Valkyrie Behati
As the crowd swirled into the grand hotel hall, its atmosphere brimmed with the vivacity of a thousand stories. Shades of beige, cream, and gold adorned every corner, painting an elegant tapestry of celebration.
I decided to isolate myself from the crowd because I felt my social battery had worn out until I heard someone speaking on the elevated stage.
For some reason, hearing that he wanted to dance with someone made me curious. I decided to roam my eyes around, trying to look for his eyes but I didn’t have a hard time.
His gaze was already locked onto mine, a magnetic pull drawing him closer with each step. Emotions surged within me, an unexpected torrent in the midst of the grand affair.
My breathing hitched when he got closer, his disheveled jet-black hair made my heart thump and his silver-grayish eyes bore into mine as if he was looking into my soul.
Something inside of my stomach ached, I was getting butterflies just by standing this close to him. None of us said a word, but surprisingly, he offered his hands to me.
“Dance with me?” he invited.
I bit my lower lip because it would be rude and alarming if I declined his offer. Dancing was not on my list tonight but my hands seemed to have a mind of its own. It went towards his palms.
“I’d like that.” I gave him a nervous smile. His almost squinted eyebrows relaxed and gently guided me toward the center of the dance floor.
A piece of traditional music played, and we both started dancing. It was a waltz dance everyone in the Red Mountain knows.
This is a traditional dance to give everyone an idea that the king wanted to get to know someone, I think this hasn’t happened before. I remember reading on the news back then in my second life that he left the party early.
“Keep your eyes on me.” I flinched after hearing him say that which forced me to raise my head before I allowed him to twirl me in the middle of the dance floor.
“S-Sorry, I’m a bit nervous.” I honestly told him. I mentally cursed myself because I didn’t want him to hear that but he chuckled attractively.
“For some reason, I feel the same way.” I flinched when he leaned in to whisper that into my ears, gasping when he pulled me closer to him.
“What’s your name?” he casually asked.
“Are you going to say next how nice the weather was today?” I tilted my head, which made him snort before chuckling again.
“You’re a strange woman,” he stated amusingly.
I smiled before apologizing, “Valkyrie Behati, just call me Kyrie.”
“Kyrie…that is such a beautiful name.” I don’t know if I was hallucinating but his silver eyes twinkled the moment he mentioned my name.
“About your art, I want to commend you. It was a beautiful one.” I heard him say.
“So you asked me to dance to congratulate me again? Is that what it is?” I asked while furrowing my eyebrows.
He tilted his head attractively, “Do I need to find another reason to get to know my winner for tonight’s competition?”
I chuckled. It was a relief to hear him say that but for some reason, I felt a little disappointed. My reason? I have no idea.
“I almost didn’t win it.” I rolled my eyes, “I am sorry that I almost caused trouble in this event of yours.”
“It’s me who needs to apologize, you must’ve felt frustrated about being accused that you did not make your art,” he told me.
I nodded before shaking my head, “Tell me about it. It was a good thing I came prepared or else it was all for nothing.”
“I was thinking about helping you a while ago, but it seems like you already got your own feet.” he playfully stated, “I can’t believe someone would recreate their art just for people to believe her.”
“I was so impressed with how you handled that situation,” he added, which made me blush before looking away.
“You’re blushing, are you shy?” Alpha King Alexander playfully asked. I squeezed his shoulders gently because of his banter.
“No, I am not used to people complimenting me about such things.” I breathed.
“Well you should, I have a feeling that you are started something today that people would start to mention your name everywhere,” he claimed.
Secretly, I smiled at his statement and continued to enjoy his company. He was different from the stories I had been hearing about Giovanni before.
Giovanni always mentions and tells me that he is ruthless because he doesn’t have anyone around him aside from himself. There was a rumor in our pack that he has killed innocent wolves for no reason at all.
Right now, the Alpha King feels like a chatterbox. He does not run out of topics he wants to tell me about. It was all about painting, which I feel comfortable speaking about while we are dancing.
We were having such a great time. He was giving me butterflies in my stomach even though we were only saying a word or two to each other.
There was something I couldn’t point out. I don’t know if it’s the way we dance, the way he speaks to me gently, and the way he holds my hand and twirls me on the dance floor. Everything feels so safe and comfortable.
My gaze swept the hall until he spun me around, and there, Giovanni and Laine stood, ice-cold stares fixed on us. But when our eyes met, Giovanni's demeanor shifted. Anxiety gripped me as his gaze turned from cold to fiery frustration and anger in an instant.
I was having such a great time that I almost forgot about the issues I had with him. My palms started sweating.
Giovanni’s eyes feels like he wanted to end my life right here, right now.
I flinched when the Alpha King squeezed my waist. It was like he pulled me back from reality, and calmed all of my waves of emotions, “Is there something wrong?”
