Chapter 68

I'm in front of Gabriel's office. He had taken me home the night after the event, when he was released from the hospital. However, what I overheard from the females yesterday is replaying in my head, and I'm curious about this Eliza. But I'm unable to move at all, including trying to knock on the door. I want to ignore it and go because my tummy is swimming with anxiety. Life is seldom that easy, though. My name is called out by Gabriel, who motions for me to enter right away. Damn those enhanced senses of werewolves! As I finally open the door, I reflect. I sneak a glance inside while nervously grinning at him as he looks up from his computer.
"Can I come in?" I asked as he arching an eyebrow at me. " What's wrong today since you normally enter my office without knocking?" I gasp. I've got him now! Put your best face forward, lady! I mentally yell at myself. I turn to face him and chuckle, then chastise myself once it sounded weak. I enter and shut the door after straightening up. "Of course, right! I just wanted to inquire about today, that's all." I respond and sit down in front of him. "As they say, you should try something new every day. "Are you okay?" he says, frowning as he casts a suspicious glance my way.
"Yes, nice as can be! I'm cool and you're cool, and everything else is as cool as a cucumber, right?" I want to smack myself so hard because I don't deal well with anxiety. "Okay," he murmurs as he reclines in his chair. "Speak it out." "Well, I want a lot of things, but if you wouldn't want to tell me, that's great - no, wait. What I'm trying to say is that it would be good if -" "Love?" he shouts, causing me to peek up at him while biting my lip. Get to the point, please. '' I spit out my throat twice. " Who is Eliza and why would I become like her, you ask?
His body stiffens, then begins to violently tremble as he grunts in rage. He instantly turns from having green eyes to having black ones as he looks down at me in rage. Yes, I hate asking him, but I really need the information. I am entitled to inquire whether it affects me. He growls out, "Who told you that?!" as another snarl erupts from him. I shrug as my brows furrow. "I overheard these females stating that if I ever lost my composure, I'd turn into this Eliza person," "She's Nobody. Just ignore the topic." "Gabriel, I have the right to be informed, why can't you simply tell me?" I murmur. "Forget that you've ever heard them."
"I'm not willing to." " Did you changed your bandage once more? Perhaps you might want to go do it right away," he quips dismissively before returning to his duties. "But -" I was about to talk then he cuts me off. "Dammit, I told you no! Stop asking me, you don't really need to learn about who she is!" He gives me a look as his crimson eyes are blazing. He has been clenching his fists and trembling ever since I brought her up, I see. ''Okay.'' I attempt to contain the anguish in my voice as I nod while feeling my breath catch. I get up from my chair and straighten my dress' skirt. "I apologize for upsetting you."
I quickly turn around and I bit my lip in an effort to numb the growing ache inside of me. Is this how it's going to be every time? He avoids questions I ask as if it was a plague while shouting at me to quit asking them. As I hold the doorknob, I ruminate. ''Amor -'' I don't give him opportunity to respond as I slammed the door shut. (Love.) I don't give a damn if he goes for a long, endless stroll in jerk town! I go down the steps and into the garage while gently exhaling. When the car's lights start to blink, I grab a random key out from hooks, push the button, and walk over to the vehicle.
I fasten my seatbelt before accelerating out of the open garage door. Why is he so hesitant to share anything about himself with me? While I'm driving around the city, I think harshly. Arriving at Valentine's takes at least one and a half hours. My flat is directly between Chris and Gabriel's homes, which are quite a distance apart. Regular Alphas may still form packs and live quietly on the land although Gabriel is indeed the King and occupies a vast area. I pull into the driveway and get out before making my way to the entrance. Elizabeth squeals and comes over to embrace me as I enter, which makes me chuckle. As everyone approaches, giving me hugs, I suddenly realize that I should visit more frequently. I follow them into the kitchen and quickly sit down to supper with them. After that, we watch a movie while catching up on the previous couple weeks while I was abroad. "Honey, it's getting late. With a knowing smirk on her face, Elizabeth replies, "Don't you need to get back?" Every time that annoying, green-eyed Alpha was brought up, I was unable to contain my rage, and I'm rather certain that by this point, everyone is aware that we had a disagreement. ''No. I made the decision to participate in the girl's day you mentioned.

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I suddenly awaken in the midnight to discover that I am being dragged through the woods. My breathing becomes ragged and short as my heartbeat quickens to the extent where it is hammering in my chest. I yell and hit the guy holding me without thinking and feel a little disoriented. As I fall just on grass and stand, dashing into the trees, I thought, "Definitely a guy." When two arms encircle my waist and tug me back, I don't move too far. When the man clamps my hands on the hard bark above my head, I yell in horror and close my eyes.
He says dryly, "Only an idiot as you wouldn't recognize that it is indeed your mate, Amanda," which prompts me to softly smack him across the face. I push him back and begin punching him as I speak. " Who would do that? You fool" I assumed this was an abductor or Charlie! Again, pinning me to the wall, he wedges his knee right between my legs. He is so near that I could feel every muscle in his body on my flesh. He glares down at me while snarling. " You don't slap an Alpha." he says. "Alright, okay," I mumble in response as I wait for him to settle down and release his hold on my arms before proceeding. "I don't want to hit you again either because your cheek is pretty plump. Gabriel, let me down!" I yell out in laughter at the frequent, loud growls that come from him. "Damn thing just wiggled like jelly." I smack his back in retaliation after he hits my boy shorts-clad butt while yelling. He murmurs, "Hold on," and then uses his speed to go quickly into the forest. Let me describe what it's like to be over a Lycan's shoulder while they sprint at an unknown speed; it's not the most fantastic feeling. My entire head of hair is in the front, and I probably look like a witch. I just had to giggle. My ribs begin to ache as they repeatedly bump up against his shoulder. Thank goodness, we get to his house quickly, and he rushes up to the room, puts me on the bed, and then goes back to shut the door. Why would you depart the area? He shouts, "You are wounded! " before turning around and taking off his shoes and entering his closet." "Well, you didn't say I couldn't visit the Valentine's" I mutter, turning my head away in annoyance as he appears in just boxers. "Amanda, you did not go there just to see them. You went there just because you hated me," I retort angrily as I muttered a words I didn't even know the meaning.