Alpha Blake novel Chapter 71

　　"Hey, Buddy! Where are you headed? It's a bit late don't you think? You should get some rest or, maybe I can get the ladies to grab you a bite to eat. I haven't seen you eat a single bite all week. You need to get some food in your-" 

　　"I'm not hungry. Just, leave me alone. I'm not in the mood." Blake answers angrily in a low tone towards Harou.

　　"Blake. I know you miss her. We all do. But you gotta realize that she's gone, Blake. There's nothing we can do. Rebecca and Tyler have tried endlessly to bring her back, but it's useless. I'm really sorry bud-"

　　"I said leave me ALONE. Just let me be Harou. I'm not in the fucking mood." Blake sneers at Harou, his hands fisted, knuckles white. His eyes closed and his head tilted towards the heavens.

　　"Why Harou? Why did it have to be her? That dagger was aiming at me. I was supposed to protect her. I failed her miserably. I don't deserve to live either. I lost her forever. And I have no one to blame but myself." 

　　He hangs his head, pressing his eyes shut tight, and sighs deeply as he tries to contain his tears.

　　Harou pats his shoulder, wishing there's something he could do or say to make him feel less pain, less guilt.

　　He sighs and turns, closing his eyes and praying towards the heavens. Pleading there'd be a way for all this to be a dream.

　　For so long, he pleaded for the war to end. For the curse of them being stuck in that caved portal to be broken, and have them reunite with their friends.

　　Now, the only thing missing from all that was Selene. A great part to their happily ever after. It seemed that all that they had gone through, and all these achievements were not really worth it without the rest of their friendship group.

　　If only Selene and Emma were here with them as well.

　　Blake shrugs his shoulder. Making Harou's hand fall to his side. Though it seemed like a rude gesture, Harou knows that Blake is simply just agonizing over the loss of his mate.

　　"I want to be alone Harou. I'm begging you, leave me in peace. At least, metaphorically speaking, I need to be left alone."

　　"I understand Blake. I will be inside with the rest if you need me." Harou answers in a low voice. His eyes filled with tears and sadness for his friends turmoiled in his heart.

　　He turns on his heel and walks inside the packhouse, closing the door slowly behind him. 

　　Blake slowly sighs, looking towards the heavens and hating the beauty of the stars for the first time as he sees a shooting star past him.

　　"Hmm!" He huffs, narrowing his eyebrows in anger. "If only I could still have you in my arms, my love. I could tell you how much I love you. I looked forward to you giving me a pup. To grow old with you, even if it meant for you to call me an asshole every day from how much I make you angry at times." His eyes filled with tears as his eyes lock towards the stars. Engulfed in the beautiful sight, silencing everything else around him.

　　"Maybe it's not too late for me to give you a pup. Or two, or three if you want. I definitely would not mind one bit." His eyes widen in shock, his gaze averting everywhere, unable to believe he just heard her voice.

　　But nothing, nor anyone seems to be around. "I'm going crazy love! I'm hearing your voice now. Though I can't say I'm complaining. Your voice is the most beautiful melody I have ever heard." He whispers through tears. His voice breaking and his knees felt weak. An oh-so-familiar sensation in his heart. The same feeling he had the day he found his mate. The same feeling he had the day she came back.

　　"Selene. I need you so much, baby! I need you. I can't do this without you! I just can't." His eyes closed, his hands fisted on top of the fence around his packhouse.

　　"You don't have to. I'm right here. And I promise I am not going anywhere." Her voice was clear,  making him open his eyes and turn towards the packhouse.

　　Selene stands there in front of him. Beautiful as ever. A white-creamed strapless gown, her hair down in natural loose curls, and her face were radiant and beautiful. 

　　"Selene?" His eyes are wide, his heart rising faster than ever before as he slowly raises his hands. Could this be just another dream? 

　　She giggles, grasping his hand tight and pulling him against her as she crashes onto his lips. 

　　He smiles, unwilling to pull away and embracing her with all of his strength.

　　"She's here!" He yells through his mind link, startling everyone. And though the pack is baffled by his words, they all run towards the direction of the packhouse. 

　　Yelling, screaming, and rejoicing as they see her there in the flesh.

　　He engulfs her with his arms around her body, kissing her and unwilling to pull away. 

　　"Don't you ever EVER leave me. I can't do this without you baby."

　　She smiles, gripping her hands around his waist and pulling him closer. "I'm yours, Babe, always and forever." She chuckles, kissing his lips and placing her forehead against his.

　　"Now! About that baby?" She smirks, looking at him mischievously and pulling him close.

　　"We can definitely work on that." She chuckles, making Blake pull her up. He slowly carries her up the stairs, bridal style, and to their room. 

　　Everyone cheers, and smiles as they see their Luna back, looking towards the heavens and thanking their goddess for giving her back.