To be continued…
Giovanni MalfordA lot of things have happened lately and behind all that, I still can’t believe that Kyrie accepted my rejection. I am sure she accepted my rejection because it’s probably one of her tricks for getting me to want to notice her. She was always like that before. I am sure she is waiting for me to go to her and take back what I said. She was hurt by what I did, and she should have been.That is how she is so obsessed with me that she doesn’t realize she is starting to bore me, but she looked extremely different a while ago.Damn it. I didn’t know she could look that breathtaking when I saw her be awarded a while ago. Kyrie was always naturally beautiful, her deep blue sets of eyes complimented her makeover, and she looked so fresh.It almost seemed like she wasn’t affected by the fact that I rejected her. I shook my head, she is affected by it, I am sure of it.Strangely enough, I couldn’t keep my eyes off her, especially after we arrived at this party. She is probably
Valkyrie Behati“Your mate? That is such a big responsibility to fake.” I was bewildered. Why on earth did he suddenly think about that?“I have my reasons, you have yours, which I will not force out of you unless you want to share it.” he casually told me.I squinted my eyes and massaged my forehead gently because it was slightly aching, “So if I pretend to be your mate, you’ll protect me?”He nodded proudly, which made me sigh deeply before scratching the back of my head. I have to think about this thoroughly.For the record, I don’t know what is happening in my life right now. This doesn’t align with what I experienced back then in my first and second life.I didn’t meet or interact with him, so now, I am confused as to why I am inside his study room and we’re currently having negotiations.“I don’t need your protection, involving with you might make things messy.” I confidently claimed.“Are you sure about that? Why did you turn pale a while ago?” he raised his eyebrows judgingly,
Valkyrie BehatiHe paused, his eyes locking onto mine with an intensity that seemed to probe the very space between us. “Why did you think I would hit you, Kyrie?”His voice deepened, tension tightening his jaw. “Did someone hurt you before?”I shifted uneasily, my hand clutching my chest. “I-I... I'm not comfortable talking about it right now. Can someone take me to my room?” I asked, lowering my head.The room was silent when Matt gently led me out of the study. A wave of relief swept over me, grateful that the Alpha King chose not to press the issue.A while ago, the atmosphere had been light and easy. Now, it felt oppressively heavy. I couldn't shake the feeling that it was all my fault.“Hey, are you okay?” I flinched when Matt decided to speak beside me, which forced me to look before nodding.“Yeah, I kind of feel bad reacting that way, but can he blame me?” I bit my lower lip before sighing deeply, “You’re probably thinking I am weird now.”He amusingly shook his head, “You ar
Valkyrie BehatiI was making my way toward the meeting hall with Matt, he was the one who gave me all of the things I needed to be prepared for that meeting.For some reason, he wanted me to wear a dress. I was not comfortable with it but decided to wear it either way.After all, my main goal was to piss Giovanni off. My presence together with the Alpha King would do that.Matt was whistling an off-tune song before tapping my shoulders, “Can you tell me something about you?”I turned to him, “What would you like to know? You have already researched about me, I am sure you know half of everything.”“Guilty as charged, is it true that you were rejected recently?” Matt asked, “It’s alright if you are not comfortable to answer it.”“Yes, I was rejected three days ago,” I casually told him, but it seemed like he wasn’t surprised before nodding.“You look like…you’re not affected by it,” he stated the obvious.Me being rejected happened three times already, and it would be strange if I woul
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Valkyrie BehatiThe next day came by, we were finally on our way to Hotel Grandia.I was trying to control myself because I kept fixing my skirt even if there was nothing to fix. Alexander just keeps staring at me.He has been that way ever since we left the mansion. I feel like he does not approve of what I am wearing right now.I should’ve chosen silver instead of cream. I mentally scolded myself and tried to pretend that I was not distracted by his heavy stares.“Alpha, you are making her uncomfortable.” Matt finally broke the silence inside of the limousine, which forced me to shift my gaze toward him.Alexander coughed as if he was trying to compose himself, “What? I am not doing anything, Thew.”“You were staring at her for two hours, five minutes, and thirty seconds. I also have a video of my accusation towards you. Don’t deny it.” Matt firmly stated.I laughed out loud at his statement, my reaction seemed like it surprised them since their eyes shifted toward me.“Tss, fine, t
Valkyrie BehatiWhen cameras started flashing before my eyes, I knew that my whole life would change. Those who spend so much time on social media would not take this lightly.It was a good thing I don’t have any social media accounts for them to stalk. My privacy is safe, especially my past.The cloud pack will probably be surprised if they see this on the news, but I couldn’t care less. They can think whatever they want.Everyone started clapping their hands. Most of them looked confused, but some of them were genuinely happy.Matt was nowhere around so anxiety was spreading across my body until the lights went out. Crap, it’s happening!All of my senses heightened and I felt that Alexander held onto my waist tightly, “This isn’t part of the party,”I didn’t mind his statement and observed our surroundings, I stopped when I felt some eerie presence backstage.When that figure slowly approached us and raised its hands, I swiftly pushed Alexander away. I felt my hands burning after th
Valkyrie Behati“You will die here!”“You will never be happy!”“You are mine!”My eyes shut wide open before I rose from the bed I was sleeping in. Sweats were forming on my forehead.Nightmares, they’re finally visiting me now. I blinked my eyes several times and remembered what happened at the hotel.“A-Am I healed? Was I poisoned?” Confused, I touched myself, “Did I reincarnate again?”My eyes wandered down to my body. I was wearing a comfortable nightgown, and a dextrose line was attached to my wrist.I looked around and noticed that the room did not look familiar, “Where the hell am I?” I bit my lower lip before pushing myself to stand up.The door suddenly swung open and revealed to me Alex, whose silver eyes widened when he saw me.“I-I um—Alexander?” My breathing hitched when he rushed towards me to hug me tight as if he had lost me for ages.“You were sleeping for days, thank goodness you’re awake,” he whispered as if he was so worried about me.I shook my head before gently