Becoming Alpha’s Personal Caretaker
Chapter 162

Lauren's

POV

There was a moment of silence between me and the alpha when I mentioned my mother again.

It seemed that Alpha Kean has been trying to remember something. His face changed from being defensive to resigned. He must have realized that I am not going to leave without getting answers to my questions. "What do you want to know about her?"

He was seated behind the only table in the study. His back was casually leaning at the chair while his eyes were on me.

"I vaguely remember her. I was very young when she died. I'm afraid that the only thing that I strongly recalled was her loneliness." "Might as well take a seat, Lauren."

I crossed the distance between me and the table. I claimed the seat in front of him. The cushion was comfortable to seat on.

"Your mother enjoyed her solitude so much that she kept mostly to herself. I remembered her enjoyed the silence of nature than being in the presence of chattering individuals." Alpha Kean started. "How did you two met?"

"We went to the same school. She was a smart woman. Although she barely spoke with anyone, she has exemplified great knowledge in politics. She was part of the debate team." He responded. A smile formed on his lips when our gazes crossed. "I was not surprised when I learned that you did well in school. Your mother is very intelligent. I am pretty sure that you got that from her." My mother's friend released a sigh. "We both knew that your father is not the brightest star in the universe. He can easily be persuaded." I nodded in agreement. At least we have something to agree on.

"Despite being part of the debate team, your mother did not insist on establishing deeper friendship with anyone. Not even in her own club." "How did you come to the picture?"

"I was part of the rival debate team. I was supposed to distract your mother from doing her part of the team. My team realized that it was your mother who did all the works in her group. We thought that if we took her out of the equation, we'll be able to up our game."

I stared into his face when he chuckled. Good memories must have bombarded his mind since his eyes smiled with him.

"I ended finding a friend in her. She told me to do some research instead of sabotaging her job." Alpha Kean shook her head. "She was a fair and very kind woman, Lauren. Your mother was not only beautiful but she has a pure heart. She knew that my intension of stalking her was not good but, instead, she showed me compassion."

I knew that my mother was a very kind woman. I witnessed it myself. She would have done differently if she has an evil bone in her body.

"I found myself in places where your mother went. If she was in the library, I was reading several studies and hardbound books meters away. If she went to the school ground, I was browsing the notes I made while in the library." Alpha Kean sighed. "She helped me became a wide reader and a researcher. It ascended my school standing."

"How about my father?"

He breathed out.

"Werewolves like us are sociable people. In the past, the tribes held parties like this for young shifters. It was a way of being acquainted with the incoming alphas. It was also an avenue for the unmated mates to find suitable partners. If you are lucky, you will meet your true mate."

I frowned when he stopped to take a breather.

"She got lucky that night. She never wanted to attend the party. Your grandmother, Anna, threatened her to burn her research paper if she did not attend. Out of fear, she came with me on that particular night."

That got my full attention. Both I and the older alpha has frown on our faces.

"Your mother was seated in the corner nursing on her second cocktail drink when I excused myself to get to the restroom. When I went back, I found her with Manuel."

He cleared his throat before continuing.

"She was anxious. Manuel was trying to get her attention. When I asked her if she was alright, she hid in my back and asked me to bring her home."

"Why?"

Alpha Kean smiled. "Your mother was never a people person. She never wanted so much attention to herself. That night, Manuel was all over her. It overwhelmed your her." "What happened then?"

"We went home early. I also found out when we saw each other back in school that they are true mates."

"My mom did not like my father?"

"Maybe. Or she was not used to having someone stalked her with different intention. I mean, I did the same but I have respected her space."

"What do you mean?"

car."

"Manuel went to a different school. He visited your mother in ours and she did not like it. He sent her flowers and even tried to send her home. There was a time that she asked me to fetch her so that Manuel will not be able to see her since he did not recognize my "How come she did not reject her?"

"That's the power of being true mates. Your mother eventually gave in."

It was me who released a deep sigh when I heard that.

"Lauren, not all mates started very loving to each other. Some immediately gave in but some others had a not so great first impression to the other." The older man defended.

I nodded at him and did not refute his statement. Being destined mate is not equivalent to instinctive 'love' towards the other. Although being mates is good start to invest emotions.

"Your parents' mating could have a great partnership, Lauren. Being the next in line alpha, Manuel, was lucky to have a mate like her. Your mother was very smart and knew about politics despite being a very reserved person."

My brows puckered at his statement. I looked at him with questions in my eyes.

"Your mother was a Luna material. Any man would have her if she happened not to find her true mate. With her knowledge of the politics, she can be a very good adviser and tactician. An alpha would woe her at any time. Manuel was lucky to have her." "Then, did my mother take her own life?"

I was not able to stop myself from disclosing my feelings. Despite being an adult, I still have the memory of the child who was hurt when she learned that she lost her mother forever.

"Despite being resistant of Manuel, your mother took the risk of accepting him and start a family with him. Their mating might have a rough start but the first year was when I saw your mother the happiest since I became her friend."

My eyes went to him as I waited for his words.

"She got pregnant with you on the first year of their mating. Your mom finished her degree with flying colors and she proudly showed off her baby bump on the day she graduated."

The memory of my mother bombarded my head. Tears fell on my face.

Alpha Kean was right. I saw the graduation pictures of my mother. She has a wide smile on her face as she held her protruding stomach. Indeed, happiness reflected on her face. s

Growing up, my mother has always been a ray of sunshine for me. She was always there to pick me when I scraped my knee. She blew my booboos to reduced its pain. Every morning, as I child, my day always started off with a smile from her. My hand fisted. I breathed out.

"When did she learned that my father has another woman?"

After a few seconds of staring contest, Alpha Kean looked away.

"The day your mother died I received a call from her. She told me that she learned of Manuel's affair."

I still remember that day. I was with grandmother, Anna, when my mother took her own life. A day before, Mom sent me to her for the weekend. It happened normally since I was an only grandchild.

My mother prepared my things diligently that day. She was happy and sent me away with a smile on her face like she always did. I did not know that it would be the last time that I am going to see her alive.

"D-did she know who it was?" I asked Alpha Kean.

He nodded. "She told me that Manuel was in a business trip that day and she was all alone in the house. She also said that your Grandma Anna asked for you to stay the weekend with her."

He exhaled loudly. It appeared that the memory of that day was taking a tool on him.

"Someone sent her a letter telling her that her mate was having an affair with another woman. The letter came with pictures of them." He cleared his throat. "It was pictures of Manuel and his secretary in different places. She told me that the images showed them kissing and hugging like lovers."

More tears fell on my cheeks.

That day must have been very hard on her mother. She was alone in huge house and learned of her mate's cheating.

"It also includes a picture of them with a child almost your age." He added.

My eyes widened.

It was Lola!

It must have been the last straw for my mother. Not only that her mate cheated on her, he also made a family with her. And the child was born months after her own daughter came into the world.

"Everyone was shocked when the news of her death came. Although she kept to herself, she was a good Luna and a great mother to you. Many sympathized for your father when they learned that it was him who found her. Of course-" "Dad, was the one who found mom?" I asked in disbelief.