Chapter 69: Chapter 69

**Cassie's Point of View**

I AM relieved that we have reached an agreement. Derek still calls and occasionally goes outside. Despite the fact that I am extremely busy with work-related tasks, I still make time for myself and accompany him. Derek requires my assistance, and I feel the want to help him, especially in a difficult position.

"You want some sandwich?" Dax inquired, sitting on my pad, Charlie and he were playing, but my kid fell asleep on his lap.

"Let me make one for you, Charlie is sleeping on your lap, and we both don't want this little man to wake up," I replied, walking to the kitchen.

I suddenly recall Chris's wish to come here tomorrow; he is OK now. He still needs to check his body weight and things, because he appeared to be ill the first time I met him a month ago.

But that's because I make sure he eats at the appropriate time and in the right amount, gets enough rest, and takes care of his mental health. I am relieved that he is gradually improving.

I didn't notice I had accidentally injured my finger because I wasn't paying attention.

“Aw!” It seems stingy, I said, and I forgot that my knife, a present from Angel that I can't just throw away, is made of pure silver. And silver is just what you require to harm me and my type.

I heard a huge thud when Dax came in front of me, and he seems worried for a reason, which I know, but I don't want to confirm it just yet because I have so much on my plate. I am neither stupid nor am I a robot. I know what I'm talking about.

"What happened?" he questioned, his gaze fixed on my hand.

He gripped my hand, and his next move surprised me completely. He put my injured finger in his lips and began to suck it slowly... The pain lessens, but I felt something other when I realized what he had done was so familiar to me.

"When my husband is still alive, he does this to me." Although this is unneeded because werewolves' wounds heal in seconds unless they are hit with a silver weapon or laced with a deadly variety of wolfbane.

I drew my hand back and washed it in the sink. I returned with a smile after nodding. "My husband's name is Kaiden." And he's in a good place right now," I told him.

"I am deeply sorry for your loss. "He appears to be a wonderful man, a wonderful husband, and an amazing father to his son," he remarked with a real smile on my face. And why can I see Kaiden's smile on his? That's bizarre.

First, I remember Kaiden with Chris, and it even happened in my dream, and now it's Dax. Is this a coincidence, or is there something else going on?

"He is, and he will always and forever be with me." I handed him the plate of sandwiches.

We returned to the living room and noticed my son sitting on the sofa, looking at his aftermath after his long sleep break. I'm sure he played all night again, exercising his aloha powers, and while I want him to stop because it would just make him more interested about his power and seek, I have the authority to stop or refuse him.

"Snack is ready," I told my son, who nodded. He appears to be depressed, and I understand why.

"By the way, your uncle Derek will be paying you a visit here tomorrow, so?" I said it with a cliffhanger tone.

And just like that, his eye raised with excitement, and he went straight to my side and hugged me.

"Really, Mom?" He stated it in a joyful tone, which is priceless because he is not as happy right now as he was a month ago.

"OK, so you'd better behave, okay?" "Your uncle has been sick for a few weeks," I told him, trying not to be too cheeky.

He nodded, and Charlie appears to be upset and concerned about what I said. "Is Uncle okay now?" Mom?”

I agreed by nodding. "He's making progress. Now, go to the restroom and wash your face and hands because we're going to watch a movie, okay?"

My son excitedly nodded and went to the bathroom. I smiled and shook my head.

"Are you communicating with that guy again?" he inquired. I can't read his expression right now.

"Yeah, I handle the presentation, and we had a quick chat." He's very scrawny and sickly if you just saw him. I assumed something happened to him for a short time." I am still concerned as of this writing. However, his doctor stated that everything is fine with him and that they have found no cause or explanation for why he became that way.

He let out a sigh. "Do you worry about him because you pity him or because you like him?" he questioned immediately, without pausing. That makes my mouth drop to the floor as well.

"What kind of inquiry is that?" I know you know he confesses to me, but whether we're on good terms or not, I don't think love is for me yet." I can't seem to let go of my pal. And this isn't anything I can describe. Perhaps this is a one-time emotion, and with a little more time, I can adjust and stop it.

He gave a nod. "Please, please, please don't let him hurt you again." If he makes you miserable and depressed again, I will not remain silent any longer and will confront him. "You are so precious that he should never be like that," he continued, scared and angry.

I no longer have an option except to confront him. It's now or never for me to clear everything.

"Art, I'm not going to be angry or make a move that will harm you, but I wanted to ask you this." Why? Why are you being so paranoid? Why do you love me so much? Am I correct? "Do you like me?" I asked him now, and he appears surprised by what I said.

