LEVI EDELMAN A scoff flew its way through my lips. They didn't even notice my presence. That was how weak my Alpha ability had become. I didn't produce a single aura around me. “What the hell is going on here?’’ I voiced, my gaze fixed on Gia whose gaze met mine immediately. The maids went helter-skelter. Running around, picking what was and wasn't. “Good morning, Alpha.’’ A few managed to coordinate properly. But my care wasn't even about them.“We deserve to die. Please forgive us, Alpha. We did warn her but she refused to listen.” They went on ranting while Gia averted her gaze from me. “What do you think you're doing, I'm waiting for you.’’ I snapped, dishonored by her ignorance. “Please leave, Luna.’’ Some maids gathered to pull her up and towards me. I snatched her arm and pulled her out. I didn't care about my unmatchable pace and ignored her petty complaints until we arrived at my suite. Unlike every other room in the Marion which only had space for a bed, my chamber
GIA O'LEARY His gaze froze. A gust of unexplainable emotions flashed in his eyes in one moment. I sucked in my bottom lip, repeating the name, Madison while wondering who she could be. Alpha Levi stormed to the door without a word. I immediately followed suit. “What is she doing here?’’ I heard him ask as he pushed the door open and walked out. He didn't allow Alan the chance to respond and just bolted off, while Alan regarded me with a weird look. I almost asked him why the fuck he stared at me like that, but he dashed off after Alpha Levi too. I contemplated going after them or staying back. What does it matter? If the lady was here to stay then I'd have to deal with her eventually so why stress it. Alpha Levi didn't seem pleased to hear about her arrival, and that pricked my curiosity the most.In the end, I obliged to my inquisitiveness and pushed my legs downstairs. “Well, I'm here now.’’ A high-pitched feminine voice hit my ears. “You can't have me leave just like that.’’
MADDISON SNOWAnother scoff fell off my lips as I paced back and forth, my hand stuck in my hair. I was going crazy. I needed a bullion of nose powder to calm my nerves right now or I might just go up there and dismantle that bitch. ‘‘Can you calm down, Maddison?’’ Alan appeared down the stairs again. He was done taking up my stuff and had been off to dress my room. Seeing him down already only meant he was done preparing my space. “You promised to explain things to me. Why aren't you?’’ I almost screamed. “I did promise to explain but not here or while having you pace about like a crazy woman.” He snapped.I didn't even mind him calling me crazy cause I was indeed crazy right now. I urged to the stairs, almost bumping my shoulder into him as I climbed up. He followed behind me until we got to my bedroom. “What is she?’’ I asked once the door went shut. “She's Luna.” He blurted out. I scoffed. “I'm not in for some silly jokes right now.’’ And I really wasn't. “She is the Luna
GIA O'LEARY“Oh, hey. I was waiting for you.’’ Maddison forced a smile. She slipped her hand around Alpha Levi's arm, but it didn't last two seconds cause he yanked his arm away.He shot a glare at her, a disdainful one. “Never pull that with me again.’’ His voice held a daring warning.I didn't expect the way Maddison mellowed and quietly came to join us.I sighed. Distressed. Anxious. I really wanted to know what happened between them, why they got separated. The idea of having Maddison tend to Alpha Levi's therapy strangely didn't sit well with me. It was disturbing.Alan cleared his throat as t
LEVI EDELMANTheir screams added the most tension, leaving my heart in a stuff bend. I couldn't believe my eyes. What in the hell was Gia doing there, how long had she been eavesdropping on us?“What the fuck! Are you out of your mind?’’ Maddison screamed again, not helping to relieve matters at all.Gia seemed to notice my discomfort and rushed to me, running her hands on my chest.“Are you okay? Have a seat.’’ She tried to help me sit, but I didn't want to look weak before her.“I'm fine.’’ I didn't try to shove her off though. ‘‘What were you doing there?’’
GIA O'LEARYA gasp left my lips, shocked to my bones at the sudden turn of events. It had happened in a flash, and I'd never prepared to scale through such a position with Alpha Levi.With his face only inches away, his breath fanning my skin. My heart picked an eruption as the scent of his intoxicating cologne filled my nose.He looked equally shocked and stiffened beneath my butt. I swallowed, knocking my senses back in motion. I swatted my gaze from him and pushed my weight off his lap, but he pulled me back down midway, dropping me on himself once again.My eyes widened. Questioning.“How are you so innocent?’’ His
GIA O'LEARYThe meeting elapsed in a few hours. Unlike the way I had thought of it, it ended with smiles on my face. Aside from the part where I had to present Alpha Levi's speech to the crowd of highly respected persons in the hall, and the suffocating part where I realized Keegan's presence in the meeting, every other thing went smoothly.Some other Alpha's who couldn't make it to the meeting also had their Lunas represent them and they all welcomed me warmly without minding the fact that I was literally the youngest among them. They accorded me with equal respect and most of them asked after Alpha Levi too.I didn't tell them he wasn't well. Even if Alan hadn't briefed me beforehand on what answers to give, I'd have still to
GIA O'LEARY Dead silence befell the haze, shock crossing Alan's gaze as they met mine. But it quickly weared off his eyes, and he cleared his throat, shifting his gaze to the man who seemed rather puzzled. “What are you doing here?’’ Alan directed back at me. “I had to use the restroom. I lost my way back.’’ I swatted a glance to the man beside him. “And you, what are you doing here?’’“Oh. I came to have a word with my man here. Have you had your ice cream yet?’’ He straightened his shirt, stepping forward to leave. “I'm done with it. I'm pretty sure yours is an Ice river now. I got worried. I would have called, but I realised your number is not on my phone.’’ I noticed him stepping further away. “How did you get here?’’ He asked. The man remained standing behind him, almost as if he was uncomfortable with my presence. “You don't have to worry about me. I think he's waiting for you.’’ I said, waving my chin to the man. “You can finish up with him.’’“Oh, that.’’ Alan ruffled h
LEVI ELDERMANKeegan breathed out heavily, retracting to take a seat, while my eyes followed his every move.There was only one reason I told him this. To reconduct a connection ritual.I understood that this was the punishment I needed to face for the evils of my father, but was I meant to die in it? The goddess could have at least spared Tesla the ability to perceive my mate.It'd been seven years already since this whole mishap began. It was my last year of living already, and still nothing yet. If I was going to die this miserably, then she could have taken my life as an infant.
