I scowl and seek a slender twig to utilise as a writing instrument in the soil.
“Let us proceed to your residence,” I inscribe.
She pinches her lip while considering my proposal, and I get her apprehension. Although I may be her companion, I remain a stranger still.
“I shall not harm you,” I inscribe. “Simply converse.”
She lifts her son and gestures towards the town. “Accompany me.”
—
Ricky own an exquisite residence encircled by a white picket fence and including a large tree ideal for climbing. She welcomes me inside and instructs me to seat at the dining table while she prepares a bite for Bray.
Bray is quite boisterous and presents an absurd comedy with his plush animals. I could scarcely understand the storyline line of his story but I clap when he’s finished regardless.
“Bray, why not allow Jadi and me to converse while you engage in play?” she enquires, offering him some toys.
He exhibits some reluctance, however she successfully persuades him to depart, assuring him of ice cream later that evening. While Bray is preoccupied, Ricky discovers a journal and presents it to me.
“Speak,” she states, presenting a jar of pens for my utilisation.
With a resigned sigh, I proceed to draft my strategy.
She observes me with apprehension, drawing her legs to her chest and embracing them. Upon completion, I provide her with the journal, and she reads it aloud.
“You are aware of my identity, thus I presume you comprehend the significance of having a mate in my realm. I am uncertain of your motivations for wishing to reject me, but I assure you that I will not acquiesce. I have no intention of discarding the gift bestowed upon me by the Moon Goddess. Therefore, I propose a pact: you agree to be my mate for the next three months, and if I can persuade you of my suitability as a partner, you will accept my mark. However, if after three months you still find the prospect of a lifelong union with me distasteful, I will relinquish my claim and cease to pursue you. Do we have an accord?”
Is he earnest? He anticipates that I would develop romantic feelings for him after a mere three months? I was enamoured with Aldo for more than two years, although it held no significance for him!
I raise my gaze from the text and scowl at him.
“This is a jest, correct?” I chuckle feebly, flinging the page at him.
His brows knit in exasperation as he once more inscribes on a separate paper and presents it to me.
“I will not acquiesce to your rejection unless you afford me an opportunity.”
“What is the reason?”“I react sharply, perplexed as to why he, an unfamiliar individual, desired me solely for trivial sparks.” “Why is this of such paramount importance to you?””
He exhibits a moment of hesitation, the pen trembling slightly in his grasp. Following an extended silence, he exhales deeply and inscribes several phrases into the sheet.
“I have never experienced love and I desire to understand what it is like to have a partner.”
I express my disdain by rolling my eyes at him. “Regrettably, I must inform you that love is an illusion, and friendships are a farce.” It is only a nonsensical dream fabricated by you wolves to achieve your desires. They are not authentic. They hold no significance!”
He gazes at me in incredulity and scribbles intensely on his page.
“A mate means everything to me,” he writes.
“A mate means everything to me,” he writes.
I perused his words multiple times, enraged that I was once more at the mercy of a wolf regarding my liberty.
“You will not relinquish this matter, will you?”I enquire, apprehensive of his response.
“No,” he signs, clamping his fingers together.
I suppress the furious tears welling in my eyes.
I understand the intensity of the bond’s attraction. Aldo only needed to glance at me, and he could reduce me to my knees at will. Can I truly withstand another mate? Another three months with a wolf? Will I possess the strength to withstand Jadi and this repugnant connection?
I observe Braylon engaging with his toys via the window. He was the one beneficial offering a wolf ever bestowed upon me… and I nearly perished because of him.
***RECOLLECTION***
“Very well, dear.” “One final effort,” Tiana exclaims as I struggle to regain my breath.
“I am unable to!”“I cry out, my legs trembling from fatigue.” “I lack the strength,” I weep, desiring to surrender. “I am unable to.” I am unable to do so. I am unable to do so. I am only a person!”
