Chapter 21
Torey’s POV
Disgust and nostalgia flittered across Eva's face as she stared up at me, her eyes sending daggers my way. I stared back at her, my mind going completely blank at the situation.
The whole situation caused an awkward atmosphere, the whole area was tense and uncomfortable. No one uttered a word as they all focused on Eva, Olie, and me.
No one wanted to say anything; in fact, I don't think anyone knew what to say.
It was then that my sister Chloe spoke up.
"Who invited the dog?"
Both Chloe and Issa had a deep hatred towards Olie. When we were younger, Olie would often pick on them, teasing them.
Olie sneered at Chloe before walking towards me. Instantly stopped in her tracks when Eva growled menacingly at her, the sound deep and raw, the possessive side of her wolf showing.
The threatening growl immediately brought me out of my daze, with me emitting my own. My eyes narrowed on Olie, she suddenly looked indecisive and unsure of herself.
Eva's animalistic instincts rose to the surface, stalking forward only for a small whimper to be heard, Luara crying for Eva.
"Mommy?"
It caused both Eva and I to take back control from our wolves, the fear on our daughter's face evident as she clung to my father.
The look on Eva's face was pure devastation and sorrow. Regret consumed her as she stopped, immediately reaching for our daughter.
She grabbed her slowly, not wanting to frighten her, it was clear that Eva didn't want to startle Luara further. She kissed Luara on her forehead and held her closely, whispering apologies into her ear.
"I'm so sorry baby, let's go home."
Eva didn't even look back at me or anybody else as she walked towards the house, disappearing from sight. Intent on rushing out, wanting to escape the situation.
Silence stretched between us all as I took steps towards Olie, my wolf unable to control himself as he dominated us, his tone harsh and cold.
"Get out of my sight and don't you ever involve yourself between me and my mate again." I demanded, my enraged gaze fixated on her as she looked away, her wolf cowering.
I didn't say anything further, needing to chase after Eva to explain. I couldn't allow her to leave again, to feel the emotions she was obviously feeling.
I continued to shout her name as I saw her in the distance, yet she continued her pace. She was a step away from the front door when I reached out and grabbed her shoulder, the sparks rushing up my arm.
I wasn't about to allow my mate to walk away, to lose both her and my daughter over this. I was determined to make this relationship work, I wouldn't and did not invite Olie here. Luara and Eva were my life now.
She turned around, tears streaming down her face as she looked up at me. Before either of us could speak, my mother's scent appeared, I turned to see her approaching us.
"Let me take Luara, so you can both talk."
Eva looked hesitant for a moment but handed Luara over to my mother, who carried her out of the room leaving Eva and me alone.
I went to take a step toward Eva, but she took a step back, her hand reaching out to push me away.
"I promise you, Eva, I did not invite Olie here. I wouldn't jeopardize what we have built."
She shook her head; her face full of sadness and uncertainty.
"If that's true then why is she here? Why is she saying that you invited her Torey?"
"I don't know Eva, she's deluded, and she's always fantasized about being my Alpha female." I felt as perplexed as she did.
"If that's true Torey, then why did you say nothing? You just stood there, allowing me to assume the worst. To be embarrassed in front of your family and pack members." She replied harshly, the tears rolling down her face as her mascara got wet.
"I was just speechless; I wasn't expecting this to happen. My thoughts were racing and mixing between my own and my wolf. I would never intentionally allow you to feel that way, you have nothing to be embarrassed about."
"You should have said something, anything Torey. It felt as if you were rejecting me all over again, only this time with an audience." She whispered, her body turning away from me as she took in a deep breath, unable to stop the sob that left her throat.
I stepped towards her, pulling her into my chest. My arms circled around her as she continued to cry.
"I'm sorry for making you feel that way, Eva. I promise you; you are the only one I will ever want. I know I have shown you otherwise before, but on our daughter's life, I don't want anyone other than you."
"How am I supposed to know that you're being honest?" She responded, still apprehensive.
"Because I love you Eva, and I know that may be too soon for you to say back and I'm not expecting you to, but I honestly do. The last month or so, getting to know you and our daughter, to spend time with you both has been incredible. I couldn't imagine not having you both in my life, you're my mate Eva, and I don't want to ruin what we've worked so hard to fix. It's you that I want, and I won't settle for anyone else.”
Eva's POV
Four days had passed since the twins' birthday celebrations and thankfully, I hadn't seen nor heard from Olie. Torey had commanded her to stay away from Luara and me, that she was to keep her distance if she wanted to remain part of the pack.
I couldn't help but feel unhappy with the situation but at the same time, I could understand why Torey didn't want to exile Olie from the pack. It wasn't in our nature to abandon our pack members so easily especially when you're an Alpha. He felt a responsibility to her and made it clear, it was her last chance.
I almost felt sorry for her, she had concluded in her own mind that Torey wanted her, that he viewed her as his mate, his chosen one.
Their relationship had been a sexual one but nothing more, she had obviously caught more feelings than he had.
But continuously causing drama between Torey and me was unacceptable, she needed to be put into her place. The audacity of inviting herself to Torey's sisters’ birthday party while lying about the invitation that Torey had invited her, pushed the boundaries.
There was no denying that their relationship had caused me a lot of hurt, she was part of the reason why he rejected me. He relished in having causal relationships, one being with her. Torey had constantly gone back and forth with her; she must have seen it as much more than just a hookup.
I had moved on after the rejection when I found Nathan. We were both in our own right allowed to move on, and I had accepted that Olie was part of his past as Nathan was part of mine.
Torey and I spoke further about our previous relationships and decided to keep them in the past and to move on.
I was taken aback by his admission of love for me, I hadn't said it back, but I felt it in my heart. He meant his words and he was showing me he did.
Torey had even asked me on a date, he was taking me out for dinner tonight, to a restaurant which was owned by a pack member.
I had around two hours to get ready, I was still staying in the spare room with Luara. Although, I was beginning to struggle with maintaining the mate pull, it was almost impossible now, the closer Torey and I got, the harder the undeniable connection was.
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