Chapter 66
“My love, hurry up, we must present ourselves in the pack now,” Ares said in a manly voice as he put his bags in the car.
Gina took a few steps toward him, curled her delicate hands around his waist, and rested her head on his chest as she whispered to him.Original from NôvelDrama.Org.
“This place became my home, the months we lived here were the most wonderful of my life. She had her gaze lost in that beautiful magical corner, where her love for her mate blossomed, like vegetation in spring.
Ares narrowed his eyes and cracked a tender smile, reaching out his right hand to caress Gina’s chin, forcing her to look at him.
“For me, too, they were the most romantic and passionate moments I’ve ever experienced,” he whispered tenderly. If it were up to me, we would live together here, in the middle of this magical forest. But we have an engagement with the Queen, they’ve been waiting for us in the Dawn pack for two months, and I must see my warriors and make sure everything is in order.
Gina nodded in understanding, though her heart longed to stay forever in the place that had brought them together with a sigh, she said.
“You’re right,” he let out another big sigh. This place will always be here, waiting for us,” he confessed, he knows that this forest was a silent witness of his love.
Ares leaned over to Gina and gave her a tender kiss before helping her into the van. She nodded with a wistful smile as she allowed him to guide her to the co-pilot’s side. Once she was seated, Ares went around the car and climbed into the driver’s seat. He started the vehicle and drove for more than two hours until he reached the herd. As they stood in front of their new home, Ares stopped.
He got out of the car and went around it to open the passenger door. However, before he could help Gina down, a group of people came over to greet him. Among them, a woman with an enthusiastic look and flirtatious gestures attracted his attention.
“Ares, it’s so good to see you again!” We’ve been waiting anxiously, we thought you’d abandoned us,” the woman said with a mischievous smile.
“I’m back now. I’ll catch up on the affairs of the pack soon,” Ares replied calmly. As he spoke, a few people surrounded him, moving him a few inches away from the car.
Gina watched the scene from inside the vehicle, feeling alienated in this new environment full of unfamiliar faces. Uncertainty gripped her as she waited nervously for him to return. A hint of jealousy crept into her mind as she saw two women clinging to Ares’ arm, which made her feel somewhat displaced and sad. I didn’t know how to react in this situation. He stopped looking at them when he heard a kind voice.
“Come, come down and come with me.” I’m Hecate, Danna’s grandmother, and you can count on me for whatever you need,” the old woman said with a warm smile. Gina accepted his hand with a smile and got out of the car.
“My name is Gina, I’m Ares’ destined partner,” she blurted out shyly.
“Come, let’s go to where the alpha is.” Those gentlemen who are talking to him are the ones who have been taking care of the herd while he was gone,” he explained kindly.
Gina, still feeling a little insecure, responded.
“Ehhh… Wouldn’t I better wait for him here?” I don’t want to interrupt him.
“Don’t worry, my dear. The alpha will be happy to see you by his side. Plus, you’re part of our family now. Come on, walk around, I’ll introduce you to everyone and you’ll feel right at home. With those reassuring words, Hecate led Gina to the group of people surrounding Ares.
When the two women came to the alpha’s side, the old lady expressed humorously.
“Ares, how ill-mannered you are, you left your wife in the car alone and you haven’t introduced her.
Ares, who hadn’t noticed that he had a woman clinging to each arm, immediately let go of them and took a step toward Gina, a huge smile whispering.
“My love, forgive me for leaving you alone in the car. As soon as I got off, these people surrounded me to talk to me about the pack. His gaze was full of tenderness and in front of her he hugged her affectionately, making it clear to everyone that she was a fundamental part of his life.
The tension in Gina dissipated and she felt more comfortable at that moment.
“Don’t worry, I understand you my alpha,” Gina replied in a soft and sweet voice, prompting smiles and sympathy from some of the people who were there.
However, two she-wolves who were there gnashed their teeth in rage when they heard how the alpha called that little, she-wolf “my love” in front of everyone. One of them commented in a contemptuous tone.
“She shouldn’t bother. Now that you’re the alpha of this pack, you’re going to be busy with your duties and your people. She has to get used to being alone.
