A choice to make

Jared was taking harsh breaths with his fists clenched. Something's not right. Jared is a warrior training at the pack house with the other eligible werewolves. How come he was completely at Keiran's mercy?

My gaze drifted from him to Keiran whom just said the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

That gets should be gentle with me? Sometimes I don't understand what Keiran is after. He hurts me a lot but at the same time, he acts like a caring freak.

His mom once mentioned something about him being a psycho. Maybe this is just how he is. Abnormal in his own way.

"Don't you ever!" Jared barked and threw an unexpected punch on Keiran's face making him bed his head the other side.

My brother pounced on him hitting him with his cruel fists. They both fall on the ground and Keiran remained helpless as Jared beat him up. It was like he didn't care and he doesn't even try to fight back.

I stood there, arms crossed and staring intently at him. It never occurred to me to panic or try to stop Jared.

I couldn't do this as the memories of the betrayal started haunting my thoughts again.

I wanted revenge. I have to let him have it.

Jared finally gave him space to breath and the only thing he did was release a smile. His face was all bruised and there was sign of blood oozing slowly from his nose.

The hair on my skin rose and I was starting to fear for him.

When did I get this heartless?, I mentally slapped myself.

Suddenly, the doors opened and Keiran's mom entered accompanied with the housekeeper.

They were fast enough to withdraw Jared and pushed him off.

Keiran's mom helped his son up holding on to him tightly and giving him a worried gaze.

"What on earth, Jared? Why did you hurt my son?!" She yelled, her neck veins visible through her skin as she spoke.

"Keep him away from my sister until they break the bond or I'll do much worse." He replied, his nostrils flaring.

Keiran was staring at me as his mother began taking him away.

"Get out of my house." She said huskily.

Jared grabbed my hand and stormed us out of the house.

"What is wrong with you, Umbrie? After what he did to you, you still hang out with him?" He quizzed furiously.

"He was at the party and I ended up getting drunk. I really didn't mean for this to happen, trust me. I hate him for what he did to me." I answered hoarsely.

"Alpha wants to see you later this evening. So, I will be driving you to the pack house." He said ignoring my response.

"What?" I froze unintentionally.

"Why are you so shocked? Mom told him how Keiran cheated on you so he wants to have a word with you first."

"Why am I the only one talking to him? Why won't Keiran go? I won't get blamed for that, would I?" I shrieked out.

"That won't be fair. After you talk to Alpha today, tomorrow will be that arsehole's turn. You got that? And..." He paused as we entered his car which was parked outside the compound.

We were well seated before he continued. "And no matter what, Umbrie. You have to break the bond with that jerk and go your separate ways. If you start letting your emotions get in the way, I will end up doing it for you."

The chills in his voice was starting to creep me out. Why is he getting involved so badly?

I know he is looking out for me but actually saying he would break us himself is way out of the line.

I hope Jared is not obsessed with destroying Keiran. The look in his eyes convince me that my doubts may turn out to be true.

***

It was like the universe badly wanted me to see the Alpha no matter what. In no time, it was evening and instead of Jared taking me to the pack house, my dad took me.

Out of all his busy days, today, he was here for me and I sure did miss him.

"...I know he was drugged but still, I felt so mad." I groused from the passenger seat in the car.

He had been passively quiet through out my narration of how I felt about Keiran recently.

Overlooking the cheating part, he left me for six months.

We were not married.

We were not dating.

But it still hurt me terribly because our wolves were apart.

"It's really up to you, Brie. Do you want to leave him?" He asked in his most gentle voice.

I sighed mutely while thinking hard about it.

"If we were together, we won't ever be happy. He's really different and I don't know what he wants." I replied resting my chin on my palm as dad's car pulled over at a spot.

"As long as there is love, the both of you will figure it out along the long run. He will open up to you without you knowing it and he'll be the best person you'll ever meet in your life because you need him as much as he needs you. Finding a mate is one thing, then discovering your bond is another." He gently smiled at me and I felt some sort of burden been lifted from my chest.

I don't know if he'd ever love....

I pinched myself from the thought.

We walked together to the main old sophisticated building. It has such aura to it.

Dad stated that he needed to leave and Jared would pick me up. I felt lonely the moment he left while waiting at the lobby.

I sighed remembering that Keiran had my phone in his house. Her mother looked really angry with us. I just hope he doesn't sustain a major injury.

I was sinking into the chair when I heard manly footsteps approaching me.

It was the Alpha. Looking fit in all his glory. There's just something about him. Argh...

I prayed my cheeks weren't heating up.

He let out a small smile.

"Let's talk, Umbrie."