I kiss him passionately, no tongues involved. I said it is sealing the deal but truth be told, I've longed to do this. To have his delicious looking lips on mine and damn! I was right about the delicious part. As much as I wish to keep on kissing him, I know I should let go. He gave me a chance but that doesn't mean he's accepted me whole. I hurting him made him tighten the security around his heart. I may be his mate but he won't let his guard down easily. It will take time and I'm willing to wait until that time.

I let go of his lips and we just stand there, looking in each other's eyes.

"I brought some food with me in the car and I think we should have some for lunch." I mumble, still looking at him.

"Um, yeah. That sounds good." He clears his throat awkwardly then looks away from me. I see the change in color of his ears and I know he is embarrassed. I smile finding it adorable and leave to collect the food in the car. I was planning on visiting this place today and I had some omega pack me things necessary for a picnic. What was a lonely occasion changed from nowhere as now I have Kacper with me and I wouldn't want it any other way.

We spend the day in the very heart of the forest. We eat; chat and well, we mostly talk. At some point, we fell asleep only to wake up with the sun gone and stars shining brightly in the sky. We silently watch the stars for some time then decides to call it a day.

By the time we reach home, Kacper is once again fast asleep on his seat. I unbuckle the seatbelt and carry him inside the house. The moment I am in, I see his friend Cadmael, sitting on the floor half asleep and just a few steps away from the front door. It's late, almost 11pm and he should be in bed by now.

"Hello." I greet a bit louder and successfully wake him up. He stands and looks at me questioningly then bows his head in respect.

"Alpha." He mumbles a greeting.

"Why are you not in bed at this time?"

"I'm sorry, Alpha. I just thought I should wait for Kacper until he's back, to see if he is okay or needs some help." He explains lightly.

"No need to apologize, though I'm sorry you had to wait for him this long. I assure you that Kacper is very fine. You can see him tomorrow." I tell him.

I'm happy to know my mate has someone who really cares for him, a true friend.

"Um,....ok." He hesitantly leaves for his room but keep on looking back at me until he disappears from my sight. I know he didn't exactly believe me but that's okay.

"Elijah!"

I'm about to leave for my room when my mum shouts my name. I turn to her and shush her to avoid waking Kacper.

"Where are you coming from? And what's wrong with him? Don't tell me you did something to hurt him again!" She whisper yells at me.

"No need to know where I'm coming from and mum, he's my mate so I can carry him anytime and it doesn't mean he's hurt." I respond quietly to her.

"Since when did you know he's your mate?" She asks looking suspiciously at me.

"Since I was ten, mum. Anyway, we talked about our issues and he gave me a chance to make it up to him. He's just sleeping, I didn't kill him." I say a bit harshly feeling myself getting angry at people not believing I can be good to my mate.

"Oh, okay. Good night then." Mum says and then leaves me standing there. I know I shouldn't have been ​angry to my mum, she was just worried about Kacper. Plus it's all my fault that they think I am a bad guy. Sighing, I make way to my-our room.

I enter the bedroom and lay him down on the bed. I remove his shoes and jeans, leaving him in boxers and cover him up. I take this time to study his face. He looks peaceful in his sleep and beautiful as ever. I want to sleep in here with him but decide against it. I want to take things slow and in his pace, until he is comfortable with me. I kiss his forehead, saying good night and then leave to sleep on the couch.

I make myself comfortable on the couch, as much as I could, then close my eyes. I smile as I rewind the good time I spent with my mate today. I welcome sleep, only wishing to dream about my mate.

***

I wake up to the smell of pancakes. I guess​ Kacper is already up and busy in the kitchen which makes me smile. Looking to my left, I check the time and immediately jump up ending on the floor. Shit! I'm going to be late for a meeting if I stay here much longer. I run to the bathroom and take a quick shower, then dress up in one of the many suits I have. I grab my briefcase, about to leave.

I ask my driver.

He responds only a second later.

"Hey, I've made you breakfa-" I hear Kacper start to say but I cut him off.

"I'm sorry, I have to leave now. I'm very late."

"What? But I-"

"I will see you later." I cut him off again and exit the room. I rush out of the house and in my waiting car. Xavier steps on it without being told and we hastily make our way to the office.

Once there, Violet, my personal assistant greets me at the door and explains all that I have to do today. I only have​ one meeting and then it's just paperwork in the office all day. Our visitor for the meeting is already here, so I don't waste time but hurry to start the meeting. It doesn't take me more than three hours to be done with the meeting. I had to make a deal with a neighboring Alpha, from the north of my territory for security purposes.

