Larissa's POV
Was that really Peter or was I daydreaming?
I couldn't believe how calm looking I was when my eyes landed on him!
And the way he had regarded me in shock, he had no idea I was going to be there….
This was a man that rejected me on the night that we ought to be mated under the full moon..
And now, the time that I met him again, I happened to be the woman his Alpha plans to make Luna…
How confusing and annoying could this situation get?
I tried my best to stay calm and approach the Alpha calmly…
"Tell the council that she is my Luna to be….Am I clear?"
"Yes Alpha"
The words that came from their lips sounded like an echo in my ears as I tried my best to stay rooted to the ground I was standing upon…
How am I to react to this situation?
Am I supposed to pretend not to have known the beta?
That I had been his mate at some point in time?
But I resented him badly and I wanted to rub it in his face, just how useless and worthless he really was!
He rejected me and now the Alpha wants me as his…
I was more than happy when he took his leave.
The more I stood in his presence, the more annoyed and irritated I got!
He left me like I was some toy he could play with and get rid of when he got tired…
"How are you finding the mansion?" the Alpha asked…
"Better than I expected" I replied.
"I'm glad that you love it. I had everything made to your taste"
"We never discussed you making me your Luna, Alpha."
He regarded me in silence, completely confused by my reaction…
"This is something a woman out in this pack would kill for and yet you reject it for the whole of your existence. It is quite fascinating if you don't know…"
I wasn't about fascination, I wanted answers..
"I heard that there is another Luna. Why am I here?"
"You are here because I said so . You should get some rest. Join me for dinner in a fewhours."
The Alpha said and made his way out, leaving me by the door completely confused….
What does he want exactly with me?
"My goodness, I thought I was going to die," Joanna said, shaking in fear…
She seemed to have swallowed poison. She was as pale as death itself..
'Is there a reason why everyone is so afraid of him?" I asked.
"I have never seen the Alpha talk to a woman so calmly, my lady. He is known to be ruthless and he is quick to end one's life…"
I found that hard to believe.
If that was indeed the case, he would have killed me moments ago…..
"We need to get you ready, my lady. Dinner is in less than two hours, and I wouldn't want to upset the Alpha in any way."
I regarded the young lady in silence as she ran around the room trying to get me ready…
I sat still as Joanna got me ready for the so-called dinner, but my mind kept wandering back to Peter.
If I happened to run into him, would I have to pretend I didn't know him?
What if the Alpha finds out who I was? Would he kick me out after learning of my past with Peter?
It was of no use.
It was no fault of mine that my mate rejected me…
Even if the Alpha learned of this today, I wouldn't care!
Finally, I was ready to join the Alpha for dinner.
Joanna led me down the stairs into the grand living area opposite which the dining room was..
The beautiful room was a huge hall with a centre table so long that it was almost the same length as the room…
On the table satgoldware, china plates, expensive-looking washing clothe, and many exquisite wines.
Alpha was seated at the very edge of the table, glancing down at the scroll he had in hand…
"Finally, you are here," he said.
"My apologies for keeping you waiting"
I bowed my head slightly and made my way to the seat close to his..
I settled down with the help of Joanna and I waited for the maids to serve the food on the table.
To my shock, the number of meals on the table was more than enough for two people, but the maids kept bringing in more beautiful and lovely-looking dishes…
Soon after, a young lady who looked very elegant, made her way towards the dining area with her personal maid right behind her…
I needed not to be told that this was the Luna to be and I regarded her in silence, not sure how to react..
The Alpha sets his book aside, his eyes on me until he notices my silence….
"What are you doing here?" He asked, clearly irritated by her presence..
"I am here to have dinner, my lord."
"I do hope you realise that this is your last here in the mansion?"
She sighs, saying nothing in response…
"Your Highness, every bit of ceremony that would make me, Luna has been done. In order for all that to be revoked, I have to return to my father. The same ceremonies have to be done as well…"
"You leave tomorrow. Am I clear?"
She stared back at him in shock and I seemed to be surprised by his words too…
"I do not mean to irritate you, Alpha, but I am stating facts. I hope that we all have dinner in peace and we will discuss this further by morning", she offered.
His eyes glared at her, I could almost feel murderous intent running through his veins…
This woman was at risk of facing his wrath. Without thinking, I placed my hands on his under the table.
His eyes relaxed, almost like he'd had a cold shower.
"There's nothing to discuss in the morning. The only one I wish to talk to is your father."
The young lady nodded in agreement but the way she stared back at me….
I knew that I was in for a very wild ride….