Novel Square
Chapter 0316
Did she just call me her baby?
And what's that transparent liquid shimmering in her eyes? They can't be tears, right?
For all I know she's not happy to see me here.
Yesterday, when I hugged her, she went stiff in my arms and did not return the hug. She quickly changed the topic of discussion when I started mentioning our past. She acted so cold and aloof and it broke my heart. I was convinced that she was not happy to see me and she wanted nothing to do with me. What's with all the warm gestures and sweet words today?
And tears?
“My sweet girl…” She calls again, still stroking my cheeks and I cannot hold back tears. They roll down my cheeks uncontrollably and I have to sniffle my sobs in order to keep calm. “I've missed you so much!” That confession is my undoing. A violent sob breaks through my lips and seconds later I'm crying and wheezing and splintering into teardrops. Mother pulls me into a warm hug and I don't hold myself back from crying like a baby on her shoulders. She gently rubs her back, sobbing softly while I cry my life away.
Finally, the moment I had always dreamed up. For us to hug ourselves and cry in each other's arms like there's no tomorrow. The reunion of my dreams.
“I…” She croaks, gently pulling me out her arms and locking her teary gaze with mine. “I'm so sorry for how I treated you yesterday.” She apologises and I start shaking my head.
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“I acted that way because seeing you after all these reminded me of your father and how he betrayed our bond. I felt hurt again for the first time in many years. I'm so sorry.”
“No, mum. It's okay. There's no need for you to be sorry. I completely understand.” I recognize the warmth sipping through me as she smiles amidst her tears. She takes my hands in hers again and plants soft kisses on them.
“Don't you worry about Sheila. She'll come around. You are my daughter and I didn't save you from that cell only to send you away again. This is your new home and you are welcome to stay for as long as you want.”
“But he's going to come for me.” I lament, referring to Alpha Reagan.
“That's only going to happen if he knows you're here. You can stay secretly. I have a lot of influence in this pack. My father was the former Alpha and right now, my older brother is the current Alpha. We'll make sure news of your presence in this pack doesn't spread.”
“What about Sheila? She hates me.”
“She doesn't hate you. She's just having a hard time adjusting and she'll come around pretty soon. If you're worried about her saying anything, don't be. She won't.” I nod my head despite the uncertainty ragging in my blood.
I don't know how it's going to work, but I trust her. She's my mother. She loves me and she'll do her best to protect me.
“Okay.”
“This is a chance for you to start a new life and as your mother, I'm going to stay by your side and see to it that you succeed. I'm very happy to hear how determined you are not to go back to a man who didn't treat you right. I made that decision with your father and never looked back. See how
well my life turned out. You can do the same. There are good men out there who will treat you with the love and respect you deserve. Forget about Alpha Reagan. He's the past. You only have to look at the present and the future from now on.”
Pain courses through my heart at the thought of forgetting Alpha Reagan and moving on with my life.
He's my fated mate and I love him with my entire being. I cannot deny the fact that we've had happy memories together and that he's been good to me as well, but a life with him is not what I want.
I want something else and I'm going to pursue it.
“Thank you, mother. I promise not to disappoint you.”
It's going to hurt, but I'll overcome the pain. I'm a fighter afterall.