Chapter 7

James's POV

Three deer have become the easy targets of my anger today. I genuinely hate myself. How could I feel a slight satisfaction creeping into my body when I touched Aimee last night?

I don't want to be trapped in dependency on her. To me, sleeping with her is a bad thing. I don't wish to other pack members to know about it, as it would lower my status as an Alpha.

"Just keep complaining about insignificant things."

"Don't start an argument between us, Diz. I'm just tired of these strange feelings that keep arising! You should understand! I would never lower myself to sleep with Aimee!"

"So what? She's your mate; you can do whatever you want with her. You're only making your life complicated, James. You didn't want to reject her, and now you're complaining about needing her."

"I didn't say I need her, Diz! Don't put words in my mouth!"

"Even a fool understands what you're talking about. You're addicted to using Aimee as your s*x slave."

I angrily threw a large stone, frustrated by the rant of my wolf, who never understood my feelings.

I'm an Alpha! I would never depend on or need a weak omega like Aimee, who doesn't even possess the strength of a werewolf. Besides, my interest lies solely with Emilia; no one else can replace her in my heart.

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Aimee's beautiful yet foolish face greeted me as I returned to the mansion. She seemed to be slowly cleaning the front garden.

"Is this how you clean the plants? Don't you have enough energy?"

"Alpha James, my hand is injured, and I feel a little feverish. So, I apologize if I appear slow... If it's okay, I would like to request permission to rest after this; my head is hurting."

Aimee lowered her face, and I could tell she was playing a role to evoke my sympathy. She wished!

"Listen, Aimee! Let me explain once again, I asked you to be my partner, but that doesn't mean you're my Luna! I still need to mark you! So, don't try to seduce or make me feel sorry for you! Your lowly tactics won't sway me! Always remember who you are! You're just Aimee, an omega with no abilities whatsoever! Understood?"

Aimee nodded with red eyes. As I suspected, there would be tears in every conversation with this girl. They rely solely on sympathy. If Emilia had witnessed this, she would be much harsher on Aimee.

"You're too cruel to her. Do you derive satisfaction from tormenting Aimee? Despite her helping you to hold onto Emilia, who is impossible to return."

"Diz, don't bring up things I don't want to discuss! Why are you so biased towards Aimee?!"

"I'm not biased towards her; I think you're a pathetic and useless Alpha. Weak because of love, can that be called an Alpha's behavior?"

If I could get rid of my wolf and replace it with a new one, I would do it. I then walked away, leaving Aimee, who was still working slowly.

This hot day seems more suitable for sleeping. This month, I need more enthusiasm to train my body or the agility of my pack members. Ever since Emilia's departure, I've lost some of my spirits. Now, with my choice of asking Aimee to be my mate, my energy is draining further due to frustration.

"Alpha James!"

I stopped in my tracks and turned to the source of the voice calling me, seeing one of my members standing while holding a bottle of blue-colored drink.

"Riana, what are you doing?"

"Nothing, I just made a drink from powdered lavender mixed with honey. Originally, I wanted to give this to Beta Train, but he's out hunting. This drink must be consumed immediately, or it'll lose its taste. I don't mean to be forward, but Alpha James is the perfect recipient for my drink if you're willing.

Riana handed me the drink. The clear bottle with a black cap looked refreshing, and the blue color stirred a sense of discomfort in my heart that needed to be dispelled.

"I don't think you need to drink it. It seems suspicious."

"Oh yeah? You're always trying to control me, Diz! You don't like seeing me enjoy myself with women, do you?"

"What? Your thoughts are truly foolish and strange, James. I warned you."

I ignored my wolf's words. My instincts are far better than his, so all his worries are clearly baseless. I didn't sense anything terrible about Riana's arrival.

"Thank you, I'll drink it."

I carried the bottle with me as I walked toward my room. The cold sensation from the bottle made me eager to gulp down this blue-colored drink. I was ready to open the bottle when that fool Aimee suddenly called out to me.

"Alpha James! Wait!"

"Aimee! What do you want? You know you can't just enter my room area without my permission!"

Breathing heavily, Aimee approached me and snatched the drink bottle given by Riana from my hand.

"Aimee! How dare you! Don't make me angry and destroy your body! Don't--"

"I apologize, Alpha James, but Riana wanted to bewitch you with that drink!"

Aimee interrupted my sentence, and she conveyed a sense of truth from her facial expression.

"Just as I said, I trust Aimee!"

"Shut up, Diz!"

"What do you mean? How do you know about that? Don't spread bad news to impress me with your behavior, Aimee. It's pointless. Riana is one of the powerful female werewolves, and she comes from a prominent pack family. She wouldn't do something foolish as you claim!"

Aimee shook her head. "I don't believe it either, Alpha James. But I can explain. When I was cleaning your room, Riana suddenly entered and got angry at me. She felt that I was trying to seduce you and bewitch you. She told me it wouldn't happen, and if I did try, I would have to fight her first. Evidently, what she gave you is not an ordinary drink, Alpha James."

Aimee's sincerity in conveying her explanation made me slightly convinced. Her reasons seem reasonable enough. Besides, it would be too risky if she wanted to trap me or spread false news about Riana.

"Alright, I want you to dispose of the bottle. And if you hear anything again about anyone intending to harm me, please let me know."

Aimee nodded and stepped away from me. For the first time, she was genuinely helpful. Well, at least now I have a spy to observe any misbehavior among my members.

And by the way… Riana try to bewitch me into liking her? They should already know that Emilia owns my body and heart!