True Alpha's Ch Chapter 195: [Bonus - ] Bonnie and Clyde

Chapter 195: [Bonus Chapter] Bonnie and Clyde

Hugo’s only task was to et Niall personally in a eting place away from this ’ambush.’ He was told that he couldn’t bring anyone unless it was his wife. So Hugo didn’t hesitate to take

with him, despite the opposition from his siblings.

In other words, Hugo’s task was the most dangerous of all. He would et Niall, the crown prince of the vampires, with no one to watch his back. Until now, I was uncertain if Hugo trusted Niall or he planned to save Azazel. Everything was just vague; even when I listened to their conversation during the short eting, I was stumped.

It sounded like they would betray Azazel and not at the sa ti.

"Hugh," I called, setting my eyes on him. "Is this alright?"

"Are you uncomfortable?" he asked.

I shook my head. We were currently sitting on a tree branch, waiting for Niall to arrive. Hugo told

it was better to wait up here, keeping

on his lap while his back was against the tree trunk. His arms were wrapped around my waist, keeping

still so I wouldn’t fall.

It was more like a date in the middle of the night. But there wasn’t the slightest hint of making it romantic with what was about to happen.

"Are we going to be alright?" I asked, staring at him with genuine wonder in my eyes. "It’s only us in here, but this place is surrounded by vampires."

Hugo tilted his head to the side. "What do you think, Bambi?"

"What do you an by that?"

"You didn’t even show the slightest concern when I told you I’ll take you to this dangerous place." He pointed out since I didn’t even argue when he announced his plans. I even had the audacity to reassure Sally and Alice since they were the most concerned about this.

"Is that because you trust

that no harm will befall you?"

I pressed my lips into a thin line, staring at his pair of curious eyes. "What about you?" instead of an answer, I returned it with a question. "Did you think no harm will befall

if you take

with you?"

"No."

"Then why did you propose to take

with you?" ca out a quick follow-up inquiry, utterly confused at what he was thinking.

Ever since we reconciled, it seed we were back to square one. Aside from the obvious changes, Hugo had beco more and more mysterious. I couldn’t read him anymore. In the past, whenever I asked sothing, he would bluntly tell everything to

without a filter.

But now... every ti he answered my question, it would make

ask more. I would even wonder what was there he wasn’t telling .

"Because I can’t take anyone else but you?" he replied in a knowing tone, arching a brow. "Niall said unless it’s you, he wouldn’t allow another person with . So, I’m certain he will not mind your presence. Also, he had shown great interest in my wife. I’m curious what he will do if you’re almost within his reach."

"You speak cruelly, Hugh." I frowned. "Are you saying you’re using

as bait?"

"What gave you that impression? I’m taking you because you’re the only ally I can bring. I got your back, and you got mine."

"What...?" For a mont, I couldn’t believe my ears. Did he really say that? I looked at him with wide eyes, watching him chuckle.

Hugo let out a sigh as he tucked a few stray hairs that were falling out of my bun behind my ear. "You trust

with your life..." he dawdled, sharp eyes on . "... so I trust my life in you."

I held my breath while staring into his eyes. What was Hugo spewing right now? Entrust his life in ? Why would he do that? Did he already know? No, I doubt that was the case. Not that it was a problem. I ca here because I couldn’t trust the vampires and I wanted to protect him.

But for him to say all that... it brought mixed feelings to . Nevertheless, I was flattered.

"How can you say that?" I asked under my breath. "Do you think I can fight them? Slaughter them? How can I protect you? Have you considered that at the crucial mont? All I can do is cry?"

"Hmm... well, at least soone will cry for ." He shrugged.

"Hugh!" I slapped his chest, causing him to laugh playfully. "How can you be so nonchalant about it? This decision-making is reckless!"

"Ahh!" he held my wrist, stopping

from slapping his chest. "Bambi, stop it. Haha!"

I ground my teeth, glaring at him. For sure, there were many things we hadn’t said because of the current situation. It hadn’t been a day when we reunited. So, I was certain Hugo didn’t expect much from . But I was wrong. Hugo had a good reason behind it.

"Bambi." He breathed out, looking at

straight in the eye. "If you told

you don’t want to co with , I wouldn’t have forced you. However, you were confident."

"What...?"

"I noticed this confidence before — right after that incident in Belcoot — but I ignored it," he explained solemnly. "But last night, I was certain you can back up this confidence. What I’m trying to say here is, if you’re thinking, you seed to not know your husband that well. The sa goes with ."

He took a deep breath, brushing my cheek with his thumb. "Our relationship... was never real, Bambi. Because I think... I also saw what I wanted to see and simply held onto the thought that I should protect you at all tis. The intention is good, but that also narrowed my horizon and unconsciously labeled you as soone incapable of protecting yourself and others.

You are my luna and there would be a situation where my luna had to go out there and protect her people because I am vulnerable. I kept telling you you’re not weak, but my actions and decisions say otherwise. I want to correct that."

"Hugo," I called, a bit moved by his sentints and his willingness to take responsibility.

"Let’s correct ourselves, Bambi." He cupped my cheek and smiled. "And just live and love honestly, trusting each other with our lives."

My eyes softened, leaning my cheek against his palm. "Mhm. Let’s do that then."

Hugo and I stared at each other and smiled. He had a point. We thought our relationship was perfect. But honestly, it was far from that. I couldn’t be myself because I didn’t want to change Hugo’s view of .

With this, it was akin to permitting

to be . To be the Rinnie, I created during the past three years, and not the Rinnie her parents wanted her to be, or the lamb this world was expecting to be.

While staring at him lovingly, I held the back of his hand. "They’re here," I spoke, glancing to the side. My gentleness gradually faded into ice.

When my eyes return to him, the side of his lips curled up. "Mhm. Stay here and listen. You won’t fall on your own, right?"

"I can jump on my own." I frowned, slapping his chest lightly. "I got your back, don’t worry."

"That sounds very reassuring." He laughed.