The Alpha's Unblessed Wife novel Chapter 2

Akiah’s POV

With a contented smile, I completed my packing, fully prepared to depart from the mortal part of the city and journey back to the Werell City, the part of the city meant for Werewolves. My family resided there, having established their home in that land due to my father's responsibilities in caring for the pack. Meanwhile, I had spent my time in the mortal world due to my marriage to Gustav.

I had already informed Gustav of my intention to leave early, a decision he had readily agreed to when we discussed it yesterday.

Returning home after enduring a period of stress filled me with eager anticipation. As I approached the border, the sun was on the cusp of painting the sky with its brilliance. I inhaled deeply, relishing the warmth of the sun's rays on my skin as they filtered through the car's window.

Just as I was basking in this moment, my phone began to ring, the caller ID displaying Gustav's name. A hint of hesitation lingered before I answered. I knew all too well that Gustav had a tendency to change his mind, and a pang of anxiety gripped me, fearing that his call might entail a request for me to return home.

I found myself lost in contemplation, uncertain of the passage of time before I finally answered the persistent ringing of my phone. Slowing to a stop, I activated the speakerphone function, an action I immediately second-guessed.

"Why did it take you so long to pick up? Seems like you're having the time of your life over there, mingling with other werewolves. Perhaps you're even in the company of a man right now? Care to share who he is? Busy putting a smile on his face, huh?" Gustav's voice thundered through the phone, each word laden with a mixture of anger and disdain. The intensity of his emotions was unmistakable, evident in the vehemence of his words.

"No, absolutely not. I—" My attempt to offer an explanation was abruptly cut off as Gustav's voice erupted through the phone once again.

"This is exactly why I was against you going to Werewell! It's like you're conveniently forgetting that you're married. What's next? Are you on the hunt for someone else just because you've taken on the role of provider? Is that what's going through your mind?" His words rang out, charged with a mix of frustration and accusation.

Gustav's words pained me. He didn't ask me to come home but he insulted me and he was trying to make me feel that it was wrong to go back to my family. "I am not with another man. I am going home because of my father and not because of anyone," I explained, hoping he would listen.

But as usual, he remained unmoved.

Gustav persisted in his assertion that my return home was unwarranted. Tears welled up in my eyes, tracing wet trails down my cheeks. Frustration coursed through me, compelling me to strike the steering wheel before I released a deep, exasperated sigh.

"I've never once thought of you as useless. That thought has never even crossed my mind, so please don't worry, alright? Once the ceremony is concluded, I'll make my way home as soon as I can. I promise," I reassured him, my voice strained as I struggled to maintain composure and stave off the urge to sob.

"Are you absolutely sure?"

I nodded, as though my gesture could be sensed through the phone. "Yes."

"That assurance isn't enough. Convey to me that you harbor love for me, Akiah. Express your need for me, that you desire only me."

I struggled to find my voice. I tried to grasp my own feelings for him, attempting to gauge their authenticity, yet my tongue felt tied, and my mind was engulfed in a sudden void.

In the midst of my silence, the background noise captured the sound of something shattering, causing my eyes to squeeze shut as I continued to weep.

"What's going on, Akiah?! Say it, that you love me!"

"I love you..." The words finally escaped my lips, strained and laden with emotion.

"Good."