The Alpha: Claiming His Enemy's Daughter novel Chapter 409

Chapter 409: HOWLING WOLF PACK

It was around an hour before dinner when they arrived and all the members of the Howling Wolf pack welcomed their alpha back enthusiastically. At one point, they crowded him and talked about all of his achievements in the capital city and how he managed to reveal the evil deeds of the five alphas.

Kaz, the steward, had tears in his eyes, while Amee and Grilla stood close to him, both women were crying, as they thought of Cane more than just an alpha for them.

On the other hand, Cane was as collected and reserved as usual, he would answer some of their questions briefly, but he quickly dismissed the commotion, as they had guests.

It was pretty hectic to say the least, since a lot of people came to the Howling Wolf pack. There were the Red Claw pack’s warriors and the border troupes that were led by Sir Elijah. It would be quite packed in the warrior’s quarters.

As the Alpha of the pack, Cane was busy making the arrangements, not to mention there was another alpha too.

On the other hand, Iris stood at the side, as the members of the pack would only nod politely at her, acknowledging her presence, but not enough to make her look like an important person.

Iris could see how desperate Kaz and Grilla wanted to tell Cane about Sofia, but because Cane was walking with Alpha Dristan, they couldn’t approach him carelessly.

Currently, they were still standing at the gatehouse, as they slowly walked toward the building. Iris and Hanna followed behind Cane and Alpha Dristan, while the other people followed behind them.

Iris glanced over her shoulder to see Kaz beaming, seemingly impatient to have some time with the Alpha and give him a report on Sofia, or that was how Iris saw it. Probably, her irritation had clouded her judgment.

Iris walked slowly, staring at her feet, counting the leaves on the ground. It was already spring and the weather was warmer, so she didn’t wear a very thick cloak, which usually made her look like a weird creature, but she looked so gloomy, as if there was this dark cloud hovering above her head.

She had this feeling again, the feeling when she felt everyone stared at her judgmentally, she felt no one liked her and she was just a nuisance. She fought back the urge to walk at the end of this entourage and make her presence as minimal as possible, so they wouldn’t notice her.

Or, she could walk faster and reach her bedroom and hide in there. All the intrusive thoughts rushed to her mind and this was suffocating. All of a sudden, the air turned thicker and her anxiety increased.

"Miss, watch out!" Hanna was not quick enough to hold Iris back, which made her bump into Cane’s chest.

They had reached the entrance door and the Alpha turned around to talk to his mate, but because Iris was more interested in the ground beneath her, she was not aware of what was in front of her.

"Oh, I am sorry..." Iris said, holding her nose. She was not hurt and it was not painful, but she felt embarrassed for how clumsy she was, especially in front of these many people.

Cane held her by her waist and steadied her. "Tired?"