Five- Finding Kiara

"Mother?" Kiara asked, unsure she heard right.

"Yes. She wants to see you." 

Yesterday, she spoke to Nate, the content of their discussion still unknown to Kiara as Nathan refused to say, a similar worried expression as the day before worn on his face.

"Okay, you can go." Kiara dismissed and watched as she turned on her heel leaving through the door.

She gazed at Linda, who had a puzzled look on her face, "You don't look too happy Luna Avery is requesting for you."

"Who knows why she wants me? Probably to chide me for doing something wrong." 

"Don't worry, you can go. I would finish your work for you, and start on some," Linda promised, her voice assuring.

Kiara reached out for her bag, "Thank you, Linda." She hugged her briefly before leaving through the door.

Kiara could not calm the plaguing thoughts of worry in her head. She was nervous as well because of the pit of her stomach. Approaching a familiar door, she knocked and immediately the voice of Nate's mother resonated back.

"Come, I have been waiting for you." Kiara pushed the door open, meeting the sight of her relaxed going through some papers and sipping tea.

She removes her glasses and smiles at Kiara.

"Welcome, Kiara, come sit." 

She walked to the sofa and sat on it. It was odd to see her being this friendly with her. Though Kiara does try to ignore how insignificant Nate's mother often thinks of her.

Or how she tries to imply she wasn't part of their family most of the time despite being Nate's mate but Kiara didn't let her actions deter her. 

"Is there a reason you called for me, mother?" Kiara asked, trying to sound oblivious. 

Avery stood to her feet walking to her in her usual graceful style before settling on the same sofa with her but keeping some distance between them.  

"You can guess."

Somewhat confused, Kiara answered thinking back to her and Linda's discussions. "You want to start lessons on being a Luna?" 

A burst of loud laughter erupted from her lips like Kiara said the most hilarious thing ever.

Her response was rather surprising and made Kiara feel embarrassed. 

Was it that funny? She asked herself. 

The Luna's laughter died down to a little smile etched on her lips, looking delighted.

"You were really funny," she commented and was serious almost immediately.

"Do you think you are deserving to be this pack's Luna?" Her question felt like cool blocks on bare skin. Kiara was unable to answer.

"Are you capable? You are a stunted, Kiara. Can you bear the future Alpha children? Can you be the mother of the pack?" She didn't pause a bit to let Kiara process her questions.

Her words broke every shell she built to protect herself, totally disarming her.

"Look at me, " she demanded harshly. 

Kiara raised her timid eyes to meet hers.

"I only called you here to tell you how incapable I think you are and you should agree to a severance to break your bond with Nate."

Kiara gasped in horror at her proposal and stood to her feet, confused.

"What are you saying?" Kiara demanded, getting infuriated. She could take her demeaning insults and all but never to break things with Nate.

Never. 

A tear slid down her cheeks at the hate Luna Avery has for her. The Alpha kept their relationship neutral, with no real bonds existing. She only had Nate by her side and she wished he was here.

"Nate would never agree to that and I won't as well."

"Nate has a mate and she would take her rightful place," She said boldly.

"It's only a matter of time."

Kiara couldn't handle hearing such things anymore and was at the verge of breaking down. She hurried to the door and walked out of the room. Her heart ached as the Luna's words echoed deep within her.

I only called you here to tell you how incapable I think you are and you should agree to a severance to break your bond with Nate

Her tears flowed down in full force, she pushed the door weakly and collapsed in the bed. 

She would never be considered a full wolf by the pack. She would always be the stunted, hybrid girl. 

She wanted to see Nate, she wants to bask in his arms seeking some comfort. 

*

Leaving Nate was her greatest undoing, each day she regrets her decision and how much loss it caused her. 

She tried repairing her relationship with him but it seems her efforts were futile to the extent he wants her gone forever. 

This was all hers or was meant to be hers. She was his fated mate, she was to rule by his side and be the Luna to the ruler of the largest pack in the state covering up a quarter of the land area.

Such power was meant to be hers, not Kiara's and she won't be letting it go so easily.   

She stood to her feet, admiring how alluring she looked in the mirror.

Meeting Nathan one last time won't hurt. 

*

Kiara stared at her sullen reflection through the mirror, her eyes were puffed up due to her crying, and the tip of her nose was red and swollen.

Summoning some courage she took in a deep breath trying to clear her thoughts and think positive about things. She must not take to heart whatever the Luna said. 

Nate would never hurt her by agreeing to severance but there was a need to bridge the recent communication gap with Nate and what better way than to surprise him with a date?

Excitement bubbled within her as she thought of how to make it much more special. 

There would be lots of flowers, roses and lilies to make the air incense with their fragrance then little candlelights because it would be late in the evening and to reflect both their faces, his blue orbs visible for her to get lost in. 

She called for the servants instructing them on what to do, done with the instructions she decided to get ready. 

She had a slow bath, adding some essential body oils to make herself naturally perfumed. 

Sat on her vanity desk she layered her creams, which reduced her puffiness before blow-drying her hair and adding some curl patterns to make them look lush and full. Her dark silky hair bounced as she played with it, unable to control how excited she felt. 

Done with her, she started on her makeup, trying to make it pronounced but simple. 

