Chapter 71 A Dangerous Idea
Alyssa's POV
After everything that happened with Tristan, Aileen was mostly keeping to herself, staying in her room all day, only coming out when she wanted to get her food or if I threatened to drag her out. I had never seen her so heartbroken before and it didn't help that I had no idea how to help her get over him.
“If only there was a way I could reach the moon goddess, she would definitely be getting a mouthful from me." I thought, and Nira just snorted, murmuring something along the lines of ‘she’d love to see me try.’
I was already getting bored, with Aileen keeping to herself, Lori being watched despite the fact that I could swear that she had nothing to do with the poisoned cake but Zayne wasn't taking any chances.
I considered going to Zayne's office and just sit in his arms all day which was definitely not a bad idea but considering how it felt like everything was happening so fast before we even get a chance to process it, my presence would distract him and it was the last thing I wanted…not when I was curious about my wolf colour.
According to Zayne, having a white wolf was rare and only a specific Pack were lucky to have them but since the attack on their pack, nothing was heard about them again. And only one black wolf had been recorded which was centuries ago and it was dangerous, unable to control its power.
But a variant was unheard of. I wasn't sure if I should be worried or pleased.
I spent the majority of my life assuming I didn't have a wolf, was mocked for it and now my wolf is beyond special. Even though it didn't make sense yet. My mom was a normal wolf…if she wasn't, no one was going to hear the end of it.
“Maybe it skipped a generation?” Nira said.
"Who knows.” I shrugged, as I made my way towards the childcare since there was nothing else to do.
I had barely taken a step when I ran into Tristan, and for someone who just found his mate, he looked more of a ghost than someone who was supposed to be in love.
"Luna,” he called dryly.
"Do I want to know what's going on with you?” I asked, crossing my arms in front of me. "You're supposed to be happy.”
"Right!" He murmured, “yet it feels like my heart is breaking into several fucking pieces."
My brow furrowed, "did something happen with Elara?” I asked, "Zayne said they were free to walk around the Pack.”
He shook his head, "I'm going to show her around later.” He murmured, looking away. "How's she?”
"She'll survive…she's getting there." I told him truthfully. “She probably hates you but time will heal that.” I added and I didn't miss how his frown deepened.
"That doesn't make it any better." He murmured. “She won't let me see her…even to apologize.”
He ran a hand through his hair repeatedly, "I'm supposed to be happy, on top of the moon that I found the one thing I've always wanted but fuck Luna! I can't stop thinking about her, if she's okay, if she's ever going to talk to me again."
“Tristan," I called softly. “You have a mate now…you have to focus on her. Aileen has us, she's going to be fine."
“I miss her…” his voice was barely above a whisper, like he didn't want me to hear.
“Focus on your mate Tristan…you and Aileen had a connection but that's over. I'll let her know you asked of her but give her time to reach out to you herself.”
He nodded, before murmuring that he was going to meet Elara for the tour.
I took a deep breath, the moon goddess really need to rethink her choices when she's pairing up mates from now on.
For some reason, ever since I found out about Elara being Tristan's mate, I haven't gone to see her. I wasn't sure how to feel. It wasn't like I had anything against her, but Aileen was my best friend and Elara was also there for me, even though it was for a short time.
“Our life is so dramatic, but I'm here for all of it.” Nira said, and I just rolled my eyes.
What did I expect from her in the first place?
I watched as Tristan left, and my heart went out to him, but he'll be fine, everything would work out fine.
My legs continued towards Zayne's office but I paused when I caught Jace familiar features and went towards him instead. He was talking to some Omegas, who seem to be enjoying whatever he was telling them.
“Are you seriously flirting with them?"
"I don't know what you're talking about.” He denied, "we were having a normal conversation, right girls?”
The Omegas had both gone red, causing me to raise my brow, "conversation my foot.”
"Why am I not surprised it's the first thing you're doing after regaining your freedom.” I told him.
He just shrugged, "you can't blame me. I needed to feel some sort of energy and having two men stare at me all day isn't it. I want to know I've still got it.” He finished, winking to the girls who looked like they were going to pass out. “Definitely got it.”
"You're so humble…do you miss being in your Pack? Being a Beta but now you're kinda a prisoner." I asked, after the girls left.
He shook his head, "I do miss having control over my freedom, but there's a lot of things I don't miss…Ryder is probably going crazy at my absence.”
"I'm sure he's losing his mind." I agreed.
We both kept quiet for a few minutes, different thoughts going on in my head about Ryder, but none of them matter any more.
“Is something going on with you?" Jace asked suddenly. “Pretty boy? You mean Tristan?"
“Maybe. I think he hates me." He said, but there was a smile on his face. I didn't notice it before, but he was strange.
I paused, wondering if I could tell him about my wolf. I was just getting to know him and Zayne might not approve…at least not yet. "Why do you think he hates you?”
"Personally, I think it's my looks—” I snorted loudly, but he continued. "But I like a good challenge, since I don't have much to do anyway.”
My gaze met his own, an idea immediately formed in my head. "How about I give you something more challenging to do?”
"Oh no!” Nira murmured.
A small smirk appeared on his lips. "I'm definitely interested in whatever you have in your head.”
“I need you to seduce someone."