CEO's Runaway Mate and Her Cubs

Chapter 415: Couple trouble

Lara couldn't hear any words anymore. Bass Cooper was also confused and scared: what was he supposed to do? Call Nate? Run to Lara and check if she was all right? Was that Ebony woman doing something to her?

He had no clue, so he stood in place for few seconds.

Then, he turned to the hallway in search of help. His body could sense his wife was nearby, and she would surely know what to do.

«Hey,» he said while walking away, leaving their Alpha female next to a potentially dangerous stranger.

He found Roxy in the hallway, struggling with her decisions. She was considering going back to the office; but she also didn't want to see what was happening between her husband and that woman.

«Hmm?» she hummed when she saw him. She frowned, knowing very well it was not his fault if things were evolving like that. But how could she not be angry, afraid, and utterly sad?

«Help me,» he said, «I don't know what to do.»

She sighed, following him back. What had that woman done to make her husband so afraid?

When she walked in, she found Ebony staring at Lara and the latter panicking as Roxy had never seen her do. She understood why Bass was so lost. What were they supposed to do? Ebony wasn't even doing anything specific...

Was it something she had said? Or just her intruding gaze?

«Go call Nate,» she instructed Bass before stepping between Lara and Ebony. She touched Lara's shoulder, trying to wake her up.

Then, seeing that their Alpha didn't even register her presence, she turned to Ebony and pushed her back. She grabbed her forearm - maybe a little rougher than needed - and dragged her towards the door.

«What are you doing?» she inquired, her tone sharp like a dagger. «Stop it, now! You don't know who you are hurting! Alpha Nate will have your head!»

«No... I wasn't doing anything!» Ebony said, her lips trembling. «I just took a look.»

«Took a look? What in the world... Oh, I think it's better you never come back again. This is no place for you.»

«But there's something they might want to know...»

«Stop your games, already! We have no time for that.»

«Your Alphas... They should know! It could help them solve it,» Ebony repeated. To no avail, since Roxy continued pushing her farther from Lara.

When she saw Nate run into the room, she sighed in relief. If there was anyone who could help Lara at that moment, it was Nate.

«I really did nothing! But I know why she's acting like that... It's not easy for a human,» Ebony continued, looking Roxy in the eye. «I'm honestly telling you. I am no threat. But if you don't let me help, they might break up one day.

Forever...»

«Hey! You're going overboard!»

«Let the Alpha decide, at least.»

Roxy scoffed, rolling her eyes. Bass had also returned, following Nate. When he saw his wife so close to her mate, he felt the need to stop whatever was going on. Why was she touching that woman? Why?

He reached out to Roxy's hand and pulled her back, unable to explain with words what was happening inside his chest.

«My deer,» he muttered, but Roxy could not hear him.

She just could feel the profound jealousy of a betrayed wolf. Was he defending Ebony from her? Was he nuts?

«You're even dumber than usual!» she shouted at him. «You're defending her, and she might ruin our pack! Is this how an adult acts, forgetting all their responsibilities?»

He let go of her hand and took a step back, confused. He was precisely trying to help their pack... Or maybe to keep Roxy, his deer wife, far from any threat. But... Why would that ruin the pack?

He had never been in front of such a situation. His wife was angry... oh, she was furious at him. And he couldn't find the words to soothe her. They had always understood each other, and they had their ways of getting along even with all their flaws... His flaws, he realised.

His wife was beautiful, honest, and hard-working. She would do most of his job at the company, letting him spend time with the pups. He loved being her husband because his lazy nature wasn't forced to adapt.

And he loved her more than he loved anything else. Even more than being lazy.

For the first time in his life, he hated his limits. He hated that he couldn't understand, and he hated that his wife might have preferred another person to him. One that didn't seem as dumb and lazy as he was.

He opened his mouth, but nothing came out. What could he even do? Call her? He had the impression it would make her even more furious.

Should he beg her to stay? What for?

Remind her they had three pups? It felt wrong.

What could he do?

His shoulders bent downwards, pressed by the weight of decisions. He wasn't used to them. He hated choices. Life was so wonderful when his wifey could make every decision.

Since Bass didn't say a word but just stared in silence, Roxy felt even worse. He had no courage to say anything! He didn't want to tell her he would choose her over a stranger!

He said nothing!

She turned her back on him but couldn't leave that hallway. Not before checking what was happening to Lara.

Meanwhile, Ebony observed the couple with a confused expression. She could feel the love between them, but they weren't able to communicate. Was it because she was there?

That pack was full of weird relationships. Why couldn't her mate and her mate's husband just talk? Were their tongues tied?

Also, why was her mate mad at her husband? Wouldn't it make more sense if it was the other way around?

«Oh, jeez,» she sighed. If she knew her appearance could cause such an uproar, she would have been more careful by approaching the pack.