Chapter 4

Silas - POV

“Why did you let our mate go?” Ray growled in anger at me. I blocked him from pestering me.

“Alpha, I escorted Elena,” Yuri said as she entered my office. I nodded my head.

“Did Mac return?” I emailed my head office to get accounts for this year.

“Not yet.” Yuri looked at me, and I knew she wanted to speak with me.

“What?” I gazed up from my laptop.

“Did you have to let your mate go, knowing some unknown dark creature was trying to harm her?” Yuri spoke, irked.

“It's the best option,” I sighed, returning to work. But deep down, I felt uneasy about my decision.

“I don't think so. You didn't even tell the pack elders about your second mate.”

“Enough, Yuri, get out” My stern tone made her cringe, and she scowled as she left my office. I couldn't concentrate on my tasks. Shut off my laptop. I took the shuteye for a short time.

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“Don't worry, Silas; I will always stay by your side,” Maya's sweet tone echoed in my head. She wore a magnificent gown that looked gorgeous in features. Her pale skin matched her red hair and her emerald eyes.

“Maya, I love you. You are my only mate,” I muttered as I kissed her red lips. Suddenly, the exquisite evening turned darker as I saw Maya in my arms with the blood-soaked gown and her lifeless eyes staring at me. I jolted up and blinked to see myself in the office, and I wiped the sweat.

“Fuck, not this nightmare again,” I muttered. Panting. I made a drink for myself and Elena's image was displayed on the news. I unmute the TV and hear her fiancé saying how Elena made his life hell, which is why he had to leave her.

But this man is a liar because his body language told me he is a manipulative asshole and a toxic guy Elena is with. I felt pissed at this man's daring to say such things to Elena.

“No control your feelings, Silas; you can't interfere in her life and keep your distance,” I, Pep, talked to myself. It's better to keep her alive, unlike my mate.

“Alpha,” Mac entered with a tense expression.

“I don't know why Elena came here, but I found one thing. Someone is trying to kill Elena.” Terror gripped me. My heart beat fast, thinking of Elena dying just like my mate.

“Who is behind this?” I demanded. Mac flinched with a growl.

“Her Fiancé,” Mac spoke with worry. The glass in my hand broke into pieces.

“Mac, tell the elder what happened and how Elena entered the Pack. I am going to meet Elena,” Mac gazed at me, shocked.

“Aren't you supposed to keep your distance?” He asked.

“I can't, knowing she is not safe in the human community,” I growled and took my clothes and laptop.

“I heard from Alpha. Please take care of Luna,” Yuri said. She liked Elena.

“Wait, Alpha, how will you protect and stay close to Elena?” Mac demanded.

“I will figure it out. "

“Idiot Alpha is a billionaire in the human realm. He can pull some strings.” Yuri scowled at Mac.

“Tell me what the elders have to say about Elena” Mac nodded his head, and I got in my car. I dialed up my secretary to rent the suite for me near Elena's penthouse.

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Elena—POV

Stepping under a shower, and tears flowed down my eyes. The hot shower tried to soothe my aching body and my heart.

I stepped out to dry my hair. The fatigue took over me. It could result from stress and health issues. I put on my pajamas. It's already afternoon; I can't leave my apartment because the media is waiting for me like hungry wolves. My mind wanders to Mr. Ford's comforting hand on mine. That sense of calm I felt was the first time in my life.

"Ms. Hayes, your lunch is ready.” The maid alerted me and walked to the table to eat alone. It was depressing. A buzzer came, and the housemaid checked the video. Who was at the door? She turned to me with concern.

“Who is it?”

“Ms. Hayes, it's your Fiancé,” she muttered. I felt chilled knowing he dared to show up at my door. The anger simmered in.

“Let him in.” I stopped eating. He walked in with a smirk. I felt irritation at his grin. I wanted to punch his face.

“Good to see you back, my Elz,” he said.

“What the fuck are you doing here” I spoke through my clenched teeth. He smirked at my reaction.

“Relax, Elz. I am just here to check on you.”

“First, you don't call me Elz; second, quit your fake sympathy. Get out of my sight,” I growled, and he closed the distance between us. I didn't back away from him. Instead, I glared back at him with rage.

“Elz, I am sorry." He caressed my cheeks and said, "I must hurt you." I shoved his hand off of me. “I can return to you. But quit working on films. I can't see you having intimate scenes with another man”. I never see this side of Jake. He sounds like a psycho. I was above marrying this man!

“This is the reason you left me. You are a sick person. I am happy you left." I moved away from him, and Jake glared at me.

“If you don't get out of this industry, I will damage your reputation so that no one will work with you,” he said with a frown that deepened. I snorted at his words.

“Thank God you showed me your true colors. I will fight back, asshole. Go fuck yourself.” I saw his green eyes change color, and he flinched, feeling heavy.

“Elz, you don't know what you are against.” I felt a shiver down my spine at the intensity of his threat. I didn't show I was afraid of this man who was so loving and seeing him today act like a devil. It scares me who this man was that I was above marrying this man.

“Fuck off, Jake,” I growled.

“I will make you mine. When you have nothing left and no one loves you. I will take care of you.” he held me by my waist and pulled me close to his chest.

"Shut up.” I slapped him across his face. “Let me go, asshole,” I growled. A struggle to get out of his hold. Before I could kick him in his jewels, he stopped my leg with another hand. He smirked at me menacingly and pulled me into a kiss. He let go of me, and the maid came to me afterward, helping to get my footing.

“See you next time, Elz.” He strode out of my apartment. Who is this man? Is he a devil, for sure? I rushed into the washroom and washed my mouth. The thought of his lips touching mine made me disgusted. I won't let this abusive asshole take advantage of me. Jake, I will ruin you, for sure. I dressed to get to my office for work and speak with producers and my PR. As I stepped out, the elevator opened. I stood, surprised.