“For that candy, it’s just a misunderstanding. As for last night, I told you that he is just a kid, so he slipped.
“I've told you repeatedly that there's nothing between us. So, if there’s something else on your mind, we need to discuss it instead of ignoring each other.”
"Oh, okay," I said calmly, a stark contrast to his anger.
“What? How could you just answer shortly?” Dominic shouted louder after hearing my short answer.
So, I couldn’t help telling him about the thing I heard that morning, “What should I say then? Should I argue about you pursuing Courtney before and after her marriage?”
Dominic seemed confused when he heard that. He asked innocently, “What do you mean, Lucinda?”
“You must feel easy because you think I don't know anything about you and Courtney, right?
“But the truth is, after moving to the Moonriver Pack, the thing I always heard is only about you and Courtney’s relationship.
“Do you know what Courtney was talking about with her friends at the park? They discussed your and Courtney's relationship after she got married, when you were willing to go to another Pack just to meet Courtney.”
After hearing my explanation, Dominic’s voice sounded heavy when he answered, “That’s all in the past.”
Then before he continued his answer, Dominic’s face darkened slightly, “Back then, I didn’t understand my own feelings, but trust me, I only see Courtney as my sister. We have been together since we were kids.”
“That’s why I say I understand!” I yelled, since I had been tired by the same answer he always said. The fact was I didn’t care if Courtney was his friend or his sister, because I had been upset with him since then.
“She is your childhood friend, the only one you consider as your own sister.
“Then, she met her own mate, you met your own mate, but the two of you are confused by each other's feelings.
“After that, she married, you married, and here we are now in….”
Realizing I was saying too much, I clenched my jaw. If I said that I didn’t like Courtney, I was afraid the argument would never see the ending.
At that time, my wolf also said in my mind, “Let’s clear our mind first, Lucinda. It’s too hurt to see him in our state right now. How about continuing your project in the study?”
Then I sighed and closed my eyes. I could feel that Dominic’s grab was getting too loose, so I let go of his hand and turned to leave.