I enter my office and see lots of paperwork piled up on my desk. Sighing, I right away start working. A knock is heard on my door and I tell them to come in.

"I brought you breakfast since its clear you didn't have some by the way you rushed here." Violet says while she places the tray of breakfast on my desk.

"Thank you." I tell her and she goes to leave but I stop her. "Don't let anyone in here because I will be busy and need to concentrate."

"Anyone?" She asks.

"Yes, anyone."

With an okay, she leaves the room. I continue working which consists of; signing, answering letters or sending emails. I don't know how long I've spent in here but I am almost done when I'm interrupted by noise outside my office. I am about to go and see what's wrong when the door suddenly opens.

I look up to see who rudely entered my office only to face an angry Joyce.

"El-bear! You have to fire this nonsense of an assistant. Can you imagine, she tried to make me leave?" Joyce shouts angrily, pointing fingers to a scared Violet.

"I'm sorry sir; I was only following your orders."

"It's okay Violet, you can leave us now." At that, she leaves my office hurriedly.

"What do you mean 'it's okay'? This is far from okay, Elijah! You should fire her."

"We need to talk Joyce." I sigh, feeling tired and a headache coming up.

"Talk about what honey? Are you okay?" She asks, making her way to me and pressing her hand on my forehead checking my temperature. "You seem okay."

"Yes I'm fine Joyce. We need to talk about us." I say while removing her hands from me. Frowning, she looks at me questioningly.

"We should end whatever we have going on. I've changed my mind and I don't need a girlfriend anymore." I quietly state.

"Wait! Just wait a minute! You mean you're breaking up with me?" She questions in disbelief.

"Yes I am."

"Is this because of your ugly mate? Did that bitch seduce you in bed and you already forgot how good I am? We need to refresh your memories." She says and I scowl.

"What refreshing and what memories? You and I have never slept together."

"We can change that." She murmurs then starts to remove her clothes, baring herself to me.

I get very angry at her words and behavior. I growl at her, bringing my wolf to the surface. She whimpers in fear and kneels down, baring her neck to me.

"Don't you ever, call my mate stupid names or else I will banish you from my pack. He is your Luna, you should show some respect!" I harshly tell her, in my Alpha voice making the whimpers increase.

"Dress yourself up and leave my building. You should never come near me again because I don't want you messing things with my mate. I made a mistake and now I'm getting rid of it. We are over! Now, leave!" I add and she runs like hell, half naked, out of my office.

I sigh heavily and decide to leave for the day. I collect the remaining papers in my briefcase and exit the office, going home.

Going home to Kacper.

The ride seems to go on forever, making me anxious.

Once home, I run to the house and up our room. I look in the bedroom and living room but I don't see him. I then take a deep breath and locate his scent which is mostly in the kitchen. I enter the kitchen and find my mate asleep, with his head on the dining table.

I frown seeing pancakes still on the table. I shake him for some time and he finally wakes up. He slowly looks at me and then smile, reaching his hand on my cheek.

"You came back." He breathes out slowly.

"Yes I did." I wonder why he thought I left him but then I remember how I left this morning. In a way, it was rude to just leave like that and considering that's how I acted weeks ago. He might have thought I was back to being rude and uncaring. But I really had no choice this morning because I had to leave hastily.

"I will never leave you again, Kacper. I only had to go for work and nothing else." I smile and assure him.

"Okay. Um...I just..."

"What is it, my love?"

"Don't you like my cooking? I mean, I cook all the time but you never had any. It's okay if you don't like it. I will just learn more from Jemima. That way I can-"

"Shush, Kacper." I cover his mouth with my hand stopping his rant. "I will always love eating food prepared by you and no one else. Can you please prepare my favorite meal?" I add with a smile.

"Anything for you, my mate, just name it." He says happily standing up.

"Anything?" I ask in a husky voice but a teasing tone and he catches up fast to what I'm saying.

"I mean on food anything not anything in any other way." He says rashly and backs away from me when I advance his way.

His back collides with the wall, leaving no room for escape. I smirk at him and lean down.

"Wh-what a-are y-you doing?" He asks nervously.

I lean down, my mouth just an inch from his. I breathe out, fanning his face and he closes his eyes with a gasp. I smile at that then move to whisper in his ear.

"My favorite food is steak and mashed potatoes." I stand up straight and make my way to the bedroom. I hear him not moving so I call out.

"You heard me, mate?"

"Y-yes I-I will get right on it."

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