Bullied By My Alpha Stepbrother novel Chapter 83

“Please can you help me ask Hardin here,” he continued, “why exactly he wants to leave his position as Alpha and travel away from the pack too. Because I really am struggling to understand.”

The only thing that kept me from screaming out in surprise at Russo’s statement was the clear effort that I was putting in to stay away from Hardin. I acted like everything that concerned Hardin did not affect me, because I actually did not want him to matter so much, but it was really a tough thing to do.

“Oh,” I cooed out like I was less affected. “And why is that?”

“I think you should ask him. Because all that he is saying doesn’t make sense.” Russo spat out, and walked away rather annoyed, leaving the both of us.

“Father said I should ask you. Do you care to tell me?” My legs were tapping the ground like I was in a hurry. Good thing it was the exact thing I wanted him to think.

“I think it’s more personal, but I know it’s for the best.”

“Okay then.” I simply said. “I believe you are mature enough to bear the consequences of your actions.” And that was how I left Hardin standing to himself, and his plans of leaving the pack.

I did not need to be told. It was clear that he wanted to leave because of me. He had mentioned it one time that if I did not forgive him, then there was no point being an Alpha. All of it was empty talk. I was certain.

And while I laid on my bed, trying to sleep, my mind was in an emotional conflict. Did Hardin really want to leave? Was there any point not forgiving him? What if he had actually changed?

He was a terrible person, no doubt, but did I really want my child to grow without a father?

Wasting no more time, I stood up and rushed down to Hardin’s room. I had no idea what I wanted to do there, but easing the restlessness that I felt was a good start.

On getting there, Hardin was nowhere to be found. But I could still pick his scent.

Could it be that he had actually gone like he mentioned? And my fears got confirmed when I asked the maid that passed and she confirmed that she had seen him carrying a bag that was not enough for someone that wanted to relocate, but quite enough to hold four or five clothes.

Out of impulse, I ran after the direction that his scent felt stronger without caring how late it was. And that was how I found myself in the woods. Good thing, I had caught up with Hardin.

“And what are you trying to do?” I said immediately I got to him, but he did not answer. “Leaving now? How do you think Russo would feel, and how should I feel that somehow I am the cause of it?”

“Answer me Hardin!” I yelled, as he did not look like he planned to give me an answer.

“I really don’t intend to make you feel that way Jasmine. Please forgive me, but I really can’t stay here anymore, seeing you everyday and realizing that you hate me and would not want to even hear me out. I don’t see the point of all of it. The position, the pack, if you would really not forgive me. “

“I spoke with Dad, and the leadership would not leave our family. I think this time the rest of the pack would have to agree to have a female as their leader. Because I am entrusting the pack to your care, and our little baby in your womb. Dad would be around to help you at every time.”

I wanted to snap at him for saying ‘our little baby’ but there was no point lying to myself. Hardin was the father of my child and I’ll hate myself if I let him go.

“It’s not really safe out here. You should please go back.” He mentioned, and then turned away leaving me behind.

My fears were coming to reality, and it was not what I wanted. It dawned on me now that I’ll rather stay with him even with how terrible I feel most times than part ways with him.

There I screamed, “you really are leaving me now? Do you care about our child? What is supposed to happen to us?”

“But…”

“No buts. Please don’t go. I have forgiven you, I am really ready to, as long as you don’t go away.”

“For real?” Hardin turned to me, his voice sounding really enthused.

“For real!” I nodded.

“Yes!!!”

And the next place I found myself was in Hardin’s tight embrace. “I got so scared that I will lose you, Jasmine. I got so scared. Thank you so much for forgiving me.”