Dangerous attraction

## 8

    Ashton

    My peering sight never left hers for once . I merely acknowledged the presence of my would be Luna all because I was lost staring at this damsel whose soul called out to mine .

Everything seemed like a fairytale to me and I could find myself getting up from the chair i sat on .

A gentle nudge against my shoulders brought me back to reality with a peering sight on me . I cleared my throat gently and glanced at my betrothed before averting my gaze from her .

“ You have to focus Ashton ” Jerome cautioned in a calm but firm voice .

I nodded my head slightly in agreement with his statement. If I wasn't focused this entire occasion could be ruined because of my actions .

    It was time for the introduction and I rose to bow to my would-be- Luna. She was beautiful as well but not as strikingly beautiful like the other who stood behind her .

Her face was round and had patches of moderately applied red powder on both cheeks . It became more obvious each time she smiled .

Her neck was not exempted , the necklace rarely swayed as it was full and balanced on it, her breast stood firm in the dress like the armor resting on the shoulders of a warrior .

“ Shall we ? ” I asked, leading her out of their Royal pack's hall. She smiled at me , slipping her arm into mine .

I barely returned the smile as I asked her to lead the way to the gardens , where we ought to know ourselves more .

“ Ashton , we have arrived at the garden, ” she spoke touching her hair softly .

“ Ohhh.... Sit ” I mumbled sitting beside her . The garden wasn't far from the Royal hall like it was in my Father's pack .

Theirs was large but not as large as ours. The flowers were really catered for and their fragrance filled the atmosphere .

I snapped out of my unending thoughts to the purpose I am here for . I never wanted this introduction ceremony after the coincidence at the restaurant .

“ I am Ashton Nas , a Chief executive officer and Alpha-in-waiting of Green Woods pack . I am handsome and nice to meet you. ” I blurted coolly .

My betrothed chuckled lightly before introducing herself , 

“ I am Lydia Kingston , Daughter of Alpha Kingston of White Ray pack . I am a student of Blue bell High school . ” She completed her statement .

I never knew her name was Lydia . This was so bad. Several times, my Dad had always mentioned her name but I do not recall .

“ Nice to meet you . You are pretty .” I complimented generously and then we fell quiet . Lydia stole glances at me occasionally while I rarely returned them .

She blushed and played with her fingers fairly .

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    Layla 

     I gathered my gown gently trodding towards the entrance of the royal hall which has transformed into a banquet , all thanks to Lydia's Mom . 

She asked me to go and get them to eat with the rest of the family . I wanted to decline going to get them but it seemed very impossible as she had told me she wanted me to go myself .

I avoided bumping into the man who had defended me from Lady Sia the last time . He sighted me from a distance and walked up to me , his gaze never leaving mine not even for a split second .

I increased my pace to avoid conversing with him . I did not know how to face him coupled with this strange way I felt attached to his friend or brother .

He caught up with me soon , clearing his throat calmly signifying his presence which I was utmostly aware of .

“ You do not have to quicken your pace , I mean no harm .” He spoke, slipping his hands into his pocket .

“ Ummm .... Yeah ..i.... know..” I stuttered clasping my hands together . I batted my lashes , twining my fingers and adjusting my gown unnecessarily .

“ Do you always feel this uncomfortable for everyone ? ” He asked sensing my uncomfortableness 

“ No, no... it's because of the,....u.... occasion .” I replied hastily narrowing my gaze

He folded his arms , took a pause and then resumed walking beside me . By this time, we had gotten to the garden .

“ I know your heart flutters whenever you see him , it races like a horse used in playing polo but—” 

“ What are you talking about ?” I asked, feigning pretense . How does he know how I feel whenever I see him?  

My heart palpitating is an understatement, I yearn for his touch , want to smell him all day long . His heart calls out to mine , his eyes pierces my soul and It really is crazy .

This feeling is out of bound , forbidden .

He is clearly Lydia's betrothed and Alpha after the wedding ceremony .

It might make me love at first sight playing a silly game with us. Alpha is not for me .

Not a low life like me !

“ You zoomed out . I am Jerome , Alpha Ashton's right hand man and Beta .” He introduced himself wearing a straight face although his eyes danced happily .

“ Layla Reeds ” I responded dryly walking farther into the garden . It was always a safe space for Lydia and I to stay , play , listen to my ordeals and hear our wishes .

    I finally saw them seated on the beautiful mahogany wooden carved chair . They sat a few inches away from each other, Lydia's head lowered slightly .

Was she okay ? 

I thought to myself taking slower steps , in a twinkle of an eye, Ashton turned to look at me like he knew the direction I was going to come from . My heart skipped and his beautiful eyes called out to my soul .

I felt a string pulling me to him , one I could not explain .

This was dangerous !