Chapter 139 Shifting loyalties
Chapter 142
Rosa's POV.
I stepped out of Jax's quarters in fury and slammed the door behind me. The sound echoed behind me but I didn't care.
I balled my hand into a fist. Intense anger brewed through me.
This is the second time in the space of almost two days that he had rejected me.
I leaned a bit against the pillar and bowed my head in frustration. My breath came out fast and hot. I felt foolish. I felt insulted.
Like Jax rejected my advances? The thought stabbed like two edged knife.
I thought since Ryder's plan is falling apart.
I straightened my head quickly, lifted my chin. I quickly look around to confirm if no one is watching. I wouldn't look weak.
A few servants passed by paying homage.
It would be better to stick to what I have than play along with that unreliable clown called Ryder. He is weak, selfish and ungrateful.
I shouldn't let Jax slip from my hand, else I would regret it. I don't care if Alpha Vexhood shows up and uses his ill-fated totem.
But I had to take a risk. I had to make a move. I had to look for a way to make my ways between Jax to be pleasant and romantic.
Since I returned back from the alpha dominion pack and the back and forth myself and Ryder had, I knew Ryder couldn't be trusted . It was obvious that I was fooling myself, sacrificing my own blood just for him to get to the throne.
I had changed my approach. I cared more. Smiled more and tried to make Jax feel more wanted.
But for every of my attempt, had all met a brick wall. Every one of my advances towards Jax had been an effort in futility.
He had avoided my touch, stepped away from my closeness. Treated me like I had carried an incurable infection.
I think he had studied me and he knew that I needed his attention more than ever.
I know I messed up. I should have treated Jax better. I should have given him more attention than he deserves. Even though he hardly wanted anything to do with me on the past, I should have satisfied him with my body.
I should have played my game better. It's better to use two stones to kill a bird than standing empty handed.
Now things are falling apart…
But Jax said something strange there.
He mentioned lyra.
To prepare him food?
I turned sharply, my eyes widened a bit.
Like my ears have stopped working.
Lyra that smells like dung to Jax. Lyra that Jax was waiting for my approvals to send her packing from the palace.
Lyra that…
I couldn't finish the thought in my head. I dragged my hand through my hair. My heart beat hard against my rib cage.
I doubt it.
Nothing absolutely is going on between them.
Maybe Jax said that but he didn't mean it….
Maybe he said that just to make me feel irritated. Jealous and wanting him more.
I know Jax, he could not be that stupid, dirty and stoop so low to be having an affair with such a weak omega. Not just a weak omega but one nobody knows her identity. Where she came from. Her pack or bloodline.
Another thought hit me hard.
Don't rely on lyra,”
The thought continued in my head as I paced round my room, my hand clasped beside me.
“How has lyra been supportive towards your plan and goals since bringing her into the palace?”
She hardly stoop low, she behaved like she is the lord over you. She hardly sticks to plan. She acted overly righteous, not ready to carry out any of your dirty plans.”
My brain felt like it was exploding.
Ok calm down, Rosa,” I whispered to myself, let me call her I know I would sense something.
Something will surely give her away.
I stepped out of my quarters and pointed at a passing servant ‘you, call me lyra!”
The servant bowed and rushed off.
I went back into the quarters, I sat on the couch, arm crossed, leg crossed too. I kept my calm. A single sign is just what is needed to give her out. For me to know if truly she is having something with Jax.
A moment later she came in with the other servant that went to call her. She dressed in her usual palace uniform. Colorful and decent.
Leave us alone,” instructed the other servant. He turned fast, his shoe clicked the floor as he left the room slamming the door behind him.
I paused for a few minutes. My eyes locked on lyra. I want to read lips. Read her face if it was a lie or true she was about to say.
Are you sleeping with Jax?”
Never my lady,” she threw her two into mouth. She looked shocked. Where do you get that from my lady?
To who exactly? Alpha Jax? That one that hates me like …”
“Oh my goodness…” lyra quickly raised her hands slightly , “ if I sometimes disagree with your views on some important issues that doesn't mean I would go ahead and steal what doesn't belong to me. Not to talk of my boss' property.”
I nodded my head slowly. I pushed my lips forward and kept staring at her.
All my attention was on her body language, if her statement does not correlate with her body language.
Lyra stepped back slightly. She squeezed her brow, ‘it seems you don't trust me, especially did the way you are looking at me your honor.”
I leaned forward a bit
“I trust you,” I uttered softly, but I don't mix kindness with foolishness,
My eyes hardened.
“Otherwise you will live to regret it the rest of your life."
She shook her head quickly.
" I will never do such a thing, my lady. You gave me an opportunity to work here and thanks also to your friend lady caramel… I hope you are hearing from her…"
“You mean lady caramel?”