Chapter 74 - Before the Trip

Chapter 74 Before the Trip

(Patrick’s P.O.V.]

I waited outside Alpha’s office, but he didn’t seem to need me until the office door opened again

I didn’t know what they had been talking about inside, but Clyde nodded at me and left. Then Alpha appeared and told me to pack up because we were going to visit the Birmingham headquarters of a pharmaceutical company that did business with us.

“I thought you had turned them down.”

I was a little confused because when I ran into Kathleen on the way to Alpha’s office yesterday, she had mentioned that Alpha was refusing to go to Birmingham.

“Yes, but I’ve changed my mind now.”

“Do you still want me to keep an eye on Clyde?”

“No. Go spend some time with your girlfriend instead. We’re leaving for Birmingham tomorrow, probably for a week. By the way, how’s it going with you guys?”

“Honestly, we’ve already hit the home run after she agreed to be my mate.”

“D*mn! You’ve already confessed to her? When did that happen?” “Just a few days ago.” “Does she know your identity?” “I told her that Lily and I are werewolves, but I didn’t reveal any information about the pack or the others. She promised me that she would keep it a secret. With my understanding of women and my interactions with her, we can trust her.”

When I said ‘with my understanding of women’, I saw Alpha raise an eyebrow at me.

“Patrick, I still can’t believe you have a mate. It felt like it was only yesterday when you were flirting with the flowers and attracting the butterflies.”

This time, it was my turn to raise an eyebrow at Alpha.

“So, when you told Diana that you were a werewolf, how did she react?”

“At first, she didn’t believe me and thought that I was joking until I transformed into Lucifer.”

“Holy crap, you transformed into a big wolf in front of a human girl that’s supposed to be your mate? She must have been scared out of wits.”

“On the contrary, actually. She even touched me and told me that it didn’t matter if I was a werewolf, beast, or monster because she would love me just the same. She even thought that it was very cool to have a werewolf as a lover,” said I with pride. I was proud of my girl. She understood and accepted everything about me, and I was willing to treat her the same way.

“So what are your plans for the future? I mean, how are you going to settle down with your mate?”

“Alpha, I’m going to buy an apartment in the city for either her mother when she comes to visit or whenever my mate and I want a short getaway. Of course, I will always be loyal to the pack so I am still hoping that she can live with me here in the future. I do know that it might be a little difficult because there haven’t been any humans among us yet.”

“Well, that might be an issue. However, I believe that if Diana becomes a Gamma spouse and she is willing to live with you, I should be able to convince the pack to treat her well. Also, once she has graduated, she can see if my investment or pharmaceutical company has a position suitable for her. Maybe she can work there and live with you in the pack.”

“You’re always such an amazing best friend.”

Although I had thought about it, there was still quite some time before Diana graduated from university so I hadn’t brought it up with Alpha yet. But now that I had the CEO’s approval, how could I not be grateful?

When we were done talking, I went to Diana’s university to see her. She came running to me like a little bird, flying straight into my arms.

As we walked arm in arm through her campus, I told her that I would be accompanying Alpha on a week’s business trip. I also told her about the apartment I was planning to get us in the city. Just in case she needed more convincing, I added about how convenient it would be for us to spend the night in the city sometimes or to entertain her mother.

“Pat, I can’t imagine how much I will miss you if I didn’t see you for a week. And I’m surprised that you even thought of entertaining my mother in our future plans.”

I saw stars in Diana’s eyes – they were one of the main things about her that always made me fall for her.

“It’s the least I can do, Sweetheart. I told you, you are my one and only.”

“Looks like I’ll have to marry you, then. I don’t want any other girl to move into your apartment after me and occupy your room or the bed I’ve slept in with you. Heck, I don’t even want anyone else using the cutlery I’ve used.”

“Admit it, you’re just thinking about my skills in bed, right?”

“Patrick Valentine!”

“Unless you dump me, that won’t happen.”

I smiled and kissed Diana on the lips. She looked so good even when she was angry. But I knew she wasn’t actually.

We spent a few more hours together. After dinner at a place nearby her campus, we reluctantly kissed goodbye. I returned to the castle and started packing my luggage.

It was going to be a tough week because I wouldn’t see Diana for a week. It must be the same with Alpha. I didn’t think he had been apart from Luna for that long since she joined the pack. Who said it was only women who got lovesick? Men did, too.