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Chapter 39; I Want To Know

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Chapter 39:

We were enveloped in silence as I slowly lost my appetite. We starred at each other for a moment each of out emotions vivid in the atmosphere around us. Something flashed in his eyes as it disappeared. Guilt?

He sighed closing his eyes, taking a deep breath. "I'm sorry, I'm getting roles up for no reason."

Letting out another sigh, he turned his back attending the dishes in the sink as I looked down at my plate eating away.

Finishing, i looked at his back. The same back that faced me when I needed him most. Closing my eyes trying to usher the negative thoughts away I let my mind wander.

Seconds ticked by as he cleared his throat gaining my attention. "I think you should rest now. It's been a long day." he said.

Nodding without a second thought I stood up and headed to my bedroom. Changing into some comfortable attire, I look down at my building tummy. It wasn't long before it was time. Smiling I head into my bed allowing myself to slowly doze off.

Morning swept through unlike any other as the pack house rang with laughter and chatter. To think, I was made to be an outcast and more neglected by people with such a loving and unified character. The one thing I could give props to Zander for was the way he kept his pack together.

As afternoon swept in I sat with the children in the living room as they watched their television shows, without so much as a blink. They're eyes glued and unbothered about what was happening around them. A slight chuckle left my lips at the sight.

"And what seems to have you smiling?" Zander's voice rang in my ears.

"look at the children," I smiled at the scene.

"I want to take a walk with you, would you let me?" he asked.

Nodding I stood up and followed behind him outside. Walking out the door he took my hand in his a smile overcoming his lips.

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... Okay?

We continued to walk until we reached a small part of the forest where a bench stabd in sight. He pulled me over to the bench making me sit, and him sitting next to me.

"So what is this about?" I questioned, my eyes looking at him through confusion. This was unlike him.

"I want us to get to know each other." he said.

"what do you mean?"

He cleared his throat as he turned to face me instead of looking straight ahead. "I mean, we don't know much about each other so I was thinking we could just talk and get to know each other." he said sming. "I want us to become closer. I told you I'd make it right, and I will make things right beeeen us."

His determination shone in his eyes as he waited my my reply earnestly. This was sudden, but he seemed like he prepared himself for this, a small smile occupied my lips.

"okay then, what do you want to know?" I questioned.

"everythibg!" he exclaimed. "I want to know everything, from your favorite color to what you despise eating, everything."

I could help but let out a laugh at his enthusiasm. He seemed almost like a child.

"Well then, my favorite color is lavender," I began.

We spoke for a while. Our laughter ringing through the forest. I truly felt like I had a mate for the first time. Someone I could laugh with and talk to. Zander was becoming that person in just mere hours.

"Irene, are you experiencing any discomfort? Is the bed okay? What about the food, I read online about morning sickness, are you going through that as well?" concern and worry laced thickly in his voice.

I couldn't help but realize , behind the alpha that was broken and shattered lay a person just like anyone else. This Zander was different from the one I first met, this Zander actually had... A heart.

" Irene? Are you listening to me?"

"Zander, tell me about your previous mate." I said.

He froze for a second, "what do you mean, I told you about her." he stated hesitantly, but his voice grew darker. "what else is there to know?"

"I may have seemed naive back then Zander, but I'm not stupid, you never said the whole story, you only said what you felt I needed to hear as the reason for this mess, but there's more to it, isn't there?" I asked.

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