Chapter 9: Going Back To Normal Part 3

*Caleb*

She was suspecting but not believing I got this place just to be closer. I couldn't pass the chance, the owners had been trying to sell it for years, and they gave me a good price for the land. I didn't know how I was going to survive the next couple of days without seeing her. I need to leave her guarded. Perhaps Alex can have some time looking after her in my absence.

My wolf was pacing, wanting me to do more, but I could scare her if I did. The mating pull is a painful torture, we are entitled to claim her, but she was human, and we needed to court her. She deserved it, my wolf agreed with a huff and laid in all fours looking at me with annoyance. He knew I was right. Convincing your beast is not easy sometimes.

I accompanied her to the guest room so she could gather her stuff. On the way, she was silent and pensive. I was dying to know what she was thinking, what she was feeling. Once we got to the garage she gasped at my cars, I chuckled. I am a proud collector, and I bought two Mustangs that I desired earlier in the trip. If she saw my entire collection, she could fly away scared. Money tends to do two things on a woman, either draws them like flies or scares them away.

What a bittersweet moment when we said goodbye. I held her in a hug, my body trembling to do more, my lips almost shaking as I kissed her cheek. Her scent was driving us crazy, and my wolf was about to take over. She seemed more confident though, and she left in her car with half a smile but without looking back. I wonder if I did something wrong or if I could have done something more or different.

When I got back inside, Alex was waiting for me in my study.

"I hope she didn't cut you..."

"No, I was on my cellphone and cut myself with it while I crushed it. She played nurse."

He chuckled slightly. I was very happy to hear him talk again.

"So… She is the one?"

"Without a doubt... I am already about to lose my mind for letting her leave."

He raised his eyes at me and shook his head. "I remember how it was, even though my mate was a wolf, it didn’t make things easier."

"After all these years Alex... " I sighed and sat on my desk. He held silent for a while.

"The Goddess never forgets someone... you just had to be patient and wait." How many times had he told me that?

I stared back at him. He never lost hope on me, even thoough I gave up a long time ago. "I owe you too much, brother."

"You owe me just one thing... revenge. Anything else is part of the job; as your friend and as your beta." He said to me as he got up, ready to leave. "I guess you will make me stay and keep an eye on her, right?"

"You guessed correctly. You might need a few days off, this shouldn't be a hard task."

"It's ok, I will do it. It will give me time to find some peace of mind. I’ll get you her info in the morning."

"Alex... You need to talk to Cara, she is devastated." I said with all the seriousness that it concerned to it.

He sighed and closed his eyes. "I know, I will."