His Reluctant Luna novel Chapter 38

"Oops, sorry it's in my bag," I fished out the ring, and put it on.

He looked at me with narrowed eyes.

" Can we have dinner now, I am starving?" I spoke.

"Please," I repeated.

The random restaurant which I had chosen was good, but it was the most awkward dinner of my life. We barely talked, and Mark was upset. I spent the entire 20 minutes thinking about how to broach the subject. Was it appropriate to break up during dinner or after it? Perhaps later, I was going to break his heart. The least I could do was, let him eat in peace.

"You are going to break up with me, aren't you?" Mark said as soon as we were out and walked through the alley towards my car.

I was supposed to say something, but I could think of anything.

"Mark, let me explain," I squeaked.

He sighed and shook his head in disappointment.

"I am sorry, Mark, I know I have hurt you; I need to tell you this, Mark, you need to understand."

"No, Alice, it's not relevant at all," He snapped angrily and turned into another alley.

"Why won't you listen to me?" I was on the verge of tears.

"Fine, tell me." He folded his hands and leaned back against a wall.

I took a deep breath," You are a great guy, Mark, and I love you. But then I met someone, trust me I did not want this to happen.... But I could not stop myself from getting involved. I am a terrible person... I cannot be with you, Mark, you deserve better. I am sorry."

"Have you slept with him?" He said in anger tone.

I was not sure what to say. God, why was this so hard? 

I nodded.

He was quiet for a moment, "Is that why you had been avoiding me? Everything was perfect until you left for your vacation. You had been lying to me all this while." He looked hurt, and I could not stop the guilt which was inundating me.

"I am sorry Mark; please believe me I wanted to avoid doing this to you."

"Do you love him?" He suddenly asked.

Did I love Lucian? Did I even have a choice? My wolf was already in love with him.

"Yes, I love him," I said through tears. 

"Did you ever love me, Alice?" The pain in his voice was tearing my heart.

"I do love you, Mark, just not in the way you want. I am sorry. Please forgive me."

With shaking hands, I took out the ring from my hand and passed it to him. He stared at it for a few seconds, then took it from me.

"Well, I guess we are done now," he said, running his hand through his hair.

"Hope you have a happy life and see you after your vacation." He said and started walking briskly.

"Mark, wait," I shouted.

He turned to face me. But I was not looking at him. I caught shadows moving in the narrow sidelines, "Something isn't right.". They were werewolves and I could smell the danger.

"Mark Stop!" I shouted.

He looked puzzled.

In the next moment, I dashed up to him and grabbed his hand.

"Run!" 

Before he could utter a word, I was running with Mark huffing to catch up with me. As expected, those wolves followed us.

"Damm you run like the wind," Mark commented as we stopped at a dead end to catch our breaths.

"Shhh, they can hear us, " they could even catch our scents. I cursed myself for not bringing enough scent masking vials. 

" Mark, listen carefully. We are going to run towards my car...stay behind me."