Chapter 33
A day passed by in Black Ridges Pack, and the leaders continued working to know more about the Blood Creature that the Vampires were looking
for.
Declan stayed most of his time inside the library, working on all the paperworks he left behind when he stayed for a week in Rocky Mountains Pack, and also searched through histories about the creature the Vampires were wenching for to give them prower
He was occupied with the book he was reading when a knock came on the door. He knew it was Jerome, unce he summoned him earlier.
“Any news from Alpha Jasper!”
“None. Alpha. But the soldiers we left there sent a message that there were no further attacks that had happened since then.”
Declan nodded, his eyes never leaving his book. The book was all about the creatures that lurked around the earth, hidden from the human world
“Tell them to keep us updated. It won’t be any time soon since they attacked just recently. And that was most likely a site visit from their end. They’d study the territory more before they’d attack. Those bloodsuckers already knew we were there before they found the pack. They were more careful this time”
Jerome just nodded, agreeing with the Alpha.
“If there’s nothing new or major, don’t bother telling me. Handle it on your own. If it’s news from Alpha Jasper regarding the other Southern Packs, or about an attack, report it immediately to me.”
“Yes, Alpha.”
“You may go now” Declan dismissed the Main Guard and continued reading.
Hours passed and he continued reading on his seat, until he finished the book. He read through the book’s information and sw
another volume.
w that there was
Declan immediately stood up and started searching for the next volume. He realized it wasn’t in his library, so he went to their old one
As soon as he opened the door, nostalgia took over him. He used to always find Lauren sneaking around just to stay there and read. Her book addiction was the reason why he also got fond of reading.
Delan searched through the huge shelves inside their main library. He was focusing on the books, when his eyes suddenly stopped at the man sitting on the oak table in front of the huge glass windows of the library.
Harry stared at
the entire pack that was the view from where he sat. Declan approached his father.
“I didn’t know you were her:
Declan’s voice echoed around the old walls and foundation of the library. The room was older than him. It was even older than his father. Black Kidges Pack was one of the oldest packs ever formed in their land.
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“Where the would I go but drown in all the paperworks you
Ielt
Declan’s lips lifted up a bit as his father turned towards the table again and started dipping through some pages he was reading.
Only with his father did he feel nonnul. Everyone around him was too intimidated or afraid that they might commit:
mistake.
Derlan liked how casually be treated him. He also knew that Harry enjoyed his company since only the both of them could relate to each other greatly
And only Harry could talk to him like that. Well, except for Yuan, sometimes
“Sorry, I’ll take back some of the papers that you haven’t worked through yet.”
Harry raised a brow “You think I haven’t finished I was Alpha for 4 years, Declan. What I’m doing right now is reviewing your documents before I send this to you for your signature. Everything is slusar?”
“I would have thunked you if you weren’t
sing assistant.” Declan playfully said as Harry pushed a document in his hand. The Lattei
*I would have given this to you earlier than the deadline if you weren’t such a prick of a boss” Declan chuckled as his father grinned.
Harry handed everything to him, ready for his signature. He undled at his father
“Thanks, Dad” Harry nodded.
The room was silent after that, Both him and Harry were pocupled with ilah In their head
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A few minutes later, Harry broke the silence.
“What are you reading son?”
Declan looked at the book in his hand. “Just some book to find out more about the
out the Blood Creature. I wonder why
under why they even call that when they are
“I spoke to Lauren”
Declan didn’t anticipate the sudden shift of topic. He looked at his father, and Harry’s entire demeanour had changed from sarcastic and chill no
“She told me about the day she gave birth to the twins“.
Derian kept his mouths shut as his father leaned his hands on the table.
His mind went back to the words Lauren spoke in the corridor.
It hurt him more than anything. His guilt ate him up, leaving him in a bad mood the entire day yesterday.
He couldn’t even get himself to let them see he had stayed outside their hospital rooms the entire night yesterday. He was too ashamed to face
“Why didn’t you tell me!”
Declan looked at his
Eather
“Why didn’t you tell me you went to her when she gave birth?” He looked down, sighing to himself. That thought bothered her so much yesterday
“Deck, you knew it wasn’t safe”
“I know. But I couldn’t stop myself. I had to see if she was okay, She’s my wife, Dad. But I know I shouldn’t have taken the risk,” he reasoned.
“Are you seriously thinking whether I was worried about your safely!” Declan looked at his father again, now confused.
