Chapter Eight

“Oh my goodness! Are you alright?” Evelyn gasped as she entered the kitchen and noticed Lisa's injured hand.

“Oh, this? I accidentally cut myself,” Lisa explained, taken aback by Evelyn's sudden appearance in the kitchen.

“Aw, poor you! You should be more careful,” Evelyn said sympathetically as she moved closer to Lisa to examine the wound.

Lisa recoiled slightly, not wanting Evelyn to catch sight of the wound since it wasn't caused by a knife.

"No need to worry, I'm a wolf. It'll heal in no time," Lisa reassured.

“Okay…” Evelyn responded, surprised by Lisa's sudden behavior.

“What can I help you with?” Evelyn asked, offering to assist Lisa.

“Do not bother yourself, please. Just relax, I'll take care of everything here,” Lisa responded warmly.

“I hope you are not thinking I don't know how to cook because I used to be an Alpha's daughter,” Evelyn said jokingly.

"Oh no, not at all. You're my guest, so it's my pleasure to cook for you," Lisa replied graciously.

“Alright, if you insist,” Evelyn agreed.

“Lisa finished preparing dinner, and they both enjoyed the meal while gossiping late into the night, sharing stories about their packs until they finally retired to bed.”

The following morning, Lisa woke Evelyn as early as 6:00 am. so she could leave Silvermoon Pack.

“It's probably best to set out now before the sun gets too strong. I can show you the way to the main road where you can easily catch a cab to wherever you need to go,” Lisa suggested.

"It's morning already," Evelyn mumbled, rubbing her sleepy eyes.

“Yes, it is. I've prepared some light snacks for you to take with you on your journey, so you'll have something to munch on when you get hungry later,” Lisa offered.

“Thank you so much, Lisa. How can I ever repay you for your kindness?” Evelyn replied gratefully.

Evelyn made her way to the bathroom. She brushed her teeth with the extra toothbrush Lisa had given to her the night before and had a quick shower.

“Here, try this on,” Lisa said to Evelyn as she emerged from the bathroom, presenting her with a yellow flower-patterned blouse and blue leggings.

“Wow!” Evelyn exclaimed, admiring the blouse.

“It will make your journey comfortable,” Lisa added.

“I can't express my gratitude enough, Lisa. I am indebted to you,” Evelyn said, embracing Lisa and putting on the dress.

“You are welcome. Let's go. I will see you off,” Lisa said.

"Erm..." Evelyn hesitated for a moment, nervously biting her nails.

“What is wrong?” Lisa asked, noticing her reluctance.

“I don't think it is proper for me to just leave like this,” Evelyn expressed.

“What do you mean?” Lisa inquired.

“I think I should inform Alpha Grayson that I am leaving. I should at least thank him for letting me into the Pack and allowing me to be treated at the hospital,” Evelyn explained.

Lisa felt anger rise within her at Evelyn's request but she quickly put on a smile to conceal her true feelings and ensure Evelyn remained unaware of her anger.

“Do not grant her request,” Missy whispered to Lisa from within.

“Alpha Grayson usually has a busy early morning routine and doesn't like to be disturbed,” Lisa said.

“I just want to see him for a brief moment,” Evelyn pleaded with Lisa, holding her hand and imploring with her eyes. “Please, Lisa, help me. I just want to see him one last time before I leave,”

“Alright,” Lisa succumbed.

“What are you doing?” Missy cried out.

“Missy, she's setting herself up for more humiliation. I'm certain Grayson would expel her from the pack the moment he lays eyes on her," Lisa expressed to Missy in her mind as she flashed Evelyn a smile.

“Come on, let's go,” Lisa said, taking Evelyn by the hand and leading her towards Grayson's house.

When they got to Grayson's residence, the bodyguard at the gate allowed them to enter and pointed them towards the rear of the house where Grayson had set up a gym and was working out.

As they neared the gym, Evelyn caught sight of Grayson running on a treadmill behind the transparent glass, his shirtless, muscular chest visible.

Feeling her heart race, Evelyn was captivated by Grayson's appearance as they entered the gym. He looked incredibly handsome that morning and Evelyn wished she could have him all to herself.

“What brings you to my house?” Grayson asked coldly, maintaining his pace on the treadmill, as Evelyn and Lisa approached him.

“I…I….came to tell you I'm leaving, a…a.nnd,” Evelyn stuttered, unable to put her words together.

“Didn't your parents teach you manners where you came from?” Alpha Grayson lashed out. 

“What?” Evelyn exclaimed, taken aback by Grayson's tone.

Grayson stopped the treadmill and turned towards Evelyn slowly. He had perceived her the moment she entered the house through the gate, making his body tense, a feeling he despised to his guts.

"Didn't your parents teach you it's rude to show up unannounced early in the morning at someone's house? Or is this how you show up uninvited in your Alpha’s house back at your pack?" Grayson sneered.

Evelyn was puzzled by Grayson's condescending tone and rudeness and decided she wasn't going to stand there and allow him to continue insulting her. She started to walk away but abruptly stopped, and turned back.

“I am an Alpha's daughter, with my father's demise, I would have become the Alpha of my pack if those bastards had not destroyed it. So, I fucking deserve some respect! It is not my fault that the Moon Goddess made us fated mates so that does not fucking give you the privilege to talk down on me. I understand that you have a chosen mate who is pregnant for you but you could have told me rather than taking your anger out on me,” Evelyn fired back at Grayson as Lisa opened her mouth wide in shock.

Grayson's eyebrows furrowed in confusion as he tried to process Evelyn's words. 

“What did you just say? Chosen mate who is pregnant for who?” Grayson asked.