The Son of Red Fang by Diana Sockriter novel Chapter 191

Chapter 191

It doesn’t take long after we leave the pack house for Madilyn to orientate herself to the land. I’m quite impressed really.

We enter the banquet hall with more than a few stares towards me. I try my best to ignore them but it gives me the creeps as I collect two plates and head to the buffet.

“So what’s your interest, little lady.”

She giggles happily as she stands on her toes looking at the selection.

“It’s always the same.” She pouts.

“It looks good to me. It’s a decent variety. French toast, pancakes, waffles. I see biscuits, toast, sausage gravy, that’s a good combination. Sausage links, ham, bacon, scrambled eggs. You can’t tell me there isn’t something that you don’t want.”

“Hi, you’re new here and looking more than a little lost. Perhaps I could help you.”

I startle badly at the new voice addressing us.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to startle you. I guess our assumption that Alpha and Luna Demetri were giving Erin a break today was correct.”

“I thought it was Luna Lilly.”

“She is but when we reference both she takes his name. It’s easier than separating the names and titles and they don’t like the formality of using their last name. Who may you be? I haven’t seen you before.”

“He’s Alpha Cole.” I cringe at the use of my title.

“So you’re another that doesn’t like their title. That’s okay. Lots of the alphas here are like that.”

I nod silently looking around at the array of food before me. I can’t remember the last time I had unrestricted access to anything I wanted. Just seeing the food sends my stomach into a painful frenzy.

“My name is Carla. I run the kitchen with Luna Lilly. Are you okay Cole? The longer I talk with you the more nervous you seem to be getting.”

I close my eyes. I can feel the stares, hear the murmurs. My grip tightens on the plate in my hand and my breathing turns to tight pants as my anxiety starts kicking in.

“Cole?”

My eyes snap open as I instinctively step back. It’s taken very little time for my confidence to diminish into fear and anxiety, making me wonder just what it was that alpha was thinking to allow me to care for Madilyn.

“You’re looking really lost and overwhelmed. How about I help the two of you get some food and we go sit together near the entrance.”

“Sure. Yes ma’am. I’d appreciate that. Thank you.”

I momentarily find my voice. It’s so weak and submissive I swear I hear some of the teenagers laughing on the other side of the room.

“Go ahead and pick Miss Madilyn up so she can see what we have. It does tend to stay the same with the exception of a few dishes. Picking her up will allow her to see everything.”

I nod silently again as I reach down, gathering her into my arms and lifting her up, only to put her down just as quickly. My attempt to bite back a yelp turns into an epic failure as several escape turning me quickly into the laughing stock of the banquet hall.

“You’re hurt. I’m so sorry. I would have never suggested if….”

“I can pick her up.”

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Chapter 191

I cut Carla off between pants as I recover from the sharp pain that just radiated from my my left side.

side. How stupid could I be not to remember my broken ribs on

I squat down to Madilyn as I guide her to my right side. Even though I’m left handed my right is far stronger due to the numerous brakes I’ve had to my left, essentially forcing me to be ambidextrous.

She wraps her arms around my neck and with a sharp breath in, I manage to get both of us off the floor. The laughing teens in the background are becoming harder to ignore. I’m shocked when Carla, who feels like a beta, says something.

“It would appear that four young men who have entered into a special agreement so that they can have a half day of school three days a week are fixing to lose that privilege.”

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