Chapter 65: Chapter 65

ATLAS:

As soon as I left Pietro's house I went straight to the training field to try to calm down some of my anger, something that was extremely difficult since I was ready to kill one.

I spent the whole afternoon in hand—to—hand combat and when one of the males who were fighting me got tired, another one came and replaced him.

My muscles became sore after a few hours, but even that didn't quell the urge I had to hurt, cause pain and see blood.

I even felt kind of bad when I saw one of the males having to be carried out by two others because he was very weak, I believe I broke one of his legs.

And that's when I decided to stop, I had already drawn a lot of blood from those who were not to blame for my anger and who only agreed to fight me because they saw how much I needed it.

After saying goodbye to everyone, I headed towards my house where I hoped that my companion was safe and calm.

And the surprise I had when I was getting ready to open the door to find Mel ready to leave and I have no doubt that she was probably going to look for me.

It hadn't even gotten dark yet and the deal was for her to look for me as soon as it got dark, something I wouldn't let happen at all, as it wouldn't put my female in danger, so I'd arrive earlier precisely to avoid that.

But that stubborn one didn't even wait for hours and if I hadn't arrived earlier I'd be walking around looking for myself completely exposed.

I run a hand nervously through my hair and give her a look that I'm betting would be intimidating and terrifying to anyone, but to my mate was a turn—on.

Yep, she's giving her that look that begs to be devoured and fuck I'm dying to do just that and give her what she wants.

However, I can't just skip a sure conversation, unfortunately, will destabilize you. I won't hide it from her, after all, I already know how much she can freak out after she finds out through other means than me.

I found out about this in the worst possible way.

— You took a while, I was worried Atlas— I see his look change to concern and meticulously analyze my body.

I had left with some scratches and maybe a good bit of pain in my left shoulder, but nothing serious and relevant.

— Sorry for the delay dear, I assure you that I am fine— I say approaching and planting a nice kiss on her lips, something I've been wanting from the moment I looked at her— I have to tell you something— — I say as soon as I walk away and gently pull her into the house, closing the door as soon as we pass.

— Is it about the suspect? Did you find him?— Mel asks hurriedly and my gaze runs to the room finding Aunt Maria also with a curious and worried face.

I take a deep breath, already predicting that this is not going to be easy at all, damn they were devastated, especially Maria.

— First I ask you to calm down or at least try okay? No need to get flustered or nervous Mel, you and our pup need to be okay— I say looking into her eyes and I see her nod briefly imagining that what I have to tell you has unsettled you both.

— I'm not in the way here, right? I don't want you to feel obliged to share this discovery with me just because I'm here, if anything I'm going to the room and leave you alone— Aunt Maria says understandingly.

— No, no, I need you to be here, it's important that you know— I say and after a sigh, I begin to relate everything I've discovered, I say everything, from the moment I left the house to the moment I had the conversation with Pietro.

I already imagined that they would have a bad reaction, which is extremely understandable, but witnessing the suffering of the two was too much even for me.

Mel began to cry feeling the weight of betrayal, mixed with the feeling of pain and sadness. Seeing my princess that way killed me, I wish I could take that pain out of you and transfer it to me just to see her well.

Aunt Maria simply went into a state of shock, tears flowed in abundance, but in a silent cry and curled up on the sofa where she was sitting as if she was trying at all costs to protect herself from something.

Pietro will have a tremendous punishment for that.

I just didn't know what the hell to do, what the hell are you supposed to do at a time like this other than kill the bastard who caused them this?

Seeing my despair, Mel dried the tears that were still falling, took a deep breath, and approached Aunt Maria, sitting beside her and pulling her into her arms.

The lady shrank even further into her arms, letting herself be hugged and I could see that Mel was whispering words of affection and comfort to her.

I decide to take action and walk towards the two, sitting next to Mel and wrapping my arms around their bodies while I caress Maria's back, which is still visibly shaken and shaking.

I had never seen that lady with such a sad and suffering look. I beg her to go back to being that wild and clumsy old woman we used to know and not let herself be shaken by someone who doesn't deserve her.

— Calm down auntie, it will pass, see? It might hurt now, but I promise I'll do my best to make it go away soon— says a determined Mel while stroking her hair.

— Co... How could he? I trusted him as I had never trusted anyone before, and for what? To probably be part of his plan to wipe out his family. I was simply a marionette in his hands— his voice is low and full of bitterness and still a bit tearful.

— Let's solve this Maria, he will be punished and even if in a way he was also used by Ester he was the one who decided that, it was his choice so he should bear the consequences of his actions— I tell myself getting up and leaving the two alone while I go to the kitchen.

I look in the closet for a small pot where we left medicines and soon I find a calming one that has a quick effect, but which is weak and safe, it was even the fucking empath doctor who had recommended it.

I put the appropriate amount of tranquilizer in a glass of water and take it to the living room, soon handing it over to Aunt Maria who thanks her and quickly drinks all the liquid.

I take the glass and see her lay her head on Mel's shoulder again, it doesn't take long and she is sleeping soundly.

— What did you give her?— Mel asks laying her down on the couch and throwing herself into my arms as if now she could seek comfort.

And I will give you, I will give you my own life if need be.

I squeeze her in my arms and sit with her on my lap in one of the armchairs that were there, then caressing her arms and burying my face in the hollow of her neck where I breathe in deeply, trying at all costs to smell her.

— A tranquilizer that your doctor had recommended for you the last time we saw you, it's weak and won't harm you— I say keeping myself glued to your body— I saw that you were about to have a fit— sigh feeling your scent again enter my system.

— You did the right thing, she was in really bad shape, I'm afraid that this will harm her irreparably— she looks at me with those little anguished eyes and I try to contain a snarl when I think that I should have given Pietro a good beating.

— I'll take care of his darling, I swear— I speak as sincerely as possible looking at him deeply.

— No, I'm the one who will deal with him— she says raising her head and looking at me in a determined way— after all, I'm the most harmed in history, right? I have the right to give you your punishment— she finishes she looks at me seriously and I have no option but to agree, and wait to see what my female has in mind.

— You're not going to tell me what you have in mind, right?— I ask, but I already know the answer.

— Not, I'm going to announce in the central square tomorrow and I need you to ask someone to inform everyone, including Pietro, that I want everyone present as soon as dawn— he replies getting up and starting to walk around the room if you were thinking of something.

— I'll do that, just please don't do anything that puts yourself at risk— I speak fearfully and I see his smile widen, and his gaze acquire a somber tone that even I would be afraid of.

What is my female thinking of doing?