson , grabbing onto his bicep as we walk into the house .

“Are you going to tell them ?” I whisper , glancing around at people staring at me .

It feels uncomfortable , but I know they haven’t seen anything like me , nor have I .

“Yes .” He whispers , dragging me towards the kitchen .

“Where are we going ?” I ask as he closes the kitchen door behind us .

“People are staring .” He whispers , looking at the door in frustration .

“Because I am pink Grayson ! I have pinkish hair , my eyes are pink !” I bellow , tugging at my hair and he sighs , dragging his hand over his face .

“Let me just go get my parents .” He sighs before walking off and before I could say anything , he’s gone , out the door .

Grayson comes back arguing with his father a few minutes later .

“You have to tell the people .” His father argues and I am glad that I am not the only one who thinks like that .

“Heaven - Leigh ?” His mother freezes as her eyes focus on me .

“Hi .” I force a smile onto my face .

“Good goddess , what happened ?” Grayson’s father asks .

I sigh , not knowing how to explain this .

“I almost died and woke up pink .” I murmur , looking at Grayson for help .

“I told you she was special .” His father beams with a proud look on his face .

He knew ?

How did he know ?

“You knew about this ?” I ask , holding my hair into the air .

“Oh goddess no .” He chuckles , shaking his head , “But I knew of your strengths .” He smirks and I feel intrigued , wanting to know more .

“Tell me .” I step forward , “When we have time .” He nods , “First off , there’s a man downstairs who needs to be dealt with .” Grayson’s father snarls , his eyes darkening in anger .

“See ?” I look at Grayson and he rolls his eyes at me .

“What ?” His mother asks , her crystal blue eyes flicking between Grayson and I .

Crossing my arms over my chest , I pop my hip as I stare at Grayson , waiting for him to tell his parents the truth .

Grayson’s grey orbs connect with mine before he turns his body towards his parents .

“The man , Kyle , he is .. um .. he was Emily’s mate .” He clears his throat and I could feel the anxiety coursing through him .

“What ?” Aunt Diane bellows , her eyes wide , looking almost see through .

“That little bitch .” Uncle William snarls .

They clearly never liked her .

“Dad .” Grayson sighs , raking his hand through his hair .

“Grayson .” Uncle William grits out , giving his son a hostile glare .

“She’s dead .” He glares at his father .

“I know , she’s still a bitch .” Uncle William shrugs and I want to laugh , but refrain as I feel Grayson’s anger .

“Let’s just deal with this .” I interrupt , wanting to distract Grayson from talking about Emily .

I get that he loved her before me and I can step back to give him space to feel his sadness and anger , but I’m here now .

I’m important .

“Yes .” Grayson sighs , holding his hand out .

“He has to die .” Uncle William shrugs and Grayson stares at him with wide eyes .

“Son , he tried to kill your mate .” Uncle William explains .

“I know the rules dad .” Grayson grits out .

“Then he shall be executed .” I shrug and Grayson’s grip tightens on my hand .

I honestly don’t know why he’s so tense , he isn’t making sense right now .

Emily’s mate tried to kill me , after she tried to kill me and I feel like the moon goddess wants me dead .

“He shall .” Grayson nods , blankly staring at his father .

“Please gather the pack in ten minutes time .” I ask Grayson’s parents and they give each other a glance before leaving the kitchen .

I tug onto Grayson’s muscular bicep , his muscles tensing as I make him look at me .

“What is going on ?” I ask concerned , holding his hands tightly as I rub my thumbs over the top of his hand .

“She had a mate .” His eyebrows knit together , his eyes dazed .

“And you didn’t know ?” I ask , feeling stupid for asking .

If Grayson knew his chosen mate had found her true mate , he would have let her go and be happy .

He’s the kind of man that would have let her go and seeing him so torn because he didn’t know .. it hurts me .

He looks guilty .

“No , if I knew ..” he sighs , raking his hand through his hair .

“I know .” I rub my hand up and down his arm , trying to comfort a man twice my size .

“I just feel so … violated in a way . She used me , for the title , for the money .. I am the reason that man down there was hurting .” He squints his eyes shut as he pinches the bridge of his nose .

“It’s not your fault .” I pout at him , now understanding why he feels guilty .

He sees himself as the villain , he sees himself as the person who ruined a pack members life for no reason and now that man has to die .

He has to take the man’s life who he already had caused so much pain .

“I’ll do it , okay ?” I gulp nervously .

“No , it’s my ..” , “It’s our pack .” I cut him off .

“Plus , he tried to kill me and I think you have done enough .” I murmur , staring at his distressed orbs .

“I can’t let you do that ..” he sighs .

“I want to , for you , and he did try and kill me so it will make more sense , alright ?” I force a small smile onto my face and he nods , his lips slightly parted as he lets out a sigh of relief .

I am strong enough to do this , I killed her and now her mate is next .

I must admit , they would have been a real crazy couple .