Chapter 43
Willow
“I am really, really sorry for not telling you that your model is none other than Walter,” Lola’s panicking voice came from the other side of my phone. “Actually, he volunteered to become your model but asked me to keep it a secret. He wanted to surprise you. I never thought that he would appear where you are staying unannounced!”
Amidst Lola’s repeated apologies, I ran my hand through my hair out of pure frustration. The reason behind Lola referring to Walter as the “new model” in modeling now became evident. Despite his role as a ton fashion show organizer and Walter’s sexy physique he had never worked as a model. Lola, constrained by Walter’s influential position and status, found herself unable to offend him in any way. Unbeknownst to her, beyond his billionaire facade, Walter concealed the hidden identity of a formidable hunter.
“It’s all right, no need to fret,” I said calmly, ending the call. I turned my attention to the dining table, where Wyatt and Lori had greeted Walter with an enthusiasm akin to a reunion after decades apart. Spotting Walter from a distance while they had been playing on the playground, they had eagerly ushered him into the packhouse, inadvertently bringing him into further danger.
“Uncle Walter, is this robot for me?” Wyatt inquired joyfully, while Lori’s eyes gleamed with anticipation, clutching a doll in her arms. He had bought them a lot of expensive
toys.
“Absolutely!” Walter affirmed, embracing the both of them as he always did. The trio became engrossed in their endless chatter, seamlessly lost in the joyous exchange for the past fifteen minutes.
I couldn’t overlook Reuben’s furrowed brow as he witnessed the undeniable connection between Walter and the children. The trust and affection Reuben had diligently cultivated over the past two weeks seemed to effortlessly redirect its flow toward Walter, having been established over the course of the last five years, an outcome that did not sit well with Reuben.
Approaching the dining table at a measured pace, I observed Oran and Bix seated on either side of Reuben, their expressions mirroring Reuben’s disquiet as they observed.
Walter.
“Wyatt, Lori, it’s time to head up to your rooms to play with your toys, I announced. Both children eagerly extricated themselves from Walter’s embrace, racing up the stairs.
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with their toys in tow. As they departed, the palpable tension between Reuben and Walter resurfaced, their gazes locking in an unspoken exchange.
“Walter, let’s go. I’ll take you to the hotel that Lola arranged,” I suggested, gesturing toward the exit..
Walter approached me, questioning, “Didn’t you tell Lola that you needed to collaborate on the design work with the model? You and I even have a lot to discuss about the show as well ensuring that you remain anonymous to the public. With the fashion show looming, there’s much to catch up on. Won’t it be inconvenient for you if I stayed at a hotel?”
I had indeed said that, unaware that the model in question would turn out to be Walter. While he was the perfect fit as a model, the packhouse couldn’t be where he stayed.
“It’s alright, I’ll come to your hotel room tomorrow then we can…” I began to explain.
“He can stay in my packhouse,” Reuben interjected, catching me off guard. My eyes widened in surprise. Had I heard him correctly? Was he allowing Walter to stay here in his pack? His gaze shifted slowly to me, before adding, “It will be convenient.”
Wait! What was happening?
Locking onto his calm eyes, I realized he was honoring the promise he made earlier, back when Wyatt and Lori had brought Walter into the packhouse.
Facing Reuben’s unreadable expression, I maintained a calm demeanor as I began to calmly explain to him, “I know you don’t like Walter. He is bold and crazy but I assure you, Walter is not an adversary, and he poses no threat to the pack. However, this fashion show holds immense significance for my career. Please promise me that you won’t harm Walter. He will only be here for two days.”
Reuben fixed me with an intense look for a few heart–pounding moments, then unexpectedly agreed, “Alright, I promise.”
“Really?” I replied, my eyes widening in astonishment.
“But…” he abruptly closed the distance between us, trapping me between a tree and his imposing figure. “What will I gain in return?” he inquired, his eyes unmistakably lingering on my lips as he slowly licked his own.
I swallowed, a sudden warmth spreading through my body especially between my legs. I secretly clenched my thighs together, “What do you want in return?” my voice barely rose above a whisper.
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He playfully bit his own lip, maintaining silence as he looked deep into my eyes before replying, “I’ll tell you later.”
With that he pulled away but I had read the meaning behind his words.
Uncertain about what he might ask, I felt compelled to agree at that moment. Ensuring Walter’s safety while in the Emerald Bright Pack was my priority, I was willing to consent to almost anything to get it. Yet, a nagging sensation told me that agreeing to Reuben’s terms without understanding the full extent of them might lead me to regrets. later down the road.
Walter’s sudden chuckle, circumspectly directed at Reuben, jolted me back to the current situation. “Alright, I’ll gladly accept your offer of hospitality and stay here, he stated. Then turning to me suggested, “Willow, how about assigning me the room next to yours? It would be the most convenient.”
Considering there was an empty room next to mine I was about to agree, but Reuben’s grave voice interjected before I had the chance, The guest rooms are on the first floor. That’s where you’ll stay. Carve it into your head.” His tone carried an ominous warning, signaling to Walter that he should not venture anywhere beyond the first floor, especially in the vicinity of my room, not even by mistake.
Walter’s emotionless gaze locked with Reuben. I couldn’t recall the last time he had tolerated a blatant offense. The Walter I knew was the nightmare of every werewolf in Britain. No werewolf pack dared to offend him as doing so would result in their complete eradication from Britain’s map. What set Walter apart was his tendency to openly attack and ensure that the message he sent was not only received by the intended pack but others as well.
Walter had earned the moniker of the grim reaper but unfortunately for him, Reuben was the embodied death itself. The pure presence that these two men wielded, even when standing a hundred meters apart, was unsettling for me. The only consolation was that my days away, and Walter would be leaving afterward.
fashion show was just two
I positioned myself in front of Walter, bridging the distance between the two of them. “Let’s go, I’ll show you to the guest room,” I gestured for him to follow me.
He smiled, grabbing his luggage. However, I noticed Ella standing in the door frame. “So now this hunter is allowed to stay in the pack too?” She began staring blankly at Walter.
“Your attitude and arrogance scream your identity as an Alpha,” Walter stood face to face with her, his handsome face radiating arrogance. “However, I don’t believe you. belong here, Miss Ella Martin, the soon–to–be Alpha of Opal Moon Pack.”
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The moment he mentioned Reuben, my husband, a different feeling stirred in my heart. I should have corrected him, stating that we were not married and were soon to reject each other. However, no words escaped my lips. It was as if I didn’t want to refute his claim.
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