Ascension of a Gamma novel Chapter 32

Chapter 32 Kitchen Introductions

– Anna

“What’s going on?” I asked Lexy when Liam shut the door. It was too early in the morning for either of them to be coming t o my room. I’m not complaining, just that we were kind of having a moment…

Ah… that was embarrassing. They saw it, didn’t they?

I was worried over nothing. He really did see them then, but he didn’t mind them. I thought for sure he was going to flip when he saw those scars. If he ever saw the rest… could he handle them just as well?

“Someone’s in a good mood,” Lexy teased. She raised the cover and ta-da, an ice pack, and a bandage.

I pouted. “Thought you brought breakfast.”

“I’m not room service,” she said, chuckling. “We just had to get him out. It’s about time you meet Aunty J. She’s A. the Lead Chef.”

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“I’d love to!” I exclaimed. The food here was delicious – I’m sure I could learn a thing or two from Aunty J. 2)

“I know you would. How’s your ankle?”

“It still hurts to move,” I whined.

Lexy nodded and did the same things Rigel and Liam did yesterday. She helped me walk to the bathroom to wash up. I’m starting to think I might need crutches and lo and behold, I went out of the bathroom and Lexy already had one ready for me.

She let me get used to walking with it. It felt a bit weird to have something clipped under an armpit, but it was better than staying in bed all day. The stairs were the most difficult and scariest part – I was seriously thinking of having Liam carry m e back later, but my pride wouldn’t allow i t. I was no longer a kid. I could take care o f myself and these steps wouldn’t stop m e from going in and out of this castle of a house!

A group of men in suits passed us by on REDMI NOU: Way out. I hadn’t seen anyone wear a AI QUAD Suit around here – they all wore casual,

JU ALUUTTU mere – uley all wore casual, except for one oddball. “Who are they?” I asked, noticing that Lexy didn’t pay them any attention.

“Salina’s father is here,” she said. “They should be in a meeting with bro right now. Those are his ‘bodyguards’ if you could call them that.” 23

“Oh,” was all I said as we continued walking, out the gates, and into the little village that we passed by when I came here. If her father was here, it meant that Liam would have to prove that I’m his second mate. I’m not entirely sure that Alpha Myron would believe him, but I really hope he does.

“Don’t worry about it,” said Lexy. “Bro can handle them.” 1

I nodded in agreement. I said I trusted him and trust him I will. So, I squashed the anxiety budding on my chest, something that kept me up late last night. If it wasn’t for his warmth, convincing m e that it’d be alright, I don’t think I

would’ve slept. REDMI NOTE 9S ALOU AH. we slept together.

It really did happen. I slept with him… even used him as a pillow…

“You smell like Liam,” Lexy said, interrupting my shameful reminiscing.

“N-No, I don’t!” I replied, waving my hand.

She narrowed her eyes at me.

Is she being protective of him now? Does she have a brother complex or something?

“We didn’t do anything, Lexy. I swear it.”

She grinned. “I know. I love seeing you getting flustered is all.”

Goddess, this little brat!

“You guys are mean,” I said, pouting.

“I’m glad you two are getting along. I totally ship you and bro together!” she chirped. 4

I felt like all the energy in my body had been drained just by talking to her. She

could be so blatant at times, it was REDMI Ner:barrassing. I guess this sort of made m

e her older sister, but a little privacy

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er older sister, but a little privacy would be really appreciated.

On the bright side, at least I didn’t havet o gain their approval. They’d all been welcoming since day one, it made me more anxious questioning if the pack would welcome someone like me too. It was scary to think about. I’d have to prove myself to them, and it was a challenge I was willing to accept.

Down into the village, the pack members were busy going about their day. But the moment we showed up, it was like time stood still and all they could see… was m e. Their attention was on me. They didn’t stare, but I could feel numerous pairs of eyes on me.

I tried my best to smile and greet whoever we passed by. They responded with a smile and a simple “good morning”. Two words, no more and no less.

As we neared a particular building that was set apart from the houses, Lexy

turned to me and smiled. She tightened REDMI her huid on my hand – she must be really

“excited. It was three floors high and the

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Cited. It was three floors high and the first floor had glass walls. As we got closer, the inside could be seen. It was empty.

Before we reached the doors, I stopped. Something didn’t feel right. From the mansion until here, the feeling stuck. Someone was watching…

“What’s wrong?” Lexy asked, narrowing her eyes at me

I looked behind me, then to our sides. There were only buildings, the woods, and pack members. And yet, it felt like there were more to it than what I was seeing.

Someone… was hiding… somewhere.

“Anna?”

“Shh… we’re being watched,” I whispered, pushing her gently towards the building. “How often do rogues get this deep into the territory?”

I doubted he or she or they, were rogues. The pack should’ve noticed their scent. If

not rogues, then… spies? AQUAD CAMERA

“How did you know?” shrieked Lexy. I

turned to shush her, but she was staring a t me instead, wide-eyed and grinning.

My eyebrows furrowed.

“Can you guys show yourselves, please? She has you figured out!” she shouted at the woods.

From behind the trees, three people showed themselves.

A blue-eyed woman had her hair in a long Dutch braid, her body’s voluptuousness showing despite the combat uniform. She lazily let a handgun swing on one hand, a finger on the trigger guard.

Beside her was another woman who had the handles of two swords peeking from her back, her black hair straight and short, the ends tickling the jawline of a diamond-shaped face.

A man stayed a distance behind them. While both women looked to be in their

early twenties, he looked to be in his

early thirties. A long scar curved just REDunder his right eye, catching my Al Qattention. His narrowed gaze made his

burly figure more intimidating.

They all wore a hardened expression on their faces, almost scowling when Lexy laughed mockingly.

“She’s wary,” he said.

The women smiled brightly.

They stopped in front of me then got down on one knee.

“We fail you, Luna,” he said. “If you can sense us so easily, then surely, the enemies can.”

“Come on, Ty. Loosen up!” said Lexy, skipping over to him. She placed an elbow on top of his shoulder and leaned into it coolly.

Who are they?

As if sensing my confusion, Ty spoke.” Luna, we are members of the Delta Unit, a special unit under the leadership of Head Gamma Rigel. The Alpha has ordered us t o keep you safe.”

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i sighed. ERA

Tsighed.

“Would you like to join us for breakfast?” asked Lexy.

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With a short chuckle, he turned and walked away. Nalia and Sabri returned m y smile, slightly nodding before following him.

Ty oozed testosterone with his burly built and full beard. While intimidating, it tugged on a woman’s need to feel... protected

didn’t have this. Someone always had to b CO A 6 in the kitchen to attend to anyone.

It was a lot of load off the Omegas’ backs. Werewolves eat a ton. Working in the kitchens was a burdensome task.

“See that?” she said, pointing to a door under the stairs that lead to the second floor. “It leads to the cellar. It’s strictly for adults only, obviously. Anyone who takes out a bottle or barrel fills up a sheet. That way, the Omegas know if a certain inventory’s running low.”