Chapter 62 Fate Don't Lie

Chapter 62 Fate Don't Lie
"The room is ready," Aiden said calmly, his tone staying smooth and even as I looked back in his direction once more. "You can move in today."

"Thank you so much, Aiden," I said, feeling a huge wave of relief wash over me. It felt as if a heavy burden had suddenly been lifted off my chest, taking away the fear that Warren's warriors might find me. "You've done so much for me. I don't know how I can thank you enough."

A small smirk curled up on his lips, his dark eyes fixed on mine. "You're overreacting. There is nothing amazing about helping someone who needs it."

His eyes met mine, and the pull between us felt like fire touching ice, sending a strange, warm feeling through my skin. I didn't know what a real mate bond was supposed to feel like after everything that had happened with Warren, but staring into Aiden's eyes, I felt a deep spark stirring inside me. Even though he wasn't my mate, we stared at each other for a long moment until he eventually broke the gaze and stood up from the bench.

"I better head to the woods to check on my traps," he said, brushing his jacket sleeves with his hands. "My grandmother and Gina will help you move in. If you need any extra help, they will provide it."

"Okay, thank you," I said softly, watching him. He gave me one last look before turning on his heel and walking away.

Once he was completely gone, I sat back against the iron bench, staring up at the sky as the cool breeze blew gently across my face. My thoughts drifted back to Warren and the fact that Aiden had mentioned he was out searching everywhere for me.

Could it be that he had finally realized I was his true mate after all this time?

I thought back to the way I used to feel whenever we were close to each other. Even right from the very first day I saw him, how could I not have realized he was my mate when it was so obvious?

The way my wolf had reacted, the strange pull in my chest, it had all been right there.

I bit my lower lip hard as the painful memory of walking into his office returned, seeing him and Layla kissing right at his desk without a care in the world. That same sharp pain gripped my heart all over again, making it hard to breathe, and I forced myself to shake my head and stop thinking about him. He had made his choice, and I had my pups to protect now.

"It seems you and Aiden are very close," a familiar voice said from behind me, cutting through my thoughts.

Before I could even turn my head, Gina stepped forward and took a seat right at the spot where Aiden had been sitting just a moment ago. "I've never seen him so concerned about anyone the way he is about you."

I lowered my gaze to my hands resting on my knees, feeling my cheeks flush hot at her words. "It's not like that. Aiden is just a nice person, and we are only friends."

The word friends felt like heavy lead in my mouth because I really didn't know where Aiden belonged in my life anymore, or why his presence made my wolf feel so calm.

Gina nodded her head with a small grin. "Okay, let me just pretend I believe that."

"Why?" I asked, letting out a small laugh as I looked over at her. "Honestly, that's the truth."

"Alright," she mumbled, looking up at the sky like she had found something fascinating up there in the clouds. "But the thing is this, Aiden doesn't have friends, and he doesn't like to keep people close. He is a very reserved person, so I think he likes you."

I gulped down the sudden knot in my throat, feeling a small shiver run down my spine. "No, he doesn't. You're probably overthinking things."

"Okay, maybe I am," Gina said with a light giggle, bumping her shoulder playfully against mine.

We were still sitting there talking when the old woman who had come into my ward with Gina on my first day awake walked over to meet us on the grass. She stopped beside the iron bench, looking down at me with warm, caring eyes.

"Are you feeling okay, Diana?" she asked softly, her hands folded neatly in front of her dress. "I noticed you were no longer in your ward."

"I'm fine," I told her, offering a small smile. "My wolf healed me during the night."

The old woman raised her eyebrows slightly, a look of surprise passing over her face. "You must have a really strong wolf. But despite that, you still need to get plenty of rest." She smoothed her dress and continued. "Aiden asked that we move you and your twin pups into his mansion today."

Gina smirked and chimed in quickly, "See? Aiden is making sure his special girl gets the best care."

My cheeks flushed even redder at Gina's comment, and I quickly looked up to correct her before the old woman could get the wrong idea. "It's not like that at all!"

The old woman chuckled softly, shaking her head as she watched us. "Aiden is very sweet when he wants to be. Now, follow me, Diana. They are moving your pups to the car right now, and you need to be there with them." She turned her head to Gina and added, "Gina, go and assist Rosa with getting fresh supplies so she can cook a good meal for Diana when we arrive."

"Okay," Gina said, standing up from the bench and giving me a quick wave before hurrying off toward the back of the hospital.

I stood up slowly from the iron bench, brushing off my clothes, and walked beside the old lady toward the side parking area. As we walked across the clean path, I kept looking around at the pack territory with curious eyes. The entire hospital grounds were so neat and well kept, far larger and cleaner than anything back in the Moonlight Pack, with green grass and tall trees surrounding the buildings.

When we reached the corner of the driveway, a black car was waiting near the main door. The shiny paint and smooth glass looked so good that it made me pause in my tracks, making me wonder all over again if Aiden had lied to me when he said he wasn't an Alpha. Everything about this place looked grand and powerful.

The doctor carefully carried the two small cribs out of the hospital doors and placed my twin pups gently inside the back seat of the car, making sure they were safe. I climbed into the back right after them, sitting as close as I could so I could keep my eyes on their little faces. The old woman opened the front door and took the passenger seat beside the driver.

The driver started the engine, and the car rolled smoothly down the quiet road, heading away from the hospital grounds.

As we drove through the trees of the pack lands, my baby boy let out a tiny, soft coo, stretching his tiny hands out from under the white blanket, and his sister moved her small feet beside him.

Looking down at their peaceful faces in the warm car, the tightness in my chest completely melted away, and I couldn't help but stare down at my twin pups with a happy smile. For the first time, I felt like we were finally going to a place where we could be safe.