Santiago's pov
Alphas Hated Mate
Santiago's POV
Six days post the tragedy and things are almost normal, Camilla healed fast. Doctor Lee discharged her the next evening but her wounds seem to have been deeper, Adrian hurt her on the inside and that did more harm than the glass she used to cut herself. I thought she'd require some help with recovering but Camilla is a fast healer, three days and all blemishes faded to nothing but scratches that are no longer visible.
No one asked her why she attempted to end her life, Michelle on the other hand had a lot to say about the matter. She spent nearly three hours in Camilla's room reprimanding her and calling her every term she could find to describe a selfish person, it was intense but no one intervened.
It had been the first time I'd seen Michelle exhibit some emotion and I liked it. Cami just has a way with people, she grows on you without your knowledge and when you realise, it's too late. You love her by then and she's top five on the list of people you never want to lose but sadly, Adrian has his head too far up his ass to see how in love he is with her.
Camilla has to go, as much as I love how she lights up this house or fills it with a peace so pure that I reckon we don't merit it. I'd rather return her to Alpha Ryan breathing like I took her instead of dead with our Alpha to blame.
Who is to say Camilla won't try to take her life once again, she doesn't look happy. She goes about her day like a corpse at the hands of a puppeteer and it breaks my heart. This morning, around five I found her in the kitchen getting a drink of water and saw it as an opportunity to take her without anyone noticing.
Adrian was out on his run, Mirabelle and Racheal were asleep in her bed, I told her we were going on a road trip, she'd accompany me to my errands and she accepted. I had someone from Dark Moon send a message to Alpha Ryan to meet me at a cafe in his region.
I took Camilla to her favourite coffee shop in Midnight Saints for breakfast before we headed to the airport. I foresaw taking the jet would be faster and save us time and it did. Two hours ago, we landed on Dark Moon soil, Camilla didn't ask me why we were here, and I didn't say a word. I left her in the uber when I went inside to meet Alpha Ryan.
My eyes find Alpha Ryan, he is sitting in the corner of a booth, his focus is solely on his phone, he is wearing a white T-shirt that has the name of his pack at the corner right of his chest, it's in cursive. I stroll towards him, taking a seat, “Alpha.”
He peers up at me and nods, “Beta.” He types something into his phone before setting it down.“You came alone? I assumed Alpha Adrian would be with you since you two seem like- a package deal.”
“He doesn’t know I’m here, I am here alone because I would like to talk to you.”
“Hmm,” He nods, “And this-” He gestures between us. “We are talking Beta, or is this called barking?”
I laugh at his uncanny way of conversing, “I’m going to go straight to the point.” I pause waiting for his approval and he nods, giving me the unspoken go-ahead I need to proceed. “First off, Congratulations on your son, Amaya told me to deliver this message, she said your son will truly be a force to reckon with but keep him safe at all times he is a treasure.” Alpha Ryan grimaces, “I am jealous honestly, you have Luna, a son on the way and our Alpha is well- you know how Adrian is. Anyway, I came to talk about Camilla.”
Alpha Ryan tenses in his seat, his jaw clenching. “What happened to her? I swear if one hair is missing on her head I will wipe out your entire pack Beta.”
That threat went straight to top of the list of threats I take seriously, and it's in red underlined. I don't doubt for a second Alpha Ryan is single handedly capable of unleashing hell on us.
I take a second to review my posture, “Easy Alpha, she’s alright. Physically that is, I can't speak for her mental state but if I could I would say no. Camilla tried to kill herself last week, but don’t worry she’s fine.”
Okay, now I’ve pissed him off, the vein bulging in his forehead is ready to pop. “Why would my sister try to end her life? We had an agreement, no harm would come to her but seems to me you-”
I shake my head, “The treaty is still strong, no part of our contract has been transgressed, no one hurt your sister, she hurt herself. Believe me, I'm saddened Camilla wished to take her own life because her mate doesn’t value her like he should. That is why I decided she stay with you, until he learns how to love, respect and cherish Camilla as he should have to begin with. Consider the contract void, I'm returning your sister now and you will willingly give her to us when her mate comes to you and asks-” I pause to rethink my decision, Adrian should plead to take Camilla away if he ever intends on doing so. A grin stretches across my face, as I ready myself to speak again. “No, not ask. He should plead with you to let him take her.”
“Who is this mate?”
My lips stretch out into a grin, “Oh wouldn't you like to know, and you will, in due time.”
“What does your Alpha say about this decision, seeing as he isn't here I assume his views on the matter are different from your own because he was insistent on taking my sister, and so were you.”
I nod, “I did what I deemed right at the moment, and that's exactly what I am doing now.”
His phone lights up and he glances at it quickly before peering at me again, “Where is she?”
“She's in an uber outside, I had to bring her without him realising I took her.”
“By him, do you refer to your Alpha or her mate?” I try to swallow the laugh that tickles my throat but it escapes as a snort. “Not that there is much difference, but yea.” I rose from my seat, “Shall we?”
I lead Alpha Ryan outside, knocking on the uber window for Camilla to exit, she rolls down the window and frowns at me.
Gesturing towards Ryan I grin, making her grin as well as she opens the door, tossing herself into his embrace. When they're satisfied with their display of affection Camilla turns to me. “Was this a surprise?”
I lean against the uber and cross my arms over my chest, “Yea, Alpha Ryan is here to take you home.”
Her mouth widens as she looks between us, “What?” she whispers underneath her breath but I hear it. She's gaping at me with utter confusion, she should be happy, she's going back to her safe haven. Taking her to Midnight Saints was a mistake, I was forcing Adrian on her and it isn't fair to either of them.
Adrian and Camilla needed a little push but maybe I should have let him decide on how to approach this relationship. Seeing how broken she is every time I look at her is eating me up inside, this is the best.
“You can stay with your brother once again, it's not that we don't want you anymore because we do, you know we love you. I'm just giving you a choice, go home with your brother or we can return to Midnight Saints with Rachael, Martin, Belle, Adrian and oh, how can I forget Angel.”
“I'll go with Ryan.”
I grin, I for sure knew mentioning Angel would make her choose Dark Moon and I was right. I feel like an asshole for manipulating her but I do it with her best interest at heart. I would never let my sister be unhappy, so why would I let Cami be unhappy when she's like a sister to me.
This was the hardest decision I've ever made yet the easiest, Adrian is my brother, Camilla is like my sister and I care about them both so I made a decision I felt would benefit both parties.
I open my arms to her and hug her, leaning into her ear I sigh. “This was hard for me like it is for you. I am simply looking out for you, you’re not just my friend, you are my Luna, your happiness is a priority and clearly Adrian can’t whatever fucked up relationship he shares with Angel bothers you but I do and I want you where you’re happy. Adrian will have to work for your love and trust if he wants it, I think it's about time someone taught him he can't have everything his way.” I whisper.
“Thank you for caring about me.” She whispers.
I place a kiss on her head and loosen my arms around her, “Don't be sad, you'll still see the girls and I will come and visit, so will Martin.”
Even if we aren't who she desires to see, this will have to do for now. Adrian is a dead end for her sanity and it's best she keeps away from the toxic environment he creates.
I hear Alpha Ryan clear his throat, making both Camilla and I turn to him. “Milla, we have to go, Arielle is going to have my head if I delay delivering her shopping.”
Camilla's gaze shifts to me and I nod, “Text me whatever you need from the house and I’ll have it sent to you.” I drift my gaze to Alpha Ryan and sigh. “Take care of her.”
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