Ellis
I was having a hard time being close to her yet unable to touch her or kiss her. I still couldn't believe she was here with our children- Our symbol of the love we had for each other. Brunch and the activities that followed were delightful. My mood had taken a dark turn when David joined us. The only comfort I found was that Love didn't want him here as well. However, I almost completely lost it when Maleck appeared, but I had to tolerate him for the kids.
I was talking to Love after Maleck left us as we watched the kids; I remembered to ask her.
" Was it difficult?"
She squinted her eyes cutely. My question confused her.
" What?"
" The pregnancy, birth, and raising of the them,"
Lycan alpha pregnancies weren't the easiest to handle, especially with twins. As she walked me through her pregnancy journey, I felt incredibly guilty. I was the cause of her stress, the reason she was depressed. I was remorseful and wanted to make everything right. I would adore and cherish her given a second chance. I wanted to tell her that when David grabbed her by the waist and pulled her towards him. I lost control of my lycan and growled ferociously. I almost pounced at David. Charlotte was by my side, touching my back. Her touch felt like needles, so I pulled her away.
David's words were upsetting me, and my Lycan urged me to kill him instantly. It was a good thing Love dragged the fucker away before I could give into Lias' urges.
I let out a frustrated growl and paced the ground. I left to go somewhere quieter, somewhere my aura wasn't tormenting anyone. I sat on the bench near the maze, my hand in my head. I snarled when I felt Charlotte's hands on my neck. I snapped my eyes to her as I pushed her hands away, feeling disgusted.
" Leave me alone," I told her, bored. Her lips pouted before smiling slyly.
" I want you to fuck me. Here, now," she moaned, biting her lower lip.
" I want nothing to do with you, Charlotte. I told you that," I snapped at her.
" It's hot today, don't you think?" she purred, removing her coat. She was left in a bra. Before I could formulate any words, she lunged at me, digging her nails into my skin and kissing me forcibly. She moaned while I was dumbfounded. I hadn't even touched her. I couldn't seem to push her off me as her claws dug deeper into my shoulder. Lias growled in my head.
' Push her the fuck away!'
Charlotte started to grind on me and kiss me. I stiffened when the scent of Love enveloped my nose. Our eyes locked, and pain flashed through her eyes before she ran.
I pushed Charlotte off me finally. Blood oozed from my shoulders from where her nails embedded in me.
" What the fuck!" I growled. All this was planned by her. She wanted Love to see us in that position!
" That was gratifying to witness," she laughed as she came towards me. I grabbed her neck, cutting her air supply. I was fucking fuming with anger. I warned her several times not to play antics like that!
" What fucking stunt was that!" I roared. All the amusement was gone from her face as she struggled to get my hand off her, and when I felt her strength leave, I threw her to the ground. She gasped for air.
" Charlotte, we're fucking done!" I told her. She shuffled and got on her knees, hugging my legs.
" No. No, Ellis, no," it's all she could whimper. I harshly pulled her up and held her shoulder roughly. I'd been too pleasant to her about this, and she took advantage of that.
' Told you, Dickhead,'
" Get this into your fucking head, Charlotte. It's hard for me to put into words how much Love means to me. She's my absolute everything," I told her. Tears rolled down her face relentlessly as she shook her head.
" But I love you so much, Ellis," she choked. It was the same damn thing! What about my feelings?
" I adore Love to my core, and I won't deny my feelings to make you comfortable, Charlotte,"
" B- But We are mates," she cried.
" That is not enough reason to be together. My heart belongs to Love, the mother of my children. She is the one I desire. It is her I want, not you," I told her earnestly. I didn't care about her feelings at this point,
" A mage is coming on the next full moon to break our bond. Get ready," I told her.
" Please don't do this," she sniffed.
"Forgive me," I said quietly and walked away.
As I followed Love's sweet scent to the lake, memories of us here together played into my head. We were much younger then. It was a beautiful sunny day, and I decided to take her on a picnic date. She wore a sky-blue dress that complimented her porcelain skin, and her lustrous hair cascaded down to her back.
" Ellis, what if you meet your mate? Would you leave me? I think I'd die without you," Love said, her voice quiet. She recently turned eighteen and found out we weren't mates. She was heartbroken and cried for days.
" I'll reject my mate as planned. I love you," I told her guilelessly. She ceased walking and stared at me.
" Promise?"
" I swear, baby," I assured her. She gave me a cute grin, and I kissed her.
" But what if she's taller and prettier than me," she pouted her lips as she pulled back.
" I don't care. You're the most beautiful woman in the world. Don't ever think I'll leave you for another," I held her hand and went to the lake. I set up for us while she sat on a huge rock, watching me. After I was done arranging, I opened a bottle of wine. Love jumped from her seat, shooting me a keen smile.
" You're eighteen now, so you can drink," I told her with a smile, and she nodded eagerly. She has always wanted to drink, but I didn't let her as she wasn't of age yet.
" What's that called?" she said a little warily now.
" Château Lafite (1787). You'll love it," I gave her a glass. She took a sip and savored the taste. Her eyes lit up as she gulped it all.
" I see why you guys are always drinking. It's so delicious!" she giggled.
" Easy there, young lady," I chuckled.
" Wine me," she tapped on her glass, and I poured in her glass.
I reached the lake. Love's lycan, Vee, felt my presence but didn't turn to look at me. I changed back into my human form and wore the shorts I carried here. I kissed the slender but tall lycan's back and caressed her long glossy fur.
" Hey, Lovely girl,"