As expected, we left the island early in the morning, and we flew back to the Winner Mansion. And I boarded the helicopter with Declan following behind me. I wanted to sit with my girlfriend, but it seemed her parents didn't want to let her out of their sight. I couldn't stop smiling as I thought about what had happened after I rescued Victoria, and it was a hell of a morning to think about because I couldn't get enough of Victori's lips.
We were making out until she could no longer keep her eyes open, and I know her lips got so swollen since I couldn't stop myself from kissing her, and my fear of losing her intensified the feelings I had for her. It took a lot of control to maintain my sanity when she was lying beside me wearing a very sexy nightgown that I could see every contour of her gorgeous body beneath her see-through nightdress.
"Hey, stop staring at her, Oliver." I heard Declan mumble, and I couldn't stop myself from smiling as I looked at him.
"I just can't stop myself, you know," I responded.
"I could tell Victoria is really your mate. I could see it the way you looked at her. I had noticed that kind of gaze from my friends who kept telling me when you finally met your mate, you would know it right away. And I wondered what took you so long to make Victoria your girlfriend. Why do you need my presence before you mark your territory?" He asked, and I took a deep breath.
"Because I was stupid, fool, jerk, and an idiot," I replied, and he laughed enough to make Victoria and her parents turn their heads in our direction with curiosity on their faces. I could see my girlfriend raise her eyebrows, and I am sure she was dying to know what was going on with us.
The flight felt longer since I was not sitting beside Victoria, and the time we arrived at their mansion, Declan asked to borrow my car, but I drove him to the city since I wanted to go back to my place and get some of my stuff, and I wasn't expecting Declan to come with me at my house.
"Cool place you've got here, Prize," He said as he looked around my place, and I smiled and shook my head when he dove into the sofa.
"Can I take a nap?" He asked.
"Take your time," I said, and I walked towards my bedroom; I was shocked to find my room being ransacked, and I wondered who came to my house and made a mess.
"What is wrong?" I heard Declan's voice behind me, and I could tell he heard me curse. That is why he followed me in my room. I could see his eyes widened as he saw the things scattered in my room, and I couldn't believe they would pull out all my clothes, even my shoes were on the bed and the floor, my guitar was broken, and I sighed as I realized someone is trying to mess with me.
"Wow, they must hate you a lot to do something like this in your sanctuary." He mumbled.
"Yeah, and I think our enemies are now in Zenith," I responded.
"Well, her eighteenth birthday is fast approaching, and every unmated Alpha is dying to claim her, Oliver. It would be best if you kept your eyes on her. It would be the most important day of Victoria's life. But don't worry, I will stick around." He said, and my face softened as I looked at him.
"Why do you want to stay when you know you can't have her," I responded.
"Don't be so sure of yourself, Oliver; I could have her if I want to, but I don't want Nicklaus to think I am just like my father." He said with a heavy sigh.
"What is going on between Nick and your father anyway?" I asked, feeling so curious.
"Well, my dad was Zafirah's ex, since like you, Victoria's mother doesn't believe in love and about having a mate, and she wanted to deny her father's request, and as you know, many male werewolves, especially Alphas from different pack fascinated by her beauty, so she ended up making them her boyfriends just to anger her dad for forcing her to marry Nick."
"Of all the Alphas, she didn't give Nick the chance to meet her, and on the day her father set the wedding for her and Nick, and that would be the first day she will meet Nicklaus, she ran away with my dad." Declan continued, and I was shocked to learn about the love story of Nick and Zafirah.
"Nicklaus was always a good son, even without seeing her, he followed his dad command to look for Zafirah, and they meet each other using different names since they both wanted to hide their true identities without knowing they are engaged through arranged marriage by their parents, and they fall in love." Declan declared as he helped me clean the mess of my room.
"My dad was devastated when Zafirah broke up with him, and she kidnapped Zafirah, and that is the story of why the war happened in the first place," Declan said. At the same time, my mouth hung open, and I couldn't believe Victoria's mom was the reason for the war that happened between werewolves so many years ago.
"And I wanted to prove my point, I understand my old man, he denied his mate, and she died during the war protecting him, and me, I was born since he wanted to have a son, and I don't even know who my mother is, and he kept telling me I needed to marry Victoria, and I am sick about it, Oliver. I am the new Alpha of our clan, and I know I am so attracted to Victoria, but I will never be selfish like my father." Declan added.
"I don't want Victoria to hate me in the end; besides, I don't like one-sided love, and that is why I love flings but not a serious relationship, and I don't believe in having a mate. And falling in love was not in my vocabulary, but when I met Victoria, I realized what they talked about love was true. Please, don't get angry with me; I am just being honest." Declan declared, and I smiled at him.
"Don't worry, I understand," I responded as I looked at Declan, and I realized he had a tough life. I felt so lucky I experienced being loved by my parents growing up, and the only thing I hated about my father was his wish for me to marry Victoria. I felt so guilty when I met her for the first time since I realized my father was right about her.
I took Declan to his place, and I never expected to become friends with him. I felt so happy that he was so honest about his feelings for my girl. I drove back to the Winner estate with a happy face, and I realized it was getting dark, and when I arrived at their mansion, it was already time for dinner.
"Mr. Prize, they are waiting for you at the dining hall," Art said the moment I got inside the house.
"Thank you, Arthur," I said, and I made
my way to the dining room, and my heart was racing when I saw Victoria in her red floral dress; she looked beautiful. I could see a weak smile on her face, and I knew right away she was upset with me. And I could feel that something was off because she was silent the entire meal, even if her mom kept asking her questions, and she only answered with a single word.
"Hey, I am sorry, Victoria, I know I left without saying goodbye to you, and I didn't text or call you to inform you where did I go," I said as I followed behind her after we ate our dinner. She only stopped when we arrived in front of her room, and she turned around and faced me.
"It is okay, Oliver. I am not upset." She said and turned her heels, but I held her wrist, and I spun her around so she would be looking at me.
"I know you are angry, I wanted to ask permission from you, but Declan was in a hurry," I said, and she tried to push me away, but I held her tighter.
"I brought him home." I declared.
"Okay, did Declan's place so far away that you will be home this late?" She asked, and I couldn't stop smiling as I could see the jealousy on her face.
"And now you are having fun at my expense," Victoria added.
"I am not, I just couldn't stop myself from feeling amused thinking you are jealous, and I love it if you are jealous of me, Victoria, but I just want you to know, Declan came with me to my place, and someone got inside and ransacked my room," I said, and I could see her face softened.
"Is everything alright?" She asked, and I caressed her face.
"Don't worry, aside from some broken things, nothing to be worried about," I responded.
"Oh, I am sorry, Oliver. I know this is happening to you because of me." She replied.
"Hey, it is not like that, Victoria, someone came to my house to rob me, but I don't have so much possession in that house. So, there is nothing to be stressed about, and what is important is I still have a house to stay in, and I already reported the incident to the authority. That is why it took me long to get back." I lied since I couldn't call the police since I knew werewolves came to my house, not humans.
"I am sorry, Oliver, I hated you when you didn't call me without knowing something happened at your place." Victoria declared.
"It is okay, and it is my fault anyway. I am sorry if I didn't text you, don't worry next time, I will inform you where I am. Please understand I am new to this girlfriend thing." I said as I combed my hair with my fingers, and then she smiled.
"Me too," She responded and intertwined her fingers with mine, and I kissed my girlfriend on her lips passionately, and I felt grateful everything was fine between us.