Chapter Seventy Three
Liam knew he had to talk to someone about his feelings. He couldn’t keep them bottled up inside forever. So, he sought out Caleb, the Beta of his pack, hoping that he would understand.
“Caleb, I need your help,” Liam said, his voice heavy with emotion. “I can’t stop thinking about Chloe and Aiden. It’s consuming me.”
Caleb looked at Liam with concern, taking a sip from his beer. “What do you mean, Liam? Are you saying that you’re still in love with Chloe?”
Liam nodded, his eyes downcast. “I know it sounds crazy, but I can’t help how I feel. And Aiden, he’s just not good enough for her. I can give her everything she needs. I can protect her, provide for her.”
Caleb leaned back in his chair, his expression thoughtful. “Liam, I understand that you’re hurting, but you can’t force Chloe to love you. She’s made her choice, and you need to respect that.”
Liam shook his head, frustration and anger building inside him. “But he’s not good for her, Caleb. He’s not an Alpha like me. He can’t protect her as I can.”
Caleb raised an eyebrow, a small smile playing at his lips. “Is that what this is about, Liam? Your pride, Aiden is the Lycan Prince I hope you are aware?”
Liam bristled at the implication, but he knew Caleb was right. He had always prided himself on being the Alpha, the one who could protect his pack and provide for them. But now, it seemed like he was failing in every way possible.
“It’s not just about that,” Liam said, his voice low. “I love her, Caleb. And I can’t stand to see her with someone else.”
Caleb sighed, running a hand through his hair. “Liam, you need to let her go. If she’s truly happy with Aiden, then that’s all that matters. You can’t control other people’s feelings.”
Liam nodded, his heart heavy. He knew that Caleb was right, but it didn’t make the pain go away. “I know you’re right, Caleb. But it’s just so hard.”
Caleb smiled sympathetically. “I know, Liam. But you’re strong. You’ll get through this. And who knows? Maybe there’s someone out there who’s even better for you than Chloe.”Original content from NôvelDrama.Org.
Liam smiled weakly, grateful for Caleb’s words of encouragement. “Thanks, Caleb. I needed to hear that.”
The two men sat in silence for a moment, lost in thought. But then Caleb spoke up again, a mischievous glint in his eye.
“Hey, I have an idea. Why don’t we go out and find you someone new? Someone who can help take your mind off Chloe.”
Liam raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “What do you have in mind?”
Caleb grinned. “Let’s go to that new club downtown. I hear they have some pretty hot werewolf chicks there.”
Liam couldn’t help but laugh at Caleb’s suggestion. “Are you serious? You want to go to a club to find me a rebound?”
Caleb shrugged, still grinning. “Why not? It’s worth a shot, right?”
Liam shook his head, still chuckling. “Fine, let’s do it. But only if we can drink all the alcohol we want.”
Caleb clapped him on the back. “You got it, Alpha. Let’s go find you someone new.”
Liam decides to go to town.
Liam’s obsession with Aiden and Chloe’s relationship had reached an all-time high, and it was consuming him. He couldn’t stop thinking about them, and his imagination ran wild with what they could be doing and where they could be going. It got so bad that he began to stalk them around town, watching them from a distance, trying to find a way to get Chloe back.
One day, as he followed them through the streets, he caught a glimpse of Aiden slipping his arm around Chloe’s waist, and it was all Liam could do to keep from growling in anger. He trailed them to a small coffee shop and watched as they sat down together, chatting and laughing as if they were the only two people in the world. Liam gritted his teeth and tried to focus on his plan.
Just then, his phone rang, and it was Caleb, his old friend and confidant. Liam hesitated before answering, unsure if he could trust himself to speak calmly.
“Hey, man, how’s it going?” Caleb asked, oblivious to Liam’s inner turmoil.
“Not good, Caleb. Not good at all,” Liam replied, his voice tight with emotion.
“What’s going on? Talk to me,” Caleb said, concern creeping into his voice.
“It’s Chloe and Aiden. They’re together, and it’s driving me crazy,” Liam said, his voice rising with each word.
“Okay, okay. Take a deep breath, Liam. We’ll figure this out. What do you need from me?” Caleb asked, his voice soothing and calm.
“I don’t know, man. I just need to do something, anything, to win her back,” Liam said, desperation seeping into his tone.
