Becoming Alpha’s Personal Caretaker
Chapter 190

Lauren POV

"Who am I to you, Victor?"

Surprised was all over Victor's face when I asked him. Guilt clearly slapped him in the face.

I knew that he found a lead regarding the whereabouts of the Dark Witch through Lola. He told me about it when we reached home after my kidnapp*ng in Sabado Tribe. Yet, I did not know that he will leave this soon. "Lauren,"

"Who am I to you, Victor?" I repeated.

"You are my mate, my love."

"Then why are you leaving me in the dark? I knew that you are planning this whole time since we arrived from Grandma's tribe but I thought you will at least inform me about it."

Fresh tears fell on my face when I said that. I am hurt that he will leave without the audacity of telling his plans.

I knew that he was blaming himself of what happened to me. He has been beside himself to a point that he was very protective.

"Please understand."

"Understand what, Victor?"

He turned his back on me. It appeared that his mind was clouded with a lot of things.

"My love, to the place where I am going, it's not a safe place."

Victor glanced at me. his handsome face was wretched with his decision.

"Then why are you leaving me?"

"Because I have to do this, my Luna. I have been searching for the Dark Witch. Through Lola, I may have the lead this time." He explained. "I knew the Enchantress, my love. I fought with her. I am familiar on how she works." "I know. But why are you leaving without me? I thought we are in this together?"

He looked away. With his action, I finally realized why he did not tell me of this mission.

"Because I cannot take it if you got hurt again." A gasped exited my lips. "When I found you in the forest bleeding, my heart stopped beating for a while. I promised myself that I will not let it happen again. Not if I can help it, Lauren." "It was not your fault."

"Maybe but if I allow you to come with me in chasing after the Dark Witch, there is no assurance that you will not get hurt."

"I can take care of myself."

"I said the same thing when I fought against her. What happened to me then, Lauren? I was confined in a chair with very little chance to ever walk again. If not for your healing powers, I may still be on that chair until this very moment." Victor seized my hands. He looked at me in the eyes.

"My love, please stay here. I promised, I will come back to you. We will have our mating ceremony here in Midnight Claws Tribe. We have your dream wedding here. Just allow me to fixed my issues with the Dark Witch." Instead of being calm at his words, I found myself angry.

"What if something happened to you? Am I going to sit here and wait for your cold body?"

"Lauren, please. I will not allow that to happen. I will make sure that I will come back to you." His eyes were pleading. "Besides, you learned about the truth behind your mother death. While I am gone, you can confront Manuel about it." I breathed out.

"You don't get it, do you?"

I pulled my hands from him. I stepped towards the closet and pulled my luggage.

"What are you doing?"

There was hitch on Victor's voice when he said that but I paid him no mind as I grabbed my clothes from the drawers.

"Stop it. Hey, hey."

I pushed his hand away when he tried to stop me from placing my clothes on the luggage.

"I am doing what you want me to do, Victor. I am going to pay my father a visit and all do everything on my own just like what you are doing."

"That's not what I mean, Lauren. Can please you stop throwing your clothes in that damn luggage?"

I straightened and left the unopened luggage with overflowing clothes I thrown on top of it. I crossed my arms and glared at my so-called mate. "Look, can we talk about this in a calm matter?"

"From where I am standing, I am not calm at the moment. I replace no reason to be calm knowing that my mate is making a crucial decision on his own." "Lauren, I just want you to be safe. If you come with me, I am heading to a dangerous road. You are safer here with the guardians at your disposal."

I shook my head and about to leave him when he pulled me back.

"Unless you want to listen to what I am about to say, otherwise, let go of me."

I heard him sighed as he let go. "Fine. I'm listening."

"I am pushing aside my mother's case because I knew that your mission to catch the Dark Witch is more important. Manuel has nowhere else to go where I can't replace him whilst that Enchantress, this will be our only chance." I started. "However, I trust you to take care of me despite the danger of this mission. Knowing that this is very risky, I know that my healing ability is valuable. Anyone can be hurt. I can be of use." Without saying anything, Victor looked at me in despair. His eyes were screaming that he opposed the idea.

"You need me in this battle, my alpha. Allow me to help you."

"But..."

It was me who grabbed his hands this time. I looked into his eyes before speaking again.

"My love, you are no longer alone in this battle. You have me. If you don't want to be hurt, I feel the same. My healing powers recognized the Dark Witch's potent ability to incapacitate you or anyone in the tribe, I can cure it." I sent him a smile. "I am your doctor and caretaker, right? Wherever you are, I should be there to take care of you no matter how shallow your booboos are."

Victor seized my face between his large palms. He drew our forehead closer. He looked at me intently. As if he found what he was looking for, he spoke again.

"Okay, mate. You are coming with me." He whispered with his eyes closed.

He knew that my reasons are valid.

A wide smile painted my lips.

"Of course, whether you like it or not, I am coming with you."

His eyes opened instantly. He was frowning as he placed a short distance between our faces. There is unspoken question in those dark eyes.

My laughter resonated in the confinement of our bedroom.

With a deep breath, I was pulled in to the warm embrace of my mate. He kissed the top of my head.

"Be extra careful, my love. My life depends on you." He said in a low voice.

"Yes, Sir."

I put my arms around his back as I pulled him closer.

We have two important battles ahead. This is no longer Manuel against Lauren or Victor against the Dark Witch. Although they were our opponents, the fight is now against the two of us since Victor nor I will no longer go to a battle as individuals. Rather we fight as one against them. "I love you, my Luna."

I was never given a chance to respond when Victor captured my lips with his.

It was a kiss so gentle that my knees weakened at how pure it was. I held on his shirt as our kiss continues.

My eyes were closed when Victor let go of my lips. He pressed a short kiss before he finally let go of me.

"Prepare another vehicle with four more trusted warriors. We are leaving in ten minutes. Your Luna is coming with us." The male alpha declared in the link with the warriors. He also made sure that I heard it in our link.

"You should probably prepare a smaller bag."

I snorted when Victor pointed at the mess I made on the floor.

It was my luggage with the overflowing clothes.

"I'll wait for you in the garage. I will explain the car."

I watched my mate leave the bedroom.

I was praying to the Moon Goddess that we made it out alive. Facing the Dark Witch is no easy feat. The only consolation was, Victor and I are fighting this together.