Nalya
"We were worried about you, Nalya," I turned to the others with a smile.
"Kiddo, I missed you," Nate said to me.
"I know, old man," I smirked, and my gaze turned to Kendrick. He was busy drinking.
"Hello, Ga- Kendrick,"
"Hi, Nalya. How are you?"
"I'm good, thanks,"
I turned to the Prince and bowed my head. He didn't react, just watching me intently and my body felt hot.
"You know them?" Van whispered.
"Not really,"
They seemed offended by that. My boss smiled and turned to the guests.
"Welcome, these two will be your servers and please, enjoy your drinks and meal," he said and left. I rushed after him.
"I can't serve them,"
"Do you want to lose your job?" he asked and I shook my head.
"Good."
"Those Vips are so... gorgeous and intimidating," Kiyana came from behind me, fanning her face.
"How do you know them, Nalya?"Van asked. Everyone was looking at me, and I didn't know what to say.
"I worked for them in their mansion," I said quickly.
"As their what?" Kiyana asked.
"Their maid?"
"You must have done a good job then. They seemed to like you a lot," Van said, walking away. Kiyana raised her brow, not believing my words. I gave her the look that said; I'll tell the truth later.
We went back to the table. Kiyana cleared her throat and smiled at them.
"Hello, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for dining with us. We are here to satisfy your palate with the best and flavorful food,"
"Is there anything you want while we wait for your food?" She asked. No one answered. It was all awkward, especially since Ella and Rhaegar kept staring at me and Nathaniel at Kiyana. He didn't hide his desire for her.
"No, but thank you, beautiful ladies. Can you stand where we can see you, in case I need more of my drink," Kendrick said. He was amused with the situation. I held Kiyana's arm and pulled her back in the corner.
"He keeps staring at me," she muttered, keeping her gaze on the beta.
"He likes you," I whispered.
"He's so handsome. I would jump his bones and-" I covered her mouth with my hand, knowing they might hear because of wolf's sharp hearing, and from the smirk on Nate's face, he heard her.
"He can't hear us," She said.
"Just don't say that," I mumbled, " Can you please excuse me for five minutes,"
Kiyana looked worried again and touched my temple.
"You should go to the apartment to rest, Nalya, you might get a fever,"
"But I don't want to leave you alone," I said.
"It's okay. It's just three people, and Van will help me wait on them," she said.
"Okay, please don't give away our home address," I said, and she nodded. That was personal information, and couldn't be given away, but I had to make sure.
I went to the bathroom to wash my face, and as I was leaving, he was there. The Prince. I could feel my heart thumping in my ears, and seeing him felt like completing a missing part of a puzzle. He walked up to me, his blue eyes fixed on mine. When he was close, I backed away against the wall. He reached to cup my face, and tingles spread through my body.
"Why did you leave?" his voice was so low and a bit scary, but I knew he wouldn't hurt me.
"You wanted me to," I said, trying to keep my voice level.
"You were not supposed to agree," he croaked. I pushed him away from me with force.
"Why are you here, Prince Rhaegar?" I asked.
"I came here for you," he said.
"Why?"
"I want you to come back to the packhouse, Nalya, your home,"
"That is not my home. I have made a home here,"
His eyes softened, and suddenly, he pulled me in an embrace. My senses left me, and all I focused on was the warmth of his skin. He felt like oxygen, and I could breathe properly now.
"Please come back. I'm sorry about what happened," his words jolted me, and I pushed away. Rhaegar was apologising. Why was he thought?
"For what?"
"For rejecting you, I was stupid," I couldn't believe his words even after hearing them. After all that happened, he just said it out of the blue.
"Why?"
"I was stupid in thinking the moon goddess made a mistake. I was so scared of having you in my life, so I made up excuses to reject you,"
Rhaegar kept coming closer and closer. He cupped my face and connected his lips to mine. I was shocked. I pushed him away.
"Stop, that's what you always want from me, my body," I spat. He looked offended
"That's not true at all! Nalya, I accept you as my mate,"
"You accept me?" I almost laugh, "What do you think this is, Rhaegar? You suddenly decide you want me, and so what? I should jump in excitement because the mate who rejected and insulted me suddenly wants me back?!" I growled. I was heaving, tired of saying so many words at once. I felt angry tears fall down my face but I wiped them furiously. The audacity of this man was too much and I hated that I was crying.
"Nalya, please just let me -"
"No! Enough," I snapped. He looked hurt but I didn't care about his feelings after he hurt me so much. I wasn't going to let him use me again.
"I don't want to go back to your pack and stay away from me, you made your choice,"
He was loss for words, and I realize he didn't think this through. I turned around and walked away from him.