Abandoned Luna Now Untouchable (Cecilia) novel Chapter 121

Chapter 121: Chapter 121 Jealous Alpha

Cecilia’s pov

The feeling that hit me was like a ton of bricks.

I couldn’t breathe for a moment as Alpha Sebastian ’s words hung in the air between us.

I forced out an awkward laugh and turned away, refusing to engage with him any further.

It all made sense now - he was upset about being set up with Miss Hazel, and somehow I’d become his designated punching bag.

His passive-aggressive tone on the phone earlier suddenly clicked into place.

With a quiet sigh, I noticed both Miss Hazel and her friend watching me curiously.

I managed to plaster on what must have been the most strained smile in history.

Alpha Sebastian didn’t push his little jab any further.

When I turned away, he did the same, facing forward again in his booth.

From the corner of my eye, I saw Tang and Beta Sawyer suddenly pretending the ceiling was fascinating. Real subtle, guys.

The restaurant door swung open, and Harper finally arrived.

She scanned the room until her gaze landed on our strange seating arrangement - and her expression went completely blank.

She looked like someone trying to solve quantum physics in her head, brow furrowed as she approached.

"Ms. Harper," Alpha Sebastian called out, his voice dropping to that impossibly deep, magnetic tone that made heads turn.

Harper stopped mid-step, clearly caught off guard.

"Join us," Alpha Sebastian invited, gesturing to his table.

Harper blinked rapidly. "Oh, I—"

I watched Miss Hazel’s eyes widen in shock. After being completely ignored by Alpha Sebastian all evening, seeing him actively engage with another woman was clearly the final straw.

Her eyes narrowed as she assessed Harper - tall, slender, makeup-free, dressed in a navy tracksuit with a slightly bored expression.

The contrast couldn’t have been more stark.

Miss Hazel had clearly spent hours perfecting her appearance only to be ignored, while Harper had just rolled in looking casual and immediately captured Alpha Sebastian ’s attention.

I could practically see Miss Hazel’s heart crumbling.

"Harper, over here!" Tang waved enthusiastically. "Come sit with us!"

With no other seats available and Tang’s eagerness, Harper relented and slid into their booth.

"You look terrible," Tang observed. "What happened?"

Harper groaned. "Don’t even ask. I ate some watermelon on the highway and nearly died in the restroom. Did someone lace it with laxatives or what?"

"Speaking of watermelon," Tang jumped in, "I once grabbed a piece from the fridge that had been sitting there for over a week. Almost didn’t make it out of the bathroom alive. Everything went black for a minute."

"A week?!" Harper exclaimed. "You’re lucky you didn’t die, you idiot!"

The two of them launched into a detailed comparison of their food poisoning experiences.

I glanced at Miss Hazel, whose face reflected pure horror at their unfiltered conversation.

She kept darting glances at Alpha Sebastian , clearly expecting him to be disgusted.

Instead, his expression remained neutral, and he even added softly, "You should be more careful about what you eat. Take better care of yourself."

Harper gave him a cool look. "Thanks for your concern, Alpha Sebastian."

"What brings you to Boulder, Harper?" Alpha Sebastian asked, his tone surprisingly gentle.

Harper raised an eyebrow. "You should focus on your date, Alpha Sebastian. Don’t give people the wrong impression."

Alpha Sebastian’s lips quirked. "Who told you I was on a date? Ah, must have been my troublesome secretary. She enjoys tarnishing my reputation. You shouldn’t believe everything she says."

"...What?" Harper’s eyes widened.

Despite his convoluted way of speaking, Harper caught on quickly.

"Not a date? Are you serious?" She glanced toward Miss Hazel.

Alpha Sebastian answered firmly, "Not a date."

After a moment’s consideration, she caught his meaning.

Suppressing a smile, she leaned in conspiratorially. "Yes, it’s their first date, so I tagged along to keep an eye on things. Can’t let her get hurt by another guy, you know?"

Alpha Sebastian ’s eyes turned arctic cold, like a Siberian winter. "How did they meet?"

"Oh, he’s my friend’s younger brother. He’s had a crush on her forever," Harper improvised smoothly. "Since she’s single now, he pounced on the opportunity."

"As her best friend, don’t you think you should discourage this?" Alpha Sebastian ’s voice was tight. "Is he reliable?"

"What’s there to discourage?" Harper shrugged. "They’re both adults who know what they want. Everyone deserves a sweet romance, don’t you think? Don’t you want that too?"

Alpha Sebastian ’s expression darkened to something that could have landed him a job as the Grim Reaper.

Harper was laughing hysterically inside. She found his jealousy utterly fascinating.

A glance passed between Tang and Sawyer, a silent conversation of raised brows.

Childhood friend? So this guy had fangs after all. This wasn’t a chance encounter; it was a calculated move in a much deeper game.

Meanwhile, Cecilia remained oblivious to the whispered conversation behind her.

She turned to call Harper over but froze when she met Alpha Sebastian ’s icy stare.

"Come with me," he commanded, his expression severe.

"What...?" I blinked in confusion. What had I done now?

Alpha Sebastian stood, clearly expecting immediate compliance.

With a sigh, I rose from my chair.

"Cecilia..." Levan stood up too, looking concerned.

One murderous glance from Alpha Sebastian had him dropping back into his seat like a stone.

"Alpha Sebastian, please don’t scare the kid," I said, irritation creeping into my voice.

Alpha Sebastian ’s lips suddenly curved into a smile that didn’t reach his eyes:Defending this little boy already? How touching.