" Love?"
A voice just above a whisper called. I wanted to run to the car and go away from there, instead, I calmed my thundering heart and shut my inner Lycan away before I turned around to face him.
I wore a smile, trying to act normal, but this situation was anything but normal. My breath was caught in my throat. A few feet from Ellis was Jace and another male who looked familiar, but my mind was in a frenzy to care where I knew him from.
" Love?" Ellis called again. It was like he thought he was hallucinating.
" Ellis," I tried to make my voice firm. We locked gazes. I needed to do something, this would get awkward fast. He took steps towards me, he was standing close to me now. He raised his hand and caressed my cheek, and faint sparks erupted from his touch. I had butterflies in my stomach. Where did they go all these years? My heart was elated to see him again. I couldn't deny it. I pulled away from his gentle touch.
" Hi, Ellis," I greeted him. Before I could think of anything to say, Ellis wrapped his arms around me. I relaxed in his touch as I hugged him back. He smelled just as I remembered. He smelled so good, I thought. Vee was wagging her tail, enthusiastic to have reconnected with his alpha lycan, Lias. I was the first to separate from him. Ellis was still in shock. I moved past him, our fingertips touching, and I felt a zig of electricity.
" Love, Lovie," Jace shouted. Lovie was his nickname for me. He opened his huge arms for me to jump in as he always did. I jumped into them, and we shared a long embrace. I felt him kiss the top of my head as he pulled away.
" I'm upset with you, Lovie,” he said earnestly,
“ I’m sorry for leaving without a word. I needed it,” I told him, pouting and hoping my eyes could get me his forgiveness. We were close, and I knew leaving them like that hurt him.
“ I can’t stay mad at you, especially with those eyes,” his eyes flickered with emotion. We exchanged pleasantries and he asked if Lilac knew I was back. I frowned and regretted not telling my best friend I was back in the city. I will have to make contact with her soon. I stared back at Ellis, he was still observing me. He came to us.
“ How have you been?” his voice was strained.
“ I’ve been well, and you?” I asked. He only nodded his response.
“ You left without-” He was cut off by the ringing of my phone. It was David calling me. I had a score to settle with him. I ended the call and texted him instead. He called again, and I saw Ellis and Jace exchange a glance. I cleared my throat.
“ I should be leaving now,” I told them, glancing at the man behind him. I tried to search my head where I had seen him, and my eyes widened when I figured it out. The smirk on his face grew as I gasped.
“ Y- you?” I stuttered. He was the man I almost had sex with in that hotel. He waved with a smug expression on his face.
“ You two know each other?” Jace asked.
“ No,”
“ Yes,” he answered. My cheeks were as red as a tomato. Why does he have to be here? Ellis glared at the man, they were mind-linking. His jaw clenched, and his fists were balled. The man’s face paled, and he turned around to leave.
“ Excuse me,” I said quietly.
“ Love, we have to talk,” he held my hand as I was leaving. I smiled softly and shook my head.
“ No, we have nothing to talk about, Mr Carter,” I said through my teeth. I got my hand away from his and walked to the car. Still, I could feel his burning gaze on my body as I walked away. I let out a sigh I didn’t know I was holding once the car engine started. Jace and Ellis were still standing there, watching the car. I didn’t want to bring up our past. It was the past, and it should remain buried. I’ll focus on work at the company, and if I feel I can’t take it anymore, I’ll go to my father’s pack, and work at his company like he wanted. Dad had been wanting me to take over as president of his company for three years now, but I didn’t want anything handed to me.
I got out of the car as soon as it came to a stop, and Luis was already waiting for me on the big porch with a glass of liquor in hand. He knew how much I needed it after I called him in utter panic.
I took it and gulped it down.
" Thanks, Sweetheart," I nodded, asking him to pour me more.
" How was the reunion," he asked, taking me to the living area.
" My heart and emotions were a mess! I was just in shock but played it cool,"
" And Ellis?" his brows rose in anticipation.
" He couldn't hide his shock," I gulped and leaned back on my sofa.
" Will you continue to work there?" He asked I didn't know the answer to that. The contract was already signed, and I couldn't leave so early in it. He smiled slowly,
" Damn, working with him every day will be hard," he murmured. I picked at my nails in thought. I exhaled, and went to my room, Luis followed closely. He helped me change out of my outfit and gave me more comfy clothes.
" Where are the twins,"
" Taking a nappy nappy," he said. I raised an eyebrow and checked the time.
" Why did you let them sleep?" I asked, now we won't have any sleep -"
My phone started to buzz, and my heart was beating fast. We shared a look. I swallowed and put it to my ears.
" Hello,"
" Love," My breath stopped, and my spine stiffened. It was Ellis, how did he get my number? I ended the call immediately.
" Let's get drunk," he smiled, and I nodded.