Chapter 44: Chapter 44

"What’s the matter with you? You are quarrelling with your brother’s wife and you said you hate her, huh? I heard everything and don’t even think of lying to me. Your words were filled with grudges back there. So, tell me, what did she do to you, because all I’m seeing is her being nice to you, she didn’t do nothing wrong and stop fighting your brothers, you have to be happy for them, they are adults now with responsibility, even if they don’t have time to talk to you, don’t take it to heart and vent it on her, you are older than this sis.’ she explained.

“Stop making assumptions when you don’t even know what’s going on.” I blurted out, and my eyes filled with tears.

“Oceana.” she whispered, came to me and sat down beside me.

“I don’t want to get married. I don’t want him to get married to that woman either, but he did it, all because he wanted to protect me. Fuck his protection, fuck him and Carmine.” I sobbed. “I didn’t mean to talk to Emily in such a manner, but the fact she got married to Gérard pissed me off. How could she do such a thing?”

“What are you saying? You sound like a jealous wife for a minute there. He’s your brother. Stop acting like this? Even the woman you are hating on is innocent and doesn’t know a thing.’

I looked over at her, scoffing. “Brother.” I laughed bitterly. “Do you think I care about that anymore? I don’t give a fuck, Jessie.”

“Oceana, you are acting strange. What’s going on?’

“I found my mate. Is that what you want to hear from me? Me, damn, fuck the pretense, like you don’t know what’s going on here.’

She sighed. “Oceana, I know how you feel within you.’

“No, you don’t know how I feel. Leave me alone.’ I burst out in tears, and Jessie hugged me and patted my head.

“I’m so sorry.’ she murmured as I cried so bitterly for heaven knows how long.

Gérard’s Pov.

I dragged her to our room and shut the door behind us and confronted her.

“What kind of stunt were you pulling out there?”

I’m not supposed to be angry. I’m not reckoned to be this nasty, filled with images of Oceana all over my head, tormenting me in every corner. I know why she is behaving like this. It is because of me.

Getting married to Emily was a ticket out of my bondage, with her I could forget about Oceana, sometimes I merely think, all this is a dream and that I should stop deceiving myself, face the reality and get down with Oceana, Mark her, claim her as my mate and fuck the hell out of here.

I am in love with my mate. She needs me. We both desire and need each other. That’s why she’s nasty.

I can understand the pain. I’ve gone through it before and I know exactly how it feels. She’s getting miserable and those signs are showing in here. Truth be told, I love her so much. I wouldn’t lie to you. I love her, but we can’t be together. That’s the most painful part.

I don’t want her killed, taken away from me. It is better she is close to me than to never see her again. That’s what I’m trying to avoid, and she doesn’t understand what I’m trying to do.

The realms will never accept us, we will both be cursed, anywhere we go to will be a disaster.

I found out about it. I went through the books of siblings being mates and what I saw in the book terrified me, shocked me to the bone and I don’t want Oceana to go through all that because of me.

I have always loved her since I was a child, holding her in my arms and wishing she could just be mine, grow up, get married to her and let her be the mother of my children.

I was wrong, and little did I know I was going to cause her so much pain. I love her with all my heart.

Upon joining the clan, seeing her brought immense joy to my life. I was tempted to claim her without hesitation, disregarding the opinions of others. However, considering the potential consequences she could face, I decided to reconsider. I attempted to break things off, but she rejected it and expressed a desire to be with me. If only she understood the future hardships, she wouldn't speak of me in such a manner.

Adolph’s Pov.

I came down from the car after my guards opened the door for me.

I strolled to the mansion wanting to see my father, who had summoned me to his chambers. I would have rested properly in my chambers if my father hadn’t asked for me to prepare so early in the morning to come see him. His time better be worth it.

Getting to his chambers, I saw my father there sitting down with one of his elders. He saw me and a smile revealed on his face.

“You are welcome, son,’ he greeted. I bowed and showed my respect to him in return.

He stood up majestically and his height was intimidating as he approached me, and I knew that whatever discussion he intended to have with me was huge.

“What is going on with Oceana? I’ve been hearing some kind of disgusting reports and rumours lately. Do you know anything about it, son?’ He gulped the wine in his golden goblet.

I sighed, swallowed before answering him. “What sort of rumours father, can I specifically know what you are referring to?’ I had also been hearing rumours as well, but I didn’t want to take it so seriously. I knew he was probably talking about Oceana.

"Oceana is being surrounded by rumours and it’s spreading wide across the other clans, so I want to know if you know anything about it,’ he questioned deeply, looking intensely at me.

I smiled. “Those are just rumours, father, it’s nothing to be concerned about, father.’ I faked a smile before him.

I wish I could get out of here as soon as possible. I was getting tired.

“Do you know the type of rumours I’m talking about, that you are telling me it’s nothing to be concerned about?” he asked with a scoff and poured himself another drink, with the elders listening attentively to him.

I sighed. “Father, good and bad rumours surround everyone every day. I’m used to it, nobody to worry about and besides, it’s nothing new. If we can’t ignore these kinds of things and go about our day, how can we rule the realms with tough hands and show them what we are made of?’ I calmly asked, taking a few steps towards him.