••• Aleena’s POV •••
I felt a blinding light against my closed eyes. Opening my eyes slowly, I realized the sun was already shining through the opened curtains of my room. Bolting up to a seat, I realized that I was late.
Checking the time on my phone, I saw that it was close to 8 am. Oh no! I was supposed to bring breakfast to Alpha Kyson at 7.30 am. I’m so doomed!
I quickly brushed my teeth and washed my face, not even bothering to take a bath, and ran downstairs to the kitchen.
Beta Liam and Beta Christine were there eating breakfast, as well as Gamma Hector and his mate, including a younger she-wolf, which I presumed was their daughter.
“So you are the she-wolf that Kyson rescued?” the young she-wolf asked.
Kyson and her must have a close relationship for her to call his name without addressing him as Alpha.
“I guess so,” I replied and began piling up food on two plates as Kyson had instructed.
“Do you know who I am?” she asked.
“Umm.. The Gammas’ daughter?” I asked without looking at her.
“I am Gia, the future Luna of this pack. You should look at me when I’m talking to you,” she said with arrogance.
“Gia!” Gamma Lisa called her in a warning tone, but Gia ignored her.
Future Luna? She’s Kyson’s mate? I felt my heart being stabbed by the information. Ignoring it, I thought about Kyson touching me. Why did Kyson touch me? Does his mate know about it? Now I feel disgusted at Kyson. He has a mate, yet he touched me and asked me to touch him. I guess he was just another fuckboy.
I glanced at her while still preparing food for Kyson.. Alpha Kyson.. I should address him as Alpha Kyson from now on.
“I’m sorry. I didn't know,” I apologized politely to her.
Putting the two plates and cups of coffee on a tray, I began walking toward the elevator, but Gia stepped in front of me, blocking my path.
“Are you bringing it to Kyson?” she asked.
“Yes, Gia. Would you please step aside? I’m already late in delivering his breakfast,” I said as politely as I could.
“Address me as ‘Luna’,” she said with arrogance again.
“I’m sorry, Luna. Please step aside. I need to get this to Alpha Kyson.” I tried to side-step her, but she was faster.
“I’ll be the one bringing it to him,” she said as she took the tray from me and turned toward the elevator.
I heaved out a long sigh. At least I wouldn't feel the wrath of Alpha Kyson for being late.
“Come sit with us, Aleena,” Beta Christine pointed to a chair for me to sit on.
“Oh no, I can't. I’ll sit somewhere else. Thank you, though, Beta Christine,” I said humbly and started to take food for myself. I wouldn't dare to sit with the high-rank members of the pack.
“I apologize for my daughter’s behavior. She’s been in love with Alpha Kyson for so long, and we spoiled her too much that she becomes as arrogant as she is,” Gamma Lisa apologized.
“Oh, it’s alright, Gamma Lisa. Maybe she really is Alpha Kyson’s mate,” I told her.
The two Betas and two Gammas shared a look between them which I didn't care about.
As I sat down at another table, I heard Alpha Kyson’s voice through the mindlink, “Aleena, come to my study, NOW!”
Oh no! He sounded angry. Did I do something wrong?
“Yes, Alpha. I’m coming now,” I quickly replied and stepped into the elevator, and pressed the third-floor button. Once the elevator door opened, I ran to the study.
I knocked on the door, and heard Kyson’s magnetic voice, “Come in.”
Opening the door, I saw Kyson and Gia looking at each other, the latter’s gaze was full of adoration and admiration for the former.
Gia was what you called a natural beauty - long blonde hair reaching her waist, shining baby-blue eyes, tall and slender body. They looked good standing next to each other.
“You are late,” Alpha Kyson accused me.
“I’m sorry, Alpha. I woke up late.” I looked down as I blamed myself too.
“Didn't I ask you to bring the food to me? Why is Gia the one bringing them?” Alpha Kyson asked.
“I was going to bring them, but Luna Gia told me she wanted to bring them to you,” I explained.
