A new life

Two years later 

Victoria's POV

''Don't tell me you are still sleeping.'' I heard Catherine voice in my sleep, but I groaned tiredly and turned to the other side of the bed  

''Wake up, you promise to go to practice with me.'' she murmured while roughly shaking my legs. I groaned tiredly and slowly opened my eyes, I met eyes with Catherine who has a big frown on her face. 

''We will be late Annabel, if you don't hurry.'' she murmured angrily with her two hands on her waist like a mother ordering her daughter out from the bed.  

I chuckled at her attitude and slowly sat on the bed as I rubbed my hand on my face.  

''Please take your bath.'' she muttered those words like an old woman and stormed out of my room.  

I chuckled softly at her behavior and slowly stood up from the bed, I walked to my closet, took out a towel and stepped into my bathroom.  

I pulled off my clothes and stood at the mirror as I stared at the mark on my left neck, the mark that reminds me of my past life, a life I wish to forget. I released an heavy sigh before stepping into the shower, I took a quick bath, wipe the towel round my chest and walked into my room.  

I took out a simple wear of blue jeans and a purple turtle-neck long sleeves. I kept them on the bed, creamed my body and did a light makeup before putting on my clothes.  

I left the room and went downstairs only to see everyone already in the dinning table having breakfast.  

''Finally you are here.'' Catherine murmured those words while she playfully rolled her to me.  

I smiled at her and took the seat beside her while I sat opposite Jennifer, Elliot's mate.  

''You look tired, you didn't get enough sleep last night.'' Elliot muttered those words in an angry tune, I rolled my eyes and started eating.  

The plan was for Elliot to help me leave California and run away from Eric, I thought I would come into this country and look out for myself, but I was surprised when Elliot took me to his home here in Australia and asked me to stay with him and his daughter.  

At first, I tried rejecting his offer because it was awkward, but he assured me that it will be better I stay here until I'm able to work out things on my own. It's been two years now, but I can't leave the house because I see Catherine as my younger little sister and Elliot and Jennifer as close friends.  

''I have asked you to quit that job, but you are just too stubborn.'' Elliot whispered those words to himself and took a spoon of food in his mouth.  

''Here we go again.'' I murmured and kept on eating.  

I work as a bartender in a small club in Australia, a place I knew Eric will never be, and mostly I was in night shift.  

Elliot had warned and begged me several times to quit the job that it was too stressful and risky for me but I won’t agree to it. I needed money for aunt hospital bills, she woke up a year ago but still can't talk or move her body according to the report I got.   

''Ani.'' Jennifer's voice brought me back from my thoughts.  

I stared at her, confused,  because I did not get what she said.  

''What are you thinking.'' she asked  

''Nothing.'' I flashed her a big smile and continued eating.  

We ate quietly for a while before Catherine stood up and taps her feet on the floor with her two hands folded, as she stared at me, indicating we have to leave.  

I sighed and took a sip of the water before getting up from the chair  

''Bye Dad.'' Catherine kissed Elliot on the cheek and walked away with me. I stared at Catherine and shook my head at her behavior.  

She was twelve, yet she acts older than her age.  

''Can you please walk fast, we are getting late. She murmured and opened the passenger's seat of the car, I shook my head and sat at the driver seat, start up the car and drove off.  

''Next time don't ask me to go anywhere with you.'' I muttered to her hearing and kept on driving.  

She kept quiet for a while before she starts murmuring words I couldn't hear  

''Ani.'' she called out my name  

''I can hear you.'' I murmured with my eyes still on the road  

''I'm sorry, I shouldn't have talked to you that way.'' she Apologized  

I nodded my head and kept on driving, she was the least of my problems right now.  

I drove for a while until we got to the table tennis court where she will be practicing with girls her age.  

We both came out of the car, she walked into the changing room to change her clothes while I took a seat with other parents and guidance.  

Few minutes later the girls all arrived and started practicing with each other, I brought out the camera and started taking pictures of Catherine while I cheered her up.  

After a while I was pressed and decided to use the bathroom, I kept my phone, bag, and camera on my seat and went to the restroom.  

I eased myself, washed my hands and left the restroom, I was about walking to my seat when I noticed a familiar figure backing me.  

His hair was thick black and gelded together, his broad shoulders and skin tone reminded me of one person and I knew I wasn't wrong.  

''Shit.'' I turned around and ran away, I went to the car and luckily the car keys was in my pocket, I got into the car drove off as fast as I could.  

It's just two years, two fucking years and our path has started crossing each other, I groaned in anger as I drove as fast as I could, back home.  

I got home, parked the car and rushed into the house only to see Elliot in the sitting room walking around.  

''Where have you been, where did you keep your phone.'' Elliot muttered in panic as he moved closer to me.  

''I went for the restroom, but I think I saw someone who looks just like Eric.'' I spoke in fear.  

Hearing those words from me, Eliot shook his head and roughly ran his fingers through his hair  

''Eric is here.'' he whispered those words almost to himself.

Eric's POV

I took a sip of my drink as I relaxed on the couch to hear all he has to say.  

''Sir, according to our research, we think alpha Micheal is under the influence of a spell.''  

''I know that.'' I murmured angrily  

I knew that he wasn't himself a few months ago, but I still can't tell who did this to him and why.  

After he told us Victoria died and that he threw her at the bridge, I sent me for my men to dive into the water in search of her body, but they found nothing not even a clue. Ever since then I have been having doubt about what mike told us but yet, I couldn't get anything from him, all he kept on saying was that he killed my child still in Victoria's stomach and threw her in the bridge.  

