Claiming His Tempting Mate novel Chapter 48

Savannah's POV

I looked at the sky and sighed. Rosis's words flashing in my mind again and again. I don't know how to react on this matter nor I know how true the story is but one thing is sure that the event really happened. Is this why Hardwick was hesitating to tell me the truth? Because he was deeply involved in this matter? But I am his mate and he can't hide it from me forever especially when the past is knocking hard trying to barge inside in our present life. I don't know how long it will take him to return but I really want him here with me. I want to ask him about it to confirm myself and to know how much of a true story it was.

"Mistress"

I was pulled back to earth when Luina's voice rang in my ear "what?"

"This is your dress. '' She put the violet-colored silk dress on the bed. Only then I realised that I was still in my bathrobe.

"Thanks Luina" I said before picking it up.

"It's my pleasure Mistress"

After dressing up I walk towards the dining area to have my coffee. Just as I walked inside I saw Jenny. I was about to greet her but something caught my eyes.

"Hi Jenny" I greeted as I walked towards her.

She turned around and smiled "good morning Mistress" . She placed the new flower pot on the table.

"You look beautiful," I said as I sat down.

"I....I will bring your coffee" she almost ran away. I chuckled as I looked at her running back. Looks like something really happened. I tapped on the table as I waited for her to come back.

"Here Mistress" Jenny placed the coffee cup on the table. The cup was still hot and I could see the steams.

"You look so happy today. What happened?"

"Um....nothing"

I looked at her up and down and then smiled "this shirt looks good on you but don't you think it's oversized?"

Jenny gasped "uh....this ..." She looked down on her body then suddenly a blush appeared on her cheek staining her skin in pink light.

I raised my eyebrows as I looked at her closely. It's clear that the shirt she was wearing is a man's shirt. But looking at her posture looks like she had a good steamy night. There's also a biting mark on her neck. But who is he?

Ryan's smirking face flashed in my mind. I shook my head. Hardwick said they don't have any connections. Is it really true or is he also unaware of the fact?

"There you are, why did you leave the bed leaving me alo-" the manly voice stopped in middle.

I looked up and gave a smile "Good morning, I was not expecting you to be here in the pack Ryan"

"Ah.... Luna, are you here too?" Ryan walked in with an awkward smile.

"Uh... I am here to grab my morning coffee" I replied as I sipped on my coffee. "Well I must say You really did have good choice Ryan"

"Choice about what?" He frowned.

"Shirt" I smiled "specially the one Jenny is wearing right now"

Ryan's eyes raked on Jenny who was standing at the side blushing from head to toe.

"You two are mates?" I asked.

"Um....yes" Ryan ruffled his hair.

"And I guess Hardwick also has no idea about it?"

"That ....." Ryan looked at Jenny.

"Okay, let it be. Tell me why are you two hiding it from everyone?"

Both of them looked at me. Ryan sat down on the chair across from me while he pulled Jenny with him. Jenny looked nervous while Ryan looked careless.

"Well?" I started looking at them waiting for answers.

"I wanted to tell everyone when I found out she is my mate" Ryan smiled and hold Jenny's hand "but I guess my playing ways came between us"

"Jenny rejected you?" I asked.

"What ...no no....." He shook his head "that's not what I mean. I wanted to announce publicly but Jenny started to avoid me when she found me as her mate" he rubbed the back of his neck.

"Oh, when did you discover the bond?" I asked again.

"3 months ago. Jenny's wolf is quite weak compared to the others in the pack so it took time to form the bond and recognise each other as mates" Ryan replied.

I nodded "So you both were avoiding each other for a long time then what happened last night?"

Jenny blushed again, making me laugh inwardly. I still couldn't believe that this shy girl really had a way with her mate. But of course I am happy for her.

"I had enough of the distance" Ryan laughed then glanced at Jenny. There was a hidden adoration shining in his eyes.

Finally the forever playboy finally met his mate. He really looked smitten already.

"Since you got your mate, I think you should stop fooling around"

"Haha ..." Ryan laughed "don't worry Luna. That's not going to happen. It was all one night stands. Afterall" he threw his arm around Jenny who looked up glaring at him.

These two. I shook my head.

"Anyways, where's Hardwick?" I asked Ryan.

"He is busy," he smiled.

"I know that. I just want to know when he is going to return"

"I don't know exactly. I was here in the pack to get some files and I need to head back by afternoon"

"What kind of problem do you guys have that's making you so busy that it's making you unable to give a call or message?" I asked, getting annoyed.

"Don't worry Luna, it will get over soon. If the matter was not serious then Alpha wouldn't be working hard to handle like this" this time all the playfulness of Ryan vanished and his face turned serious. It's like he was trying hard to persuade me not to take Hardwick in the wrong way for his absence.

I sighed "I am doubting him. It's just I couldn't see him so I am worried"

Hearing me say this Ryan smiled "as I said, Alpha will be back after the matter is solved. He will be back soon to you"

I nodded "I will be waiting for him"

The rest of the afternoon went by hurriedly and I spent my time in the library with Luina. Without Hardwick it is really boring. I miss his naughty hands that could not stay still and his naughty mouth which could not refrain itself from talking dirty in my ear. I miss him so much that it hurts. But I don't have any choice either. All I can do is wait for him to return so that I can throw myself on him and tell him how much I missed him.

Shaking my head I closed the book in my hand. Luina who was sitting on the chair stood up "are you finished Mistress?"

