The Alpha's Contract Luna (Alexia) novel Chapter 29

~Alexia~

The ride home was extremely silent and had been for an hour, at least for Alexia. She kept thinking about what her father had said. During the first part of their journey, she deliberately rode with Melissa, not wanting to let Kieran know how her father affected her.

Was she the reason for her mother's disappearance? How so? She was still twelve years old back then. What can a twelve-year-old do?

Did her mother protect her? Did someone take her away in Alexia's place?

"Alexia, why did you ride with us? Alpha Kieran seemed very disappointed," Melissa said.

Alexia woke up from her trance. She looked around the SUV and realized they were all cramped inside, thanks to her. The kids wound up sitting on the adults' lap to accommodate her.

"Sorry, I - I spoke to my father, Mel," she revealed. "What he told bothered me."

"What did he say?" Melissa's mother, Kate, asked.

"Something about my mother," Alexia answered. She turned to Kate and asked, "Aunt, I know you told me this a hundred times, but what else did you know about how my mother disappeared?"

Melissa's mother sighed. She replied, "I told you about it a thousand times, hon, but I understand."

"That time, there were visitors in the pack. They looked really strong. There were six of them, but they showed no fear over the fact that they had come into new territory," Melissa's mother narrated.

"I wasn't there, Alexia. I could only rely on what the warriors said." Kate resumed, "The visitors spoke to Alpha Roland and your mother, Luna Avery. Not much was heard about the conversation since they were inside the alpha's office, but the next day, Luna Avery willingly went with the visitors."

"She walked around town that day, saying goodbye. She said she would be gone for a while but promised to return. Alpha Roland sent her off to the woods with the visitors. When he returned, he appeared to be heartbroken, but said nothing. He promised the pack that the Luna would return. However, years passed, and she never came back." Kate shrugged and added, "That was the last time we saw your mother."

Alexia sighed. Yet again, it was nothing new. Obviously, her father was keeping something from her, but was unwilling to tell her.

Two days went by. Finally, they arrived at the Stone Blood Pack. Dean was reunited with his family, bringing tears to Alexia's eyes.

Melissa's and Dean's family were warmly welcomed into the pack. Jaxon had already assigned apartments for their stay, and the best part was how it was only fifteen minutes away from the red-brick mansion, the packhouse.

During their arrival, they did not have time to chat. Everyone was busy unloading and settling down. Thus, Alexia bid goodbye and allowed them to adjust to their new home. She meant to visit the next day instead.

When they arrived at the packhouse, she went straight to her room and took a shower. The traveling took a toll on her, and she meant to sleep right after.

The shower felt good. It made Alexia briefly forget about her father and whatever happened to her mother. She took her time, putting lotion over her body and drying her hair.

When she came out of the bathroom, she saw Kieran sitting on her bed. He was holding pieces of paper and a pen. He said, "Contract? Sign."

She giggled at how he wasted no time. Alexia shook her head and said, "You just had to make that your priority."

"Hmmm." Kieran said.

Alexia seemed to have forgotten how she was only wearing her towel. She walked up to Kieran and signed the contract. As she did, she felt his burning gaze, which no longer bothered her.

"Don't let what your father said get into your head, Alexia. I'll investigate your mother's disappearance and see if I can find answers. I can't promise, though. Eight years is a long time," he offered.

Alexia looked at him and answered, "Thank you, Kieran. I think that would really help."

After signing the revised contract, Alexia gave Kieran the pen, but in doing so, the hold around her chest loosened. Her breast was on display for him for a moment, but she covered herself quickly, her face burning.

'Arrgghh! Why did I not change first!' She thought to herself.

For the second time since meeting Kieran, she saw his approving smile. He said to her, "Don't worry. I'll take full responsibility for what I have seen."

He got up and marched towards the door, saying, "Soon."

Alexia did not know if she was ready for it, but it assuredly sent tingles down her core. 'Goddess, help me!'

'He would take responsibility,' Alexia thought. Contrary to what Kieran said, he did not at all, make an attempt.

Days had passed since they returned, and Kieran was busier than ever. Every day, he left early, sometimes not joining Alexia for breakfast, and arrived late in the evening.

Alexia would greet him as usual, kiss his lips and do the same when she was still awake to say goodnight. Every night in her sleep, she felt his presence around her. When she would wake up every morning, her room smelled woodsy and had a hint of spice.

Two days ago, he left for another town, a distant territory belonging to the Stone Blood Pack. When he came back, he kissed her, had a brief meeting with his warriors, and rested in his room. He did not go to her room, like she secretly hoped. How was he supposed to take responsibility?