Her possessive alpha novel Chapter 14

　　Patient Ray

　　“How was your run? You guys came back pretty late today,” Ray welcomed as Ethan and Ava stepped into the living room.

　　“Yes, we had to wait for the repairman to finish up, there was some work still needed to be done this morning.”

　　“Ok,” of course, Ray would buy any story without even bothering to question. It was one of the reasons why he still wasn’t aware of the fact that his betrothed carried another wolf’s mark, Ethan thought irritably.

　　“And how’s my precious Luna?” Ray beamed a smile in Ava’s direction before standing up from the couch to give her a welcoming hug.

　　“I’m fine Ray,” she said, pulling away from his embrace. “Umm... Ray, can we talk upstairs for a bit?”

　　Ethan stared at Ava; he didn’t expect that she’d be willing to tell Ray so soon. This was one of the things he loved about his bunny; never a day did her sense of responsibility ever leave her, he still found it strange that she did what she did on her birthday night.

　　Ray looked puzzled. She’d greeted him coldly and now she had something she wanted to talk to him about privately? Why was she acting so strange today?

　　“Is anything the matter Ava?”

　　“Nothing, I just need to speak with you in private, that’s all.”

　　“Ok then dear, let’s go upstairs.”

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　　Ava had been standing in front of Ray in the room for over ten minutes, still no words had come out. What was wrong with her today? Why did she find it easier to tell Ethan things than him? Maybe it’s because Ethan already had a hint of things that were going on and it just felt easier to tell him the rest. But how come Ray had no clue? Wasn’t he a man wolf? How come he couldn’t perceive the scent of another male on his intended mate? Was this another weakness of his?

　　“What’s the matter Ava?” Patient Ray was still waiting, his brows creased.

　　“Umm… n-nothing,” she stuttered. “I was just worried about the ceremony tomorrow that’s all.”

　　“Aww, I can totally relate dear,” Ray said understandingly, guiding her to the bed, the worry in his eyes reduced as soon as she told him. “Why didn’t you tell me you were nervous about it sooner?”

　　“I’m sorry, I was nervous about telling you too.”

　　“Don’t worry love, we’ll get you ready in no time. I remember how daunting it was for me too; sometimes I questioned myself if I was truly worthy to take on such on assignment, but I had to because it was my duty that I was born into. You on the other hand, were chosen, and it makes me feel as if you were luckier; you had the chance to walk away from it all if you wanted to…”

　　Ava looked up at him then, she didn’t know she could do that if she wanted to.

　　“...but no one’s ever done that sort of crazy stuff before,” Ray continued. “The Luna is a very desired and envied position by many, not many are chosen but you were, count yourself lucky Ava.”