Chapter 41
Earlier, when I saw Maris coming toward Auren, I knew too well that malicious intent she had in her eyes. Maris was looking for an opportunity to find her alone and then insult her in the best way she could. She was a classic case of rejection. (from me), and having unhinged jealousy toward Auren. It was evident how much she warned to be in the shoes of Auren.
When she spoke with Auren and humiliated her in front of the other two Lamas, I was listening to her, thanks to my extra sensory perception. Also, the reality was that I couldn’t stop myself from listening to Auren. It was like my entire being was attuned to her. Even my wolf was purring inside me like a kitten, nagging me to sit with her. While talked to other Alphas, Remus was only paying attention to her. And he loved her enthusiasm. The boy was having moon eyes for her. Like she was the center of his universe.
So when I heard Maris spewing venom to my Auren, I couldn’t stop myself. Leaving the conversation in the middle, much to Tarian’s chagrin, I just walked there and lashed at Maris, hitting her on the right spot, below the belt, where it hurt the most. She left, her face painted with shame, but what happened next was something I wasn’t prepared for
The two Lunas next to Auren bowed to me and left sheepishly. I sat next to Auren and asked, “You are fine!” I was surprised with concern in my voice.
She nodded, and then she looked into my eyes, Fuck. Those gray eyes–they could look into my soul, and destroy me and I’d accept it happily. I felt so exposed in front of her
“Maris was offered 16 you, Alpha Lucien!” she asked in a cautious tone.
I blinked at her question. I mean after all that she just went through she asked me that I tilted my head and narrowed my eyes to assess her. Was she jealous of Maris or was she sad about it? While jealousy was cute, her sadness was disturbing “It doesn’t matter,” I replied. “Her father offered her hand to me a few months ago, but I refined“.
“Why?” she asked softly, her dor like eyes drilling into me.
“Because I didn’t want to marry her. Simple.”
“Or because you were afraid that she’d die after marrying you! And you took me in because my life is useless!”
I was uken aback by her question. “Auren, I’m not concerned about her. My concern only lies for you.”
She lowered her head, not convinced by my answer. I took her small hands in mine and squeezed them gently “I could’ve married anyone I liked, Auren, but I didn’t. Because I chose you.”
She pursed her lips and looked away. Was my answer not convincing Goddamnit! “Auren, you have to understand
“Alpha Lucien, Tarian’s urgent voice cut through the conversation. “It’s time for dinner. People are waiting”
I looked at Auren who appeared crumpled and I didn’t like it at all. So I pulled her to her feet and said, “Stop being jealous of something that wasn’t there. Come, let’s have dinner.” But why did I feel like this was our first fight? On one hand, it made my heart butter out of excitement and tenderness I’d never felt before, on the other hand, I didn’t like the way she was subting. And I didn’t even know what I had done. But all I knew was that I wanted to correct this situation. As I tugged her with me to the long table where dinner was laid, I noticed that Maris and Bram were sitting farthest from us. Good, because I wanted to kill Maris for humiliating my Luna
I pulled the chair for Auren to sit on my right as Tarian sat on my left. Then I sat at the head of the table. The Alphas toasted for us and I thanked them, but my entire attention was on Auren. At the end of the dinner she said in a low voice, “I’d like to go out
I realized that she needed space, so I nodded. But I opened my mind link with Tarian and said, “Ask two of our bercest warriors to guard her from the sludows
While I went to the adjacent hall with others to have wine, Auren walked out in the cool air of the night. My wolf became uneasy. There are sa many unmated Alphas out there. What if someone approaches her?!
‘She needs space. I can’t impose myself on her, I argued even though I was uneasy as hell From the corner of my eye, I saw Bram and Maris leaving, which was good because I didn’t want to see them. Having them here was like something bitter on my tongue that I couldn’t quite spit out.
Auren POV
around the venue, making them appear darker, just like my thoughts.
I walked out of the hall into the open, Moonlight sprinkled over tall trees aroun
I had no right to feel jealous, but here I was, feeling this seathing jealousy. I was jealous of Maris when Bram chose her over me. But I was a thousand times miserable now. I didn’t know that she was offered in marriage to Alpha Lucien as well. My thoughts were unreasonable, but ! couldn’t help feeling possessive about Lucien Of all the she–wolves in the world, why was it Maris always? I tipped my head up and looked at the stars and moon, sighing, wiping alone tear that fell down my cheek
“Auren,” a deep voice came from behind, snapping n me from my thoughts. Without turning I knew who it was. I stayed silent because Bram was the
Chapter 41
last wolf 1 wanted to talk to
He came to stand in front of me. “I see that you’re dating well in your job,” he commented.
1 grined my teeth but didn’t reply, staring at him with hatred even though I was trembling on the inside out of fear. His rejection still pinched me. but I wanted to gri away from him as far as possible. Having been born and brought up in his pack, under his constant abhorrence and dislike had ms toll on my psychology
He took a step forward, invading my personal space. 1 finched and free on my spot. He leaned forward and inhaled my scent, shuddering visibly. Then his hand shot up and he took a strand of my hair in between his thumb and forefinger. “Thave a proposition for you,” he said in a low voice, his eyes never leaving my face. “After seeing you with Lucien, my wolf has revolted. He wants you back”
My jaw dropped as I stared at him with wide eyes, dubelief crashing inside me. He brought my strand of hair to his nose and closed his eyes, inhaling deeply. “When you were in my pack, even though I couldn’t accept you, your sinell calmed my wolf. But ever since you’ve left, he is going crazy, and I have realized the biggest mistake of my life. The goddess chose you as my mase for a reason. So-” He leaned forward and whispered in my ear. “Come back to me. Auren. I’ll reject Maris, and take you as my Luna. You don’t have to be Lucien’s doomed bride.
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