Chapter 177
"Get out of my house, Valerie, or I will toss you on your ass. Lena is my mate, and I want her. You were warned at day one that if any of our mates showed up, we would end it. "I want my mate more than you," I sigh out.
"You need to leave, Valerie." Jack cuts in at last, and I go to my bedroom. Walking in, I see Valerie was busy, and my wolf growls viciously. She destroyed my shit. She threw paint everywhere and cut up clothes. I leave and take Lena to the guest room and place her on the bed. Heading back to the bitch, I grab her throat and yank her up. Her body goes rigid, and she looks turned on. I yank her to the door.
"Nick," she says softly, and I feel disgusted.
"You're paying for all damages, you stupid cunt." I throw her out, and she falls on her ass. She looks shocked. I was so rough, but I don't care.
"Nick, please," she begs as I slam the door. I stand there before I change the codes. She beats on the door, crying.
"Fuck off or die!" I yell. I hear her sobs as I walk back to Jack. He is on the phone as I walk in.
"She destroyed his room and clothes," he says to Tyler. "I say we move them to the safe house or add guards." I sigh at his words. She went too far.
"She still out there," I sigh out. Jack looks annoyed as he looks to the door. I don't notice Lena till she touches me, and I jump. "Nick, her soft voice makes me smile. Why are we home?" I lift her into my arms, hugging her close.
"Little one, you shouldn't be walking without me helping you. We are home due to threats at the hospital," she stiffens. "What?" She looks fearful.
"My ex and the nurse were in your room, and both left a note, so Alpha had us bring you home," she sniffles, and I want to rip their threats out for making my mate cry.
"You will be safe here, honey," Jack says from behind us. "I got guards coming, and the codes will be changed. Both women will either leave you two alone or be put in cells indefinitely." Lena looks at Jack as tears fall, and I see him frown.
"I'm sorry," she sniffles out.
"Don't be, Lena. You just need to focus on healing. Those women are just being a nuisance. Tyler and I are going to talk to them," he hands over her blue blanket. She takes it and hugs it. The thing is extremely soft and a comfort to her. She sighs as she leans against me.
"I'm changing the codes to all doors," I say as I put Lena on our couch. She snuggles in and drifts off again. I unpack her stuff after I change each code. I alarm our windows and change the codes to ensure we get no more surprises. Valerie is going to be a thorn in my side, and I know she is just gearing up.
"Get rest, Lena," I hear Jack say as he moves to the door, "Nick. Don't worry about them too much, Tyler, and I will talk to them. I got men right outside, so if you need anything, just ask", he leaves while I pace. Lena watches me with worry.
"How bad is it?" She asks.
"I dated Valerie for three years, little one. She knew if any of us found our mates, we would end it and be with our mate. I was up front with her. I turn to Lena in tears.
"Three years?", her eyes hold mine as tears fall down her pale cheeks.
"Yes, three years," I'm being honest.
"Did you love her?" I freeze at this question.