CHAPTER 52-1

I was bummed when I woke up and Thorne was nowhere to be seen. Not in the bathroom or anywhere around. I wondered where he could have gone and without a word to me. Was it an emergency? Was he going to be back soon? I couldn't tell. An unusual feeling crept in and I wondered if he was upset with me but it couldn't be right? Everything was fine when we went to bed. I was already starting to have a headache and decided not to think anymore.

I took a shower, brushed my teeth, and made some food, taking mine and leaving some for him, in case he returned. Once I was done, I washed the dishes, grabbed a book, and settled into the couch. Time went by and I kept glancing at the door but he did not come. I dozed off at one point and woke up with a jerk thinking the door opened but it was only the wind. There was no sign of Thorne.

I pondered on taking a walk around the house but on a second thought, I decided against it. I was in the middle of the forest, defenseless and alone. The last option was to stay indoors until he returned. I went back to my book, trying to focus. Lunch time rolled around but I didn't move. I didn't think it was possible to stomach lunch considering the situation.

Suddenly the door opened and I jumped to my feet but to my shock and disappointment, it was only Busta with no sign of Thorne.

"Luna" he did a small bow.

"What is going on? I haven't seen Thorne anywhere. Did he return?"

"Oh...yes it was an emergency so he couldn't wake you up"

"Oh," I said, still disappointed. Then did he forget that I was here?

"I'm sorry for not coming to pick you up earlier. I was occupied and I wanted to do it myself"

"Oh" I mumbled

"Please gather your things so we can leave before night falls upon us" I nodded.

"They are already packed so I'll just get them"

"Let me assist..."

"No need Busta. I'll bring them down" I turned away, going up the stairs to the bedroom, a bitter feeling in my stomach.

I gathered our things and carried them downstairs. I didn't refuse Busta's help this time and he took them to the carriage. I stood on the porch thinking deeply. We had a wonderful time here although it was short lived and I was scared to walk away because I would be returning to a cold version of him.

'You think you much' my wolf scolded and I groaned. Maybe she was right. I followed Busta as he helped me into the carriage and it rolled out. We sat in silence as the carriage moved and I fell into a deep sleep until I was gently awakened by Busta.

"Thank you" I smiled at him as he helped me down. I reached for the bags but he stopped me.

"I'll have someone bring them to you"

"But I can,...."

"No Luna. The alpha will have my head" I nodded.

"Thank you Busta" his smile remained in place as I turned away and went into the house, straight to my room. I went to relieve my bladder and wash my hands.

"Ava" Eiza was on me as soon as I emerged, squeezing me tightly.

"How are you doing? I can see you missed me" I giggled.

"You have no idea. I wished for you to come back so quickly. I was surprised when I learned the alpha was back but there was no sign of you. What happened?"

"An emergency I think but I'm back now and I missed you"

"Oh, I wish you didn't leave for so long"

"Is there another reason you missed me so much? You hardly stay around me when I'm in the pack house"

"I used your busy hours to rest. With you gone, I had no excuse to be lazy. I thought I was going to be overworked to death" I felt bad for her.

"Sorry about that" she shrugged.

"Now you are back, everything will be normal again. What do you need? Food? Drinks?" I shook my head.

"None of that, I think I'll just rest for a while" she nodded.

"Did Nyla drop by?"

"On the morning of your departure. She said she'll be here today but I'm yet to set her. She'll probably come around later"

"Inform me when she does. I'll be resting now"

Okay. Seeing Torren would have to wait for the lessons tomorrow. I was so exhausted. I climbed into bed just as two bags were brought up.

"Just leave them here" I pointed to the foot of the bed and the servants obeyed. I moved to my knees and opened the bag, pulling the clothes out. Most of them will have to be laundered at the end of the day. I was at the bottom of Thorne's bag when I saw a large file with 'confidential' written above it in capital letters. I was tempted to open and read the contents but there was a clear warning at the top.

Besides if Thorne found out, it would only make him upset with me and I didn't want that to happen. Deciding that it was best I took it straight to him, I climbed out of the bed, and checked his other bag to be sure nothing else was left behind. He possibly forgot it in his rush earlier today. Seeing there was no more, I carried the file to his office. I smiled warmly at the guards as I entered inside but Thorne wasn't in the office and neither was Busta.

I had to keep the file anyway so I walked over to his table and set it. I was about to leave when I noticed an upturned cup, looking properly I could see his table was a mess. From the little I knew about Thorne, he was a very organized and clean person for his table to be in that state, he was too busy to notice it so I decided to clean it up. I picked the crumpled papers and pieces of shredded paper.

I threw them into the trash can. I arranged the papers and files that were out of place. Taking a step back, I appreciated my hand work, Thorne would be pleased at least when he returned and saw his table cleaned with one last look at the table, I walked out of the office.