Chapter 31
[Evelyn’s POV]
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It wasn’t until I left Alexander’s side that I was finally able to breathe naturally. I hadn’t realized how much anxiety I’d been holding in since this morning until my chest opened up and my hands finally stopped shaking.
Although it was pleasing that I was now recognized as the pack’s Luna, I still found myself somewhat nervous around Alexander.
Any possible wrong move would result in my immediate death, it seemed. So much has happened since this morning, and I was eager to tell Nina and Wendy everything. I calmly passed through the halls, doing my best to keep my calm. Nina was quick to answer the door when I knocked
As I entered Wendy’s room, I was glad to see her resting in her usual spot near the large window in the back of the house. She lifted her head up from the book she’d been reading and graced me with a smile.
“Hello, dear,” she hummed. “From what Nina’s told me, it sounds as though you may have had a busy day. You went to the
camps, correct?”
I gave a tentative nod. “Yes.”
Both Nina and Wendy noticed the demeanor grow tense. Nina stepped forward with a freshly poured cup of tea in her hands. “Did something happen, Evelyn?” she asked.
I happily accepted the offered cup and took a few tentative sips. “Well, for starters, Alexander did not ask for me to come out to
the camps.”
Nina raised her brows in question. “What do you mean?”
“I mean that Fiona tried to set me up as a means of hoping to get me kicked out of the pack,” I muttered darkly.
I had purposely kept out the part of nearly losing my life as a means to keep the peace in the room. Meanwhile, the two women
were well engrossed in my explanation of what happened at the camps. I’d told them about Fiona setting me up, her throwing the
ornate box, and then of her being temporally expelled from the pack as punishment.
Nina’s jaw was practically on the floor, whereas Wendy pursed her lips in a disdainful smile.
“Well, it serves her right for trying to pull off such a dirty scheme,” she said tightly. “Fiona may be a decent doctor, but she’s still
someone who prides herself over material things and social status.”
“How did you manage to convince Alexander you weren’t trying to spy on him?” Nina asked eagerly.
The corner of my mouth curved into a soft smile. “As it would happen, Alexander and I both possess similar–looking necklaces that once belonged to our mothers. Fiona tried to lie, making it seem like I had no respect or conscience toward Alexander’s
possessions when I, myself, held something nearly identical to my heart, as well.”
Wendy raised both her hands up and gave me a soft clap in appraisal. “Good for you. I’m glad you were able to properly stick up
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‘for yourself. People like Fiona are the type that thrive off of sour energy and other’s weaknesses.”
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I felt my cheeks flush under the woman’s praise. It wasn’t something I was generally used to and it made me feel exceptional.
“After Alexander had sent Fiona away, he wanted to know if I’d be interested in wanting to meet the soldiers.”
This time, both Nina and Grandma Weridy were speechless. Wendy sat back in her chair with a marveled expression spreading
clear across her face.
“Oh, my dear…That’s wonderfull”
“You must have left a strong impression on Alexander,” Nina said with a smile.
I wanted to share in their positive feeling; however, deep down, I wasn’t sure what I was feeling. I didn’t know what to make of
Alexander’s behavior lately.
This was the same man who went on to disregard my existence for the last week, only to make the grand announcement that he would be attending the upcoming Luna gathering with me. When I had gone on to tell Wendy and Nina about that part of my
harrowing day, they two froze in their places.
“That’s…Unexpected,” the older woman remarked.
“Alexander actually said that he would attend the gathering?” Nina asked, purely gobsmacked.
I slowly nodded my head in confirmation. I had no doubt that the man was exceedingly busy most of the time and never had any particular interest in attending such events–not to mention that his current physical state surely played a factor in this, as well.
I could sort of understand why something as mundane as this was rather surprising. Then again, maybe there was more at play
than I knew of
Nina looked shocked while Wendy appeared more contemplative than anything. She tapped the pad of her finger against her chin and narrowed her eyes in thought. “Interesting…Quite interesting,” she said to herself.
It reminded me of the look Oliver had given to Alexander before stepping away. It was a knowing look, one that suggested there was more going on than I was aware of.
[Third–Person’s POV]
Oliver knew well to hold his tongue until he and Alexander were back within the safe confines of the private office before speaking. He waited until Alexander got out of his wheelchair and headed straight for the liquor cabinet.
Indeed, it’s been one of those days.
Watching Alexander take several long sips of the dark–colored liquor in his glass, he cleared his throat and began.
“Sir? Are you seriously planning on attending the upcoming Luna gathering?” he asked, daringly.
“Yes,” he responded gruffly. “It’s vital that Evelyn makes a good, strong first impression with the Alpha King. He needs to feel as though he’s subdued me into marriage so that he may kindly leave me alone.”
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The Beta nodded his head and took a few steps closer.
“And would those happen to be the only motives you have regarding the event?” he pressed lightly.
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Alexander lifted his eyes up from the rim of his glass and flickered his gaze over to Oliver. His one brow curved upward in silent
question.
He tried to appear indifferent by shrugging his shoulders back. “I don’t see why I would possibly have any other motive than
that,” he commented dryly.
Oliver was not convinced. Having been around the man for years, he was capable of seeing right through him even during the
most strenuous of times.
He tried to keep his tone as leveled as possible. “It wouldn’t have anything to do with Rena being there? Would it?”
Alexander’s eyes drifted off to one of the far corners of the office. His previous relationship with Rena was one that still haunted
him to the present day. And one that he was never keen on opening up about.
“No,” he stated. “This appearance is purely to ensure Evelyn’s first impression as a new Luna will go perfectly.”
Oliver was wise enough to know that remark meant that the conversation was to be immediately dropped after that. Which he did.
Unfortunately, that left Alexander with his darker thoughts revolving around his past with Rena.
He would have been lying to himself if he said that this gathering was purely for Evelyn’s benefit. He knew of the likelihood that
he would see Rena. What he truly hoped for was a chance for her to see him with his new Luna.
Yes. I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t want to make her feel an ounce of regret and maybe even jealousy.
