Lira's POV
The welfare of the pack was Varek topmost priority. That leadership duty was bestowed on him the moment he took the title.
He thought I, of all people, understood this because I was my mate and the incoming Luna of Hollow Shade pack.
He sighed and picked his phone. He went straight to WhatsApp to check.
The group chat had countless messages, and he hadn't even been able to check it. When he glanced through, all the messages were from Ravena.
She had been updating the group on her current situation.
Varek clenched his Jaws at the pictures she sent because they're centered around him and her.
Varek was gravely enraged by the one she sent, where she was lying on his lap and he was caressing her hair. His face was ultimately showing concern for her. He was mad.
He ran a hand through his hair. Everything was obviously going out of control. But he didn't seem to blame him self. He thought he shouldn't be blamed
because Ravena needed him.
She was seeking comfort and solace. He couldn't just feign ignorance and abandon her because of the bonding ritual. That I should understand that safety is of great paramount for the pack, that he was the watchdog that has been set over the people.
But still, he couldn't shy away from the guilt. He Called off our mating ritual ceremony all because of Ravena. All he could thought of was the rage inside me.
He thought that he should've treated the matter and handled the situation with top notch discretion.
He should've called me and sought for my consent before proceeding to call off the bonding ritual.Or maybe, an explicit explanation would've made me understand that the bonding ritual meant the whole world to me.
It was not just a charade.
But the damage has been done and he'd to deal with the repercussions that came with it. A knock on the door pulled him off his thoughts.
“Come in, it's open.” he responded.
Anthony came into the room with his characteristic gentle expression.
He waved at him and sat on the opposite sofa to Varek. If there was any ally he could trust in the pack, it was definitely him. Varek could rely on him to help him fix this mess.
“Varek, I had the news.” He spoke with a low tone.
He sighed.
“Yeah man, Lira is mad at me. She's totally pissed off “
Anthony gave him a faint look while leaning his back on the sofa.
“May I Know the reason? Why is she mad at you? All because you were doing your duty as the Alpha of the pack?”
He ran his hand down his wet and slippery face.
“I called off the most important event for her, Anthony. Our bonding ritual for crying out loud. She is justified for being angry and upset.”
Anthony shook his head, skeptical of my flare up.
“Yeah, she's at liberty to be angry and furious at you. You did what was necessary.” Anthony told him.
