In the alpha's mansion, Denzel is seen sitting on a couch drinking whiskey, his facial expressions seem like something is troubling him Oh God, I completely forgot I was to pick Claudine a week ago, but I have to tell Nira first. How do I tell her it will break her, and it will break me too, but I can't go on like this? I need to make a decision, Denzel said pacing about.What are you thinking about, Nira said while entering through the doorUmm, I need to tell you something, Denzel said, looking anxious as to what her response will be.What Is it, Nira said wrapping her hands around his neck and looking at him with a smile.How do I tell her this when she's looking at me with those eyes, but I will need to tell her sooner or later, Denzel thought in his mind.What is it, talk to me, Nira said looking at him with a concerned face.Umm Nira I need to tell you something Denzel said reluctantly.What is it spill it already, Nira said with her voice sounding anxious. Is it about your mate? That could be the only reason for you to behave this way.I found her Nira and she's human, she's a freaking human I'll have to choose a human over you, Denzel said with his voice shaking.So if she was a werewolf you'd have chosen her over me Nira said jokingly.Now's not the time for jokes Nira, Denzel said moving his fingers back and front through his hair.I know it's serious, but you know you'll have to choose sooner or later, right, and you know you can't escape fate Nira said, raising his head to look at her. I'll be fine okay just do what you need to do if our love was meant to be it will be now take that look off your face Nira said with a smile.I promised I'd pick her up a week ago Denzel said What!!! Then go now. Only God knows what they'll have done to her, Nira said, knowing that Claudine's foster parents were harsh to her.Fine, I'll go now Denzel said looking at her before leaving the houseGo, I'll be fine Nira said with a smile on her faceSeeing that, Denzel left the house.She said she was fine but was she??? After Denzel left, tears drifted from her eyes, wondering what would become of their love. Would his having a mate change the love they have for each other? Of course, it would, but she wasn't ready; she wasn't ready to let go of him.She went into the bedroom and cried herself to sleep *************************Denzel's car wound its way up the quiet suburban street, the GPS leading him to Claudine's foster parent's house, and a cool R&B playing over the radio, the sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the trees as he made his way through the winding roads, and the air was thick with the scent of pine and Earth soothing his troubled soul. As he drove, his mind wandered to the decision he was about to make.Would Nira be okay with this? I know she said she would, but will she be okay? Will I be fine? I don't want to lose her, I wish there was another way around this but life doesn't always go the way you want it to. This is a sacrifice I need to make but this sacrifice is too big for me,Denzel thought in his heart.The sound of tires screeching could be heard as Denzel's car came to a quick halt, he almost hit a deer. Oh shit, get out of thee, moveeeee Denzel said while honking. Godamnit how lost in thought was I, I almost hit a deer, come-on put yourself together. After he continued his journey.Reaching the Zaynader's home he pulled up his car went to the door and knockedKnock knock, with nobody answering he knocked again, knock knockAriella get the door, Janey said from the kitchen.But I don't want to Mom, you get it Ariella said with her face frowned But I'm busy, Janey saidAhhhh, fine, I'll get it Ariella said, going to the door and mumbling something that couldn't be heard. Oh my God, what are you doing here??Ariella baby, what's going on out there? Janey said, her head poking out from the kitchen door.I'm here to pick Claudine, as I said a few weeks ago Denzel said, wondering why she was behaving weirdly.Then Janey came outside with a forced smile on her face. Oh Mr Denzel come in come in, why didn't you invite him in, she said facing AriellaInviting him in, Janey gestured to him to sit on the chair which he did then Ariella dragged her mom to the kitchenHe said he came to take Claudine, Ariella said to her mother in a whisperOh my God what do we do, Janey said anxiouslyMom I have an idea we'll tell him that Claudine ran away a week ago Ariella said with an evil smile on her faceOh my God, you're so smart, Janey said, holding her daughter's cheek. We'll tell him just that. Then they left the kitchen and went to meet Denzel I'm so sorry to break the news to you but Claudine ran away from the house a week ago, she just disappeared, Janey said pretending to be sadBut you can take me as your mate in replacement of her Ariella said staring at DenzelHaha, Denzel chuckled. You should have whispered more silently in the kitchen. You forgot I'm a werewolf with a sharp hearing sense. So you wanted to fool me, Denzel said angrily.What do you see in her that's not in me, huh? Ariella said, daring to stare him in the eyes.In anger, Denzel caught her by the throat and pinned her to the wall. Just then, Mr Zaynader came in.What is going on here he blotted out not knowing who he was.Provide Claudine or everyone in this family will not live to see another day. I'll be back in a week, Denzel said, throwing Ariella to the ground and leaving, slamming the door behind him.
