Alpha's Rejected becomes the Lycan's Obsession
Chapter 130: I’m here now

Chapter 130: I’m here now

"If you want to come up with something, then do it fast. Freya will soon be on her way here if I don’t call her to put her mind at rest soon." Tessy said to Roman as she continued toward her phone and picked the device up from the floor.

Roman didn’t move at first, still processing, still thinking, but then he spoke, his voice calm and calculated, like a man accustomed to navigating fires with his hands buried deep in his pockets.

"Tell her I showed you the original video, and it was not your mom on it. Rather, a different woman whose face, clothes and voice were professionally replaced with that of your mom," he said, then paused for the briefest of moments, just long enough for Tessy’s breath to catch in her chest.

Then, he continued with a new note in his voice, something sharper, more decisive—an idea had sparked.

"If she asks to see the video, tell her I have it and for the sake of the ongoing investigations, I cannot release it to any other person other than you." As he spoke, he shifted, pushing himself into a seated position, the soft rustle of sheets following him as he leaned back against the headboard, broad shoulders relaxing just slightly. He folded his arms beneath his chest and looked at her squarely, his expression unreadable.

"Is that good enough?" he asked, eyebrows raising slightly, his tone matter-of-fact, but with an edge of concern.

Tessy remained seated for a moment, absorbing the suggestion. She blinked once, then twice, her brain chewing on the answer he had given. It was logical. It was clean. And he made it so I’m so simple that she wondered how she hadn’t come up with it in the first place.

Deciding not to waste time, she gave him a silent nod and turned toward the bathroom. But just before her hand reached the doorknob, something tugged at her memory. She paused in place, frowning slightly as her brows knit together. Turning slowly back to face him, her voice rose again.

"I also told her about you telling me that they are not my real parents. Also that you said you would prove it. What do I say to her about that?"

It was a question that had buried itself deep within her mind, rising now with the pressure of everything else unraveling. Roman didn’t hesitate.

"Simple. Tell her that I conducted a secret DNA test and I showed you the results and I told you that if you don’t believe it we can conduct another one to find out."

The ease in his voice made her blink in surprise. It was almost too simple, and yet, she knew it would work.

Without another word or look in his direction, she turned and disappeared into the bathroom, the sound of the door clicking shut behind her echoed softly in the spacious room. Roman stayed where he was, the whirlpool of thoughts in his mind refusing to settle. His jaw tightened, and he exhaled deeply.

Soon, the sound of her voice filtered through the door, muffled but distinct. She was speaking to Freya. Roman’s ears tuned in even if his eyes stared blankly ahead. After a short while, the sound of running water followed, a soothing contrast to the turmoil in his chest.

When Tessy eventually returned to the room, her hair slightly damp and the moisture of steam clinging to her skin, her eyes flicked toward the bed, and she paused. She looked genuinely surprised to see him still there. She thought he would have left.

"Aren’t you going to the office today?" Tessy asked, her voice cautious, as she reached for the coat stand that had been toppled earlier.

Roman smirked, a glint of amusement dancing across his eyes. "Already tired of my company?"

She didn’t look at him, not directly. Her eyes focused on the coat stand instead as she picked it up, straightening its legs and placing it where it belonged.

"I didn’t say that. I’m just asking in case, you know, maybe you might have forgotten," she replied quickly, trying to sound casual, but the slight tension in her shoulders gave her away.

Roman’s gaze narrowed as he watched her closely. Her averted gaze, the way her hands busied themselves unnecessarily, it all fed into a suspicion already forming in his head.

"Are you trying to avoid me?" he asked, his voice lower now, more pointed.

"Avoid you? Why would I want to do that?" she asked back, still not looking at him.

The silence that followed was thick, heavy with unspoken emotion. Roman let out a soft sigh and shifted on the bed, running a hand through his tousled hair.

"Don’t do that, Tessy. You have avoided me enough. Let’s not go back to that place. It’s not a pleasant place. We both made mistakes, and we are both in this together. There are still a lot of things you need to know and I am more than willing to walk you through this journey step by step. So let this challenge make us stronger than we used to be. Let it not tear us apart. Okay?"

His voice was steady, with a sincerity that wrapped itself around her like a quiet plea. Tessy’s lips parted slightly, the words catching in her throat. She turned slowly, facing him now, and nodded, a flush of embarrassment creeping up her neck.

"Okay," she said softly.

Roman studied her for a moment longer before asking, "You want to go to Freya’s place?"

"Yes, later. My things are still there so..." she trailed off, not finishing the sentence, unsure if she wanted him to read the rest between the lines.

When Roman didn’t say anything immediately, she quickly added, "I’ll go with Daniel. I won’t go alone."

Roman’s eyes lingered on her face for a heartbeat, then he nodded. "All right. I’ll give you some space."

With that, he swung his legs off the bed and stood. He moved to the door with unhurried steps, pausing as his hand touched the knob.

"When you’re ready to talk, I’ll be here, okay?" he said, and she nodded.

Just as he opened the door, Ruby stood right outside. She jumped slightly, startled, and immediately lowered her head, a small gasp slipping from her lips.

"Good morning, Boss Roman," she greeted, her voice timid.

"Morning, Ruby," Roman replied, his tone gentler now as he stepped out of the room.

Ruby waited a beat before entering. Tessy had already turned toward the sound of her voice.

"Ruby," Tessy said, eyebrows raising slightly.

"Ma’am Tessy?" Ruby called out softly, a small smile tugging at her lips, though it trembled. Her usually bright eyes looked glassy, her face paler than usual.

"Are you okay? You look pale, and your eyes are red. What’s wrong with you?" Tessy questioned, taking a few steps toward her.

"I’m a little sick, ma’am. But I feel a lot better now," Ruby explained quickly, her hands clasped tightly in front of her.

"Sick? You should go to the hospital," Tessy suggested, concern threading her voice. But Ruby began shaking her head almost violently.

"No, no, ma’am Tessy, I’m fine now that I have seen you. I only fell sick when I heard that you had left the house and left Boss Roman and that you were not going to come back again. It broke my heart, and I thought that we were going to be sent back to our hometown since our services will no longer be needed. I regretted going out to the market with the other guys because if I had not, I would have been here when you left. Then I would have insisted on following you wherever you wanted to go."

Her voice cracked, and tears slipped freely down her cheeks, glistening trails of emotion that caught the light. Tessy stood frozen for a moment, completely taken aback.

"Is that why you are crying?" she asked, surprised and unsure of how to react.

"I’m sorry, ma’am Tessy. Please forgive me. I can’t help it," Ruby apologized, her body trembling slightly under the weight of her emotions.

"It’s okay, Ruby. Wipe your tears. I’m here now, and I’m not going anywhere anytime soon," Tessy said gently, her voice softening with genuine reassurance.

At the same time Tessy said it, Roman, who had been listening from a few feet down the hallway, allowed a quiet smile to curve across his lips. The sound of Tessy’s soothing response brought something tender to his hardened expression. He turned and walked away.

"Would you like me to get anything for you, ma’am Tessy?" Ruby asked, sniffing slightly.

"I would like you to go and rest. When you are fully recovered, then you can start offering your services to me again," Tessy replied, her tone firm but kind.

Ruby hesitated, her lips parting to argue.

"Don’t insist. Take the day off. If you feel better tomorrow, then you can resume duties," Tessy added, leaving no room for negotiation.

Ruby finally nodded, her tearstained face lifting into a grateful smile. "Thank you, ma’am Tessy."

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