It had been a while since Treyton heard his ex-wife's voice. After their divorce, he was bitter and hurt. Whenever Calista tried to call and speak to him, he would refuse. However, now that he had found his mate, all his negative feelings were gone. The Alpha felt indifferent when he heard his ex-wife's voice, but he couldn't help but feel a little nervous. "Calista, what a surprise. I didn't think you would call."
"I guess you can say that I'm full of surprises. Aidoneus told me about your decision to have me and Nicolas, for the pack's Christmas Party. I wanted to tell you thank you." Calista was silent momentarily but then continued. "How have you been? I-I know what I did was so sudden. I couldn't think straight. I-I didn't put your feelings to consideration."
"Calista, what happened between us is over. I'll admit that I was angry and hurt, but you found your mate. I was selfish to keep you away from the man you truly belonged with." Treyton sighed as he laid back on his chair. "I didn't want Aidoneus to tell you this. I thought it was more of my place, but I...finally found my mate."
It was silent on the other end. The clock in his study ticked and stocked, making Treyton nervous; his right leg moved up and down rapidly. He was about to say something, but he heard Calista squeal. She was so loud that he felt that his eardrum was going to explode. "You found your mate!? Oh, Treyton, I'm so happy for you!" From afar, Calista called out to her mate, Nicolas, and told him the news. Treyton shook his head and let out an annoyed groan; it was his bad habit. Calista eventually calmed down. "S-Sorry, I just couldn't help but be happy for you! Tell me more about her! Is she a werewolf from another pack?"
The Alpha contemplated whether or not to tell Calista the truth about Maeve; he wanted to tell her in person. However, the Christmas Party would happen soon, and he didn't want Calista to take the time to comprehend who his mate was. "Calista, my mate is a human woman. She doesn't know who I am yet, but she knows I have Aidoneus, and I am a divorcee."
"Oh, well, it's common for werewolves to get human mates. So when are you planning on telling her?"
"Before Christmas, for certain. I am trying to give her clues about my identity, but I'm failing horribly."
Calista giggled at the other end. "Well, just be upfront with her. Tell her the truth. I mean nowadays there are movies and books about our kind. I'm hearing that our kind is popular among humans, especially human females. I went to a bookstore here in Romania and there are many romance novels regarding our kind and human women. Who knows, she might accept you immediately."
Treyton sighed. "Well, there is a difference between fantasy and reality. I'm scared that she may not be so open to what I am." He hesitated momentarily and felt he had to tell his ex another fact about Maeve. "There's another thing that you need to know. My mate is eighteen years younger than me." His ex was silent again. People, even werewolves, did have issues if one's partner had specific age gaps. However, Maeve was at least over thirty years old, mature, and had more experience in life. "Calista? Are you there?"
"Yeah, I'm still here. Sorry, I was surprised. I'm not going to lie, but there's quite an age gap between you two."
"I know. I was just as shocked as you and everyone else. Sometimes, I wonder why the Moon Goddess does things, but I trust her judgment. Maeve and I are not so different either."
"So her name is Maeve, eh? She does have a nice name." Calista sighed at the other end. She and Treyton were the same age, but when finding out that his mate was eighteen years younger than she was, Calista couldn't help but feel slightly jealous. However, the former Luna knew that she had no right to feel anger since she found her mate. She could have rejected Nicolas, but the mate bond was too strong. It felt like someone finally found their missing peace; that one had meaning. Calista knew she couldn't be selfish since she caused Treyton pain. Not only him but also their son. "Well, she is still young, but like I said, you need to be upfront with her. It could take time for her to accept it."
Treyton couldn't help but notice a hint of jealousy in his ex's tone. He expected as much since Maeve was younger than her. However, the Alpha didn't pick Maeve out of spite. The Moon Goddess usually picks someone for them that completes them. "I will, Calista. Thank you for your advice. When would you be okay arriving to help with the Christmas Party preparations?"
"Oh, maybe Nicolas and I could arrive by next week on Friday, if that is okay."
"Sounds good. Just send me the link to the flight you are interested by Tuesday and I will purchase the tickets for you."
"There's no need for that, Treyton. Nicolas and I will pay for our own."
"Well, would you be interested in one of the cabins I own in Big Bear to stay in for the holidays?"
Calista giggled. "That sounds delightful. I miss staying on a cabin and being away from the city. We appreciate it, Treyton. I will text you about our flight information. Also, good luck."
The two hung up, and Treyon sighed in relief as he put his phone on his desk. He thought it would be an awkward phone call, and Calista would've had a fit about Maeve's age, but everything went smoothly. With that out of the way, he could concentrate on his date with Maeve. Yet, Calista's words echoed in his mind: "Be upfront with her." He believed it was subtle, but yet again, it was the 21st century, and people now aren't as closed-minded as they were back then.
"Hmm, maybe I should bring the topic up for tonight."
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