Falling For My Cruel Mate novel Chapter 32

I watched as Lola pouted and thought about her answer. She was probably one of the brightest five year olds I had ever met. She lifted her head up to me and asked, "But when will you be back to finish the story?"

I couldn't help but smile, "I will be back here the day after tomorrow. I would come back today but it's almost lunch time for you and you have lessons afterwards, okay? I promise I will be back soon."

"Okay." She frowned and for a minute I thought my heart would break. She was so adorable and I didn't want to leave like this. I gave her the book before kissing the crown of her head and placing her at a table with other children her age.

I followed Ajax out of the school building that sat behind the pack house. We began to make our way back home. "I didn't know you did so well with children." Ajax stated, a hint of surprise in his voice.

"It's not that hard, you just have to be nice." I shrug. I never really noticed the way I handled children, it just sort of came naturally.

"I pulled you away because Cipher, Samuel and I are leaving for in few hours and I would like you to come a long with us."

"Oh..." I didn't really know what to say. I didn't want to leave pack territory. I just began to feel at home and the last time I left well, it obviously didn't go well. I knew that they were going to the mating ceremony of two twins in a near by pack and the last time I was at one of those I was marked forcefully.

"I promise that I will not leave your side. Cipher and Samuel are going as well and I know you're close with the two of them. Plus, there will be no one here trusty worthy enough to look over you."

We reached the mansion and the guards opened the door, greeting us with bowed heads. I let out a heavy sigh. I guess I didn't have much of a choice the matter.

"It's clear that you obviously don't trust me enough to leave me here," I say stalking over to the kitchen with him following. "So, I don't really have a choice now do I?"

"No. You don't. I just thought I might me a little more polite and give you a heads up. I could've just shoved you into the truck and not tell you where we're going." He snapped back. I roll my eyes at him and yank the fridge open. Asshole. I crack open a water bottle and take a long sip.

"We leave at five pm. I expect Cipher will be by to help you get dressed. There will be a few other un-mated pack members going as well."

"Why are we going?" I didn't realize it until now but it didn't make much sense for a mated couple to go. Although we acted very hostile to each other we were stuck together, forever. Well, until we die.

"To pay my respects to the Alpha of the MoonClaw pack and to watch over my little sister and Beta. The ride his only an hour and we won't be there long, I promise."