Harry huffed out an annoyed breath. “If you had taken the risk to get to see her, you should have just gone all the way and took her back with you. You let her go through that nightmare just to risk both of your lives by going there and doing things halfway.”
Declan gaped at his father for a second, taking a minute to register what he just meant. But he knew in his conscience he was right.
“I thought of that. You knew I thought of that, but you also knew I was targeted, Durl. I was the most wanted Alpha by the vampires at that time.” But even in his own ran, Declan’s reason sounded cowardly to him.
“What’s the difference now! You are still the most wanted Alpha in the land. Harry mockingly shrugged. Still clearly annoyed.
“At least you got to hold your children for the first time and kept them warm while Lauren was asleep, right?” Harry shook his head, disappointed.
Declan didn’t say anything. He knew his father was ri
right.
He already took the risk. He already approached thein and helped Lainen keep their babies safe. But he still left, worried that some vampire nught have found lain.
But that didn’t mean he wasn’t hurt when he had to put his twins down and leave Lauren sleeping, nos seeing her sweet suule again.
Silence prevailed between them until Harry sighed and watched his son who lus a guilty expression on his face.
“You know that except the time I paired you both for that arranged marriage, Liever incided with both of your decisions. But let nie just say this Dheck. I know you And I know you can do better. Don’t waste any use time. Take care of them”
walked past him.
Harry stood up from his seat and tapped his shoulder. Declan looked down on the table as Harry wa
Declan turned and wa farid his failter as be lumped his way through the shelves of the library.
Harry was still strong, best not as strong as he was during his prime. And after that attack that almost got him his knee injury caused that limpine Souriling that would never go away anymoır.
His father might sontactines be harsh on him, but he knew he just wanted what’s best for him. Destan always felt his support and guidance,
But as he grew older, he’s been seeing much better of the efforts has lather has door for litan, the wisdom he was trying to pass to him. And be
wildn’t be moir grateful
„Declan looked away from Harry’s retreating Agure and decided to visit his family.
He quickly made his way to the infirmary, passing by some packmates who greeted him and some even bowed Declan just gave them nods and small greetings before he got inside the pack hospital
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late in the afternoon. He had visited this morning and saw that {neren 23 125 atraurel Tvarohm they culge the TOU
food and fruits on the market
But now, she may be present. Declan felt some shivers run down his spine. His wolf has been craving for his mate ever since they saw each other again.
This was another mystery to him. Why both Lauren and him were late to find out that they were mates.
But that was a question that he’d seek to answer soon. What’s important for him was that they found each other again. And that he had another chance.
Declan opened the door slowly. He stopped once he saw the entire view of the room. He settled for it.
Staring at the figure of his Dahlia hugging her still unconscious brother. Damon, and his wife finally sleeping soundly beside them on the bed. comforted his heart.
He sighed and savored the moment.
Declan went inside and stood in front of his twins after a couple of minutes. He caressed Dahlia’s rosy cheeks and touched Damon’s hair. He leaned forward and kissed their heads.
Holding them in his arms for the first time that night four years
s ago w
was the best feeling in his lifetime. He remembered how overwhelmed he was with emotions that he had to bite his lips just so he could stop a sob from coming out.
It took everything in him not to snatch them up and wake Lauren so they could travel back home. But with vampires hot on his heels, he knew he needed to let them go at that time. And it was one of the most painful things he had to do. He was so worried about them.
So when he saw them again, already grown, trying to climb a tree for their kite, it felt like a huge needle was finally pulled out off his chest. He knew Lauren wouldn’t appreciate him approaching the twins without her knowing first, but he couldn’t help it
His heart was so relieved to see that his children were well, and they were so gr
so grown now.
He kissed them one more time before he stood straight and walked towards Lauren’s side. He knelt beside her and slowly leaned.
He stopped when his face went to her check, where he planned on kissing. But his eyes went to her plump lips.
Declan’s gazes were glued on them for a while, remembering the moment they shared the night and gave themselves to each other.
He could still remember the feel of her lips on him. He felt like he was kissing the softest cloud. It was the night his dream of being intimate with the love of his life had come trur.
Succumbing to the temptation, Declan let his lips touch Lauren’s, stealing that klys from her. He moved his lips towards her forehead and stayed
there for a while.
He regretted every moment lie wasted not showing how much he cared for her.
He didn’t even know how he did it, when all his life, he knew he loved his best friend. He knew he loved the woman that had
“I promise to protect you. I promise I’ll do better this time,” he whispered.
had become his wife.
