Tangled Hearts - The Alpha's Baby Mama
Chapter 136: The therapist will arrive at Moon Whisper in a few hours...

Chapter 136: The therapist will arrive at Moon Whisper in a few hours...

Noah POV

I sat with my back to her so I couldn’t read her expression. I waited until I heard the door close behind me before I let out a huge sigh of relief. I cradled my head in my hands hoping I would feel guilty now... but I wasn’t remorseful enough. More than anything, it felt like I would do it again if given the opportunity.

A day ago, if someone had told me that I would cheat on Selene and not give a damn about it, I would have dismissed the person with a laugh and that was because I love her so much to hurt her. After everything she had gone in the hands of Xavier... I wanted so much for her to trust me. To give her reasons to be at ease whenever she was not here but of course, I messed up again.

A short knock sounded on the door before it gave way and Brooke’s scent wafted into the room overpowering Selene’s. I heard her dainty, unhurried footsteps come towards me. When our eyes made contact, she smiled broadly and crouched beside me, a hand on my lap and a smile on her face.

"Hey darling, how are you doing? I asked the Kitchen to fix you something to help gain your energy..." she paused and lowered her eyelids shyly "Last night was the best night I’ve ever had with anyone but..." her brows scrunched into confusion "I saw Selene leave your office just now we collided into each other and she didn’t look happy. When she saw me, she gazed at me as though she hated me and I couldn’t help but wonder if you told her already,".

"No!" I said flatly staring at my phone which was beeping with messages. Instead of feeling warmth towards Brooke, she irritated me. Right now! With her kneeling next to me... I felt like yanking her hand off my thighs but I was not in the mood for tears and accusation, so I just bore it.

Reaching for my phone, I saw it was an email from the therapist I had booked for I and Selene. Since I didn’t want anyone from around the region or the pack to be in our business, I had booked a foreign marriage therapist and counsellor and she was replying to my mail to tell me she was on her way to Moon Whisper and would be arriving in a few hours.

I stared at the mail, wondering if Selene would agree to sit down to therapy with me after everything. She was bound to know that I cheated on her with Brooke. It was a given, even I could not stop that and shockingly, I was mad at Selene... furious at her. Although, I am big on taking responsibility for my actions, a small part of me couldn’t help but be furious at her.

"I don’t know how she’s going to react when she finally hears what happened between us, do you think I should just leave the pack for the meantime and come back when things have settled? I cannot trust Selene and you should do something about your security too, who knows she might try to...".

"That’s enough, Brooke!" I rose to my feet shaking her hands off me "Selene is not a murderer and she deserves to be angry when she hears what I’ve done to her. I’m going to tell her anyways, it’ll hurt more when she hears it from strangers and maybe you should stay away from her for now until we look for a way around it and also..." I turned to stare at her, capturing her gaze "Stay away from me too. If she tries to sue me for anything, you could be affected. Also, let no one in the pack know about it or speak about it openly...".

"That’s a bit late now," Brooke scoffed rising to her feet "Everyone knows... they saw us yesterday. You practically kissed me in front of the rest of the kings and the servants saw you carry me into your bedroom. They damn know we weren’t together all night doing singing and dancing rehearsals, Noah and just so you know, I will not stay back this time,".

I sighed running a hand through my hair "What is that even supposed to mean, Brooke? You know hovering around me will spoil a lot of things. I still have a chance to reconcile with Selene and if you’re in the picture, it won’t happen. So please...".

"And I said I won’t!" she fired back as tears gathered in her eyes "You must take me for a fool, Noah. You must think I am that girl from several years ago who will do as she’s told but I won’t this time around. I’m not going to sit in the corner and fold my hands like so degenerate all because for once I decided to put my feelings first. I will walk around the pack, and carry out my duties as the Luna’s Beta. If the sky wants to fall... let it fall,".

"I am married, Brooke!" I rattled "And this is cheating on my spouse. You should...".

"There are no laws against sleeping with another woman in our amended Lycan Acts. Even if there is... I won’t sit still, Noah. Fine! I covert everything Selene has. I want to be beside you as your mate... I deserve to be respected and be called a Luna. For your information, I am more Luna material than she and I am going to fight for it so please don’t try to interfere or tell me to sit in the corner with my tail knocked in between my legs because I won’t,".

"Then don’t blame me when I go about ignoring you," I lashed out "You knew damn well that we cannot be anything more than sneaky lovers. Or do you think I would leave Selene for you... c’mon, Brooke things are not as easy as you think,".

"Didn’t you also consider that I was single and I needed to be with you when you were running your hands all over my body and reaching out for me severally? I am not a slut, Noah or a solution to your wife not giving you, her body. I have dignity and I desire to have a stable home just like Selene. Until then, Noah... I will not hide,".

She walks up to me, and gives me a peck on the cheek before she leaves, leaving me more confused than before. Grabbing my phone, I left the office too, I was feeling so enclosed in that space and just wanted a breather but when I came to myself, I was standing in front of Selene’s bedroom.

I knocked severally but there was no response, so I let myself in to wait for her. I waited for nearly thirty minutes before the door opened and I heard light footsteps. I remained where I was sitting wondering what I was going to tell her I was doing here and if I could tell her about the thing with Brooke.

"Noah!" she came into view; her eyes were wild with surprise. I also saw she was genuinely pleased to see me, enough proof that she didn’t know yet. I rose to my feet and drew closer to her. "I’m sorry for the way I responded to you earlier. I’m here to make things right,".

"It’s fine!" she smiled at me trying to touch me but I took several steps backwards putting a distance between us. Hurt flashed through her eyes for a second but the smile did not slip. That was Selene... kind, understanding, naïve... What have I done?

"There’s something I must tell you, Selene..." I paused holding her gaze with mine "I slept with Brooke and I don’t regret it!"

We stayed like that for a few seconds and a minute, I thought she didn’t hear me but then she swallowed hard and looked away from me. I could see her eyes had moistened with tears "Why did you do it?" she asked meeting my gaze again.

"I was horny and somehow, she saved my life. She was the one who shot Conrad and saved me from getting shot by him. I must have been overwhelmed by the whole thing. One thing led to another and we had sex,">

"Oh!" she nodded, giving me a contemplative gaze "That figures while everyone has been staring at me strangely since I arrived. I guess they all know and I’ve been walking around like an ignorant fool. I wonder if any of them pitied me? It’s hard to tell at this point but I’m guessing you didn’t want me to hear it from someone and came to tell me yourself, No?"

I nodded. This wasn’t the reaction I had been expecting. She was taking it too calmly.

"So, what will happen now? Do you want to continue with her or what?"

"Are you kidding me right now, Selene?" I exploded "I just confessed to you that I cheated and you’re taking it calmly, trying to talk logic. Are you even listening to yourself?"

"Would you rather I roll on the floor and weep?" she asked me calmly "Listen to me, Noah... I would be a fool to think that you’ll be faithful to me. Of course, I’m hurt but I always had my doubts. So, forgive me if I’m not acting the way you want,".

I ran a hand through my hair..." This right here is one of the things I don’t like about you, Selene. Your nonchalance at everything. Do you even like me? Do you think if the tables were turned, I’d sit still after this confession? Anyways!" I tried to control my emotions, "The therapist will arrive at Moon Whisper in a few hours, get ready... I paid a lot of money to get her here,".