Chapter 45


    Reyna Cruz:


    “I knew you two were up to something when I caught you in the garden, looking all flustered,”


    Polline had been asking me for details for thest few minutes ever since Samuel left the house.


    He stayed with us the whole day and even helped. Polline prepare dinner. Turner was getting along


    well with him. He never mentioned anything about Hunter either, so I guessed he didn’t have a


    problem having Samuel around. And unlike what Hunter said about Turner forgiving him


    eventually.


    “He came into the bedroom unannounced, I tried to make it seem like I was annoyed, but I could tell


    she wasn’t buying my lies anymore. “Ohe on, when the two of you came out again, it was


    pretty clear that something happened between the two of you. And the way he was looking at you—


    even I got butterflies flying around in my stomach,” she smiled at me, offering me a wine ss as


    we sat on the balcony and stared at the dark night.


    The silence engulfed us, and then I brought up the topic of Hunter, “I don’t want him to be around us


    anymore.” “I was right that he hadn’t moved on, wasn’t I?” she pouted sadly, watching me nod my


    head and then let out a sigh. “It was all too much when we talked about the past in the office today.


    That’s when I realized you were right. He was still looking at my face with the same pain as before,”


    I sighed and took a sip from the wine.


    “Hmm! It takes time to move on when you think your fated mate has betrayed you. I am sure he will


    get over it eventually, if not now, then when you ept Samuel, the thought of him knowing about


    me epting his friend shook me into reality. “Do you think it will be appropriate for me to ept


    his friend? I don’t want him to continue hurting.”


    “I am not sure why you are asking me this question?” she frowned in confusion. “Hasn’t he


    epted your friend too?” she anger. I inquired, making me press my lips into a tight line as


    remembering it always hurt me. “He did it out of spite and don’t have a reason to make him pay for


    it. In all honesty, if I had found him in the room in the same condition as he had found me that day, I


    would have never even talked to him or looked at his face again. He was still nice enough to let me


    do my job, I closed my eyes when remembering things used to be so different when we were


    together. And then the whole drama happened, and we lost each other. I now think that the whole


    change in him came from the fact that I have hurt him deeply. It is extremely heartbreaking for most


    mates to move on and find happiness after they have been betrayed by their


    mates.


    “You are not doing it out of spite. The Moon Goddess made Samuel, his best friend, your second


    chance mate. If there is anyone he should go afterining, it is the Moon Goddess, not you,”


    she held my hand and pressed it to reassure me that I am not at fault here.


    “Thank you for always being here for me,” 1 gave her the same mild smile I always give her


    whenever I remember how she stuck beside me from the time back when I gave birth to now.


    After finishing our drinks, we headed for bed. I had a huge day tomorrow, as Hunter had texted in


    the group about some clientsing over to discuss our project. I was supposed to write some


    content for the promotion of our new program for the rogues.


    I was excited because the roguemunity was slowly getting established. Many rogues had been


    kicked out over ridiculous crimes, not only by Hunter but also by other packs. In fact, checking the


    statistics, I realized that the other packs. were the most brutal when it came to kicking someone


    out.


    “I am gettingte, can you please wake up Turner and make sure he gets his medicines too?” I


    yelled from the door, calling Polline as I shoved my stuff into the car. The purple zer and pants


    looked stunning. Polline’s choices were amazing.


    “Don’t worry, I will take care of him, she followed me to the car, cing the lunchbox for me and


    then closing the car door.


    Turner hadn’t been attending school for the past few days and was also taking mild medication to


    avoid getting into the trauma of what had happened to him. Sadly, even when a week had passed,


    we weren’t able to find the man who had done it


    to him.


    Not like I forgot about it either. That man would forever be in my mind because he waited around


    the corner to harm my


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    child.


    Who could it be?


    I’ve asked myself that question many times already, and none of the times have I been able to get


    an answer. After reaching the building. I instantly jumped out of the car and headed for the floor


    where the meeting was held. Once on the top floor, I greeted Jeffery with a head bow, and he


    pointed towards the meeting room.


    “Best of luck!” he smiled, giving me a thumbs up. However, upon entering the hall, I didn’t see


    Hunter around. Everybody else was there, even Samuel.


    “You’ll do great,” Samuel mouthed, sitting across the table and waiting for me to start. I was already


    late, so I didn’t have time to ask around or meet anyone. With a deep breath, I began to present the


    project to the clients. It was a tiring one–hour presentation, and from the looks of it, it seemed to be


    going well. They were all sharing nces and then giving nods, acknowledging how well I was


    presenting my thoughts and ideas.


    After an hour, it finally came to an end, and the clients began to chatter about the deal. Another


    hour passed, and it was determined that they seemed interested, nning toe for another


    meeting in a few days. Finally, I was free and ready to speak to Samuel. He looked very happy with


    my achievements.


    “That was perfect,” he walked closer, smiling brightly. Everyone else was sent to the adjacent hall to


    feast on the food. We stayed behind to collect our stuff and talk a little.


    “Thank you,” I shyly tucked my hair behind my ear. I wanted to ask about Hunter, but I didn’t want to


    burden him with thoughts of my ex–mate.


    “I was thinking– Samuel uttered, running his finger on the back of my hand and smiling, “I wille


    by tomorrow to spend the night over, what do you think?” His little offer sent shivers down my spine.


    I quickly looked around to make sure nobody was watching us.


    1 bet if anyone saw me, they would know that I was blushing too hard and that he was flirting with


    me. “Why?” I asked in a muffled whisper, embarrassed and shy.


    “Umm! Because my bed isn’t toofortable anymore. I think someone’s arms will be a better bed


    for me,” he whispered. and then leaned over, nting a kiss on my shoulder. I closed my eyes to


    cherish his body heat and then smiled nervously.


    “No!” was all I could utter.


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    “Why? Are your arms not warm enough, or you don’t want me in your home?” he asked, leaning


    back and then correcting himself, “or in your bed?”


    “Fine. If you really insist, I will prepare the guestroom for you, I moaned and bit my tongue. I wasn’t


    naive enough to not understand his hints, but I could tease him back too.


    “Ah! No! I will be in the same room as you,” he reluctantly pouted, poking his finger on my arm and


    then adding, “In the same bed as you and under the same nket as you.”


    As I shook my head yfully, he hushed me down to finish saying what he had next to say, “I want


    to fuck you tonight.”


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