His Mate, His Girlfriend

Chapter 75. David

David.

Love, Charlotte. Love, Charlotte, for some reason, those two names resounded in my head. I heard from my assistant that Love and Charlotte got in a vicious fight, and It was Ellis, that motherfucker who intervened. He carried Love on his shoulder even as she pounded against his back. That show off. I was angered just thinking about him.

' Now why would he leave his mate embarrassed in front of everyone and get his ex,' My inner lycan asks. It was so strange how Ellis was still attached to Love even after finding his mate.

It was odd. A mate bond is the most powerful bond in the world. Nothing could compare to it. The sensation and emotions of finding a mate are out of this world. It was filled with joy and excitement, but it wasn't like that with Ellis.

My Lycan, Den, whimpered when a picture of my mate flashed in my head. I found my mate, Viana Mose, at the early of eighteen. Only a few were blessed to find their mates, and I was one of them. I was happy when I found her. She was human. It was rare for a Lycan alpha to be mated to a human, but I was one of them. We lived our lives happily and in love. I spoiled her with everything. She never lacked, and I didn't either.

A year into our relationship, we decided to get married. However, Viana didn't show up to the wedding. She disappeared, only leaving a note that said she couldn't marry me and that she was sorry. I was heartbroken. I searched for her everywhere, but I didn't find her.

From there onwards, I didn't take any relationship seriously. I wanted women for my pleasure, and there came Love Chasia. I was drawn to her instantly. Her blue eyes, beautiful long legs, and her confidence drew me in. I started to feel something profound for her but I ignored my feelings.

Love was so composed, and she just seemed like a lady, a princess. However, she belonged to my nemesis, Ellis. I flirted with her to aggravate Ellis, but she knew right away and pushed me away.

When she accepted to be an intern at my company I felt hope that she might be mine. Nevertheless, she still pushed me away and rejected my advances.

I was pleased when she accepted to be my girlfriend years later, not because I desired her body against me but because she was rich and I was in a pickle. If we got married, things would work out for me, and I could prove to my parents I'm not a disappointment.

' And Charlotte?' Den asked.

' What about her?'

' You spend too much time together. I think you are beginning to feel something for her,' he said as a matter of fact.

' No. No. Charlotte is just an ally. Love is the goal. She's the full package, and with her comes a huge investment,' I smiled. I pulled out a velvet box. I bought an engagement ring and planned to propose to her in front of people so she wouldn't say no.

The door to my hotel suite opened, and I whipped my head to the door. I frowned at who was standing there.

" What are you doing here again?" I asked Charlotte. She didn't look good at all. Her face was bruised, and her usually neat hair was tangled.

" I didn't want to be alone. I feel like shit," she sighed, coming closer to me. I help her into a seat and take the one across her. I was holding in my laughter. She looked her shit.

" I told you not to approach Love. It was too early, and why did you insult her children?" I facepalmed. I warned her to plan her next move carefully and take her time, but she didn't listen.

" She wasn't reacting as I wanted her to. I needed her to insult me and be aggressive so that I should be the victim," she explained.

" Now, you're the villain. You messed up, and everyone who witnessed your little failed show thinks you're a joke," I told her, and she snickered. She poured herself a glass of liquor.

" I know, but I'm impatient. Ellis is madly in love with her and is going for her despite knowing she has you!"

" Well, that will change after she marries me," I grinned, showing her the diamond ring I got. An ear-splitting grin came over her features, and she ran towards me.

" Wonderful. Yes!" I cheered. However, her smile vanished quickly.

" It hasn't even been three months since you've been dating. She will reject your proposal,"

" I know it's a little quick, but we've known each other for more than five years. I'm a good man," I said, and she laughed coldly.

" Does she know about your little habit?" Charlotte's eyes were amused. I had a gambling addiction no one knew about... Well, my parents did, and now Charlotte.

" Well, she doesn't need to find out,"

" She will when you owe millions of money to the casino,"

" I'll deal with that," I answered quickly. She sat next to me and crossed her feet, playing with the glass in her hand,

" You're a fine man, an alpha to one of the largest packs around and you're wealthy. Why did you start gambling?" Charlotte was curious. Why did I start gambling? I didn't know. I found the games fun, and by the time my parents tried to pull me away from Casinos, it was too late. That was why my father refused to hand me the pack.

" I can stop. But I need to pay off my debts. My father is refusing to help me with the money," I told her truthfully. I felt a foreign emotion, guilt, and shame. Those emotions bounced in me. Something flashed in her eyes, and she gasped.

" Love!" she yelled.

" Hmm?"

" Love... That's why you're adamant about being with her. She has money," I looked away from her filled with disgrace, because she was right. Love was my hope.

" Oh my god. This is a twist!" she beamed.

" I fell for Love Chasia," I was quick to say. I was falling for her, and I hated it. I couldn't admit it to myself until I said it out loud for her to hear.

" I won't judge you. We are allies now, and I hope things work out for us," she sighed, gulping her drink.

After discussing with her. I took her to the clinic where she was treated. My eyes roamed the frail woman sitting on the bed as the nurses treated her. She was an attractive woman, and any man would want her. She could find happiness with another man, so why was she hell-bent on being with a man who didn't want her? In my mind, I heard my lycan murmur something, but I shut him out.

My assistant, Angus, called me to remind me about the EC- group charity Gala. Every public figure attends, and it's usually a success and brings more money. However, it was the day my mother was going for her bypass surgery, and she wanted me by her side so I doubted I could make it.

" Are you attending the charity gala?" I asked Charlotte. She smirked,

" I wouldn't miss it for anything in the world. Reporters will be swarming the event, and Ellis is the host,"

I dreaded what she was planning this time.