KEEGAN O'LEARYGia stiffened. She had indeed been missing the Alpha's dosage. She must not be aware of the consequences that lay with messing with the process. The penalty that awaited her if the virgin herbs didn't take the propounded effect.I had offered a ninety percent assurance, boldly stating that the process would be alternatively ineffective if the maiden wasn't indeed pure and holy as requested of the goddess.This was the actual reason behind putting my daughters forward.After a series of debates, the elders had suggested I put out my daughters from which the Alpha should choose his desired maiden, since it was a well-acknowledged fact in the pa
LEVI EDELMANI dressed in new shorts and shirt and headed out. I paused when I heard voices from an empty room, and the owners of the voices went quiet immediately.I retracted, pushed the slightly opened door wider, and peeped in.Maddison stood with a maid, both staring at me. They had probably noticed my shadow when I paused earlier.“Levi?’’ Maddison called, advancing forward as if she just recognised me.The maid made a bow to me, lowering her face to the floor.“What are you doing h
GIA O'LEARYI turned off the hair dryer when I thought I heard a knock. It came again, but with Redrine’s voice following this time.“Luna, it's me.’’“Come in, Redrine…’’ I'd barely finished my statement when she rushed in, leaving me alarmed.“What is it?’’“I'm sorry if I startled you. It's just, your father the priest is here. You haven't given the Alpha his morning dosage yet.’’ She reported.“Keegan is here?’’ I asked, like I didn't hear he
ALAN WOODS Maddison’s gaze never left Levi until he was completely out. She'd focused on feeding him since the beginning and didn't get enough meals herself. Now he was out, and she finally had the chance to eat up, but she was busy picking on her meal with her mind completely gone. Gia finished up and stood. Just like I had imagined, Maddison stood up after her immediately. I dropped my fork. “I'll go with you,’’ Maddison stated. It was more of a command than a request. “Go with me to?’’ Gia asked, puzzled. “I don't even need to do that, I can just get there myself.’’ She ignored Gia, pulling away from her chair.“Maddison,’’ I called her to a halt. “We have a discussion.’’“On whose consent?’’ She spat. The manner in which she glared at me set flames on my resentment for Levi. “I didn't get the chance to tell you about it until now.’’ I swallowed hard. Gia let out a silent scoff, pulling out of her chair and walking out, ignoring Maddison’s glaring eyes that trailed her move
GIA O'LEARYI felt completely grateful when I noticed the red aventador I came in with Alan hours ago, waiting securely under the sun.My cheeks were beginning to hurt at the numerous exchange of pleasantries with lots of the guests since Levi held such a high position that demanded recognition among the state representative members.I flung my legs weakly against my heels, wanting nothing but to get my ass in the car and take off the heels. Thankfully Alan waited patiently for me, I couldn't be more grateful.I placed light knocks on the tinted glass as I appreciated the car. I was going to smile brightly and express my appreciation to Alan as I heard the locks click open, but he was a jerk.
ALAN WOODS“I want Gia away from the Alpha,’’ Keegan repeated, resting his back against the sofa with nothing but plain seriousness in his eyes.I adjusted on my seat, clearing my throat as I presented the only question that swirled in my mind.“Is there a reason why you so desperately want Gia out of the place? Something I should know?’’ I squinted.His humor dead eyes came down on me, and I almost flinched.“I mean like….’’ I tried saying.“It's not a desp
ALAN WOODSMoments later, her unmistakable footsteps grew louder as she approached. I pushed my neck to confirm her figure through the rearview side mirror, and a breath escaped my nostrils.“Hope I didn't take too long?’’ She spoke as she took her seat beside me, shutting the door to look at me.I said nothing and started the engines. She knew better than to press on and quietly went for her seat belt. I started the engines and we were on the road in no time.“I didn't realise you were injured yesterday. You didn't look it though.’’ Gia suddenly spoke, breaking the peaceful silence that reig
GIA O'LEARYI reflected, a little lost on her words since she spoke in a stifled mumble. I couldn't make proper sense of what she said and asked again.‘‘What did you say?’’“It's nothing, Luna.’’ Clearing her throat, she turned over to pack up the first aid kit. “I'm really sorry for making you go through this. I'll be more careful next time.’’ She stood, bowed, and left in one minute.My lips dropped open as she shut the door. I could swear I heard her mention Alan's name, but what Alan's name had gotten to do with Redrine I asked her about was what I couldn't place.