I noticed how Kaiden's apple moved, and he appeared to be having an anxiety attack, but I hugged him and spoke. "Breathe, Dax, you know who I am. I don't pass judgment; I will remain who I am regardless of your response, and it is your option whether or not to respond to me now. I'm not putting any pressure on you."

He gave a nod. "I'm sorry, Cassie." If I really like you."

ANOTHER WORKING DAY, and it's heavy after a day off and without seeing my boss. Derek, those names taste terrible in my mouth.

I'm not sure why it's so heavy, and I'm not sure if I should be feeling this way. But, as clear as crystal, I've already resolved to leave this town and start over.

I realize it seems exhausting, exhausting, and inconvenient, but what can I do? After being mateless, this could be my fate.

I sighed, and Angel seemed to notice as well. She's giving me a strange look right now. "I understand where you're coming from, but you should hold out a little longer." It won't be long before we can finally leave that place... I've already spoken with our future boss, and I swear he's far superior than that jerk." Angel appears furious, yet her emotionless expression is good. I should learn how to hide my emotions from her.

"I can't wait to restart this life," I told her. Even if it is impossible. First and foremost, if I can restart my life, I will do all and everything to save my friend. Maybe he's still with me if I'm only stronger than time.

"Take this, please." "Are you in pain?" I didn't realize I was crying until she stopped driving her car.

I laughed. "I'm sorry if I appear strange. I just miss my husband; if he were still here, I might be happier. Maybe if I just manage to save him..."

She hugged me and offered me the support I needed. "I know there are a lot of whats in our lives, and that is something that makes us restless. Perhaps, if this is simply science fiction, we can go back in time and do something about our past. But we're just some average walking meat, with no choice but to proceed. I understand how heavy you are. I am my brother's wall, therefore I understand his pain, but don't let it consume you." To be honest, I feel a lot better now than I did when the wounds in my soul and heart were new. It is gradually becoming bearable for me.

"As always, thank you for your warm words. If I hadn't met you, I might not have known where to begin again. You allow me to have fun, enjoy it, accomplish my job, and do things that I couldn't do without my hubby. "I'd like to thank you." She gave me a friendly smile.

"Nothing special, I just want to help you." But if I merely know that our boss has a lot harsher side to his nature, I will do better, and that is to keep you from coming close to that guy." Angel seemed to be in a state of rage.

We finally arrived at the company's parking lot. Angel said she'll go straight to the Marketing department since she needs to speak with the head, whereas I'm apprehensive about walking alone to my table.

I'll remind myself to begin writing my resignation letter. I'll email it to Derek by myself tomorrow so he can start looking for someone to fill the position of his new secretary.

It's about the elevator door shutting when my boss appears out of nowhere, stops the elevator door from closing, and is just gathering his breath. I didn't dare to ask if he was all right. It is his fault for moving so quickly and failing to wait for the next elevator.

"That's close," he added, and I can tell he was attempting to strike up a discussion with me. But all I did was nod and barely make a sound. He appears dissatisfied, but I don't mind; he can be disappointed all he wants.

"Are you still not going to speak to me?" "Are you still attempting to avoid me?" His speech is soothing, yet I can't help but notice the storm lurking behind it.

"Unless it is all about the job and my work, why would I not speak with you?" I'll do whatever today to make him know how much damage has been done.

"Ha, everything has changed, huh?" he observed. When he punched the side of the wall, I almost jumped. "Would you please listen to me out! How can I explain anything if you continue to avoid me? I'm unable to sleep or eat properly. I'm always thinking of you! How to reconcile with you! What can I do to make you forgive me? I realize that doing it in front of you is childish and insensitive of me. But you have feelings for me, don't you? Because if you don't, you won't avoid me like this!" He forced me against the wall, but instead of avoiding his deadly stare, I fought it to show him that I will not back down.

"I intend to tell you tomorrow, but perhaps you should start looking for a new secretary, I mean secretaries." Angel and I want to resign as soon as possible." I noticed his eyes widen in surprise, and he clenched his hand while shaking his head.

"I will not let you go." Is this because of Angel's f*cking brother?! Is it due to Dax?" And now he's going off the deep end!

"Stop putting other people in the middle of this fight!" When the elevator door opened, I began to walk away from him. "Please, just let me go!"

"I can't! And I'm never going to do that!" Why is he so obstinate?

"Please stop making fun of me! If you still insist on like me, put those sentiments, that love, on a bag, burn it, and shove it into the earth, the deeper the better! I don't require it! Stop fooling around with me! Stop attempting to complicate things!"

I've chosen to leave him now since it's not good for me to stay with him right now. Today, my soon-to-be ex-boss is making me fill so horrible.