Chapter 145
Janet stood on her spot, frozen.
Everyone had been telling her that she would find her second chance mate soon. She didnât believe it.
Yet here she was, standing face to face with her second chance mate, at a most unexpected space and timing.
The second chance mate worked very differently from the firstâtime mating.
They would be able to recognize each otherâs scent, but the mate bond would not be active till they both recognized each other as their mate.
So both Janet and Westin had a chance to decide whether they wanted this person as their mate or not.
ââ¦What a pleasant surprise.â
Westin walked up to Janet in one long stride and looked down at her with a charming
Chapter 145
Janet stood on her spot, frozen.
Everyone had been telling her that she would find her second chance mate soon. She didnât believe it.
Yet here she was, standing face to face with her second chance mate, at a most unexpected space and timing.
The second chance mate worked very differently from the firstâtime mating.
They would be able to recognize each otherâs scent, but the mate bond would not be active till they both recognized each other as their mate.
So both Janet and Westin had a chance to decide whether they wanted this person as their mate or not.
What a pleasant surprise.â
Westin walked up to Janet in one long stride and looked down at her with a charming
smile.
His thick eyelashes fluttered, underneath which was a set of deep blue eyes.
âMy mate is you, Alpha Daranâs rejected Luna.â he chuckled. âThat is something beyond my wildest dream.
Janet frowned.
The guy was charming for sure.
But she didnât like the way he referred to her as âDaranâs rejected Luna.â
She hated to be known for that.
âStop calling me that.â
Janet said freezingly and took a step back, putting some safe distance between them. The smile on Westinâs lips became wider, his dimples standing out.
âMy apology.â
He put his right hand on his chest and bowed to her, which may seem a bit too dramatic if other people did it, but he had a way to make it seem natural.
âOf course, you are more than that,â he smiled: âI also know that you are Blood Moon Packâs princess, Alpha Casperâs sister. If you hate to be defined by titles, I also know that you are an extraordinary Gamma.â
Janet stared at him, âDo you sweet talk to the woman you just met like that?â
Westin laughed, âNo. Of course not! But we are mates. So that is different.â
He reached out a hand, his palm facing up, an inviting gesture.
âShall we recognize each other as mates right now?â he asked politely.
Janet narrowed her eyes.
Slowly, she lifted her arm.
Westin thought she was going to give him her hand. So he stepped in, closing the gap in between.
Yet the pleasant smile froze on his lips the next second.
A dagger was pressed against his throat, the steel glinting icily in the darkness.
His smile faded away. His face became expressionless.
This man looked very intimidating with that casual smile.
âThreatening your mate with a dagger? Really?â he asked flatly.
Janet held the hilt tightly.
âWhy did you draw the other soldiers away?â she hissed. âWho are you? And what are you up to? Before you give me a clear answer, this blade will stay on your fucking neck.â
Westin chuckled, his body slightly shaking with that laugh. The sharp blade cut open
the surface of his skin, some blood oozing out.
But he didnât back away from her and the dagger.
He leaned in instead, looking deep into her eyes.
âMy name is Westin. Westin Lawson,â he said.
His sexy, husky voice sent a shiver down her spine. Yet she ignored that strange feeling.
âAnd?â she demanded.
âAnd I report to Lady Morgana,â Westin shrugged. âI know that you plan to escape. the city tonight. That plan seems to fall apart now. But I donât want the Rogue Kingâs
men to catch you first. So I draw them away. If you want, I can take you to meet with Morgana and you can figure out your next move with her.â
So this was Morganaâs guy?
Janet checked him up.
Morgana did say that she had told some of her most trusted men about the plan. But Janet didnât know who those men were.
After a long pause, she withdrew the dagger.
âCan you help me to get out of the city?â she asked.
âSadly, no. You caused too much noise, and all the gates are secured now.â
Janet nodded.
She knew the hope was slim.
âTake me to Morgana then.â
She stuck the dagger back to her belt and said to Westin with a threatening tone, âDonât fuck with me on the way though. It will only take me 1 second to slit your throat.â
Westin laughed, his shoulders shaking.
âI wouldnât dare.â
He pulled the door open for her, âAfter you, my mate.â
Janet turned to Dora, who was looking at her with a concerned look.
âAre you going to be alright?â Dora asked worriedly..
âYes. I will be fine. Thank you for helping me again.â
âNo problemâ¦and I am sorry about my fiancé going to the court and testifying,â Dora bit her lips. âHe didnât check with me first. He was just crazy about the money. that the King promised him.â
âWhere is he now?â Janet asked.
âHis legs were all broken after the flogging. And I dumped him. He is not my fiancé anymore.â
âGreat job,â Janet smiled.
She wished Dora the best of luck and left the house with Westin.
The chilling night wind made her shiver slightly.
A thick jacket landed on her shoulder the next second, still carrying Westinâs warm body temperature.
âPut it on,â Westin said.
âI donât need-â
Westin cut her off, âMy jacket can help to cover parts of your scent. Your crazy ex is still searching for you all over the city. You wouldnât want him to track you down following your scent.â
Janet lapsed into silence.
She could hear some distant wolf howls echoing in the night sky. She knew that it was Daran.
âThanks.â she zipped the zipper.
Westin smiled. His dimples appeared again.
âThis way,â he took the lead and walked down the empty street.
Westin knew the city even better than she did.
They took back alleys and shortcuts and successfully stayed away from the soldiers who were still searching for her.
15 minutes later, they arrived at a small courtyard.
Janet saw Morgana standing under a plane tree.
âJanet!â
Morgana gasped and rushed forward to hug her, âFuck, you didnât get away. OK. But
where is Casper?â
âI shoved him out before the gate closed up. Where is Kass? Is he alright?â Janet asked urgently.
âYeahâ¦â
Morgana said reluctantly, âIt just occurred to me thatâ¦Westin might be a fake
âWhat?â Janet rounded her eyes, âHow so? I thought he was your most trusted guy!â
âHe climbed the rank just recently. I didnât know that he existed 2 months ago. And when he caught my attention, I pulled out his file and did some background checks on himâ¦â
âAnd?â Janet pursued eagerly.
âHis file is completely forged,â Morgana said in a hushed voice. âHis address is fake. His emergency contact doesnât existâ¦His whole identity is made up. Janet, this guy is not just a simple soldier.â
Janet stood stiffly on her spot, feeling a creeping chill.
More and more mysteriesâ¦
So who was Westin really?
âYeahâ¦â
Morgana said reluctantly, âIt just occurred to me thatâ¦Westin might be a fake identity.â
âWhat?â Janet rounded her eyes, âHow so? I thought he was your most trusted guy!â
âHe climbed the rank just recently. I didnât know that he existed 2 months ago. And when he caught my attention, I pulled out his file and did some background checks
on himâ¦â
âAnd?â Janet pursued eagerly.
âHis file is completely forged,â Morgana said in a hushed voice. âHis address is fake. His emergency contact doesnât exist⦠His whole identity is made up. Janet, this guy is not just a simple soldier.â
Janet stood stiffly on her spot, feeling a creeping chill.
More and more mysteriesâ¦
So who was Westin really?