Enticing The Alpha

Chapter 8

I didn't sleep the whole night. I couldn't stop thinking about my mate or what Nadine has said to me. It kept echoing in my mind and almost made me insane.

My family checked on me to see I am alright pretty late at night before going to their respective rooms. I assured them I felt better but in reality, I actually felt worse. A part of me was guilty that I lied to them but I brushed that feeling away.

What's done is done. There is no point in dwelling on it.

I wasn't surprised when sunbeams entered my room through the cracks of the curtains while I lay there in the bed. I sighed and closed my burning eyes for a few seconds before reopening them. Today is going to be one long day and I don't know how I am going to go through it.

I wondered what Elise would say if I stayed in the bed and continue to pretend like I was sick but I didn't have the heart to do that to her. She has always been an amazing friend to me and it only felt right to be there on her big day to share her happiness.

I sighed again.

My mind went back to my mate and I knew I am going to meet him by tonight. I can't run from him again. My wolf wouldn't let me.

The only thing I can do is to prepare myself to reject him. Everyone I know might judge me for it but I think it would be for the best. I can't be with him for two reasons. One, there are vampires after me and I can't have them hunt him as well. If I accept him and leave to his pack, they might follow me there and make a ruckus in my mate's pack.

Two, I don't think I am ready to leave my pack yet.

I know this is a natural process. A she-wolf following her mate back to his pack and living there is common in my community but still, it didn't sit right with me.

My wolf kept whining in the back of my head since I started to think about rejection. I know this is probably going to hurt her the most. She might be angry with me for a few days or maybe weeks and probably wouldn't let me phase in a werewolf but I can accept that.

A little punishment for what I was about to do tonight seemed like a reasonable thing to me.

Knowing I can't stay in the bed forever, I threw the duvets off me and stepped down from my bed before going straight into the bathroom to have a warm relaxing shower. It was hard to not think of anything while I was showering but eventually, I was able to get myself cleaned and dried before putting on some fresh clothes.

I wished I can say I felt better but that would be a lie.

There was a knock on my door and I put on my best poker face before going to answer it. I was actually surprised to see Nadine standing there, "Can I come in?" She asked, her tone was polite.

I nodded my head and let her pass through, shutting the door behind me.

"I know I was a jerk last night. I am sorry Sophia. I know I can't compare myself with you-" She started but I shook my head at her making her words die in her throat.

"It is not your fault, Nadine. Anyone would have reacted the same way you did" I smiled at her reassuringly, "I know I should be grateful to the moon goddess for letting me meet with my mate but I am crushed. I feel like my wolf and I are in war or something"

"She is angry with you too?" Nadine guessed smartly.

I nodded my head, "I know I can't blame her for that" I sighed.

"I have to admit I still don't agree with you running away from your mate but I am your friend and I can't abandon you at times like this" Nadine said, taking both of my hands in front of her, "I just want to say, I don't care about your private life. Do what makes you happy and do not regret it later. I would still be your friend no matter what"

I smiled at her and threw my arms around her, pulling her into a hug, "Thank you, Nadine. I feel better now" I sighed, pulling away from her.

"Okay, let's talk about this later. Now, we have to go and have breakfast first. I know you didn't eat anything last night" She said, tugging me as she walked out of the room, "The King asked about you last night when he couldn't spot you. Elise was worried"

I cringed, "I didn't know I was making a lot of people worried" I shook my head, ashamed of myself.

"Don't worry about it. The King has requested to have breakfast with you. Elise and I would be there as well" She informed me, "It seems like you wanted to tell something to King..." She trailed.

For a second, I didn't know what she was talking about. Only then did I realize, she was talking about the time The King gave me a knowing look when I landed in Yorkshire.

I have to tell him about the vampires. I knew my father probably updated him with some insights but I have to tell him what I know too. It would give him a clearer picture to decide what he should do next.

"Yeah, it is about the vampires" I sighed and Nadine's steps faltered for a few seconds, "I think they are here to have their revenge for cheating them the other day" I continued, watching Nadine's eyes widen.

"Oh hell, this just got worse" She shook her head and lead me through the dining area where the King was waiting for me.