Chasing the rejected Luna novel Chapter 31

A nudge to my back brought me out of my thoughts. I watched the man go back to the back of the cell while I tried to wrap my head around what he said. I was a descendant of the moon Goddess and my mother's name was Arielle. 

That explains why I had a feeling of connection when her name was mentioned. I didn't know what to think anymore. Alpha Ryven brought me to the pack in hopes of using me for his gains. But that didn't explain why I didn't have a wolf. 

I looked at the man and he smiled at me like he knew exactly what was going on with me. And I was nudged by the guard a second time. I took that as a cue to move. 

We walked through the halls, the smell of the cells getu g day ter and I could feel more air which meant we were close to the surface. But I was vaguely aware of my surroundings. I still couldn't wrap my head around the fact that I was special. I wasn't trash like I had been made to believe. I was something more. Something I never thought was possible. 

If the words had come from someone else's mouth, I would have taken it as a joke. But the look on the man's face was too real to be fake. He looked like he saw a ghost as his face turned white as snow. 

I swallowed when we got out of the underground. We went back the same way we came. But this time, I was being led to the dining room. 

My brows furrowed from confusion as we walked to the dining room. It was empty, which wasn't rare because it must have passed diner time. 

"Your food will be brought to you," the guard said when we entered the room. I opened my mouth to say something but I decided against it as he turned around, leaving me in the room. 

I stood transfixed on the spot, too indecisive to move. I didn't know what to do until a maid walked by with a plate of food. The smell of the food made my mouth water and I walked up to the chair where the food was placed. 

The maid looked shocked for a moment when she laid eyes on me. I couldn't blame her. I was sure I looked like someone who had been dragged through the pits of hell. 

Bending my head low to embarrassment, I sat down on the chair while she bowed to me from my peripherals. I sighed when she left me and I delved into the food. 

A few minutes into the food, I felt a presence behind me. Its gaze pierced me as goosebumps rose on the entire length of my arms. Turning around, I found Ava by the door with a hot glare on her face.

I watched with my heartbeat in my chest as she walked slowly toward me like a predator stalking its prey. At that moment, I felt like a pret as the spoon in my hand clashed with the plate, making a loud sound in the quiet room. 

She smiled when she noticed the ashen expression on my face. She was happy about it. Somehow, I feared her more than I feared Ryven even if she hadn't done anything to me. 

She was the type of person who would make sure her enemy went down even if it meant going down with them. 

My neck began to hurt from the position I stayed in while I stared at her walking towards me. But I couldn't turn back to the plate of food for fear that she might try something stupid when my head wasn't turned to her.

I gulped her and she dragged out a seat and sat opposite me. I looked down avoiding her piercing gaze. She laughed which sounded more like a grimace. 

"I can see you're out of the cell," she spoke and I twisted my fingers in my hand. The cold from the night was biting into me. I was well aware of the hunger pang in me and the particles of the scrambled eggs in my mouth. 

I dared to look up at her hands which rested on the table. She was playing with the ring in her ring finger and I thought for a while she must be mated. I haven't thought about it before but judging by how she was basically the same age as Alpha Ryven, she just mated with someone already. I thought for a while if she had a pup already. 

Her words broke through my thoughts, "You should count yourself lucky you were made to stay there for a little bit. I guess my brother must be scared your wolf wouldn't show herself if treated poorly by him," she laughed again before continuing. "He's delusional. If you were in my care, your wolf would have been out in a day. After all, you're not brought here to eat and sleep all day."

I buy my lips hard. Why was she trying to make a conversation? I just wanted to eat and have a good night's rest. That wasn't too much to ask. I groaned inwardly while I kept my face neutral, all aware of her gaze that never left me the whole time. 

"Then why am I here?" I whispered, afraid that speaking too loud would be a trigger for her. And I heard her sneer. 

"My darling brother didn't tell you, did he?" She chucked when I looked up at her. I guess she saw the curiosity burning in me.

"Well, I'm not one to tell you. He'll have to tell you himself. More reason you need your wolf. Why is she out anyway?" She asked me and I kept mute. I had no idea either. But how can I tell her that when it looked like she was out for me, acting all nice and trying to start up a conversation? 

After a while when she noticed I won't be saying anything, she spoke up. "Okay, I'll tell you but promise me not to tell Ryven I told you." She stopped and I saw her hands go up to her hair. 

"Even if I hate you being here, you're still a person. And maybe that will prompt you to leave this pack faster. Your presence reminds me of something I'd rather forget," she said and I sighed. I knew she hated me but this was something else. 

 I looked up at her, and my heart beat faster in my chest. Finally, I would get the reason I was brought here. And then Ryven's voice stopped her.