“Kyson, you don't have to ask her to bring your food. I’m more than willing to bring them to you,” Gia said coquettishly.
“When I asked her, she’ll be the one to do the task,” Alpha Kyson said in a no-nonsense tone.
I looked up and looked at them.
“But Kyson, I don't mind,” Gia said with a coy smile as she wrapped her arms around Kyson’s arm.
A wave of anger suddenly surged through my body, looking at her clinging to Kyson’s, and I let out a low growl which startled the three of us, most especially me.
Why would I become angry looking at them like that? Furthermore, how in the world could I growl when I don't have a wolf?
“Did I ask you to?” Kyson snapped at Gia while shaking her arms off.
“No.. No.. Kyson, I just want to-” Gia shook her head.
"It’s Alpha Kyson to you. And who are you to call yourself Luna? Kyson cut her off while narrowing his eyes and criticizing her, leaving Gia looking flustered.
Wow.. Alpha Kyson do not mind embarrassing someone in front of others.
“Don't ever touch me again.” Kyson pushed Gia away from him. “And don't spread around the words that you are the Luna of the pack. You are not my mate, and will never be my Luna. If I ever heard about it again, you’ll know the consequences,” Kyson.. No, it was Night, growled at Gia.
“I’m-I’m sorry, Alpha. I won't do it anymore,” Gia stuttered while looking down and clenching her dress.
“Now go! Leave and don't bother us,” Night waved a hand to dismiss her.
Gia turned toward the door while apologizing once again, but not before shooting daggers at me.
“Sorry about that, Love,” Night said as he turned toward me and took my hand.
“It’s okay, Night,” I replied shyly.
“Come, let us have breakfast.” He pulled me to the lounge area and sat down, tugging me to sit down next to him.
I widened my eyes in disbelief. “The other plate is for me?”
“Yes, Love. Kyson wants you to have breakfast and other meals with him from now on,” Night smiled that alluring smile of his, which never ceased to make my heart flutter.
“Kyson?” He was the one and not Night?
“Yes, from now on, you’ll dine with me. Eat!” Night.. No, it was Kyson now, instructed.
I glanced at him cautiously. I really preferred Night to him. At least Night was polite toward me.
He began eating while ignoring me, while I kept staring at him.
The image of Gia clinging to him popped into my head again, and I let out another growl, startling both of us again.
“I don't want Gia near you,” I blurted out. Oh, my Goddess, where did that thought come from? How I wished to bury myself in a hole right now!
“She won't,” Kyson replied while looking at me in amusement.
“Umm.. Gia is not your mate?” I braved myself to ask him that question.
He glanced sharply at me as if he was annoyed by the question, but answered, “No.”
I felt relief at his answer. Now wait, why would I be relieved that Gia isn't his mate? And why would I feel like slapping and tearing her limbs apart when she was holding his arm? He’s been anything but nice to me since he learned that I was Andre’s daughter. So why?
“Eat,” Kyson commanded, breaking my chain of thoughts, and I began digging into my food.
“If Gia or others give you any difficulties, just come to me,” Kyson said while we were still eating.
I looked at him, thinking it must be Night who said those words, but to my surprise, his eyes were onyx, which indicated that it was Kyson who spoke those words.
“Okay,” I nodded with a smile. Not that I intended to. I would look weak if I kept going to Kyson for some simple matters.
“Have you.. Have you touched other she-wolves?” I asked with a blush.
“No, you were the only one I’ve ever touched,” he replied.
“Really?” I beamed at him.
He hummed in response.
There it goes again, feeling happy as he hasn't touched other she-wolves. Seriously, why do I feel so possessive toward him? Am I in love with him or something?
“Bring the tray back to the kitchen after you finished eating. Clean the third floor and meet me at the training ground after you finished,” Kyson said and went to his desk.
I quickly finished my breakfast and left the room to finish my daily task, while still feeling confused about why I felt jealous at the thought of Kyson with another she-wolf.