“Well, have you tried talking to her?” Caleb asked.
“Yes, of course, I’ve tried talking to her. But she won’t even look at me. She’s so focused on Aiden,” Liam said, his voice tinged with bitterness.
“Well, maybe you need to give her some space. Show her that you respect her choices, and maybe she’ll come around on her own,” Caleb suggested.
“I don’t know if I can do that, Caleb. I’m an Alpha. I’m used to getting what I want,” Liam said, his voice lowering to a dangerous growl.
“I know, man, but sometimes you have to let go to get what you really want. Trust me on this,” Caleb said, his voice firm and confident.
Liam hesitated for a moment before finally nodding his head. “Okay, Caleb. I trust you. I’ll give her some space and see what happens.”
“That’s the spirit, Liam. Hang in there, buddy,” Caleb said before hanging up.
Liam pocketed his phone and watched as Aiden and Chloe exited the coffee shop, hand in hand, and walked down the street. He felt a twinge of jealousy but pushed it aside, reminding himself to be patient and give Chloe the space she needed.
As he walked away, Liam couldn’t help but wonder if Caleb was right. Maybe he did need to let go to get what he really wanted. It was a hard pill to swallow, but he knew that if he wanted Chloe back, he had to be willing to try anything.
Liam walked into the bar, looking for some solace from his troubled mind. As he scanned the room, he saw Samantha sitting alone at a table, sipping on a martini. He approached her and they began to talk.
“Why so glum, Liam?” Samantha asked, noticing the sadness in his eyes.
Liam sighed deeply. “It’s this whole thing with Aiden and Chloe. I just can’t seem to shake it off.”
Samantha listened patiently as Liam poured his heart out, telling her all about his struggles with love and how he lost the woman he thought he would be spending the rest of his life with.
“You can’t be hung up on a love that isn’t reciprocated,” Samantha said softly, as she took a sip of her drink.
Liam looked at her, wondering if she was right. Maybe it was time to move on and find someone else.
But before he could think further, Samantha leaned in and kissed him passionately. Liam felt his heart skip a beat as he kissed her back, but then he pulled back abruptly.
“I can’t do this,” he said, shaking his head. “I’m still in love with Chloe.”
Samantha nodded, understanding. “I get it, Liam. It’s not easy to let go of someone you love.”
Liam smiled weakly, grateful for her understanding. “Thanks, Samantha. You’re a good friend.”
They chatted a bit more, and Liam soon found himself feeling better. As they finished their drinks and said their goodbyes, Liam realized that he had a good friend in Samantha.
As he walked out of the bar, Liam couldn’t help but think that maybe there was hope for him and Chloe after all. He just needed to find a way to win her back.
Days went by and Liam was still thinking about Chloe. He realized that he had to do something to show her that he was still in love with her. But what could he do?
As he was walking around town, he saw Aiden and Chloe walking towards him. His heart skipped a beat as he watched them approach, wondering if he should approach them or not.
But before he could make up his mind, Chloe spotted him and walked up to him.
“Liam, hi!” she said, smiling warmly at him.
Liam felt his heart melt as he looked into her eyes. “Hi, Chloe,” he replied, trying to hide his nervousness.
“What are you doing here?” Chloe asked, curious.
“I was just taking a walk,” Liam replied, hoping to sound casual.
Chloe smiled at him. “Well, would you like to join us? We’re just heading to the park to take a walk.”
Liam hesitated for a moment, unsure if he should accept her invitation or not. But then he nodded, realizing that this was his chance to spend some time with Chloe.
As they walked through the park, Liam felt a sense of peace wash over him. He was happy to be with Chloe, even if it was just for a little while.
They talked and laughed, and Liam felt like he was back in the old days when things were good between them. But then, as they were walking by the pond, Liam saw Aiden lean in and kiss Chloe on the cheek.
Jealousy surged through Liam as he watched them. He knew he had to do something to win Chloe back, but what?
Suddenly, an idea came to him. He turned to Chloe and said, “Hey, Chloe, do you remember when we used to come here and feed the ducks?”
Chloe nodded, smiling at the memory. “Yeah, I do.”
“Well, why don’t we do that again?” Liam suggested, hoping that this would be his chance to show her that he wants her that much.
“I can’t Liam,” She said, her voice barely above a whisper.