Ethan
I made my way to Aurora's room with a determined mind. I was so sure now, I was so sure of what I wanted. I wanted Aurora, no one else. The past few minutes have made me realize that she was the only one for me, she was the only one I needed no matter what anyone says.
I was going to make things right her, I was going to choose her.
I arrived at her door and knocked, there was no response but I had a feeling sche knew it was me so I said, “Aurora, please open the door, I need to speak to you." My voice was low and calm but deep down I was restless.
“Go away," she said. “I don't want to talk to you. Go and meet your fiancee.” I don't know if it was me imagining it but I could hear the pain in her tone and it made my heart ache. She must have seen when Tiffany had come in during our argument before storming off.
“Listen Aurora, I was wrong, now I realize my mistakes. It's you I want, no one else. I want to make things right with you, please let me in." I replied with just as much agony.
I stood for a few minutes in silence waiting patiently for her to open the door, I knew she would because she could feel what I feel… the bond of mates.
About a minute later, the door clicked and opened. There my beautiful mate stood, for the first time I saw all her defensiveness was gone. Her usually bold cold face was solemn and wet with tears, my heart broke when I saw her like that and the fact that I was the reason for her tears made it break even more.
“Aurora, I…” I couldn't finish my words when she let go of the door and crashed into me in a hug and began crying all over again.
My face contorted and my heart twisted in pain, I wanted to wipe her tears away so badly. I wrapped my hands around her, drawing slow circles on her back.
“I am so sorry, Aurora. I promise I have made up my mind and this time, I'm sure of what I want." I cooed as my eyes fell on a sleeping Arne. “Come on, let go into the opposite room so we don't wake up Arne.” I suggested and she nodded in my head amidst her sobbing.
With my lead, we walked hand in hand into the room opposite hers, the exact room we made love in some nights ago, the room brought memories of an unforgettable night.
When we were settled, I used my thumb to wipe the tears off her face. “Aurora, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. You are right about me being indecisive, I couldn't see but now I do. it's you I want, truly, I want you."
“Really? No Tiffany, no Isadora?” she sniffled and asked, her sad eyes peering into mine.
“Not them, no one but you.” I reaffirm, caressing her cheeks with my thumbs.
She eyed me unsurely and asked, “So what happens now? What about your upcoming marriage and the pack's opinions?”
I shook my head, “They will have to accept it but we need to let them in strategically. I need you to trust and believe me, I know that's a lot to ask from you especially with the way I have disappointed you in the past but I need you to give me this one last chance, I don't want to lose you again.” I pleaded as I took her hand in mine and caressed it with hopeful eyes.
She delayed her reply for a few seconds before saying, “Okay, what do you have in mind?”
“Well, fortunately a cure is in session now, the pack is already tensed and any sensitive issue like this for example, will set them off. We need to wait till it has settled and the drug has circulated before announcing my decision to the pack” I suggested.
“Hmm… that would take more than a week to settle, the wedding is around the corner already”
I pinched the bridge of my nose in thought and I replied, “I’ll speak to Tiffany, I'm sure she will understand and the wedding would be called off”
Hopefully, she will understand…
“What about Arne? His father…” I knew what she was going to say so I just cut her off.
“I consider Arne a son already even though he's not. He is a good kid, we already got along well so I don't think there's going to be any problem. Relax, love, we can take it one step at a time. I just need you to agree and be patient with me. I will fix everything, I'll be decisive this time.” I answered.
So far, I guessed Arne father was absent but I didn't know why. I noticed how Aurora tensed up whenever her son's father was brought up and I didn't want that now, she would open up to me at her own pace.
Aurora sighed, her face showed she was thinking and contemplating about everything I have said. I let her, knowing how fragile the situation is, she deserves to make her own decisions and if she says no then I would have to let go.
I walked forward and pulled her in for a hug, “It might not be foolproof, I agree but one thing that is foolproof is my love for you and the mate bond between us. We'll take things slow and soon everybody will know about what we share” I assured her.
“Okay” was her reply as she hugged me back. I placed a kiss on her head and we remained in that position for minutes, just embracing the feel of each other skin.
I felt at peace within me, I no longer felt restless about what to do. She was all I needed, my mate, mine.
As long as we are together, we can weather the storm.