Hecate, visibly annoyed by the she-wolf’s attitude, quickly intervened.
“Iris, shut up. Keep your mouth shut. “Hecate was ready to stand up for Gina and make her feel good and loved in her new home.
Ares stood beside Gina and looked away at the people present.
“Gentlemen, I present to you Gina Willfon, Moon of this pack, and the most beautiful gift that the goddess Selene placed for me along the way. “She’s my mate,” he announced in a firm voice and proudly. Then he glanced at the two women and told them in a way that made his position in the pack clear. I ask you to respect me and my Luna. Now I’m no longer a warrior, but the alpha of this pack.
The men standing there looked at each other and then bowed to Gina respectfully and solemnly.
“Welcome to your pack, Luna Gina. Madam, we are here to serve you and protect you at all times,” they said in a united chorus, demonstrating their loyalty and commitment to their new leader.
She was overwhelmed by the display of respect and affection; she stammered shyly as she blushed.
“This… Well, I don’t know what to say. Thank you. If you could just say Gina, call me just, Gina.
The alpha grunted at the women’s disapproving attitude but was interrupted by a warm and soft voice.
“You don’t need to bow to me, treat me like one of you,” Gina said as she clung to Ares’ arm.
The alpha automatically intertwined his fingers with hers and with a smile said.
“Let’s go to our home so you can rest,” then, he looked at Hecate kindly and called her affectionately as he always called her. Old woman, order one of the men to take the luggage out of the car and take it to our room.
Hecate nodded with a smile and turned to one of the men in the pack to give him the instructions.
Ares gently tugged at his mate and led it toward the entrance of a gate. Gina swallowed at the sight of two wolves, a big wolf, and a small she-wolf, both with the initials O and T. He positioned himself behind her and placed his head on her left shoulder as he asked.
“Do you like it?” That’s Orion and Tea,” he said with a hint of pride in his voice, making it clear that they were a family.
Gina nodded softly; at the warm welcome she was receiving. It was a new beginning in his life with Ares in that Pack.
“I love it!” I love it! How did you do it? I didn’t see you get far out of the cabin.
“Hecate took it upon herself to remove the old gate and put this one up. In addition, I had a beautiful garden made for you. Ares covered her eyes with his hands and led her into the gate. Together they walked to the side of the mansion, and he finally took his hands out of her eyes.
Gina felt a knot of excitement in her stomach, a radiant smile spread all over her face, and her eyes filled with tears as she discovered the beautiful garden full of roses, tulips, colorful flowers, and cherry trees leading into the forest.
“It’s beautiful, my love,” she whispered admiringly, deeply moved by the gesture of her mate. Unable to contain her joy, she turned and clung to Ares’ neck. Thank you, thank you, it’s beautiful. I can’t believe this is for me,” she said happily, her words full of gratitude and love for the special gesture her mate had prepared for her.
Ares stared into her eyes in a hoarse voice, he revealed.
“I know you’ve suffered a lot and that you still feel insecure, that’s why when we were in the cabin, I talked to Hecate to make some changes in our new home, to make your life here more peaceful. He narrowed his eyes and lost himself for a few seconds in her brown eyes. Gina, I need you to trust me. I saw how those two wolves treated you. It’s all my fault, because I was with them just for sex, nothing sentimental, but they didn’t seem to get it. I didn’t think they would act that way. I’ll give them a stop, but I need you to tell me if they’re taking advantage of you or treating you badly.
“It’s all right, my alpha,” she replied shyly. Ares, I’d like to learn how to defend myself. Maya once told me she was going to teach me, but then she went to another herd and it didn’t happen. But I would like to learn.
“Of course, my Moon. Let me assign you someone I trust to get you started whenever you want. Taking advantage of the moment, Ares brought his lips to Gina’s and began to kiss her passionately.
However, she gently pushed him to pull away, blushing she stammered.
“Ares! Not here. She poked her head out to his side. Look, there were some people there. What a pity, they will say that we are perverts.
He laughed and taking her by the hand, led her to the mansion.