Alpha’s Cursed Mate

~Third Person Point Of View~

Leo burst into even more tears as the memories came flooding back into his head. He tried to forget them but they just kept haunting him and he could not do anything about it. He survived alone and he did not know what to do. He just kept going. He dared not give up.

“So sorry about that,” Rose said with worry lacing her voice and her eyebrows creasing in concern. “I am sorry for bringing up such painful memory, it is my fault.” She added, hugging him tighter.

“But I think you should fight this out with him. You know some things are not as they seem. And besides, people only let you see what they want you to see, fight this out with him. Hear his side of the story. You know when I was still there, he was always nice and caring. So I doubt he would just do something like that without a reason.” She said, hoping he would be convinced. Or who would want to stay at enmity with her in-laws?

Maybe she was right. From his mother’s mysterious death to being a werewolf and not to add how his father was looking helpless that day they all left his house. He could not place the puzzle.

After a while of giving it a thought, “Okay, I will go.” He said softly with little determination and wiped the tears off his face. Rose beamed a small and triumphant smile before they both pulled each other up.

“When?” She asked.

“In a week.” He answered and went into the bathroom.

**Next Morning**

“So when did he say you guys are coming?” Ciara asked, sort of impatient.

Rose rolled her eyes. “In a week.” She replied in a bored tone.

“Wow, that’s perfect. I can’t wait to see to the Luna of Ash Woods Pack.” Ciara teased her while Rose blushed.

They talked about other things and Rose went ahead to meet Martha to help her with things.

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“So, Blake. I would be going to visit my father in a few days.” Leo said to Blake as they worked on some pack files. Blake looked up from the file he was working on.

“Really? that is good to hear,” Blake said.

“So I want you to keep the pack safe and in good condition and also before that, make sure to remind your dad’s Beta about the elevator.” He said while Blake nodded his head in agreement.

“Remember I was the Alpha of this pack,” Blake said, and Leo rolled his eyes.

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Days passed and while Rose anticipated going back to Silver Moon Pack, Leo dreaded it. He was scared that he would not be able to keep his already forming rage and anger in check. But he gotta do it as he was going to another Alpha’s pack, he doesn’t want to look like a threat.

Not when the pack belonged to his stepbrother.

“Martha, what do you think of this outfit?” Rose’s voice brought him out of his thoughts. They will be going this some hours’ time and Leo is yet to change his clothes or even bath. To show how hesitant he was.

“Leo, why are you like that?” Rose questioned him with a tired glare. He did not give her a reply, all he did was he stood up and go upstairs into their room.

**Some Hours Later**

“See you all later.” Rose waved at them. The pack members all had smiles on their faces as they watched their car zoom off. Rose’s relationship with the pack had become better. She decided not to let the fear consume her but give it all her strength to help them become who they wanted her to become. Their strong and precious Luna.

“So tell me, Leo. Are you excited to go?” She asked even though she knew it was the wrong question to ask. She just wanted him to be active. She knew how much he hated to go there but what can he do?.

“No, I am not.” He replied without looking at her. She uttered a silent scoff.

She relaxed on the chair and let her mind drift back to when she was still at Damien’s pack.

**Fifteen Hours Later**

“Wake up, dummy.” Leo whispered-yelled at Rose who was fast asleep. She groaned and rubbed her eyes.

“We are there already?” She asked as she took in her surrounding.

“No, not yet. We will be lodging in a hotel then we will proceed to the pack tomorrow morning.” He said begrudgingly. Rose who was now fully awake rolled her eyes at his behavior.

“Okay, so where are we?” She asked.

“At a hotel.” He said with a slight scoff. She noticed his smug behavior. She had better tread softly and carefully this night as he might lose his cool on her. Who is she? She definitely can’t handle a savage Alpha. At least not now when they are nowhere close to Ciara’s pack. They stepped out of the car and headed towards the entrance of the hotel.

“Good day, Sir and Ma’am. How may I help you?” The receptionist answered and he noticed that it was the same receptionist the first time he came there. She seemed to recognize him, a slight blush appeared on her cheeks that made her gaze flatter. Rose looked in between them and said, “Yes, a room for a night.”

“Okay, ma’am.” The receptionist said and looked into the monitor before her.

“Room 213 on the third floor is available.” She said and Rose nodded her head before collecting the key. Leo did not even spare the receptionist a glance before walking off with Rose.

“Do you know each other?” She whispered.

“Are you jealous?” He asked with a small smirk as they stepped into the elevator.

“How can I be jealous? Just asking because of the way she blushed. Had an history with her?” She asked again and the elevator made a sound. They both got out.

“No, just some awkward situation.” Leo managed to say even though he had forgotten about the incident.

“Ohh…” Rose trailed off and they started looking at each number on the top of the doors.

“This is it,” Leo said, bringing Rose’s attention. She turned to him and they both went in.

