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***Cleo POV:***
Val and I are getting married. I couldn't stop smiling as we drove back to the pack land. I can't wait to tell Jazz and to start planning the wedding/matting ceremony. When we arrived, West and Jazz were outside waiting for us. I guess Val told West the good news and, of course, he told Jazz.
"OMG, congratulations Cleo...my best friend is going to be my Luna and sister-in-law", Jazz says as she jumps up and down.
"Jazz babe be careful you don't want to over-excite her and the pups", West says.
"Bro… I see you smiling from ear to ear. The only time I ever saw you this happy is when father gave you the Alpha title.... Congratulations", West says.
"I know, bro, I am beyond happy I have my mate and three pups on the way. I can't wait to make her the official Luna", Val says.
"Cleo welcome to the family", West says to me as he bows.
"So, when will the wedding/matting ceremony be?", asked Jazz.
"Before the pups are born", Val says, as a matter of fact.
"That only gives us two months", Jazz says.
"Well, we had better get started, but not today. I am tired", I said as Jazz walked with me into the house.
"So, West also told me Robert was at the apartment", Jazz said, as if it was a question when it was a statement.
"Yes, I have no idea what he was doing there or what he wanted", I said, lying. I know Jazz will say I kind of led Robert on by agreeing to meet with him. If I tell her the truth.
"Robert has become dangerous", Jazz said, worried.
"Yeah right Jazz, Robert is no danger to me. He feels guilty about how things ended between us and I feel sorry for him. I always thought he would find someone else and live happily ever after. But no he didn't and I am having a life with someone that we should have had and it hurts him, that's all", I said to her, knowing that is how I feel. Once Robert finds someone, he will be happy.
"Cleo, don't you think he is acting a little stalkish? Like how did he know you were going to be at the apartment", Jazz asked.
"I have no idea but you know how Robert is. He is a very resourceful man", I said with a shrug.
"Thanks about it, Cleo, he pops up everywhere for no reason and the reason he gives you all ways makes you want to meet him. He knows how to get to you", Jazz sounds worried and afraid for me and she does make sense.
"You need to cut all ties with him. Not for you, but for him at some point, Valenzano will get fed up and kill him. And I know you don't want that to happen", she said and she is right.
"Val will never do that Jazz. He knows how I feel about senseless killings", I said strongly, knowing at some point Val will not care at some point and will kill Robert if he keeps his foolishness up.
"He would protect you and his pups. He told West you were passed out in Roberts's arms while Robert was attempting to leave the apartment with you", she has a point that if Val sees Robert as a threat to our pups, he will kill him.
"You are right, Jazz. I am going to have to talk to Robert", I said reluctantly. I do not want Robert and Val to kill each other.
"Okay, but don't do it face to face. Call him and talk to him", she says, looking worried.
"I promise", I say as she walked out of the door.
I don't want to have this conversation with Robert but it is clear I have to, a lot of what Jazz says makes sense. Ever since we bumped into each other at the club, it seems like he is everywhere. I know I went to his parent's estate to visit our son, but it seems like he has been watching me.
I don't want Val to kill Robert at all and I don't feel as if I have been tagging him along because I haven't. I need to do this before Val comes in. I don't want him to listen to my conversation with Robert. I grabbed my phone and called Robert. I hope this is the last time we speak.
"Cleo, baby are you okay", he asked, concerned.
"Yes Robert I am okay...but we need to talk", I said, whispering, hoping someone's supernatural ears wouldn't hear.
"Of course, where do you want to meet?", he asked. He seemed happy.
" Meeting up is not necessary. We can talk over the phone", I said as I sat on the bed.
"Okay, is something wrong baby?", he asked, concerned.
"Robert, I need you to stop behaving the way you have been", I hope he understands and takes me seriously.
"What do you mean baby?", if he keeps this up, I will not get anywhere.
"I mean by popping up to places where I am, calling me baby and stuff. Robert., this has to stop before someone gets hurt", I said, pleading with him.
"Who's going to get hurt? Is he threatening you or treating you badly, baby? I told you I would protect you and keep you safe. All you have to do is trust me", he said. I have no idea why he is not getting it.
"That is the point. I don't need your protection. I am not yours to protect or to love. Robert, I know you feel guilty about what happened, but guilt is not love. I don't love you anymore, Robert. I need you to move on with your life". I said in a stern voice, hoping, he would understand.
"What are you talking about, Cleo? I know you love me is he making you say these things? And you are wrong. You are mine to love and to protect", what the hell? He sounds crazy as fuck. I guess Jazz had a point.
"I can't have any more communication with you Robert. Please move on and live your life", I said calmly so he can understand.
"NO, CLEO YOU CAN’T DO THIS. WE HAVE A SON TOGETHER, HE WOULD WANT US TO BE TOGETHER!", he just pulls that dead kid card.
"DON'T YOU FUCKING DARE BRING HIM INTO THIS! DID YOU FUCKING CARE ABOUT WHAT OUR SON WOULD HAVE WANTED WHEN YOU LEFT ME IN THE FUCKING HOSPITAL? OR WHEN YOU DIVORCED ME!", I yell back at him, starting to cry.
"Cleo I'm so...", that was it. I interrupted him.
"NO! FUCK YOU AND KEEP YOUR SORRY ASS SORRIES. I HAD ENOUGH OF THEM TO LAST ME A LIFETIME! YOU FUCKED UP AND NOW YOU WANT ME TO LEAVE THE ONLY HAPPINESS I HAD IN TWO YEARS!", I can't believe him.
"Cleo, I never stopped loving you. I regret how I handled things and tried to find you. Me bumping into you at the club was fate telling me we should be together again", he said, and I can't believe he is saying this shit.
"NO! IT WAS FATE RUBBING YOUR MISTAKE IN YOUR FACE. YOU LOVE ME BECAUSE YOU NOW I CAN HAVE CHILDREN. VALENZANO LOVES ME. WE ARE GETTING MARRIED. BARREN OR NOT HE LOVES ME, IN A WAY YOU COULD HAVE NEVER LOVED ME THAT WAS MADE CLEAR TWO YEARS AGO!", I yell so hard my face got hot.
"You can't marry him, your life and your child's life will always be in danger. I saved you from the shifter world before I will save you again. Mark my words, Cleo, I will save you. "You don't know what you want because of your pregnancy hormones", he says as he hung up.
I can't believe he still doesn't get it. He is obsessed with me and I don't know why, it was easy for him to leave me two years ago. Why does he want me back now? I deleted and blocked his phone number. As I continue to cry. Val comes into the room with a tray full of food. He looks at me concerned and runs to my side.
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