Fated To Three Betrayed By All Until She Rose (Leilani) by Ahvahh novel Chapter 42

Chapter 42: 50 Shades of Candy.

Jarek.

As I made my way home under the pouring rain, there remained a constant voice at the back of my head.

A voice that whispered to me about how much of a jerk I was— okay, maybe it wasn’t whispering but screaming; But it constantly reminded me of the mess I’d just created.

Of the line I’d just crossed with Leilani.

From the moment I stepped foot into her home, I immediately knew that I was done for. I knew that this was about to be one of the most difficult evenings of my life when her sweet blueberry smell enveloped me like a cloak.

For most of the evening, I had kept to myself, blocking out my feral wolf— and that was no exaggeration.

My wolf was almost feral and if I do not find a cure very soon, I may go rogue before the autumn of next year.

Now, back to what I was saying, I tried to keep as much distance between us while we cooked our dinner, even though the only thing I really wanted for dinner was her.

Throughout the evening, one thing was a steady constant— Her free laughter. She laughed at everything and anything, closing her eyes and tipping her head back whenever I said a joke.

And while she did all this, my nerves coiled tight. I found her addictive and alluring... plus a sprinkle of everything else you could think of.

That kiss... that kiss was a mistake. A rare moment where I’d crossed a line I never intended to. A moment I wished I could take back, not because I regretted it— no, but because I feared for the way she would look at me now.

I feared she would think I was just like everyone else she’s ever known whose aims have only been to use her, especially since she’s only ever considered me as a ’brother’ or a ’saviour’.

My breath came in short gasps as I jogged into the closest shelter I could find in this deserted area— a high end diner with low hanging chandeliers, dim golden lights and shutters that blocked out everything else from the outside world.

My eyes snagged on the petite worker with the name ’Annie’ written boldly on her name plaque. She frowned when she saw my dishevelled appearance but when her eyes caught the Patek Philippe on my wrist, the frown smoothened into a very warm smile.

She beamed; "How may I help you, today, Mister? And could you please give me your coat to dry out for you while you use our services?"

I looked down at my coat, then up at her. Begrudgingly, I shrugged off the cloth and handed it to her whilst surveying the place for the most secluded spot I could find.

I needed space.

Space to think. Space to decide what my next move with Leilani would be. Space to think about how I’d compose the apology letter I should send to her tomorrow.

"I need a warm spot please. Somewhere that’s not so crowded." I mumbled to the girl who instantly smiled back, and when I turned back to look at her, I suddenly realised that two of her top buttons were now open.

And they had been fastened only seconds ago.

"Oh yeah, this way Sir!" She said, leading the way through the half empty diner to a more quiet area. I shook my head as I walked behind her, not missing the way she swerved her hips a little too forcefully and the way she’d turn to look at me ever so often.

She had just shown me a seat and had just taken my order when a sudden mane of auburn hair bounced in front of me.

And oh, Heavens!

My already sour mood instantly plummeted even more.

"Alpha Frostclaw!" Chalice, Leilani’s twin shrieked in amazement when she saw me, and as soon as she screamed that out loud, a few people around turned to look at me. Even the waitress/server, Annie’s mouth dropped like she’d just hit a jackpot.

I didn’t smile. I didn’t bother to feign excitement or familiarity when I turned to Chalice and drawled; "Ms Blackthorne."

She plopped into the chair in front of me, and I hadn’t even given her the permission to.

"It’s so good to see you here."

’Well I cannot say the same.’ I thought to myself but nodded instead. For a very split second, I couldn’t help but notice that despite her very shitty attitude and different hair colour, she bore a striking resemblance to the woman that plagued my dreams.

Or maybe it was because I was thinking about Leilani at the moment because this woman right here could never look like her.

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