“Gosh, I am so tired,” Rose said with a wide yawn.

Leo rolled his eyes.

“You slept for almost half of the journey.” He stated matter-of-factly. Rose snorted.

“You were the one who suggested we take the road, saying it is faster.” Rose countered. He shook his head and went into the bathroom without a reply.

She understands him. He was nervous and anxious. Scared of what was going to happen when he finally meet the man that had abandoned him years ago. Scared of what the truth was.

If all his life was a lie if what he had were temporary demons. Demons that were put there without a reason. Demons that were led into him because of a fake reality.

Rose breathed out and slumped on the bed.

“Be quick.” She yelled, knowing fully well he would hear. What is being a werewolf for and not to talk of their instinct and abilities?

Not long after, Leo came out. He was already dressed in new clothes.

“No wonder he was taking long in there.” She thought.

But his hair was not wet. Guess, he did not want to go through the pain of waiting for it to get dried.

“You can go take your bath.” His voice came out forced.

She stood up and packed the clothes she would be wearing also. They passed by each other and Leo slumped on the bed.

“Ain’t you going to eat?” She asked.

“When you are done.” His voice came out muffled with the bedsheets in his face. She shook her head and went in.

A few minutes later, she came out and saw Leo already snoring on the bed. She contemplated between waking him or going to take the dinner by herself. She chose the latter and headed out without telling Leo.

“Erm, please where is the restaurant here?” She asked.

“Just across this place.” The receptionist answered.

“Thanks.” She whispered and went out.

She looked around and saw the place bubbling. She smiled and walked towards it. Her stomach grumbled the aroma of food that found its way into her nostrils. Her mouth became watery as she sat down. “Waiter,” she yelled.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

And one came running towards her.

“What should we offer you, Miss?” He asked with his back hunched.

“Doesn’t it hurt?” She thought with a grimace. She went ahead to order what she wanted. The waiter nodded his head and went back to the counter.

As she looked around and saw lots of people eating, laughing, and drinking. Well, they said a table for two but as of this night, it is a table for one as her only mate is busy sulking in the dream of not being able to deal with the fact that he was seeing his father tomorrow. She shook the thoughts off her head.

“May I join?” She heard a masculine voice ask. She looked up and saw a guy with white hair and he looked… Pale. He had these hypnotic eyes that held her almost for some minutes.

“May I?” He asked again.

“Huh? Yes, sure.” She stammered and he sat down.

“He’s weird. Be careful.” Halona made sure to point out.

“Yes, I know,” Rose said.

They both shared a glance before the waiter interrupted them with what she had ordered. She looked away from him and sent the waiter a small smile.

“Thanks.” She said. The waiter nodded his head and left her.

“I am Keiran.” The guy spoke up.

“I am Rose.” She mumbled. She does not know but the guy gives her creeps.

“Nice name. And may I know what you are doing at a hotel by this time?” He asked. She felt skeptical that he was asking her questions about her private life.

“I came here with someone and besides, if you please, I will love to go and meet the person. Bye.” She said and hurriedly stood up.

“Don’t be scared. I can’t hurt you.” He said in a surprisingly calm voice. She sighed and sat down. She called the waiter and asked him to pack the meals.

“See you later.” She said forgetting to pay.

“How much is her bill?” He asked the waiter. The waiter passed the bill to him and he paid before hurrying out of the place.

He did not need to sniff in the air before he knows where was. He smirked and in a flash, he was already right before her. Rose came to a halt immediately as if she was preventing herself from colliding with a body. Ever since she met Keiran at the restaurant, her mind has not been at peace. After she exited the plane, she was practically scurrying towards the entrance of the lodging hall.

She looked up to see Keiran standing there with this kind of look that she could not comprehend. This time her heart was hammering against her chest.

“Why are you running from me?” He asked as he shot daggers at her. If someone was just passing by, one would think they had known each other for some years now. But actually, it was not even up to an hour.

She gulped down nothing as she met his gaze. “I should be the one asking you that question. You are creepy.” She said. He smiled. And his smile was fvcking devilish.

She managed to look away from his hypnotic gaze.

“If I may excuse myself, I have someone who needs to be attended to. Bye.” She said but she knew too well that it did not sit right with this stranger she had just met a few minutes ago.

He grabbed her by her hand and placed his hand over her lips to prevent her from screaming out. Her screams fell on his palms as she tried wriggling out of his grip. Her back was against his chest. Her scent was the one that had driven him towards her. And for the first time in the years that he had lived. He found something extraordinary. Her blood smelled sweet. Even more than sugar. His fangs grew out and he sunk it into her shoulders, drinking as much blood as he wanted. Her body went limp in his hands. And she dropped down on the floor. He wished he could continue to drink but he knew better that he needed to get out of there before anyone sees him.

He looked at her for the last time and ran off at an inhumane speed.