Falling in love with my Ex's Alpha Chapter 88

After talking to Chad, I felt much better. At least the urge to cry passed.

Chad seemed to have guessed that I needed to talk to someone because he called at the right time. Otherwise, I would have cried the whole way to the packhouse.

Instead, I went home and talked to him on the phone and tried to calm down.

I go into my room and lay down on the bed, I remember again that I was so excited when I left the house with Kaiden, and now I'm feeling awful because we fought.

I hate very few things, but I hate this.

I hate fighting with him.

I hate making him angry.

But this time, he treated me so badly that I don't think it's right for me to go after him. I don't feel good doing that.

I stayed in my room almost all day because I denied everyone. Jake and Jay asked me to visit the pack in the morning to show Jay our favorite places, and I told them to go without me.

They're in such a happy mood. I don't want to take that away from them.

Dustin and Char also invited me to go to the most beautiful waterfall here in the pack to enjoy the afternoon sun. Char was excited to go there since I invited her on this trip, but I told them to go together.

Frankly, I think they called me just to be polite. Those two are so frantic for each other that I don't even know how Char is going to go back to Diamond Claw to sort out her things before coming to live here because they already seem inseparable.

I can't deny the pang of envy I felt watching them get along so well. I so wish Kaiden and I were like that... However, I'm happy with their mate bond. They deserve all the joy in the world after waiting so long for each other.

You can understand why they don't want to waste time on anything else.

Mom and dad went out to sort something out and didn't even call me; they just came to the room at dinner time and demanded that I leave the room because I spent the day locked up here. I could feel the concern in their eyes.

I didn't say that was because Kaiden and I fought. I don't think it was necessary because even though they guessed, they didn't say anything.

I said I was going to eat in my room today, and after much reluctance, they let me.

Well, I ended up eating almost nothing when Beth brought it to me. I can't eat anything when I'm sad, I don't feel like doing anything.

I get lost in my thoughts until my bedroom door opens, and Kaiden walks in.

He walks in with a stern face, and I dry my tears with the back of my hands. He notices and fades his angry expression.

I sit leaning on the headboard, looking at my hands, and he sits in front of me.

We remain silent. I don't want to say anything, and apparently, he doesn't know what to say. Eventually, he breaks the silence and holds my hand, making me lift my face and look into his eyes. "I'm sorry, my little sun," he says softly and sighs, his voice dripping with remorse. "I don't like seeing you like this. I needed to calm down before seeing you."

I don't answer anything, and he continues, "more and more I see that we come from different worlds, and these differences... I'll try not to judge you because of that," he says firmly.

I can't quite understand what he's talking about, but I can see how sorry he is, and frankly, it seems to be the most sincere I can get from him.

"Okay, I can work with this," I say, and he pulls me by the hand, and then I'm already on top of him, hugging him.

Instantly, I feel my body relax when I feel his arms wrapping around me. I feel his shoulders relaxing, too, and we stay in this position in silence for a few minutes before he goes to his room.

I feel like 20 pounds were lifted off my back. I feel lighter knowing that we are no longer fighting.

I spent the whole day trying to go to sleep to forget our fight, and I couldn't.

As soon as we sort this out, I lie down and sleep like a baby.

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The next morning, as soon as I spot Kaiden, I spring into action, leaping into his arms and hugging him with all my might. He sways a bit but quickly regains his balance, a hearty chuckle escaping him.

"I miss you," I confess, drawing back while sporting a playful pout. Our eyes lock, and in that shared gaze, time momentarily stands still. His eyes is holding a warmth that makes my heart flutter.

"Get a room," Jay says as he walks past us toward the dining room.

I giggle and go in the same direction with Kaiden, hand in hand.

Everyone is already seated when we arrive, my parents and Jake's parents are engaged in conversation, as are Char and Dustin.

I notice that they are not marked, but I don't say anything.

But Jay can't keep quiet. On Jake and Kaiden's side, he says, "Shouldn't you guys have already marked each other? How long will it take?"

Dustin blushes all over his face, and I can't help but notice that this must be how I look when I'm embarrassed. Jake lightly elbows him, but he just laughs. "It'll be harder to travel if we mark each other. When I get back, we mark each other before the ceremony," Char said, freeing Dustin from answering.

I look at Kaiden next to me and notice him steadily watching every interaction at the table as he looks at the entrances and exits of the space. Always on alert, as if waiting for something to happen.

When he sees that I'm watching him, his eyes soften. I smile at him and start adding food to my plate.

"How are your studies at the hospital, K?" Dustin asks.

Little does he know that, except for Jake, Char is the closest person who can guess about my gift. She looks at me curiously, seeming interested in my answer.

I want to talk to my parents first about my gift, I don't want to tell everyone right now, over breakfast.

"Great! I'm learning a lot!" I answer my brother.

"Ever since Katie was a kid, she wanted to be a doctor. When we were kids, she once celebrated when I hurt my knee because she was going to bandage it to 'save' me," he says, and everyone stops talking and starts laughing.

"Honey, what are you going to do after you graduate?" Jake's mom asks me.

I try my best to answer without telling them about my gift. "Well, I've always wanted to help people, I hope that when I graduate, it will be possible," I say, and they nod with a comforting smile. "Actually, I've always wanted to help in battle zones," I say, and Kaiden scoff, I ignore it and continue, "I think they should have more medical assistance for injured warriors. Some people can't resist until they reach the pack hospital."

"You can't be serious," he says firmly, and everyone stays in silent watching our interaction. "Why not? I think people would benefit from—"

"Don't be ridiculous, you're human. These battle zones are dangerous. You wouldn't be able to survive a minute there alone," Kaiden says coldly, interrupting me.

"He's right, Sunshine. These places aren't for you," my dad says, and my mom nods.

I look at Dustin and he's looking in disbelief at our parents' reaction.

I can't believe they doubt me so much. They doubt me... just like Kaiden.

Suddenly, I lost my hunger. No one objects when I place the napkin that was on my lap next to the plate and excuses myself from the table.

I go straight to my favorite place, where the sacred trees are.

I go so fast, holding back my tears, that when I realize I'm almost there.

"Katie!" Kaiden calls from behind me, and I ignore him and keep going.

It hurts to know that you are never enough.