Lira's POV
But when I glanced at the name on the screen, my heart skipped.
It was Varek.
My breath was bawling as I read through the message.
"Please Lira, do you have time now? Can we talk? I need to see you."
I stared at the screen, my heart pounding increasingly.
Did he really think he could just fix his mess with a simple message? After everything?
I was trembling when I was responding to his message.
“I don't think I have the leisure of talking to you right now.”
Before I could even drop the phone down, it rang. It was an incoming call from Varek. I hesitated, my finger slightly moved over the decline button, but something was restraining me. I took a deep breath and answered.
“What do you want, Varek?” I asked, trying to keep my voice calm.
“Lira, I am sorry. Let's not escalate the issue. Can we talk about this please?" he said, his voice intertwined with a mix of desperation and warmth.
“Why? So you can call off the ritual again? So that you can tell me how much you love me, why your loyalty resides with Ravena?” My voice heightened, anger flaring up again.
"No! I wanted to explain. I know that you are really hurt. I understand your plight. This is not because of Ravena. I am an Alpha, and I'm responsible for every pack member's safety and welfare. She is my responsibility."
I scoffed, shook my head in disgust even though he couldn’t see me.
"Varek, she's always trying to buy you over to her side. Can't you see it? Don't you find her tricks and caprices a little odd?”
“That's not the point, Lira. Ravena was attacked by some rogues and she lost the most precious gift her late mom left with her. Besides, she sustained some injuries along the line.
It's very easy to understand by anyone.Varek spoke with a tinge of irritation in his voice.
"Are you trying to say that I
am I wicked and heartless? And Ravena is the one who is righteous?
"No, it's not like that. You have every reason to be upset. We have been preparing for the bonding ritual for over four months. But you know we can never predict what will happen. It's so unfortunate that something so terrible befell Ravena. She's my gamma and courtesy demands that I look carefully after her.
We can reschedule all over again. The bonding ritual will still take place. So, don't worry. What is a day or two of delay? It can't hinder us.”
“I can’t do this right now,” I finally said, my voice trembling.
“Lira, I beg of you. I just need you to hear me out. Can we at least meet? Just to talk?” Varek sincerely pleaded.
“There's no need for us to meet. What are we going to talk about? How you prefer Ravena over me? I am done hearing all these excuses and endless fairy tales, Varek.”
