Alpha intentionally commanded her, inflicting suffering upon her. He was aware of the consequences, proceeded regardless, and departed indifferently, never offering her an apology.
For two years, there has been no apology, and how many Alpha orders does he currently possess regarding her? That inflicted pain upon her.
She believed Mason would not intentionally harm her; he had always been her protector and had even saved her life from Caelan once. She harboured no doubts regarding Mason; however, Caelan was a different matter entirely, as he would act if he desired to. He had numerous occasions prior, and his demeanour towards her had remained largely unchanged; he was consistently angry with her. I did not even enjoy being in the same room as her, for that matter.
She sensed his anger emanating from him, raised an eyebrow in his direction to emphasise her point, and he clenched his fists. She observed as Mason rose from the bed and placed his hand on him, instructing, “Go stand by the window and attempt to compose yourself.”
“I informed you that she would never accept my account,” he retorted, then departed to gaze out the window, a shadow in the gloom.
Mason circumnavigated the bed and seated himself beside her. Daisy, trust me; we can address your and Caelan’s trust issues subsequently. This evening, I require your full comprehension. I discovered you in the snow when I was four years old. No one was present except for a small newborn infant weeping in the snow. I was indeed the individual who designated your name.
Your actual name is Daisy. That is why I am the sole individual who refers to you in that manner.
“I do not comprehend; I am aware that he is my father.” “I sense it, Mason,” she said, placing her hand on her chest.
“I understand your perspective, but Daisy, he is not.” I intended to retain you, but Luna Elizabeth appropriated you from me. I entrusted you to John; I can attest that you exhibited a remarkable tantrum, and I was merely four years old.
“If I remember correctly, she punched her mother,” Caelan interjected, sounding somewhat more composed, she observed.
Mason scoffed, “I bit my own father and kicked him as well.”
“I was somewhat difficult regarding your removal; our bond is exceptionally strong, Daisy, as you are aware.”
Daisy was aware of this, yet she still felt her connection to her father, the depth of her love for him, despite his actions, and the pain it caused her. It could not possibly inflict this much pain unless he were her father. She declined in affirmation.
“Caelan, please bring the file for her to review,” Mason sighed.
Daisy directed her gaze towards Caelan, who transitioned from the window to the bedside table to retrieve a folder.
She sprang from the bed and retreated, shaking her head, “No.” Her insides twisted painfully; she did not wish to witness that. Retreated completely from him as he circled the room, continuously shaking her head.
He presented the folder to Mason and gazed at her. The procedure is relatively swift, Daisy, although it will be painful if you oppose it. Please read this.
She shook her head, “No.” She gazed up at him, anguish surging within her at the mere thought of losing that man.
He may be a reprehensible individual, yet he has raised her. She possessed numerous delightful recollections. “I decline.”
I comprehend, but I kindly request that you proceed. John has inexplicably turned against you. He poses a threat to you at present. If you refuse to grant me permission to address him as I ought to have on the day he assaulted you. I, Daisy, request that you read your own file so that I may help you liberate yourself from his influence.
“I will have no one, Caelan.” She bit her lip, tears cascading down her face as she shook her head. “I will be utterly alone,” she wept.
He traversed the room and embraced her, drawing her against his chest. “You will not be alone; you will still have MASON and me.” I recognise that it is limited, yet we will remain here for Daisy, who stood there, uncertain of what to articulate or how to proceed. Caelan had never previously held her and was uncertain about his feelings regarding that at this moment. He exhaled deeply, retreated, and gazed down at her, tenderly wiping away her tears. “Please peruse the file; I shall return later. Mason will remain with you, and he will inform me when you are prepared.” He then turned and exited her room.
Her gaze shifted to Mason, visibly astonished. He chuckled softly, “The man possesses a tender side; I believe you have only witnessed it once.”
“What?” At what time?”
Mason arched an eyebrow at her, “Do you not remember that kiss in the hospital?””
That caused her to raise her head. “What?” Certainly not.
That was a vivid hallucination induced by oxygen deprivation. Mason erupted in laughter, “Then Daisy, how am I aware of it?””
Daisy gazed at him, her fingers caressing her lips as she reminisced about Caelan’s compassionate gaze, his eyes tenderly meeting hers. She reflected on the comfort it had provided her, leading her to believe she must have confided in him or that he had overheard her sharing her feelings with someone else.
“Wow, Daisy, that must have been an extraordinary kiss to have figuratively blown your mind,” Mason chuckled.
She approached and struck him multiple times, which only elicited greater laughter from him. “Based on your response to merely contemplating it.” “I wager you desire to repeat it,” he exclaimed with laughter.
“Silence, that is not amusing,” she shouted at him.
“Indeed, I ought to have captured a photograph upon entering and witnessing the two of you in an affectionate embrace.”
“Mason, that is sufficient.”
“I shall subject you to perpetual torment with it.”
“Indeed, I shall inform Cole that you engaged in vigorous dry humping with Ella,” she retorted.
“I did not engage in such actions.”
“Bull, do you wish for me to disclose her remarks, or that she needed to return home to retrieve her vibrator for self-soothing afterwards?”
He gazed at her, a smirk adorning his face, “I am proficient.” It likely took her hours to organise her thoughts regarding me,” he raised his eyebrows at her.
Daisy emitted a laugh. “Designated her vibrator as Joe.” He smiled directly at her now. “Indeed, that is to my liking.” “Damn,” she observed him recline on the bed, his hands positioned behind his head, gazing at the ceiling. She was aware that he was contemplating it. He turned over and gazed directly at her, enquiring, “What did she say? I wish to know.” All the particulars.
