We fall silent as a soft wind blows around us, and I suddenly realise that this isn’t so fucking bad. Am I actually just relaxing with these two? Well, shit… seems like I am.
“Another round,” Rayhan says, motioning to the waitress who stands to the side. She doesn’t take long, bringing us a fresh round, and we all reach for our glasses at the same time.
“To the future?” Dante asks, raising his glass of tequila.
“To a better bond,” Rayhan adds.
“Whatever,” I say, making them both smirk as I begrudgingly clink my glass with theirs before we down them in one go.
Building Bridges
Azura
“Are you sure you’re going to be okay?” Song asks me. I nod.
Mama had called earlier as well. I know she was surprised that I am actually going to go see Atlas, but I can tell she is happy. When I told her that Leo and I had figured things out, she smiled and said, “That’s my girl. Get that man in line.” Goddess, she is a queen.
“Yeah, totally. He’s just a guy,” I say, shrugging.
“Okay, hun, if you’re sure,” Song replies, giving me a tight hug. I glance at Kiara when I move back.
“You sure his mother isn’t going to be around?” I ask, my voice sounding resentful despite not meaning to. Her eyes soften, and she nods.
“He doesn’t live with her anymore, and I let him know you were coming.” She smiles gently, and I nod.
“Okay,” I say, shoving my hands into my pockets as I turn on my heels.
“Are you sure you know the way?”
“Yeah, I’ll ask someone if I can’t find it,” I say before heading for the gates.
It is late, but I know he had work earlier, and if Leo could face Rayhan, then I certainly should be able to face this guy…
I finally get there a good hour later after loitering around the pack and even stopping to get a bottle of wine from one of the shops. I mean, I can’t go empty-handed, right? I finally reach his apartment and ring the bell, taking a deep breath and hoping he doesn’t answer.
The door opens a little too fast, considering I have just rung it. Was he waiting?
I look up at him. He is tall, over six feet, and he has dirty blond hair and light blue eyes. He is well built, but the first thing that comes to my mind is that he looks a lot like ‘him’. I have seen a picture of Fred, my sperm donor. Okay, maybe they aren’t that alike… but they have similarities…
“Hey.” He speaks softly, almost as if he knows I am ready to run. I press my lips together, frowning deeply.
“Hi,” I say, holding the bottle out without looking at him. I see him smile from the corner of his eyes before he steps aside and accepts it.
“Come on in.”
I don’t want to. I don’t want to be here…
I hesitate before balling my fists and stepping inside. You just spend a little time… then you turn, and you leave.
The moment I look around, I realise he wasn’t just thinking this would be a quick visit. On the coffee table in front of the corner sofa are bowls and plates with pasta, roast potatoes, and enchiladas. The place is clean, and a cinnamon and spice fragrance fills the air.
The door shutting behind me makes me snap out of my thoughts.
“Come on, take a seat and thank you for this,” he says, giving me a grin as he raises the bottle. For a moment, he reminds me of Liam.
No. Liam is my brother, Atlas isn’t.
I feel a sliver of guilt, knowing he has nothing to do with hisparent’s decisions. Even Alejandro told me that he was raised without Fred even bothering to visit him at all.
“You’re welcome,” I say, walking over to the sofa and sitting down gingerly on the edge. He places the bottle down before opening the fridge and getting some juice cartons out.
“Are these okay?” He asks, holding up a mango carton and an orange.
“Yeah, totally,” I reply, looking at the oil painting on the wall of a boat sailing.
He comes over, placing the cartons on the table before sitting down. The sofa dips under his weight, but I am grateful he has left a big gap between us.
“Pasta? I did ask Luna Kiara if you were okay with it,” he says. His voice is gentle, almost as if not wanting to trigger me. He is making an effort, and I really need to give him a chance. That’s what I’m here for…
“So, Kiara was being sneaky, huh? Yes, it’s fine. It all looks good. You didn’t need to make anything. I mean, I didn’t come to eat, I’m not hungry or anything.”
Wow, nice, Azura. “I mean, I’ll eat because you made it and went through the effort…” Really? Word vomit at its finest. He laughs lightly and nods.
“She did, but I’m grateful for it. You know I’ve wanted to meet you for a while now. When Alpha Alejandro told me you wanted to see me… I was…I’m grateful.”
“I guess I’m glad I’m doing this… kinda…”I trail off, instead just giving him a small smile as he begins plating some food for me…
Ten minutes later, we are both eating, and he makes light conversation. Although I am mainly answering him, he is the one keeping the conversation going and I am finally relaxing alittle.
“So, you’re mated?” He asks, motioning to my mark. I place my hand over it for a moment, smiling slightly.
“Yeah, to Leo Rossi. Alejandro’s nephew.”
“Oh… nice.” He seems to realise who he is. “Are you happy?” My smile fades, and he shakes his head.
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