He was about to lose her, as Stella was now joining the pack, leaving him without any leverage to persuade her to return and converse with him.
“Yes,” she asserted bluntly, directly to his face, believing it was too much to request of her. “I refuse.”
“Enough,” he interrupted her, now filled with anger. He directed his anger towards her, indifferent to the presence of his son witnessing his fury, while also possessing a wolf with a similar temperament.
Ryder could already sense the impending pain; she had not even articulated the distressing words, yet he anticipated what was forthcoming, and he was averse to hearing it, practically shouting at her, “I do not wish to hear it.” “Do not proceed, Brianna; it is painful.” He then exited the hotel room, attempting to maintain composure and prevent Aiden from emerging in a fit of rage due to her repeated rejection.
Ryder comprehended the nature of her existence, yet he too had endured hardship. For eight prolonged years, he had a partner who abandoned him, without any significant fault on his part. They were unaware of her identity and their connection to her, particularly due to the cursed pendant adorning her neck.
He desired nothing more than to return and forcibly remove the object from her neck, asserting what he was convinced was rightfully his, compel her forgiveness, and bring her home. Subdue her completely until she acknowledges him and his wolf as her Mate. Departed not only from the room but also from the very floor to prevent himself from acting accordingly.
His father instructed him to refrain from removing her pendant under any circumstances, particularly in the presence of his unit. Ryder was already aware that it was due to the likelihood of them all betraying her, as stipulated in the contract. Furthermore, Alpha Nathan’s concerns regarding her potential r**e led Ryder to believe that ‘turn on her’ implied they would all attempt to exploit her, irrespective of her status as their Alpha’s Mate.
He found himself on the roof, pacing with clenched fists, attempting to soothe both himself and his wolf. He disregarded his Beta’s mind-link, silencing it and pushing it aside, requiring more than a moment of solitude.
Although Luca quickly located him, it is probable that he utilised his connection to his Alpha for guidance. The man observed him silently for several minutes before sighing, “It will be alright, Logan. Just take a breath and calm down.”
“What do you believe I am attempting to accomplish here?”“He retorted, ‘Calm down.’” Indeed, instructing someone to calm down is highly effective. “Not even Logan wishes to return home,” he retorted to his Beta.
“He is small and frightened, likely inexperienced in confronting wolves before Alpha Nathan, and currently we are not presenting our best effort.” Are we?”
Ryder fixed a hostile gaze upon the man. He was exerting maximum effort.
“Logan, Nolan has taken Stella.” Logan expressed his fear that we would harm her. Shouting at his mother? “Not a prudent suggestion either…” he raised his hands towards Logan to suppress the impending outburst. I comprehend your distress, which is why you raised your voice.
“I implored her, Luca, yet there was still no response,” Ryder articulated with frustration.
“I understand,” the man sighed, “you were aware that this would not be straightforward, Logan.” It was a protracted journey to acquire her, and an even more extended process to integrate her into the pack. You were aware of this prior to your arrival.
Ryder closed his eyes, tilted his head upward, and inhaled; he had known this from the outset. This marked the inaugural day of his quest for his Mate. He was so accustomed to having his desires fulfilled that he evidently lacked the ability to cope with not achieving his wishes.
He shook his head; Stella was correct! He was conceited and anticipated that everyone would submit to him, accustomed to others complying with his desires without the slightest hesitation. Brianna would never exhibit such behaviour.
If he was this irate and vexed by her defiance on the initial day of persuading her to return home, how would he endure the subsequent days when she expressed her disinterest in him or his pack?
“I understand, Luca,” he finally exhaled. “I merely.”
“Breathe, Ryder,” his Beta exhaled. “Just breathe; Enzo is escorting her back to her room, and dinner is scheduled for 6.”
That captured his attention; his gaze shifted to Luca. “What?”.. In what manner?He was unable to arrange a dinner with her; how had his Delta accomplished it?
Luca appeared to regard him with a hint of guilt.
That is, in fact, the responsibility of Enzo and me.
“Error?” Confirm that you did not issue any threats towards her.He intended to eliminate them both if they proceeded.
“No, of course not. I informed her,” observed the man, casting a remorseful glance at him. “She nearly caused your demise once; my apologies.” Enzo has informed me that he continued from my guidance. Informed her of your perception of her rejection. Your response to it. Involving the near-extraction of one’s own heart. He subsequently accompanied her and Logan back to their room.