''Sir, we've checked all the record, and they have been no transaction with the name Victoria Williams, it seems she doesn't exist anymore.''  

''Shut up.'' I yelled angrily  

''Until I see her dead body then will I believe she is dead but until then, I have nothing in mind.'' those were the words I have been saying to myself for the past two years.  

For the past two years I have refused to accept her death, although my wolf have been silent for a while but deep down in me, I had a feeling Victoria was somewhere, but I couldn't know where she was.  

I stood up from the couch, picked up my keys and left my sitting room, I went to the garage opened one of my car and drove off.  

In few minutes I was parked in Mike's house which was silent like a graveyard.  

I got out of the car and walked into the sitting room only to see him sitting on the couch while lost in thought.  

I stood by the door and took a better look at Mike, he was indeed different, different from the mike I knew.  

I left the door and walked towards him, I took the seat beside him and called out his name before he noticed my presence.  

''I swear I never thought of killing her, I just wanted to pay you back for what you did to me.''he murmured those words with fear, and it was indeed strange to me.  

''I won't hurt you, if only you will tell me where she is.'' I spoke calmly, hoping it will work on him.  

He shook his head and moved his gaze away from me.

She is not here, I swear she is not here.'' 

''Then where is she.'' I yelled at the top of my voice, I was getting frustrated and impatience. 

He gulped nervously and shook his head but did not say a word. 

I sighed and roughly ran my fingers through my hair in anger and frustration, this was all mike has been saying to me for the past two years. 

I groaned softly when I noticed my phone was ringing, I went for the phone and noticed it was my secretary calling. 

I sighed softly when I remembered I have to be in Australia for a business meeting, I picked up the call and told him I was on my way to the airport. 

I kept back the phone in my pocket, took a good look at Mike who was still murmuring something I couldn't hear. 

I grumbled in anger and walked away, I got to my car and drove to the airport, in few minutes I was at the airport. 

I came out of the car and noticed my secretary by the private jet waiting for me. 

''How long are we staying there.'' I asked as I climbed on the jet 

''Maximum of three days sir.'' he replied 

I nodded my head and relaxed on the chair as I closed my eyes. 

With my eyes closed all I could see was Victoria, the memories of her were still fresh in my head, not a day pass without me thinking of her and wishing all this was just a dream. 

I remembered the first time I met with her, she was so pure and innocent that I wondered how the moon goddess could give such a mate to me. 

At first, I thought I hated her, but now I knew what I had for her back then wasn't hate but fear. 

I feared knowing her, I was scared of making her my second half and above all I was scared of falling in love with her. 

I felt a tears drop on my cheek and quickly wipe it off, it has been two years now, and I still couldn't get her out of my head, it felt like I lost her just yesterday. 

I avoided women and have nothing to do with women for the past two years, a year ago, I tied having sex with a submissive, so I could get her out of my head because she was making me go insane, but I noticed I couldn't because all the organs in me were completely dead.

I sighed and forced myself to sleep since I realized I have twelve hours before getting to Australia.

''Sir.'' I heard my secretary voice from my sleep 

Slowly I opened my eyes and met eyes with him

''We just landed.'' he said those words while staring at me with a curious look 

With wild eyes I checked the time and confirmed he was right how was I able to sleep for good twelve hours surprised me.

I stood up from the chair and got out of the jet, I walked up to the car already waiting for us, I got in with my secretary and the driver drove off 

''How many hours do we have before the first meeting.'' I asked

''two hours sir.'' He replied 

I nodded my head and relaxed on the chair before speaking up, 

''Take me somewhere, somewhere I can relax and receive some fresh air.'' I murmured with my eyes closed 

''Yes sir.'' the driver replied 

He drove for a few minutes before I noticed the car stopped, I opened my eyes and noticed we were in a big field.

I got out of the car and walked around for a while before I noticed a table tennis practice going on.

I sighed softly and wanted to walked away but for strange reason I was drew to the tennis court and I find it strange.

I walked towards the tennis court and stood a bit far from the tennis court while I watch the little girls playing against each other.

I sighed softly and took in a deep breath only to perceive a familiar scent, I shook my head in disbelief and closed my eyes while I took in a deep breath, and again I perceived the familiar scent of fresh honey.

''Mate.'' my silent Wolf howl in joy, 

''Victoria.'' I muttered out and stared around, but couldn't see her 

''Mine.'' my wolf howl in possession 

I stared around but still couldn't find her, I turned my back and kept walking around, but she was nowhere.

''Victoria.'' I screamed at the top of my voice

My wolf was never wrong, he can't mistake someone else for Victoria.

And that scent, that was Victoria's scent, and I wasn't wrong about it, Victoria was right here, but how was this possible.

I took in a deep breath and realized her scent was fading away, meaning she was gone.

''shit.'' I groaned, frustrated, and ran around the field while looking for anyone who looks like Victoria.

I groaned in pains as I realized her scent was gone, meaning she has left this place.

''Shit.'' I screamed in anger and rushed to my car, 

''Get me my phone.'' I muttered those words to my secretary, who rushed to me and handed my phone to me.

I took my phone from him and quickly dialed a number, it rang a few times before it was picked 

''Good morning alpha.'' I did not let those words finish from his words before I cut him off

''I want you to check all the record of flights taken to Australia for the past two years and check if anyone bares the name Victoria Williams.'' 

''Yes sir, I will do that immediately.''he muttered those words and ended the call.

I released an heavy sigh and roughly ran my fingers through my hair as an uncomfortable feeling bloomed in my chest.

Victoria was here or something related to her was here, and I could feel it in my bones.