Free Web NovelChapter 208: Chapter 208 Winter
Kiara
The other picture is of Maze and a beautiful young woman, who definitely is not Amber. They have their arms around each other and are smiling at the camera. They look really happy. They are the only two frames here, and I have a feeling the second is of Maze and Mira Rose.
She’s truly gorgeous with the hourglass figure, long dark hair and big blueish eyes. I look down at myself. I am olive skinned, curvy and nothing like this model size girl. I am the complete opposite to be honest.
I walk out of the office. There was no sign of Maze not being over his late mate, but on a hunch I walked across the hall and opened Luna’s office. I gasp and my hand flies to my mouth. The whole room is dedicated to Mira. Her pictures are hanging or standing everywhere. Flowers are on both the coffee and office table, and they have been switched not so long ago. My eyes scan the room. This is a shrine to a woman who once was, and a sign of how much Maze is really not over her.
My heart aches at the sight. Not that I don’t understand his pain, but I had hoped the pack members had exaggerated. They didn’t. If anything, they underestimated how much he longed for his late mate. I knew before I could never live up to her, but now? I could never win him over. I will always be the second in his heart, and this. This I will never settle for. I turn to run to my room and hide, but in the doorway Maze is standing and observing me.
"You’re up early this morning." He says, entering the room and looking around with so much longing in his eyes. I swallow. Caught in the act. Fucking great, Kiara.
"I’m clearly not the only one." I answer, refusing to show him how much this hurts me.
"Couldn’t sleep. I found out something yesterday I had to think about." He says, finally looking at me. His eyes are searching for something - again, but I still do not know what it is. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
"You and me both." I reply, looking him straight in the eyes. He sighs.
"And you found what you were looking for I assume?" His voice is strange, a mix of sadness and relief.
"I did. Your pack members kindly told me I would always be number two in your heart compared to her. They are right, aren’t they?" I cross my arms, trying to protect the last bit of my heart not hurting. It still holds the smallest fragment of hope, even though it should not.
"No...I miss her." He takes a framed picture. "And I will always miss her. I knew her from childhood, you know, but she is dead and I am coming to terms with that. Selene chose you as my second chance, and I know she does this for a reason. I need to move on, even if it’s the hardest thing I will ever do." I nod.
"I know some of the pain you are feeling. I am sorry." He looks up from the picture.
"Your father told me about the rejection. I am sorry as well, Kiara. I also know which creature you are hiding - or I think I do." I pale. Oh no. Will he kill me? Will he banish me and reject me for good? Well, I should have seen this coming. He says he will move on, but I am not sure he is able to do so even if he tries.
"And?"
"You’re a fox shifter." Instead of answering, I shift into Winter. Her big form has enough space, even with all the things in here. Her tails fold around her, as she sits down. She looks down at Maze’s wide eyes. "You are magnificent." He says, settling down the picture and nearing us. When he is close, he strokes a hand down Winter’s fur and she whines in content as foxes do. She lays down.
’You can banish us now, Alpha. I am sorry to keep this a secret from you, but people tend to judge me when they learn my true form.’
"I’m not going to reject you Kiara, and neither am I going to banish you. Your creature is gorgeous and as I said - magnificent. What is her name?"
’It’s a name you know. A wolf came to me and transformed into a fox for me. She is called Winter.’ Maze gape at my answer.
"That can’t be." He says, but then his eyes cloud over briefly and he swallows. "Winter. My mate. My Queen. I am so so sorry. I couldn’t protect you. I promise to do a better job this time! Kiara, I will do anything to make this work. This office will be cleared while you are working today, and you can make it your own. It’s the Luna’s office, and you are the Luna of this pack." I shift back, my clothes intact - perks of the fox.
"That’s nice, but it takes more than that to convince me, Alpha."
"Please call me Maze. You are my equal." I raise an eyebrow, looking at the clock behind him on the wall. It says 5.30am, and I realize I have to be at the hospital in an hour.
"I’ll consider it. Now you must excuse me. I have to shower and change before breakfast. My shift starts in an hour." He stood aside, giving me a strange look.
"May I join you for lunch?" He asks, his voice almost pleading. And I can’t help the smile. I have a feeling we both have to make an effort to move forward, and we took a step with him knowing about Winter.
"Are you asking for a date, Alpha Maze?" I ask cheekily, and he smirks. fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
"Perhaps. If you’re lucky." I roll my eyes playfully.
"Be there at noon." I walk out to the sounds of his chuckle and my stomach goes full blown butterfly attack. Oh Goddess.
