All Chapters of My Mate's Father Wants Me : Chapter 161 - Chapter 170

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160| Let the meeting begin

ELENA Liam dropped me off at the main gate and headed home. I strolled down to the building, exhausted from the walk. It's quite a distance from the main gate to the house.“Elena,”I looked up. It was Father. Did he wait for me on the front porch all night?Smiling, I hurried my pace. I got to him and he spread his arms apart for me. I didn't hesitate and just went in for the hug. After a night like this, I kinda need it. “How was it?” He asked, patting my back softly. “It was okay…” He gently released me from his arms. We headed inside together. I was going to my bedroom and he followed. I let him. We got to my bedroom and I kicked off my shoes. My feet felt sore. I slumped on my bed. Father remained standing, his gaze gently assessing me. “What is it?” I smiled, patting my bed for him to sit. He smiled shaking his head. “I'll be leaving in a minute. I shouldn't sit.”“Do you wanna ask me something?” I prompted. “Did you speak to Vince?”I kinda knew that was what he was cur

161|I knew he'd be here

ELENA I knew he'd be here. I was sure I'd see him today. And I was ready for it. I was braced up. I was determined. I was convinced seeing him again wouldn't have the slightest effect on me. Three years away from him had helped me get over my feelings for him and whatever hold he had on me, or so I thought.Because right now, I'm fighting for my life, trying not to seem very smitten by him. But it's hard. I mean, he looks…more like Vince than he's ever done. His thug and elegance mix was more striking than ever. I don't want to sound dramatic, but he got dangerously hotter. His hair was black and sleek, shorter but fucking sleek. The rings around his fingers were typical of him. The black tuxedo, being so casually fitting with the upper buttons open, showing those damn tattoos, made him a one hell of a fucking thirst trap. Except he was too edgy to be just a random thirst trap. It gave him a more Mafia boss-like appearance, and those eyes still held so much intensity; it was terrif

162|You know who

ELENA His fists trembled in the air, while his eyes flickered dangerously. I sighed in relief when he finally dropped it.He kicked a chair out of his way, pacing while ruffling his hair. It's like he was fighting against his rage. Liam's taunting laughter filled the room. He was favoring his broken nose and still had the strength to taunt Vince more?“All that anger only to get silenced by a woman! Three years later, and she still has you wrapped around her finger. You're a fucking pussy, Vince!”“Liam!” I yelled at him. “What, Elena? Isn't it fucking obvious he's still into you? How the hell am I supposed to be okay with that?!” Liam snapped back. I dared to look at Vince again, and his eyes were a deep shade of…broken. He wasn't denying it either. He just seemed caught. Like he'd been ripped open.That sent my heart crashing against my chest. “That's enough, Liam. Please.” Uncle Leonardo defended. “We're here for a meeting, not for a goddamn fistfight…”“Nahh, forget it, Leo.

163|He died when you left

ELENA Vince wasn't in that darkness, I figured. He had to be somewhere and asked his minions to come get me. GET ME? That's the most degrading thing I've ever heard today. The guys behind Miguel looked all macho and scary but I wasn't scared. I was angrier than scared. “What if I don't wanna go with you guys? Are you gonna drag me along or what?” “We were ordered to, if you resist.” He replied with no hesitation. I scoffed at his bloody guts. Scoffed again when I replayed his words in my head. Vince asked them to drag me along? How dare he?“Well, guess what? I'm resisting. So you either start dragging me or you watch me go inside.” I walked past him but could only walk three steps before he jumped in front of me, forcing me to halt. His jaw clenched. “Luna Elena, don't make this any more difficult for me.”“You're insane, Miguel. How dare you?” I seethed, fighting the urge to hit his rigid face. “You know who I am, and you're bluntly telling me to my face that you're gonna dr

164|You're not gonna marry him

VINCE I couldn't have chosen a worse fate than being a man who loves completely like head-mind--body in love. It makes me the biggest loser on earth. If there were a competition for hopeless romantics and fucking losers, I'd win it, no stress.Because how the hell does she still have such an intense hold on me? After everything she's done to me…For a very one-sided love, I gave up so much. And when it got reciprocated a bit, I gave up even more. And when it left, I lost my mind. Completely.It's been hellish these past three years. It's been…pure torture. Dreaming of her. Waking up and realizing it was nothing but a dream and she wasn't here with me made me hate mornings. I hated the idea of sleeping because then I'd dream and I didn't wanna dream. The whole cycle gave me bloody intense insomnia.There was a monstrous grief in my heart and it was killing me. I didn't know the best way to grieve what I lost and I ended up becoming a human volcano. I became one hell of a walking tim

