"Rona, hurry!"
Elizabeth whispered. I nodded and left.
I sensed something odd before entering the restroom. Someone behind me was shadowed.
I turned around to see.
It was a welcoming party invitee.
I remembered Alex's name.
In his inebriated haze, he grasped my wrist.
"I regret rejecting you, Daina. Can you give me another chance?"
I shrugged off the drunk and backed away, horrified.
"Daina, have you forgotten me already? "He hugged me.
I want you to be my Luna. Don't leave me, Daina.
"Crazy!"
I strained to escape his grasp.
"Free me!"
This alcoholic just called for Daina, oh my god.
Those she-wolves were correct about that babe.
Daina was shameless.
How could Stephan Buther fall for her? "Stop rejecting me, Daina."
Alex released me and grabbed my chest.
"C'mon, honey."
Over my clothing, he grabbed my breasts.
In rage, I hit him hard.
"You dare touch a princess? Wanna die? HELP! Buther! I'm being raped by a crazy. "I shouted for rescue and fought in Alex's arms, but his might held me captive.
Alex had me beaten before Stephan Buther and his men came.
"Stop!"
Stephan Buther reprimanded Alex.
Alex held me."Daina, I like you. Be my Luna..."
Stephan Buther's face changed.
He came over, grabbed Alex, and flung him aside.
Guards made sure Alex couldn't escape after his corpse skittered over the floor.
After the near-miss, I cried in Stephan Buther's arms.
As I grieved, I stole a glimpse at Daina, who had come after Stephan Buther. When she saw me holding him, she seemed upset.
Butcher patted my shoulder.
"Don't worry, Rona. I'll manage everything."
Later, Elizabeth came.
She raged at Alex.
Guards, pull this crazy away and tell his pack what he did.
Guards dragged Alex away dutifully.
He must've gone crazy calling for Daina.
This surprised me, so I grabbed Stephan Buther's arm and stared at Daina.
"Daina, did you know that drunkard? He mistaken me for you and kept repeating, 'Daina, be my Luna.'
Before Daina could react, I sobbed and hid my face in Stephan's arms.
"We were both members of the Green Woods pack, but we're no longer friends. I'm sorry to have bothered you. I was startled Alex would behave so brazenly after drinking. Please forgive me."
Alex is responsible for what occurred tonight, not Daina.
Stephan Buther patted my shoulder after removing my hands.
Alex will be punished.
"Stephen Buther..."
Stephan Buther was adamant about protecting Daina.
He didn't care what I said.
I had to give up and pretend to forget.
I'm sorry, Daina. You're a trainee my uncle picked. I trust you.
"Thanks for understanding"
Daina tried to maintain peace.
I smiled at her.
Whoever challenged me for Stephan Buther's love was doomed.
Tonight's celebration was fun.
I'd seen Rona's antics and Alex's eviction.
Rona constantly smiled, but I knew she wasn't as easy as she looked.
Alex's return to his group was a relief.
I didn't pity him. He was punished appropriately.
We returned to the party after handling Alex's issue.
Elizabeth and Rona left supper.
"Rona, come with me. I need to chat."
"Daina, Stephan, I'm going with mom,"
Rona waved farewell to me and Buther.
Once they went, Stephan Buther brought me to an island forest.
A woodland trek was fun for us both.
It was calm here.
I should explain Rona to Daina.
Stephen Buther grasped my hand and smiled at me.
"Her father contributed a lot to the Stone River Pack, and he died young for the country. When Rona was young, my mother felt sorry for her, so she raised her. She even saved my mother's life, so my mother treats her as her own daughter, and my father named her the princess. I'm not related to Rona by blood, but I've always known that my mother loved her."
"Don't worry, Stephan Buther."
As I listened to Stephan Buther's genuine explanation, my heart warmed.
Stephan Buther gripped my chin, dropped his head, and kissed me.
"Daina, I won't allow another lady come near to me. You are mine now and forever."
I felt like I was melting in their words.
Closed my eyes, threw my arms around him, and kissed him back.
Stephan Buther's kiss was soft tonight.
I slid my tongue into his mouth and explored it.
As the kiss deepened, Stephan Buther's hands got restless.
He kneaded my breasts in my dress. My thighs were parted apart, and he rubbed my clit.
Oh, Stephan Buther...
I gasped as he proceeded to touch me.
Our bodies entwined in the woods.
POV: Allen
Daina advised me to visit Dason, who hadn't been released yet.
Apparently Dason missed me.
And I was concerned about him.
After a time, I went to the hospital.
As Dason was my mate, I couldn't behave normally with him.
I'd put off seeing him not because I didn't care about him, but because I wasn't sure how we'd get along.
When I walked into the ward carrying a basket of fruits, Dason's eyes lit up.
He waved me over and said, "Allen, you're here."
I set the fruit basket on a neighboring table and proceeded to the bed.
I'm uneasy everywhere.
"Should I call a doctor?" I asked.
"No need," Dason said, grabbing my arm.
"I feel better when I see you. I can only recuperate with you by my side. Allen, can you remain with me?"
As he neared, I tensed.
His gentle hands clung to me, making my pulse race rapidly.
"I…"
I want to tell him I can't remain, but Dason's forlorn gaze makes me swallow my words.
Let me fetch you water.
I gently pulled him aside and grabbed the glass.
My pulse was beating, and I couldn't look at Dason.
"Allen, my chest aches"
Dason cried behind me.
Swallowing hard, I poured a glass of warm water and sat next to the bed, looking at Dason with anxiety.
"WTF? Can I contact a doctor? "
Dason stated quickly before pouting like a kid.
"I want you to keep me company."
"Uh…Okay."
I nodded but felt embarrassed and fidgeted with my hands.
"Allen, I need water."
Dason blinks and licks his lips."I thirst."