Highlighting her natural heart-like face to make her look subtle and reduce the attention her hazel eyes attracted. She inherited her hazel orbs from her mother. Though didn't grow up with her around to know what she looks like, the pictures her father often showed her reflected a woman who looks just like her. 

A silver nose ring hooked on the right side of her nostril. 

He would tell her stories about how her mother, despite the fact she was human, didn't let the wolves intimidate her. She knew the dangers of carrying a shifter's child but despite the dangers, she went through with it just to have Kiara and died due to complications after birth. 

Her father was the most affected after her death. She was his mate, his one true love and he never moved on. 

When she wants the courage to overcome the taunts she gets for being different in the pack, her mother becomes a reflection of who she wants to be. 

She would never give up on her and Nate's love, she picked up her mother's nose ring and fixed it on her right nostril feeling a renewed strength boiling in her veins.

                                 ******

Nate glanced through the pack's guard recruitment files. Being the next in line after his father he was in charge of the Pack's security and has done marvellously when you consider the Alpha was always absent busy with other duties and pact with other packs.

Attacks from rogues and pack wars have reduced to some extent.

The duties of the Pack slowly rested on his shoulders and became his duties even without being the Alpha, he had no problem focusing on them but today was an exception. His mind was thrown into turmoil and it has to do with his decision for Jessica to leave.

He closed his eyes at how much conflict he was in internally. 

On one hand, he wanted her gone but on the other, the feeling that engulfs him when he was with her was something he can't let go of. 

And there's Kiara.

He thought back slowly to his mother's discussion with him. What if he only feels obliged to Kiara because she was there when Jessica wasn't?

Does he still love her the same way he did in the past? 

Why does it feel like so many things have changed? Frustrated, he slammed the table hard standing to his feet to clear his head only for the door to creak open.

He turned his focus to the door and was met with a surprise, it was Jessica. 

She was hesitant to come inside his office and rather stood close to the door.

"Can I come in? I want to have a word."

"Mm," he nodded, gesturing her in.

His eyes dropped on her figure, she looked beautiful in her knee-cut slim gown hugging her slender curves, her bust open with a cleavage cut on her chest. 

Her hair was tied into a low bun, making her look slightly reserved. 

He lowered his gaze, his finger dancing on his desk instead.

"Have a seat," he offered. 

"That won't be necessary," she brushed off, searching for his gaze. 

"I just wanted to inform you I would be leaving tonight. Just as you wanted, away from you, and the pack forever, " she said slowly, he could hear the emotions in her voice and would be lying if he wasn't affected by her words but he didn't let it show on his face.

This was what he wanted, it would be best for everyone if she is gone. 

He shouldn't get lost in the pleasures of their past relationship that he ruins the one he has with Kiara. 

"This time it's what is best for everyone," he commented.

"What's best for both of us, Nathan?"She asked.

She walked closer to him, her stilettos hitting the floorboard as she made her way to his desk standing in front of him.

He stared at her angular face, her green orbs alluring, little curled strands of hair framing her face.

Her scent filled his nostrils as she closed up the space between them confusing him slightly. 

The conflict in his head on what to do left him incapacitated.

"What are you doing?" He asked, feeling the electrified atmosphere between them.

She leaned closer to him, their nose brushing subtly before speaking out softly.

"I want one last kiss with you." She said before brushing her lips with his. 

Her soft plump lip, brushing past his was all it took for his restraint to break. He wanted more and couldn't care less if it was wrong, it does certainly feel good. His lips gave up restricting access as he sought to taste her.  

Grasping her face closer to his, he kissed her harder, this time taking it all, before delving deeper to explore her sweet depths.

"I love you so much Nathan," Jessica moaned, it was obvious she was getting aroused, and so was he. This shouldn't be happening but it was too late to stop. 

This was their last time together, he stopped kissing briefly and carried her in his arms, plastering soft kisses on her neck, her scent making him crazy, her moans as well.

"You are mine," he growled, clutching her breasts through her clothes. Her hips were desperate to meet his as she ground against him eagerly, moans escaping her lips.

"I want to feel you in me," she said huskily, her chest rising and falling in succession.

                                   ******

Kiara smoothed her hand over her long gipsy skirt. 

The brown colour on the layers of the flowy skirt complimented her honey-brown complexion. 

Her cotton dull white off-shoulder top fit perfectly.

Making sure her sandals were well strapped, she trudged downstairs, feeling excited. 

Nate would be shocked to his bones when he sees what she had planned for them.

She saw Ryan at the far end of the hall, talking to some guards, she walked towards him when he noticed her presence he dismissed his guards.

"Kiara," he acknowledged respectfully. " What can I do for you?" 

"Good evening, Ryan," she smiled at him. "I want to see Nathan, do you know where he is?" 

"Well, the last time I saw him he was in his office working on some files. You should check." 

"Thank you," she appreciated before leaving for Nate's office. 

She walks to the door, a wave of uneasiness travelling to her guts, it's probably nervousness. 

She knocked on the door expecting his familiar voice but she got none, she decided to push it for herself and froze to her feet at the sight in front of her. 

Her world shattered right there in front of her.  

Nate is with another woman.