Bai Yu's POV
I was shocked when Jing Tian said that he knew. I didn't expect that he would find out about the truth this way. I was planning to explain to him but I was exposed earlier than before I could be honest with him. I'm glad that he didn't kick me out of the pack like the story that the mother and daughter pair said. I was shocked when I saw the two of them start attacking the guards that were going to send them to the cells. In the midst of trance, I didn't expect Yu Lian would stab me. Luckily that our bond was not that strong yet so he didn't suffer from the pain when I was hurt. I know that he wasn't like the other alphas but what would people think of our relationship when we reveal that we were mates. I know that he didn't care about that as love have no boundary.
"Xiao Yu, I heard that you were hurt. How are you? Did it hurt a lot?" Axton barged in with tons of questions at once breaking my trance of thoughts.
"Ax, would you ask me the question one by one? As you can see, I'm fine." I said.
"Thank goodness you're ok. Min almost chopped my head off when she knew that you were hurt. I wonder if she's my mate or yours. By the way, why did the alpha look so upset when he walked out?" Axton complained but still being his usual curious self.
"He knows. The rogue's daughter told him." I said.
"No wonder. What was his reaction towards you?" Axton asked.
"Well, he told me he will give me time to accept him. I'm still thinking about it though. I don't want to disappoint him but at the same time, I'm still scared." I said.
"I think you should give him a chance. You know that he isn't the same like those alphas." Axton said.
" I know man but my heart felt that it's hard to accept him. I really don't want to disappoint him by giving him the chance then to reject him again in the end. He's an Alpha." I explained.
"I understand bro but at least you give him a chance to prove. But I won't force you. If you don't want to, it's ok. I'll support you." Axton said.
"I hope that my decision is right." I said and sighed.
I didn't know that my past trauma could make it so hard for me to accept my mate. I do feel bad for him but my fear overpowers everything.
The next morning, Jing Tian came again. The doctor said that I could leave the hospital tomorrow but he insisted on that I should be held in the hospital for another week.
"Jing Tian, I had decided to give you a chance. No matter what you did nothing wrong. I hope that you will not be disappointed if in the end I still choose to not accept you. I just asked you to give me 3 months. I will tell you my decision after 3 months." I said to Jing Tian after the doctor left.
"For real!! You don't know how much those words meant to me. Thank you, Bai Yu." Jing Tian said and hugged me.
When he realized how inappropriate it is he quickly released me.
"Sorry I was over excited. I promise you that I'll do my best as your mate." Jing Tian said.
"It's still too early to say this but I'll see your performance." I said mocking him.
I just silently hope that he would let me go. At least now our feelings for each other were not that deep yet since he hadn't mark me. Once he does that, I don't think I can let go of him anymore. Yes, he is the mate that everyone wants but I'm scared of him just because of his status as an Alpha.
"Do you mind if I introduce you as my mate to the elders?" Jing Tian asked.
"No I don't mind. You can tell the elders. I know how much pressure that you get from them." I said.
"Thank you for letting me do this. I really appreciate that you are willing to give me a chance. Do you want to move into the pack house with me after you are better?" Jing Tian asked.
"I think it's better for us to stay in separated house for now because I'm still not really ready to accept you yet. I'm sorry. Please give me a little bit more time." I explained feeling sorry for Jing Tian.
At some point I just felt that he should find a person better than me to be his mate. He held my hand and said "It's ok. I know that it had not been easy for you. I can wait. I've waited for you for so many years. A few more months of wait is nothing to compare to the years that I've been waiting for you."
Those words of his really engulf me with warmth from the inside. The wall that I've been building up high crumbles down little by little through his patience and understanding. I really didn't expect that he would still be willing to accept me and not even disgusted by me. I really had to thank the Moon Goddess for sending a person like this to be my protector.
2 months later
For 2 months, I had seen how Jing Tian treated me. He's really a man of his words. He didn't force me to do anything and just let me do whatever I want. Every week, we went on a date. Our dates were simple be it a dinner at the pack house, spending time working together, watching movie together or strolling in the woods to spend time together. He didn't mention anything about wanting me to move into the pack house anymore. Just being by his side like this make me felt fulfilled. It was like I had a missing piece of puzzle and he filled up that missing piece. He gave the comfort and safety that I've been always looking for. So, I've decided to tell him tonight.
"Jing Tian, should we go for a walk later. I have something to talk to you." I asked him as he's reading through some files.
"Sure." Jing Tian answered shortly.
I felt nervous as I was about to take a big step forward. And as soon as he placed down the file, he walked towards me and held out his hand. I placed my hand in his still feeling that bit of shyness and not that daring to look into his eyes.
As we were enjoying the moment in the nature, I stop walking as we reach the lake. I want this place here to be the witness of the most precious memory in my life.
"Jing Tian, I just ask for one thing. Let me finish talking and don't interrupt me. Ok?" I asked him.
"Sure." Jing Tian answered with a smile.
The dazzling smile that he gave always make create butterflies in my stomach. He knew the effect of his smile on me so he's doing it on purpose.
"Remember that I told you to give me time. Now, I'm ready to give you the answer. I had seen how much you had done for me for the past two months. And I really appreciate that. At some point, I felt like I was not deserving of your love because I'm am tainted. I thank you for space and time that you had given me. No one had done this to me. I am really glad that the Moon Goddess decides to put us together. After I had lost my parents, I had no one by my side until you came into my life. I am ready to be your forever. I am willing to love you from this day onwards, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health until death do us part." I could feel my face heating up while saying those words.
After I finish what I had to say, I couldn't look up because I was just too embarrassed to look at him. Suddenly, I felt myself being pulled into a tight hug.
"Thank you, love. I am also willing to love you from this day onwards, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health until death do us part." Jing Tian said and kiss me on my forehead.
-May every trouble that you had faced be left as bad memories. May you live your life to the fullest with people that you love. May every of you get the happy ending that you deserved.-