165|Steamy moment

ELENA Never in a million years did I imagine I'd be this shocked, but here I was, with my jaw lying flat on the floor. Every picture had my stomach in stitches. Every one of them was a perfect capture of every day I stepped out with my daughter for the last three years. Every outfit. Every visit to the salon. Every walk in the park. My birthday outings. Claire's birthday outings. And then…My heart raced at the last picture. Vince with a cake and my little girl, grinning ear to ear. That was a few months ago. How did he…it wasn't on her birthday outing. She only wore this outfit once and that was to her daycare. So how did he…?“How did you…” I showed him the picture. His guilty eyes faltered. “I…went to her daycare.” He blurted out in a breath. “Don't hate the caregivers. They really wanted to tell you. They just couldn't dare go against me.”Hate them? Tears welled up in my eyes. Hate them? I should thank them! Claire returned home that day so giddy, I couldn't fathom why. But

166|He's unforgettable

ELENA The soft breeze wafting through the window caressed my sleepy face. I groaned and turned on the bed. My eyes slowly parted open, taking in the white ambiance of the room. It kicked in a sense of defense, and I quickly sat up. Vince's intense scent lingering on the bed reduced my panic and forced me to immediately recall last night and everything that happened. Those memories made my skin flush. I clutched the duvet tighter. But where is he? And where are my clothes?I could hear distant footsteps. It got closer and then the bedroom door opened. It wasn't Vince. It was one of his men. Not Miguel though. He bowed. He was holding a shopping bag. I nodded. “I came to check if you're awake, Luna Elena.”“I am.”“Breakfast will be served shortly. Uh, here, from Alpha Vince.” He stretched out the bag. I gestured at him to bring it and he did. “Thank you.”He bowed and left the room. I was so excited that I didn't even wait for the door to shut before rummaging through the bag.

167|It already started

VINCEThrowing darts helps me ease my mind. It helps clear up my thoughts. Like it was doing at the moment. There wasn't a particular thought that was haunting me. They were all just jumbled up. They were happy thoughts, sad thoughts, anxious thoughts, scary thoughts.I'm struggling to shut out the scary ones but they keep infiltrating my mind. I've never felt so anxious in so long. It's what comes with having Elena near me.She…she unnerves me. She weakens me. She makes me tiptoe. Without her, I'm reckless. I'm fearless. With her around, I'm just…a fucking simp. I'm extra cautious and I hate it. I hate what loving her does to me. I hate it but I love it at the same time, it's insane. I spent all day trying to figure out how to keep her safe. What to do. The next tactical move to take. I don't wanna be too rash. I don't wanna do something drastic. But at the same time, I need to do something thundering enough to frighten my enemies and ruin a bit of their very well-calculated plans.

168|Sores

ELENA I was dreaming. I knew that. And I was struggling to wake myself up but I couldn't. I was standing on a cliff about to be pushed off it. My predators were in wolf forms, fangs stained with blood and eyes shimmering with animalistic hunger. I was between a rock and a hard place — either I fall off the cliff or I go to them and let them rip me into pieces. I couldn't choose either, so I was standing there, begging that I wake up from this horror. The tiny whimpering voice echoing in the woods made my insides churn. It was Claire's. What did they do to her?The whimpering sound increased and then her tiny hand touched me. It wasn't just a dream anymore. I jerked off the bed with a loud gasp, panting uncontrollably. Goosebumps were etched on my skin. God! What kind of nightmare was that?“Mummy…” the whimpering voice behind me had me whirling. “Baby,” she was really in my room, curled up next to my bed. She was in tears, holding her throat. And there were red rashes…on her face

169|What happened to her?

VINCE They wouldn't let us inside the operating room so we were camping outside in the hallway. Leo hasn't sat down and it's already stretching to two hours. Watching him pacing for the last two hours made me feel drowsy, so I looked away sometimes. He was so agonizingly restless, I wasn't even sure how to calm him down. I'm not very good at emotions and saying comforting words. If I tried, I'd end up being a fucking mean asshole. So I've been quiet, but then I feel guilty for not saying anything. It's crazy. If Richard were here, he'd handle him better. He'll know the right things to say. “What's taking so long, man?” He groaned, breaking into another sob. He's such a crybaby, and I understand, I do. That's why I feel too worthless right now because I don't know how to begin to comfort him. “Leonardo. Could you please sit down?” I tried again, tapping the space next to me. Yeah, I was sitting. I couldn't do the pacing thing. “I can't sit, Vince. Not when my family is fighting

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