Chapter 10: ; Cold Alpha

"Can you hear me? I wanted to become Matthew's Luna, and I was hoping for your assistance," Samantha stated calmly, her hands clasped together.

As she flashed a sly smile, Cheska furrowed her forehead even more. "But if I recall correctly, you already found your mate. How can you possibly become Matthew's Luna?" Cheska asked with an air of indifference. It was clear that Samantha's thinking was not sound at the moment.

"I will reject my mate later on, so there's no need to worry about him," Samantha replied confidently, offering Cheska an assurance that left her mind reeling.

"I think you should reconsider your decision, as there's no guarantee that Matthew will accept you," Cheska retorted, her gaze fixed firmly on Samantha.

"I am certain that Matthew will accept me. Who else can take on the role of his Luna? Only me! I am the only one who deserves that position," Samantha declared with unwavering confidence, pointing to herself with her hand.

Thankfully, Samantha's two friends arrived just in time, as Cheska had nothing more to say in response to the other woman's madness.

"Could you answer my question? What qualities does Matthew look for in a woman?" Samantha persisted, even with her friends present.

Cheska sighed inwardly before responding, "I'm sorry, but I cannot provide you with any information about Matthew, as he only arrived yesterday. And as you all know, we are not blood relatives, so we are not particularly close," she stated, taking a sip of her drink.

Samantha's expression turned hostile as she frowned at Cheska. "Don't play games with me, Cheska! We all know that Matthew has been looking out for you even when he's away!" she exclaimed, her fists clenched tightly as the vein in her neck bulged with anger.

Cheska was taken aback by Samantha's outburst, but she quickly composed herself. "Samantha, I think it's best if I leave now," she said, making a move to stand up and leave. But Samantha didn't seem to take kindly to Cheska's decision.

"Don't be rude! I haven't given you permission to leave yet! We're just curious why you don't want to share what alpha likes. Maybe you're also fantasizing about him," Samantha remarked, gripping Cheska's arm tightly.

Cheska looked around, feeling embarrassed as she realized that everyone in the snack room had heard what Samantha said. "Stop this nonsense. Matthew is like a brother to me, so don't make up ridiculous stories! If you want him for yourself, then go ahead and try, but I'm certain that Matthew will never look at you in that way," Cheska yelled, shaking off Samantha's hand that was still gripping her arm.

Samantha's restraint reached its limit, and she quickly clenched her fist and hit Cheska on the lip. Everyone in the snack room was shocked, but no one intervened.

"Cheska, how dare you insult me like that?! You're nobody in this place, and you're not even a member of the pack!" Samantha's voice echoed through the room as she approached Cheska, screaming in anger.

Samantha was one of the strongest female members of the Thunder pack, and her intimidating reputation made every girl in town, including Cheska, afraid of her.

After wiping the blood from her lips, Cheska spoke up. "I'm not insulting you. I'm simply stating the fact that you're nothing compared to Eunice," she declared, giving Samantha a mocking look.

Knowing that she couldn't match Samantha's physical strength, Cheska decided to pay her back with words. When you know that someone is better than you, it can feel like a knife twisting in your heart.

Samantha quickly approached Cheska and pulled her hair. "Who is Eunice? Don't lie, because we all know that Matthew doesn't have a mate!" she growled, squeezing Cheska's chin with one hand.

Cheska winced in pain as she felt her hair being pulled out. Her frustration grew as she realized that her mother had never taught her how to defend herself. She couldn't even transform into her wolf to fight this trivial battle.

"The heirs of the Shadow pack!" Cheska screamed, feeling more aggravated by the second.

"Shadow pack my ass! I don't believe you, you bitch!" Samantha spat out in frustration.

Cheska's face was scraping against the board, but she was unable to lift her head due to the force of Samantha's hand.

"Please, let me go," Cheska pleaded, looking around at the people in the area, hoping that someone would intervene and stop Samantha's madness. However, everyone remained in their seats, and Samantha's two friends just sat there, smirking at Cheska.

"Samantha, you should be careful with her face. Remember, the council will arrange her marriage to the alpha of another pack," one of Samantha's friends reminded her before casually sipping her cocktail.

"Hmm, you're right. If it weren't for her looks, no one would even bother with her! You're worthless!" Samantha added, further humiliating Cheska as she raised her face and shoved her hard.

Cheska reached out her arms in the darkness, desperately searching for something to hold onto to prevent herself from falling. But there was nothing there, and she closed her eyes, bracing herself for the pain she knew was coming as she fell.

"Looks like my Cheska is having some fun," Matthew whispered, causing Cheska to almost have a heart attack. As he helped her stand up, she felt his warm hands on her, and she opened her eyes to see him.

"Thank you," Cheska said, blushing with embarrassment as she averted her face. But Matthew touched her chin and lifted her face, his expression darkening when he saw the scratches on her face.

"Alpha, let me explain. Cheska started all of this. I'm doing my best not to hurt her, but she's too much, spreading lies about you!" Samantha quickly lied.

Cheska's eyes widened at Samantha's false accusation, but before she could say anything, Matthew pulled her onto his back and turned his deadly gaze on everyone in the room.

"And what lies is Cheska spreading for you to hurt her in front of everyone here?" Matthew's voice was low, sending a chill through the room.

"Alpha, she wanted you all to herself! Cheska is making up stories about another girl who's supposedly even better than me!" Samantha added, giving Matthew a flirtatious look.

"Is that so? She wanted me for herself?" Matthew asked, his tone changing drastically. Samantha thought it was because of her.

"By the way, I'm Samantha Perry, the only daughter of Council Head Clyde Perry," Samantha confidently introduced herself.

"You mean the former head of the Council City..." Matthew glared at Samantha.