Chapter 31

Chapter 31

Jace.

“Are you avoiding me?” I ask the girl sitting on the kitchen counter in the middle of the night.

After the earlier incidents, everything around is tense.

It turns out that Ana’s mum is alive, and has been kept away all this time. The b*dy they burled couldn’t be identified because it was burnt and because it was found in the forest, they quickly assumed it was hers.

Leo’s mum didn’t survive the king’s rage though. She barely survived and the king only spared her for one reason. Tomorrow we will use her against his son

The king ordered Leo to be put in a maximum security cell, and tomorrow he will teach me his first lesson; interrogation.

My dad came back and he is in one of the guest rooms. Chase is here too. Apart from the king who didn’t leave his office, everyone else is asleep.

However, my mate hasn’t talked to me since the attack. It was my mistake.

I shouldn’t have left them vulnerable like that. I didn’t know what was to come and Dad needed me. When we heard the alarm, my first thought was them, and I had to seek the king’s permission to come back to the house.

My heart broke at the condition I found them in.

I could smell their fear a mile away, and I hated myself for causing it. It’s my job to ensure their safety.

Then my baby’s words just added salt to the wound.

He was scared for his mum and himself.

Ana” I fully walk in the kitchen but she doesn’t respond. ” Baby, talk to me what’s wrong?”

“You saw how worried he was right?” She whispers staring at the cup of coffee in front of her. “I let my son smell my fear, do you know how that feels? Being unable to protect your own baby?”

Baby, stop blaming yourself” I place my hands on her shoulder and gently squeeze them.

“He kept asking for you and his reaction when he saw you…I just feel useless”

Hey, sweetheart….”

No Jace. We can’t always depend on you, what if something happened between us and Liam has only me to look out for him?”

You know it won’t happen again again”

Look around us Jace, everyone we know is turning against us. They got to you once, how sure am I it won’t happen again”

I hate it when she keeps doing this. She needs to trust me.

For how long will I keep assuring her I won’t repeat my mistakes?

“I am tired of having the same conversation Ana. If you don’t trust me don’t voice it out, it will hurt less that way” I mutter and turn around. I am tired and stressed too, and I am completely not in the mood to fight with my mate.

I ignore her sniffles and continue walking to our room.

, I didn’t do anything wrong, did I?

I lay on our cold bed and wish things were different. Everything happens. for a reason I believe, no matter how hard it might seem. We can’t make things go our way and that is what makes this, life. Life is full of shi t, but we have to learn to live through it without looking back.

I made mistakes, and through them, my eyes opened and made me notice and appreciate things that matter. I learned to be strong and to fight for those I care about. I learned to embrace courage, and goddess knows I love her and our son.

I understand her fear, and I know she is just frustrated. She will never do anything to hurt me. I have felt that way countless times. The fear of failing those you love. Being helpless.

Everything will change when she shifts, and I think her dad was right when he said we need to start vigorous training. This world is not for the faint-hearted. Ana was right, I will not be always around to protect them. What if I am caught up somewhere and Liam just has her?

I think that training should start tomorrow morning. I am positive something else is worrying her. It’s not just about Liam.

I shouldn’t have left her in the kitchen like that. Her emotions are hurting.

Baby, come to bed’ I link her but her end remains silent.

I quickly get up and run to the kitchen. Ana is not where I left her, and

LOVE ME AGAIN, MATE

her scent is faint.

My ears perk up to catch any sound, but all I can hear are heartbeats and snoring. She is not in danger though, I could have felt it. She blocked her

scent.

I go to my son’s room and sigh in relief when I find them safe. She is sitting on his bed and holding his hand in hers.

I am d for walking out on you like that” I mumble kneeling in front of her. She is calm.

No baby, I am sorry for saying what I said. I trust you Jace, I was just agitated that Liam feels safe with you and not me” She whispers, fondly staring at our son.

“Come on” I slowly scoop her from the bed and she lets me.

Whatever this woman did to me, may she never stop.

I gently lay her on our bed and hover above her. Supporting myself on my elbows so I won’t crush her.

“When you shift, that will no longer be your worry. Tell me what is troubling you. I know you Ana, and I know it’s not about Liam feeling safe with me and not you” That is specifically male wolves’ job, to protect our mates and pups. We take pride in doing so, and everyone knows it.

Ana sighs and looks away. I don’t think I did something wrong. In fact, I have been on my best behavior since she came back, and I’m not tripping.

“Chase said his mate rejected him because of you. I am worried Jace. What if she succeeds in taking you away from us? It will break our son” My brows furrow in confusion at her words.

“For real?” I am forced to laugh because of all the things I assumed, this is just hilarious. Is this what has been stressing her up? I lay back on the bed. and face upwards.

“You think it’s funny, what if she blackmails you with something or joins our enemies just to reach you? She rejected the mate bond for you Jace” Ana faces me and I immediately quiet down at her seriousness.

“Baby, come here” I lift her up and place her b*dy on top of mine. I have never met a beautiful girl like her. My heart, soul, and b*dy belong to her. No matter what happens, Ana is the only one for m e .

Why will I leave my mate and son for a power-hungry b*tch. There is only one way that will keep the predators away though. If we complete.

VALA MAL

The mate bond, no one will come between us again. With each other’s marks on our uecks, we will be completely united.

Ituck away the hair flowing between us and trace my thumb on her check. The mate

od is so strong and beautiful. I h a v e l oved her since 1 was seven, and sixteen years later, my heart still skips when look into her beautiful eyes.

Her eyes still hold me hostage, and I still marvel at how green they appear.

My thump slowly circles on the mark I gave her and her breath hitches. My mate’s l*ps part, and it doesn’t take a minute before I smell her beautiful scent of arousal. It pleases my wolf and me, and I lowly growl in approval.

That’s what a mate bond does. Just a single touch and she is ready for me. “I want you to do something for me, okay” I murmur, licking her lower l*p and staring back into her hooded eyes.

“I want you to take our clothes off. Then, you will ride on me, and when we can’t take it anymore, put your mark on me, Okay?” I trace my thumb on her lower l*p and she nods with a moan.

k, she is beautiful.

“Make me yours tonight, baby”