Nalya
I rushed back home, going straight to see Ella, but she wasn't in her suite. I went to the common high official area, and only the alpha, beta, and gamma stayed there. I found Kendrick and Laika making out on a couch. They parted when they sensed me.
" Hi, Luna!' she waved. Laika had been in an excellent mood since she mated to Kendrick. I could see the bulge in Kendrick's pants, I averted my gaze, and his laughter resounded across the room.
" Sorry for interrupting you. Shouldn't you be doing that somewhere else?"
The gamma wrapped his arm around her and pulled her close.
" We could, but we don't plan these things. Came here for a movie, and our son ended up leaving with cusses," he shrugged. I rolled my eyes, they have scarred that poor boy enough, and he's so young!
" I was looking for Ella," I murmured, walking away.
" Are you alright?" Laika asked, concerned.
" Yes," I answered and walked back, but stopped. Kendrick and Rhaegar have been best friends since they were in diapers! He must know something.
' Paranoia,' my wolf murmured.
" By the way, Halsey Crawford invited you to dinner at her house, were you invited?" I asked, starting lightly.
" Yes, and we accepted,"
" Why did she leave the pack?" I asked, trying to sound mellow. My question caught him off guard. He was in thought for a while.
" We didn't know exactly. I think she was hiding something," Kendrick frowned. My interest peaked.
" Like what?"
He stared at me suspiciously, not sure if she should tell me.
" Rumours said it was a pregnancy. Her family was conservative and had a great reputation, so that wouldn't work out well for their reputation. She was their heir," he explained, and my knees were weak but I maintained composure as I asked, " When did she leave the pack?"
" About eight years ago. Why are you asking me? Rhaegar has all the answers. He welcomed her back, and made pack documents for her son," he told me, going to the minibar to get himself a drink. He gulped it and poured more into two glasses. Why would he make those documents? Kendrick offered us each a glass, but I shook my head as Laika got hers.
" Why would he do that when he wasn't born here?"
The two lovers exchanged a glance and drank. Kendrick refused to answer any more questions until I enjoyed his favorite drink. I groaned and took it from his hand. I closed my eyes as I gulped it, that burned my throat. I smiled when I realized that the memory of Arlon pouring down my throat didn't plague me as it would.
" Who is Zuriel's father?" I asked.
" Who is Zuriel?" Laika asked, taking another glass of her drink.
" Halsey's son,"
" No one knows,"
" But who was she dating before she left?" The man she was dating must be the father of her child.
" Rhaegar. They were cute," he answered nonchalantly, and I growled. Why didn't Rhaegar mention this? Kendrick smirked as though realization dawned on his face,
" Wait, do you think Zuriel is Rhaegar's son?" he burst out laughing, making me frown.
" I just want to be sure!" I spat, shifting my gaze away, and gulping the brandy.
" You're jealous." Laika and Kendrick exclaimed like it was the nicest and funniest thing in the world.
" I'm not!" I refused. But I was in thought, was I jealous of Halsey? They did seem rather fond of each other, and she was a good-looking woman. My mate and I haven't been in the best place.
' You spent hours paranoid about this woman, making up things from nowhere like a crazy woman!'
Damn, I was fucking jealous. I was scared Rhaegar would want her more than me. I stood up and smiled at the couple who were enjoying my embarrassment.
" Excuse me," I rushed out of the room. Now more than ever, I needed to go to that dinner. I wanted to confirm my suspicions. Did Rhaegar know? Was he hiding it from me?
'He's not, you paranoia,' My wolf was exasperated.
I went to my room and asked Azura to help me get ready for dinner as I told her my findings today. She giggled softly.
" You're a little paranoid, but it's adorable you're worried Rhaegar might leave you,"
" It's not adorable," I mumbled, frowning.
I stood in front of the mirror, pleased with my outfit.
I was wearing a royal blue silk dress above my knees, it had an open back, and my makeup was done to perfection with a smokey eye and red lips. I wore heels, and Azura stylishly my hair beautifully. My look was austere but sexy.
I twirl in front of my son, " How do I look, baby?" I asked. He was busy smashing his toys against the marble towels.
" Why are you so nervous?" She asked, " The alpha won't get back with Halsey, their fling was years ago," she assured me.
" Have you heard of a saying that goes; an old garden is easy to dig?" I asked her. Azura only shook her head.
" The alpha loves you,"
But we haven't been together for almost two months, and I'm sure I disgust him now because of... Arlon, he touched me, I wanted to scream but didn't.
" You'll be late, let's go," she said. I cleared my throat and nodded, I didn't want to be emotional, or cry and ruin my makeup.
" What will you be up to while am gone?" I asked.
" Just chill with Khai and Zack,"
I received a text from my mother, she was asking when I was free to have dinner with her, and she wanted to introduce Clooney to me officially since they are in a relationship now. I replied to her text and quickly stepped out, hoping to catch a ride with Kendrick and Laika.
To my surprise, Rhaegar was on the last stair, waiting for me. He swallowed thickly as I descended the stairs.
' Mate, Mate,' My wolf was enthusiastic, wagging her tail. He looked handsome, and he took my breath away.
" Hey," I smiled.
" Kendrick has left. You can ride with me," His tone was cold, it made my stomach churn. Tears burnt my eyes as he went past me to kiss his son on the head.
Azura held my shoulder gently, " You two should talk to him about whatever issues. The tension is so palpable, I'm sure Khai can feel it too," She whispered. Talk to him about what? That I'm scared to be with you because I'm not good enough anymore? That man touched me, and I hate myself so I think you will too?