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Chapter 438 Three excuses
Chapter 438 Three excuses
Ebony Mitchell wasn't easy to get rid of. Especially after she had done her magic.
Bass Cooper had never faced such a difficult opponent. Apparently, she had the Alpha's permission to stay in Norwich and visit the company from time to time. He had sent her back the first day, saying Roxy wasn't there.
Ebony had believed after raising her brow and glancing at him; she had turned her back and left.
The second day, he couldn't use the same excuse. Especially because Ebony could feel Roxy's presence. As such, he used the second best thing that came to his mind.
«She's busy!»
«Oh, what a pity,» Ebony sighed.
She returned again on the third day. She had to talk with her mate at least once! And she got permission from their Alpha!
She had every right to stay there, but she couldn't find the heart to say it to her mate's husband. Somehow, she felt guilty for something she had no power over.
She knew her mate loved her husband so much, and she could witness it was true the other way around as well. Yet, she couldn't give up either.
She felt like a moth flying towards death, attracted by the light of the fire. But she couldn't resist.
She was doomed to feel that link for her whole life, fulfilled or not. It wasn't going to disappear once Roxy rejected her, unfortunately. Not for wolves from Oldgate.
She would carry that sweet and sour longing forever, but at least it wouldn't be as excruciating as losing a mate one loved.
«Can I meet her today?» she asked on the third day.
She knew Bass Cooper would run out of excuses sooner than later, and she hoped he wouldn't realise he could use the same one twice. In some way, it was fun to listen to whatever he could come up with. Also, she was starting to understand what had made her mate fall in love with him.
He wasn't that smart, and his plans were clumsy. His thoughts were slow and somehow naive.
But he loved her so much, and he was good-looking. He didn't care about his image and pride, not when there was a chance of losing his wife. And he was totally smitten. Stay tuned for updates on empire
He would do anything she asked, wouldn't he?
Observing part of him every day, she was starting to understand. If only she could analyse her mate like that! But life wasn't always fair, and she was lucky enough to have an Alpha owe her a favour.
Regarding that, she noticed how the pack was getting stronger by the day. The Alpha female had finally accepted her position, and everyone felt relieved.
If she wasn't as busy studying Bass Cooper, Ebony would have liked talking with Lara again - just to check whether she had improved even more without her help.
«You are lucky,» she sighed. «You have Nate Woods as your Alpha, a great woman as his mate, and even Roxy!»
«Yes,» Bass agreed. «We are lucky to have Roxy. And Nate and Lara, too. Them, too!»
«I'm here alone, and you people being happy makes me even sadder. I'd like to see my mate, so that I can go back home.»
«Back home?» he said, pricking up his ears.
He liked where the conversation was going. Not about talking... But going home? Awesome!
«Yes, I would like to meet her. Roxy can reject me officially, and I will go home without stories. But first, I need to meet her to be rejected.»
She blinked, innocent. There was no need for rejection. The link wasn't that strong since the Moon Goddess had already blessed Roxy's marriage. But there was no way Bass Cooper could know it.
It was surprising enough that he had managed to find three excuses for three different days.
«Are you going to condemn me to infinite suffering just because you're a little jealous? Does your wife even know? I have done nothing wrong to you; do I deserve to suffer for my whole life?»
Tricking him, she could finally get past that barrier. It did feel wrong, and her consciousness was guilty as charged. But she was also in a hurry.
Lying to Bass Cooper felt like swindling a child: simply wrong! But also inevitable. Would he have let her go in any other case?
She strolled in the hallway, following the man's broad shoulders with a discreet smile. Her mate did have good taste, after all.
She hoped the kids had their parents' beauty. Three pups; how much work had that been? Had Bass Cooper helped Roxy raise them while she worked in the company? Most likely, he did.
«You're a good person, Bass Cooper,» she said. «I'm happy you are her husband. You're much better than many other wolves out there.»
He nodded, hiding his thoughts - if any - and showing her the door.
«I will be nearby,» he warned her, but Ebony chuckled.
Didn't he feel any comfort in being acknowledged like that by his wife's mate?
«You have no reason to fear me. I'm completely harmless. And my destiny has been fulfilled already. I've solved the dream and completed my mission. The Spirits told me two nights ago.»
«So, why are you here? Just for Roxy? To be rejected?»
«I'm here because it's easier than being far away. I can't let go of her that easily, try to understand. But what I do or do not want is irrelevant. She has the final say, and she will always choose you. Do not worry.»
«How do you know?»
«I see it. She doesn't have much space for me in her heart. But, trust me, I'll make the most out of what is left. Be it for today alone, but I'll be part of her life without pushing anyone else out of it. Not you, not your pups... Not even a single member of this pack.»
«How can I trust you?»
«You don't have to. Keep your eyes open, I do not mind. I don't have any hidden agenda, either way.»