4. Heartbroken
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As we drove to the packhouse I haven't exchanged a word with Stephy or Carl who picked us up. I couldn't stand how Aaron had humiliated me. I know that it wasn't his choice of becoming Natalie's mate but I know that what we shared was real. He could at least acknowledge her in some place quiet not in front of all those people. I feel terrible.
When we arrived I went straight to my room. I could feel Stephy following behind me, not quite knowing what to do, well neither did I. I feel like I could disappear and no one would notice.
"Cee, you Ok?" - I heard her soft voice when we close my bedroom doors
"What do you think Stephany?"
"Oh, Cece I'm so, so sorry for what happened, would you like me to stay with you tonight?"
"There's no need Stephy, I think I need to learn how to be alone now. I need to think and process all of it alone. I just don't get it. We both were so sure, so attracted to each other. How can it be?" - I said histercally, turning to face her. She had tears in her eyes. I know I've been awful to her so I add -" But thank you for being here with me. You are a great friend."
She smiled weekly and left my room. I went to the bathroom, washed off my makeup and put on my most comfy nighty and went straight to bed. I turned from one side to the other but sleep wouldn't come to me.
It was 1 in the morning when soft knock on my dore disturbed my mindless staring at the ceiling.
"Come in" - I whisper
"Hey Cee, can we talk" - it was him. The one person I hope not to see so soon.
"Yeah, sit down."
"Cece, I'm sorry but you know that mate bond is Goddess dooing."
"I know."
"So do you think we could still be friends?" - he asked
"Eventually" - came my reply
"What do you mean eventually?"
"I mean Aaron, that it would be easier for me if I had someone on my own, but that won't happen in another month so please leave things just as they are."
"I get it. For what it's worth I'm sorry, I never meant to hurt you. I hope you will find it in you to accept Nat in the pack house." - said Aaron standing up.
"What?! What do you mean in the pack house?" - i hissed feeling my anger taking over me
He sighs and looks at me for a while before he speaks again.
"Cee, Natalie is next in line Gamma Female, pack house is her rightful place. I really hope that two of you can become friends."
My jaw drops, literally! I haven't even realized it before. With my brother taking over there will be no place for me in the pack house. I will hold no rank anymore cause Alpha's sister is no rank, I will have to move out along with my parents. This is a disaster!
"Am, can I at least ask you not to throw your happiness in my face and wait with moving in together till after my birthday?" - I ask meekly
"Cece, Nat is here already and I don't want her anywhere else, but I promise you that we will keep our hands off each other in your presence."
Not trusting my own voice I nod. Sensing that he would not receive another word from me Aaron whispers Goodnight and exits my room. When his footsteps were no longer in my hearing range I couldn't hold my tears anymore and start to sob. I don't know how long I've been crying but I must have cried myself to sleep. When I woke up my pillow was still wet and my face was all puffy. I looked disgusting. I gathered myself up and went to the bathroom and took a long hot shower hoping it would relax me just a little bit. But it didn't. I wore some old swets and returned under the covers planning to spend the day with Netflix. My threesome with bed and TV has been disturbed by my father and Christooher around noon.
"Hey Baby Girl, can we speek" - my father greets
"Sure Daddy. What about?" - I asked while Chris was standing silently few feet away
"I know what happened yesterday. Don't worry I'm not mad you lied about your actual plans"
I didn't know what to say. Who told him? I only put my lips in "O" giving him space to continue.
"How are you feeling Baby?"
"I've been better Daddy. But it'll pass."
"That's my girl! Strong like an Alpha. Will you come down for dinner?"
What should i say to him? That Alpha daughter is afraid of coming out of her room because her ex crush might be there. So pathetic.
"Daddy, sorry but I don't feel like it." - is all I came up with. Even more pathetic.
"And why is that? You're Alpha's daughter, others should hide from you sight not other way around! " - he pushed even harder like he wanted to hear me c***k.
"Because…" - I couldn't hold it any longer and start to cry.
"Dad, please let her be, can't you see she's heartbroken?" - it was the first words Chris spoke and I was thankful to him for it.
"Exactly Son. And there is no greater responsibility for Alpha than protecting his own people. And some kid made my Little Girl cry." - I could hear rage in his words, but surprisingly it was not directed into me nor Chris, but… Aaron?
"I know but there is nothing we can do about it? Natalie is his mate. You know that there isn't any greater werewolf's law than to not mess with destined partners." - Chris said
"You right Chris, but as a Father I must do everything to make my children happy. So I have a proposition to you two."
"What proposition?" - I asked with hope, cause if Daddy knew any, and I mean any solution to my sadness I will gladly welcome it.
Daddy looked at me and give me that smile which is only dedicated for his little Princess.
"How about we throw a ball to celebrate both of you becoming adults?" - was his plan
"And how is that supposed to cheer Cece up?" - asked my brother
"Easy. For the next few weeks Cece will be busy with preparations and I will make sure to invite every Alpha, Beta and Gamma from the country as I believe her Mate can't be any less. We will celebrate your birthday and make everything in my power to find yours Mates."
Daddy you're my hero!
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