Why My Mate Cries
Chapter 20

ALIYAH’S POV

“Finally!” I huffed as I removed the tray of pasta from the oven.

I excitedly put it on the countertop table and smelled the scent of cheese and tomatoes on top of it. This was the first time I ever cooked pasta. Luckily, I saw it on the internet using the new phone Reid had bought for me.

“What is that delicious smell?”

Reid walked into the kitchen. His voice was a bit husky and his hair was messy since he just woke up. My heart skipped a beat as I stared at him further. He was definitely like a Greek God who descended from heaven, even if he just woke up.

“I cooked creamy white pasta for breakfast!” I exclaimed.

He walked towards me, kissed my forehead, and then drew his attention to the food I made.

“It looks delicious. Where did you get the ingredients?”

I giggled. “I went downstairs to check the main kitchen, and Liana gave me everything I needed. She’s nice. No wonder Klaus is madly in love with her,” I said.

“That’s cool. I’m glad you’re starting to gain friends in the packhouse.”

“I am glad too. I’ve never felt this welcome before. Thanks to you,” I said.

We both chuckled, and then I prepped the table so we could finally eat.

“You’re an excellent cook,” Reid praised me as he finished one last spoon of his pasta.

It was like music to my ears. We went ahead and ate ice cream afterward and I was so amazed by its taste. Again, it was my first time.

“It’s like snow!” I exclaimed. “With a taste of vanilla!”

Reid laughed and kissed the side of my lips. We were in the room and sitting together while we ate and watched TV.

“Yes, it’s like snow. It has different flavors too,” he explained.

“How about the chocolate flavor?” I asked.

He nodded and slightly pinched my cheek. “Yes, there is. We can buy one later.”

I shrieked out of happiness and embraced him tightly. Reid wrapped his arms around my back and nuzzled my neck. It was tickling me that I giggled like a kid. It was followed by his warm k****s on my neck, and then his lips traveled up to my jaw and then finally on my lips. His k****s made me smile. He then cupped my face and brushed his nose against mine.

“Would you like to go out for a walk? I know a place where we can have fun,” he offered.

“Sure thing.” I giggled as I stared at him. “For as long as I am with you…”

“My woman is getting sweeter.” His intense stare warmed me from the inside out.

But those words he said. His woman…

Yes, I am definitely his.

We had a moment in the room and prepared to go afterward. Wearing a nice cardigan with a knitted top on the inside and new jeans and shoes, I walked downstairs, hand and hand with Reid who looked like a supermodel in his v-neck black shirt, denim jeans, and sneakers.

I couldn’t help but feel conscious knowing that some of our packmates were gawking at us, probably still on the adjustment period now that I was here being their Alpha’s mate. Some of them greeted us and even smiled at me.

“Where are you two going?” Klause questioned us when we saw him on the porch.

“On a date,” Reid simply replied and then tapped his shoulder. “By the way, don’t forget to send me the finance sheets later on. I will need to review it.”

“Oh, sure. I’ll work on it as soon as possible.” Klaus glanced at me and smirked. “I hope you enjoy your day, Aliyah. Reid’s a boring person so consider yourself warned.”

I chuckled, while Reid just growled at Klaus to shoo him away.

“Alright, alright, I will stop bad-mouthing you.” Klaus started laughing, then he went away.

“Don’t believe him. I’m not the boring type.”

I burst into laughter. So, my Alpha was acting so cute right now, huh?

We went out of the packhouse. Luckily, the snow had finally stopped pouring and the sun was already up, melting these ices away.

“The spring is coming,” Reid said, gazing up at the sky while holding my hand. “You know most of the children here like spring because the elders are holding some activities in the forest for them to enjoy.”

“That sounds fun. Do they do that every year?”

“Yes.” He smiled and continued, “They do most things that will make the young pups enjoy their childhood before they experience the awakening. Here, they go on some phases, childhood games and lessons, then awakening and mating. It’s like the rules we follow.”

“I wish my previous pack had carried out such rules,” I said bitterly.

“You don’t need to remember all the bad things you encountered in your previous pack,” Reid said and wrapped his arm around my shoulder. “It’s all in the past.”

“I know…” I smiled at him. He was right.

We stopped at a barn sitting in front of what seemed to be a hot spring. I was astounded as the place is so beautiful.

“Come.” To my surprise, Reid took off his shirt and pants, leaving him almost naked and only wearing his boxers.

I turned around out of shock, and then the next thing I heard was the splash of water. When I looked back, I saw him having a dip. I bit my lower l*p. This man amazed me with his looks… even in water.

“The water is hot. You can join me,” he suggested.

I chuckled. “No, I’ll just watch you.”

I sat on the edge of the wooden bridge and inhaled the fresh air.

“Feelin’ great so far?”

“More than great… thanks to you!”

Reid chuckled and continued to swim. We talked about a lot of things, laughed about some funny jokes he cracked and walked around the breathtaking part of the forest that we lost count of time. It was already evening when we got home. We were about to go upstairs when I saw a member of the pack who seemed to be struggling to knit a cloth in the living room.

I stopped for a moment as I looked at her.

“What’s the matter, Aliyah?” Reid asked me and also stopped walking.

“Do you know her name, Reid?” I pointed to the woman in the living room. I saw how she whimpered in pain when her finger was pricked by the needle.

“Her name is Katya. Why do you ask?”

“She seems to be struggling in knitting a cloth,” I replied and glanced at his way. “Do you mind if I stay here for a bit?”

His brows furrowed as he gave me a curious look. “Why? What are you going to do?”

I smiled at him and then looked at the woman whose name was Katya. “I know how to knit a cloth. I’ve done that to make my clothes before. I just feel like she needs my help.”

Reid nodded and a smile escaped his lips. “I can’t believe my mate is so talented. Yes, you can stay here and help Katya. I will just wait for you upstairs. Call me if you need something, alright?”

“I will and thank you,” I replied.

Reid cupped my face before he ascended upstairs. After that, I took one deep breath and walked toward Katya.

I could see that she was on the verge of crying while trying to use the needle properly.

“Hi, do you need help with that? I know how to knit…” I offered shyly.

Katya only noticed my presence after I asked her. She looked at me, shocked, but the sheer amount of hope crossed her eyes when I smiled at her.