Chapter 41: Chapter 41

We have been running in the woods, Eliz felt it refreshing since we haven't been shifted when we were in the human realm.

We cross our border and made it to another territory probably Eric's. Then we continue to walk before we reach his. Aaron wants us to talk at where we first met.

The first question I ask him as we walk was "How's everyone doing" and he told me that they were all okay. Conrad has found his mate and Jay has moved with his mate since she's a Beta's daughter of another pack. So Zeus's pack is now combined with his and he's the Alpha.

We talk about other random stuff about how my life in the human realm was and how he had to cope with everything until we reach that spot again.

I pick up from our conversation that he never mentioned anything about Claire so I decided to ask him. I was thinking maybe he didn't want to since it could make things awkward.

"How's everything with Claire?"

Aaron stops this time he turns to me, his hand scratches his hair.

"I don't know, we haven't been on good terms since the day of the funeral," biting my lip, I look him in the eyes.

"Does" Aaron caught me off guard when he closed the distance between us, his hand caressing my cheek I took a breath in taking in his scent, and I kind of love it. He didn't let me finish when I felt his warm lips on mine, how I always miss being in his arm.

He moved him and I didn't refuse as I responded to him making him smile while we kissed. We pull away for a moment

"I broke everything with Claire when you left that day? I wanted to come and get you but I know I have to give you some time to get a hang of everything. You know"

He looks at me then continues "Claire went against me for months when I refused to be her mate again. She even tries to bring in the council. Yet too bad she was found guilty instead and was banished from the pack. Now Eric's pack is run by Lucian and his mate"

"Council" I look at him with confusion "yes it's something all Alphas agreed on, so it runs by four elders and us the Alphas. It's for bringing orders and laws consistently throughout our race," he explains.

"WOW that's a lot of info" he laughs shortly "so where is she now if she was banished" I refer to Claire

He looks guilty for a moment "she was found dead near our border. Theoretically, she has been attacking by rogues." He sighs heavily then shoves his hands in his pocket, turning away from me.

"Elle, I'm sorry for everything and I'm sorry for not coming after you. I did want to but I know you need more time. Even if it takes more than just a year for you to come back I'll still wait," he turns back to me

"I'm sorry Elle."

Eliz doesn't have any more problems with Aaron. She has liberated herself and has agreed for me to be with anyone. She always told me back in the human realm that it's never too late for us.

I step forward and peck him on the cheek as I didn't want to rush into any relationship "is that so" and he smiles "thank you" I told him.

He didn't hesitate to pull me in his arms then kisses me on the forehead. "I love this, us being together" he squeezes my shoulder.

"Wait I might have promised Eric to be there if we met in another life," Aaron pulls me in a hug "it's okay"

"You're not mad," I ask him. He lowers his head tilting my chip to meet his gaze "nope. As long as you're with me now," I smile thanking the moon goddess for how I get to be so lucky.

"I like you" I took him by surprise. I didn't want to say the love word, not so fast. I want to take things slow with Aaron and savor every moment of it even with our last breath.

"Say it" he begs me "Aaron you're my significant one and I really like you" he kissed me on the forehead again then whisper while looking me straight in the eyes "I like you more, my significant one."

Now I am content and happy to live this life with the man beside me and to begin this life again. I have been late before but this time I'm not.

I mean who would have thought that after all the misfortunes, the heartache, the dramas, and the battles. In the end, the moon goddess still makes sure that latecomers like me would never be left without a Mate.

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A Mate for the Latecomer

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The epilogue will be up soon and it may be not what everyone expects but hey I wrote the end before the first chapter... Lol... Love Xox, Nica.