"What the hell did I do!?"

I groaned in frustration as Jane laughed on the other line.

"You accepted Ace" She replied as if I didn't know that.

Last night was really emotional for me. After I accepted Ace, he became so excited and happy, and I couldn't help but join in on his excitement.

The way he talked and laughed ever so often made me wish we could stay that way forever, it was just too perfect.

Shortly after, he accepted me too, which made me and my wolf feel as if we were in the clouds. The first stage of the mate bond was complete, and this meant Ace and I were a bit more connected than before.

It felt good until he left.

We spent hours on end talking, laughing and staring at each other, every tear from before long forgotten. But then it got late, and Ace went to his room, and that was when it all came rushing to me like a mighty wind.

It literally knocked the breath out of me.

My wolf was still happy, and I couldn't help but share her happiness, but then everything else came poking at my brain, one by one.

First was the fact that Aiden was going to be pissed, and surely he'll either tell dad, or demand I don't take it further. Of course, I could just keep it hush, but what then?

Will I forever keep it hush and still complete the mission, living in secret with my mate? Will I have to choose a side, which will lead to heartbreak either way?

I knew for a fact that Ace wouldn't stay away from me now, and if I was being honest with myself, I didn't want him to. But everything was still so complicated. I knew there was no going back on Ace at this point, but at the same time, I didn't want to go back on my pack either.

I'm still Silent Moon blood.

"Jane, it is serious, why do you seem so chill about this?" I asked in annoyance, not really sure why she was so calm. She sighed, just like she always did before she got serious.

"Rox, what did I tell you when you first called me about the issue?"

"You told me to reject him," I replied casually. I could hear her gasp from through the phone, which made me chuckle a bit.

"I did not!" she exclaimed. "I simply told you that it was the only way that you would be free of him if you really wanted to. But if I'm remembering correctly, I told you to make the choice which will make you happy, and that was either Ace or the mission. I'm not judging you love, I actually betted on you choosing him" I could hear the smirk in her voice, and I couldn't help but laugh. Only Jane would make a joke out of something so serious.

"But let me ask you this, do you regret accepting him? "

"No" I replied honestly. I felt guilty as hell at the fact, but it wasn't a lie.

"Not even the slightest bit? "She urged, and I shook my head no.

"No" I mumbled after realising that she couldn't see me. "A bit guilty and selfish, but I don't regret it" I sighed.

"Well that's all that matters. Look Roxy, I know how much this mission means to you, and if I'm being honest, it is to us too. But you know what would be selfish? If all of us expected you to give up your mate for us. I know I wouldn't "

made me feel a little better, but I still wasn't sure how to move

and important gifts to a wolf, so trust me, you aren't wrong or weak for accepting him. You just need to

about it," I whispered, already developing

work it out Rox, just

will. Thanks Jane, I

I was being let off training today since my foot hasn't healed completely, and I was grateful for that. I barely slept last night, so I was more

she said about talking to Ace about it, but I knew I couldn't do that. Aiden would freak and call dad, and that

I don't want that.

to deal with it all?

me once he knew I was awake, but I couldn't stay a moment

bed, courtesy of Ace

preparing breakfast, while all the men sat patiently as if they were three year olds waiting on

over to Calum who was holding her, completely ignoring everyone else's

you doing out of bed" Ace frowned as he quickly jumped

last night. That was the thing with

Ace, it's

Everyone except Aiden watched us dreamily with huge smiles on

in a better mood than your brother today" Calum laughed as he

notice of Aiden's demeanor. He seemed tense and really upset. Only I would've known how upset he was since I knew him

upset " He laughed as he faced me, but I knew it was fake. "Ace here

a strained smile. I couldn't help but roll my eyes at him calling me his baby sister, he

who was completely oblivious to his true mood, hit him on his back

not taking her away bro, your pack is right next to us, she can visit anytime" We both tensed at him mentioning our

 are sooo close"

more he watched me accusingly. I couldn't hold his stare any longer,

he gently kissed my forehead. A series of awes erupted through the room, while my heart did a backflip and my cheeks

you later okay ?" I simply nodded with a small smile,

high chair, while she served us bacon and eggs and placed a small bowl of mashed potatoes in

how well she was at this, and it got me wondering if I would be a good mom too. I couldn't

that I had a long way to go before thinking about

down the food faster than expected, and I felt as if I

his mind. I didn't even

You're hurt so I took the day off

must be feeling betrayed. In his

but they said nothing. I tried prying in his mind to

I asked one

about understanding that Ace won't take me away from him, to sell his act to the others, but I knew

it has to

chair, hard. I cried out in pain as I felt

in frustration and concerned as he grabbed me. A series of gasps and curse words came from everybody

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