Chapter 24
We took pleasure in the enjoyment offered by the sports bar and each other’s company,
As promised Jaiden treated me to some of their bestsellers. I tried to refuse at first, but he insisted, “Come on, Vivi. I want to express my thanks somehow. You’ve been a huge help” Given no other choice, I conceded and let Jaiden take the lead aguin
Come to think of it, all of this would’ve been impossible if I were still in the Redstone pack, I thought as I glanced at Jaiden, I would’ve never imagined spending time with the Alpha of the Ashwood pack like this, much less becoming friends with him, though it wouldn’t have happened in the first place had I not been kidnapped.
Everything happened for a reason, I supposed, whether it’s good or not. I was grateful for this friendship, of course. Unlike back then, wasn’t always alone anymore.
“Say, Vivi, you really think I’ve got a model–like figure?” Jaiden brought up all of a sudden, pulling out of my thoughts.
“Huh? Where did that come from?” I giggled, not expecting that he would think about what I said earlier that much.
Tm just wondering about what would’ve happened to me if I weren’t chosen the pack’s leader. You see, it used to be my dream to own a place like this in the future. Aside from handling crime cases, I kinda want to play music in front of an audience too.”
“Oh, that sounds nice, Jay! I can totally see that!”
“But then, being a musician alone will not help me save enough money to build a restaurant. So, I’m thinking if I could become a model or something, earn some money, then pursue a music career. I know that being part of a pack like mine is enough to make that possible even if I’m not their leader, but it’ll be much more fulfilling if I do it on my own
“And I think that’s a wonderful dream to have. Of course, there are many ways for you to achieve it. Being a model can be one of them if you’re serious about it. But the thing is, all that really matters is that you like what you’re doing–whether it’s for the purpose of earning
money or hol
“You’re right. How about you, Vivi? What’s your dream?”
At his question. I paused. thrown into deep thought.
My goal right now was to someday leave the Silvermoon pack and return to my own. Until now, however, I had not completely thought about how exactly I would do that, I was too focused on surviving in Chrysander’s household and making those who wronged me pay in
Some way.
“Well, I guess my life right now is more challenging than enjoyable. I think you’ll only be able to really experience the enjoyment once you see how worthwhile the outcome of your efforts is, including the good encounters you’ll come across with along the way,” I said with an earnest smile while Jaiden regarded me in quiet contemplation. “I see. So, what’s your dream, then?”
‘Oh umm…
“1 think k leading a
“Huh? Really?”
pack
suits you. Even though you lost your memories, you’re doing wi
You’re smart, brave, and capable. But more than anything, you have a good heart.”
I couldn’t help but blush a little, not at all used to those kinds of compliments. The Silvermoon’s used to call me incompetent and useless most of the time after all. I had pushed myself to the point of death before, yet I’d never received the respect and recognition I deserved.
From now on, though, I had decided to work hard for myself and for those who truly cared about me.
“Thanks, Jay,” had with a smile. “For those words, and for today.”
CHRYSANDER’S POV
As much as I didn’t want to admit it. Vivienne was in my mind all day.
Knowing how unpredictable that woman could be, I could not help but be anxious. Aunt Titania had been urging me to get a disciplinarian for Vivienne like the first time she started living with me in the Silvermoon’s estate. Hut rather than what she and the others had to say. I found myself more worried about how my mate was faring.
Chapter 24
The elders pour scorn on their Luna as if merely pouring a cup of tea, Lthought with a sigh Even I, the Alpha, have a hard time dealing with them on some days”
I was inside the meeting room at the moment along with the other board members. The speaker was currently discussing the monthly report in front of everyone. I knew that was what I should have been focusing on instead of the thoughts running through my head right now.
As I tried to push them aside and concentrate on the meeting again, I suddenly felt something soft hitting me below the table. I leaned back a litle and took a look, only to find Enima of the Greenhill pack caressing her long, slender leg against mine. Not at all pleased by this flirtatious gesture. I furrowed my brows and rolled my chair away from her.
“Hey,” she whispered. That was when Emma’s seductive expression came into view, bright red lips puckered up and glazed eyes narrowed. “Wanna have a drink after this?” she asked.
1 ignored her.
I was never one to tolerate this kind of improper behavior inside the workplace. But as always, I could not do much other than put my distance and evade. Her pack had a strong enough connection with ours to warrant positive relationships among the members.
Emma was also very close with Aunt Titania and the other board members. I could not use my usual cold response to women who would try to make advances on me. Aunt Titania was supportive of Emma’s career and held high regard for her because of her outstanding achievements
“That’s also why she had tried to arrange us to be mates in the past, only to fail when the Moon Goddess revealed Vivienne’s existence to me. I calmed down a bit at the thought of my mate; she sure had a way of distracting me from everything around me.
Luckily for me, I did not have to endure Emma’s attempt to flirt with me for long as the meeting finally ended. Not feeling like continuing any other work for today. I decided to leave earlier than usual and go home. On my back, though, my mind was once again invaded by thoughts of Vivienne, not giving me even just a moment’s rest.
“Ugh… Why are women bothering me all around the clock today?” Yet, despite my words, I found myself wondering if Vivienne was still mad at me. “Now that I thought it, she never went out of the mansion since she arrived there.”
Judging by how she blow her top off that night, her fifteen–year–old self did not seem to have the patience and tolerance to such a stifling setting. If that were the case, then, she would really push on with this rebellious behavior of hers and drift further away from her twenty–four–year–old sell’s enduring character.
I needed to do something before things got out of his control even more–before my wife got even more unpredictable.
Alright, first of all, I need to have a talk with her and make her listen, which means I will need an excuse to start up a conversation, 1 podered silently. ‘Maybe I can bring up her birthday next month, and while I’m at it, I can also do something else. Oh, but if we’re going somewhere, I would have to finish some important work in advance. I may have to put up an all-nighter again.”
Throughout the entire ride back to the mansion, I tried to lay out a plan in my mind–not really realizing that, perhaps, all that I truly wanted was to make up with Vivienne.
I ended up coming home and seeing something I had not prepared myself for, though. After returning with Jaiden earlier, Vivienne stayed inside our room for the rest of the day. She had gotten quiet and unresponsive all of a sudden as she locked herself up in there.
“What’s more, Alpha…” Jervis trailed off in the middle of explaining the situation. “There were a lot of noises inside the room. When we checked on her, refused to eat dinner and asked not to be disturbed. I think I saw her covered in sweat at some point.”
“And you say she’s with Mr. Ashwood in the morning?”
“Yes. Mr. Ashwood took her out and returned at noon.”
My blood quickened and my temper spiked. Almost immediately, I thought of the worst. I felt anger rise in me before I started running toward the DOSTÍ.
I could no longer find it in myself to stay there and continue listening “Was it a mistake to have let Jaiden Ashwood take up that bodyguard job after all?‘ I was not sure what exactly had gotten to me at this moment.
But I just felt
Just as Jervis said. Vivienne had locked herself up inside. “Open up this instant. What the hell are you doing in there?” I called out urgently. To my surprise and relief. I was immediately answered by the sound of approaching footsteps.
“Oh, you’re here she greeted as soon as she opened the door.
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I furrowed my brows and walked past her. “Why did you lock it?”
“Oh, umm… I was just busy”
“About what exactly-”
I stopped in my tracks the moment I saw what was inside our bedroom.
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