I nodded.

"Do you want another one? I can search again"

I laughed "no it's fine. I can read many books in one day"

"What would you like to do then?"

"I want to go out and take a stroll. Sitting here all day making my body stiff"

"Okay" she nodded and I placed the book on the table before heading out of the library room.

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"It feels good" I smiled to myself as the cold air hit my skin. The library room was comfy and it could make you sleepy while reading. I was reading a novel the whole afternoon and now my body started to feel numb. But it's a great time-killing method other than sitting in a room alone and looking at those furniture.

"The gardeners will be planting new flowers, Mistress. Would you like to add some of your choice?" Luina asked as she followed behind me in slow steps.

"The garden is already full. Why are they planning news posts?"

"It's kind of a collection in other words. To get all types of flowers "

"Since that's the case" I pondered for a while. "then I think types of Orchid will be fine"

"Okay I will inform the gardener about it"

We walked for a while enjoying the weather and the cool breeze. My mind is clear now and I hope that he will be back soon.

"Um....Mistress" I turned around only to find the woman who was getting on my nerves standing behind me. She was wearing a yellow sundress and stood there looking meek.

"Can I have a talk with you?" She asked.

I looked at her from head to toe "you say anything you want"

Delaney glanced beside me where Luina was standing. She looked like hesitating something.

"She is my personal maid. She won't leak anything you are going to say" I assured. I really want to see what she wants to say to me.

"It's too personal. I hope you can understand me" Delaney insisted, smiling slightly.

I glanced at Luina who nodded and stepped away from us. Delaney looked at her before looking at me. Though she looks beautiful with those innocent eyes, I know it clearly that she is not what she seems outside. She sighed a few times before opening her mouth.

"I know you are his mate. But before you came I was in his life. And we have shared so many things that you can't imagine" there was a small smile playing on her lips. It's like she was trying to recall everything that happened in the past.

"What are you trying to say?" I asked her seriously.

She smiled gently "My name is Delaney. May be you don't know me but Hardwick and this pack knows me well. We almost grew up together and have deep bonding for each other. It's unfortunate that we are not bonded by fate but no matter what we could deny whatever we have between us. So I want to tell that please let us stay together"

I frowned "what do you mean by let you stay together?"

"I know you can't understand at this moment. That's why I am trying to tell you the truth. Though Hardwick and ai don't have mate bonding but we have made it clear for each other that we don't neglect the connection. Besides....." Suddenly she blushed. "Besides He already made me his''

I raised my eyebrows at her "his?"

"Yes" she nodded shyly "I know it may hurt you since you are his mate but I want to clear everything with you so I have to tell you the truth. Hardwick and I had sex before"

My heart jumped as she said that. I clenched my fist as I looked at her coldly. She really has the gut to tell her past on my face. Looks like she really wants me to lash out or leave my mate for good.

"So?" I asked as if it's a small thing. I refrained myself from getting angry, controlling my emotions with all my power.

Delaney looked surprised for a moment before collecting her expression "so ... You are his mate and I really can't ask you to leave him because it will hurt him. But at least I can expect you to be a little generous to let me stay by his side. I promise I won't come between you two. It's just as long as he marries me I will be happy and you can take the Luna position. I just want stay by his side all life"

"And what if he refuses to do that?"

"Refuse?" She smiled "it won't happen because I know how much Hardwick is fond of me. He always cared for me and if there's was not any misunderstanding between us then we could have been a happy couple or maybe you could never get the chance to be here"

I looked at Delaney carefully. This woman looks like she is gentle and charming but all I could see was her pretense. How could anyone be this shameless? Till now I have seen 3 people who are kind of shameless beyond imagination. One is Avan then Reese and next is Delaney. They all have the same goal, mind and personality that could never change.

"Are you done Delaney? Looks like your purpose got fulfilled" I said after some time.

"What do you mean? " She frowned "I am requesting you because you are his mate. All you have to do is to be a little open minded to accept me"

"Sorry I don't have such ability to open my mind more than its limits"

"Don't be so jealous" she suddenly hissed. "Hardwick and I are childhood partners and had more experience than yours. I know you are his mate that's why I am pleading you because I don't want to hurt you and make him hate me"

I smiled "I never heard him talking about you. Are you sure about your point?"

"That's all his anger that he was avoiding my topic but I know he still cares about me. If not then he won't send the car to pick me up" she blushed again "there's a little misunderstanding between us but I am confident that I will clear it once he is here. So I wanted to clear everything to you for the future"

I sighed "are you done? I am tired and I want to rest for a while"

Delaney's smile froze "I am serious here. You don't believe me, do you?"

I shook my head "it's not that I didn't believe you. It's that I don't care about it" I walked past her but stopped when I heard her yell.

"You will see when he returns. You will see how much he adores me and how much he respects me. You will see in your eyes then you will understand. Hardwick is mine and he will always be. Just wait and watch"

My blood started to boil as I fisted my hand. Delaney really has the guts to spill this before even after knowing everything. I guess Daisy has told her everything then she is here to confront me? I told him to tell me the truth. But he refused, avoided as much as he can and now all his past is dancing before me revealing all the secrets. My body started to feel hot because of anger. Now I know what I should do. It's all his fault for hiding it from me.

Suddenly my phone vibrated. I can see the familiar name flashing on the screen.

"Hello"

Suddenly my lips curved up as I heard the words from the other line. Perfect.