Chasing the rejected Luna novel Chapter 26

We walked into the party hand in hand while I relished the feeling of being stared at by men. I thought I would feel uncomfortable. But the feeling in me was opposite to what I thought. For once, I wasn't the little girl who didn't know her left from her right. 

Neither was I the girl who was nothing but the scum of the earth. The pack's energy was unrivaled as they drank and partied away. 

A man walked up to us when we stepped into the room full of people who were eager to show off their latest accomplishment. 

It was perfect. The right moment to get all the secrets rolling around in Alpha Ryven's pack. The man who walked up to us was heavily built. With his walk like that of a man who had fought in battles and conquered many. 

But the smile on his face gave him away. He had a friendly smile which showed his gap tooth. A scar ran along the side of his face, from his temple to the side of his ears. It was quite deep. I also assumed it to be painful because it didn't heal like every other wolf. 

"Alpha Ryven," he boomed and hugged Alpha Ryven. It was an awkward hug as my hands were still interlocked with Alpha Ryven's. He didn't let go of my arms. What was he so afraid of?

"Alpha Donald," Alpha Ryven smiled and looked at me. 

The man followed his gaze and his two small beady eyes rested on me. "Is she the new one now? I have to admit, she is prettier than the last," he laughed. 

Alpha Ryven laughed along with him, which was dry, without humor. He didn't find his joke to be funny.  

"She's here to stay," he said and I became confused by their uncanny exchange. Stay. What does he mean by that?

All the while, I was smiling along with them like I knew exactly what was going on. I observed that was what the girls around here did. I needed to act like I wasn't novel to all of these. 

"Oh wow. She must be special then." The Alpha, Alpha Donald smiled and looked at me. He brought his hand for a handshake which I willingly took. 

"Sophia," I said and smiled. Taking up his hand and bowing down in a curtsey the best I could. I could feel Alpha Ryven's gaze on me the whole time, watching me if I would slip or do something to embarrass him. 

Luckily, I was graceful in my movements like I had done this a hundred times over. I looked up when I felt Alpha Donald's slimy saliva on the back of my hand while I resisted the urge to gag. 

I got up and resumed my arm's position at the side of Alpha Ryven's arms. He smiled down at me, pleased with the little gesture. I wasn't a fool after all. 

"I heard what happened to the land by the East border. Don't tell me it's because of her?" Alpha Donald asked and I felt Alpha Ryven stiffen beside me and I became intrigued.

He quickly turned to me, placing a hand on my shoulders. "Sophia, why don't you go mingle with other females? I am sure they would love to have you around," he said 

"But you told me not to talk to anyone," I countered. I knew this was my chance to get to know what was happening. 

"And this is also me telling you to go mingle," he said to me with a smile while looking deeply into my eyes. His eyes held a silent warning. I wasn't giving up. I wanted to know what was going on so badly that I defiled him again in front of Alpha Donald. 

"I want to stay with you. I don't want to talk to other females," I said and pouted, giving off a cute girl. 

Alpha Donald laughed. "Okay, I have to admit. I like this one. She's cute." 

Alpha Ryven chuckled without turning to look at Alpha Donald. The intensity of his eyes increased. And I knew I had touched a spot so I swallowed and looked down. Playing cute didn't work. Perhaps it was time I had a nice chat with one of the ladies. 

"Alright, I'll go," I sighed in defeat. Playing my cards as a devastated girl who couldn't stay without Alpha Ryven didn't work. "It was nice meeting you," I turned to Alpha Donald with a little smile. 

"Don't talk like we won't be seeing each other again. We'll probably meet when you're going. But before that, don't forget to have a nice evening," he said and smirked at me. 

I looked at Alpha Ryven before leaving. He held me when I was almost out of reach. "Be careful what you say here. I don't want you starting a rumor," he whispered into my ear, his breath fanning my face and I nodded. 

I walked a few meters away from him, looking for the perfect busybody to give me all the information I wanted. 

"Hello. Looking for someone?" A voice said behind me and I whirled around to find a beautiful girl who was no older than twenty-five. 

She was wearing a beautiful purple dress that hugged her like a second skin. And I almost revolted when I saw her clothes were see-through. I could see her whole world from her dress. 

"Not really. I'm bored here and would love some form of company," I said to her. There wasn't a single emotion I felt inside me in my voice. It came out like I expected - strong.