Jace
I messed up. I knew that I did. Seeing the pain I caused Lilac generates pain in my heart. I deserved it. My infidelity did that. If I was asked why I fucked Eratu, I wouldn't have a good reason for it. She was just there when I was going through a hard time in life. I never cheat, I never did. It was out of character for me.
I was still in Lilac's pack, staying at a hotel. I know I should get back to my pack after the murder and be there for Eratu's abortion, but I couldn't do that... Not without getting my mate back.
I needed her. I could barely breathe when she was not near me. This week has been the worst week of my life.
' So don't fucking cheat!' My inner lycan, Jaha, growled.
' I fucking know that. I'm about to lose what matters most to me,' I growled.
For as long as I can remember, I'd always wanted Lilac as my mate- I would take care of her and give her all the love in this world.
Lilac and I chose each other. We chose to love each other, and I did love her.
I knew her father's company was struggling, and I offered to help.
The man refused vehemently, not wanting to take any money from me, but I insisted. Lilac found out, and she was furious. It would not help my case.
I rolled out of bed and went to the bathroom. I had a meeting with Alpha Ajax Yang and Luna Rosa. The two recently got married after a rollercoaster love story.
I was about to leave my hotel when I saw Lilac's half-sister, Natalia, in the lobby. She was there with another girl, standing closely.
They noticed me immediately as my eyes landed on them and approached me. I smiled at Natalia, she was like a little sister to me, and I cared deeply for her. Oftentimes, she'd fly to the Grey Lycan pack to visit us.
" Little Nat,"
" I'm not here for pleasantries," her voice was rough and emotionless. Oh yeah, I'm the guy who cheated.
" Join me for coffee? You do drink coffee now, right?" I asked, trying to lighten the mood. She scowled. If looks could kill, I'd be dead.
" I want nothing to do with you after what you did to Lila. How could?" she asked, hurt," She loved you so much, and you betrayed her,"
" Men suck," The girl next to her said, looking me up and down with aversion.
" I'm truly sorry for what happened to your sister."
I stayed in the lobby for thirty minutes, listening to two teenage girls remind me how much I fucked up. They even threatened my life.
" Anyway, I have come to inform you that Dad wants Lilac to marry someone else. It's Giovanni, a prominent man who has always had a thing for her," she told me.
" What?"
" And my sister has agreed to see him."
My heart almost shattered in my chest. My inner lycan was pained. He growled furiously.
'She's doing this to punish us!' he roared.
I grabbed Natalia's wrist as she turned to leave. She turned her head to me fiercely.
" Thank you for telling me," I smiled.
Her lips quirked into a smile. Yeah, she loved me. I kissed her forehead lightly, and the other girl growled.
" My girlfriend," she pulled Nat closer to her side. I raised my hands, surrendered, and eyed Nat. I was proud of her for coming out.
" Argh, Celine, can I date this old man?" she scowled.
" I'm not an old man," I snickered playfully.
" Bye, Jace!" Nat called as she left the hotel.
Natalia came here to warn me about what was happening. She knew how much I loved her sister.
I was anxious during my meeting with Ajax and Rosa as my mind was going to my mate. She wasn't answering my phone calls.
The alpha of the Aqua Lycan Pack and I discussed not only our two packs, and how we can help each other but also, our companies.
" Babe, enough. Look at beta Jace. Clearly, other things are occupying his mind," Luna Rosa said, touching his shoulder softly as she stood behind his chair.
" I apologize," I sighed.
" I heard what happened," Ajax grimaced.
" For a pack as large as this one, the news does seem to fly," I sighed, rubbing my face.
I noticed that so many people knew already about what happened to Lilac and me.
" Well, we have a lot of gossip bloggers and many bored housewives at the country clubs," Luna Rosa giggled.
" Your story is on every site I see. You were people's favorite couple after us," she said with a proud smile.
After chitchatting, I left. I went straight to Lilac's house.
Fury rushed in my veins when I saw a man touch her arm and make her laugh. I was rushing towards them in anger, Lilac was quick to notice me, and she moved away from the man and met me on the halfway...
" Jace, he's just my friend," she said quickly, her gentle hands running along my torso in an attempt to calm me. Her touch was soothing as always, and sparks flew.
" He was fucking touching you!" I growled. I was inherently possessive over her, and I didn't shy away from it.
" You're not one to talk," she hissed. I grabbed her waist and pulled her closer to me, my face was on her neck as I inhaled her sweet scent.
" We need to talk, please. I'll die without you," I told her against her skin. A clearing of the throat made me look up from her. It was the man touching my mate.
" Giovanni," Lilac breathed. Why the fuck did she say it like that? I grabbed her tiny waist and pulled her closer to me. I wanted the fucker to know she was mine, and I'm not letting her go ever.
" Lilac, I see we'll have to postpone our date," he said to her. I growled at him in annoyance. The fucker had a gentle smile on his lips. I hated him instantly.
" You're not going on a date with my fiancé," I growled.
" Beta Jace," Giovanni said, extending his hand towards me. I didn't shake his hand. I needed him to stay the fuck away from my woman. He placed his hand on his side and looked at Lilac.
" See you later, Lila," he said and walked to the car.
" See you later, Lila," I mocked inwardly, but she heard me. My heart pounded when I heard a sweet giggle from her mouth. I exhaled, and cupped her face,
" You're not going with that man."
" You don't tell me what I can and can not do," she hissed stubbornly, making her way to the garden.
" You're my fiancé!"
" I don't want to be your fiancé anymore!" she shouted. She sounded frustrated and angry. I grabbed her shoulder.
" Lilac, I fucked up. I broke your trust, but please give me one last chance. I want to prove myself to you," I told her. Her shoulders slumped.
" It's not even about you cheating on me with a stripper anymore, Jace," she told me, her eyes filling with emotions. I waited for her to continue.
" I've been thinking, and I decided we should go in different ways," All the air was knocked out of my lungs, and I staggered. I shook my head, unable to believe what she was telling me right now.
" Babe, P- please d- don't say that," I couldn't recognize my voice. I'd be lost without her. I couldn't stay with her. She was what I loved and treasured most in this world! I'd lose everything and everyone as long as I had her by my side.
" Jace, look at us. My trust was broken, and I don't know if I'll ever see us the same again," she said, moving away from me. I whimpered when she moved back.
" No. No. I won't let you go. Baby please, I need you, and I don't ever want to be with anyone who isn't you,"
" There's also an issue about me giving you children. Jace, I talked to my doctor after we lost our child, and they said there is a low chance of me getting pregnant again," she cried," I know how much you want children, a wife, and a complete family,"
Her words rang in my ears on repeat for a moment. I wiped her tears away from her pretty little face.
" I don't care about all that as long as I have you. I only want you, Lila. You're enough, you're enough," I chanted the words your enough. Kissing her lips gently, I could taste her salty tears through the kiss.
She pulled away.
" You say this now, but I know it won't be enough, Jace."
I nestled her face with my hands and looked her dead in the eyes. " Lila, you are enough for me,"
I pulled her into an embrace, and she sobbed in my arms. She was enough for me.