*Damon*After leaving Zeeb in the corridor, I bypassed my study room and headed straight for my own. My mind just wasn't feeling right at all. It feels so scanty.Entering my room, instead of scanning the space, my gaze remained fixed ahead. I gravitated toward the balcony, settling lazily into the chair and closing my eyes."Ugh, those annoying individuals," I muttered icily.My frustration was directed at Alpha Ryker and his daughter. The audacity he had to present her as a potential Luna for me was bewildering.Perhaps it's because I've been too accommodating lately.As I reclined with my eyes shut, the last person I wanted to think about intruded into my mind.It was Jane. Where could she be? Likely in her own room. Yet, inexplicably, I felt the impulse to seek her out, to immerse myself in her scent.The image of her strikingly beautiful figure flashed through my thoughts, and before I knew it, I was lost in a reverie or I should say hallucination.I couldn't discern whether it
*Damon*I observed as Adira approached the grumbling and despondent Emily, gently grasping her shoulder. "Who's that girl? Doesn't she realize who you are?""Mom," Emily whimpered."Let's take a moment to calm down, and then you can tell me who she is. I know you well enough to understand that you don't just dislike people for no reason, so it must be something the girl did." Adira comforted Emily with a reassuring pat on the back.Receiving no immediate response from Emily, Adira gestured towards the sofa in the hall. "Come, let's sit down first."Uninterested in listening to Emily's complaints, I flashed a smile at Alpha Ryker. "I'll be heading upstairs now."Alpha Ryker offered no objection, simply nodding. Just as I turned to leave, I caught sight of Zeeb.Zeeb glanced at me, sighing softly. "Shouldn't you wait and see until they leave?"I rolled my eyes, dismissing his suggestion. "Why should I stick around?"The continuous chatter of the mother and daughter grated on my nerves f
*Damon*In a state of confusion, I heard Adira's voice filled with anger and disdain. "What nonsense, Jane? What is she even doing in this castle?" She sounded irritated.Even Alpha Ryker's expression had turned icy. "Emily, are you telling me that a girl named Jane looked down on you? Which family does she belong to?"At least he showed the sense not to act hastily on his emotions, instead opting to inquire about the person's identity first.Emily sneered, dripping with disdain in her voice. "She's not the daughter of an Alpha. I'm puzzled why she's even allowed to reside here, considering she's a nobody."From Emily's tone, it was evident she held no regard for Jane whatsoever. Indeed, the hint of hatred in her voice couldn't be overlooked."Indeed?" Alpha Ryker sighed, looking relieved, but then a perplexed expression crossed his face. "Then, why is she residing in the castle?" he queried,Given that the girl in question isn't of significant importance, he couldn't fathom any reaso
*Damon*Glancing at Zeeb, I waited to hear his response. She didn't accompany him downstairs, which means he had something to say.“Miss Jane is sleeping currently. I contemplated waking her up, but knowing how unreasonable the matter she's needed for is, I changed my mind at the last minute.”Silence enveloped the room immediately Zeeb completed his words. In fact, the temperature seems to have tightened, with his words landing.Alpha Ryker, Adira and Emily just weren't having it at all; their faces were frosty at this moment. “She's sleeping! And did we just hear you say, the matter she's needed for isn't reasonable. Like, you mean her sleep is more important than the issue at hand?!” Adira shouted.Zeeb glanced at her but didn't say anything. “What's wrong with you?” She ruffled her hair, looking frustrated.Even though Zeeb didn't reply, his silence alone had given her an answer.As if something clicked info her mind, she smiled, and turned to me. I didn't understand the meaning
*Damon* I inched closer to her, taking a seat on the edge of her bed.Ensuring my movements were as silent as possible, I settled onto the bed, mindful not to disturb her slumber."She appears so care free," I murmured, a smile gracing my lips as I reached to gently brush a stray strand of hair from her face.However, as my fingers made contact with her skin, I was startled by its chill, causing me to withdraw my hand instinctively.A shiver coursed through me, yet I found myself unable to tear my gaze away from her facial look."Why am I behaving like this?" I pondered silently, the answer eluding me.Could it be merely her beauty? I wished it were so simple, but deep down, I knew it wasn't solely that. After all, I'd been in the company of other attractive women without experiencing such a reaction.Frustrated with my own thoughts, I lightly tapped my head, attempting to banish them from my mind.Dwelling on the reasons behind this inexplicable feeling would only lead to unnecessar
*Jane*I watched the cup being placed on the table, as I smiled.“I don't know if you like drinking coffee so I was a little hesitant when preparing it.” She folded her fingers, obviously waiting for me to say something.Glancing at her, I chuckled. “Of course, I love drinking coffee a lot.” I replied.I wasn't lying, when I said I love drinking coffee. In fact, when I saw the cup of coffee in Mara's hand's, I had almost thought she knew what I loved.With a lightened heart, I walked over to the cup of coffee and drank half of the cup.After drinking, I cleaned my mouth for any coffee stain, Dropping the coffee cup back on the table, I faced Mara. “Was my sleep a light one?” My question was a sudden one.I knew it was unexpected, but I couldn't clear the thought of me sleeping just for a few hours.“Huh?” Mara eyebrows raised, staring at me almost like a fool.Was there something on my face? My hands moved to my face, to know if there was still any spilled coffee. When I couldn't fe
*Jane*I turned to Mara, looking anxious and in panic. “Who do you see at the dinning?” Mara was stunned looking at my expression, but she nevertheless replied to me. “It's Alpha Damon.” “Really?” My voice seems like one, that was expecting to hear no.It was obvious now that I wasn't the only one seeing him. Meaning, he truly was at the dinning.My heart sank even further, like a pit that has no destination.“Why are you looking pale?” Mara asked, bringing me back to reality.With my face directed at her, I could clearly see her worried looking face. Well, it wasn't her fault that she was feeling this worried, afterall my expression also wasn't in any way fine.“I'm fine, Mara. Just ignore my facial expression, I'm really fine.” I tried, assuring her.Mara didn't believe me entirely. She wanted to say more, but I saw her sigh, while holding back whatever it's she wanted to say.At this moment, I breathed in and out. Although I was still as anxious as ever inside of me, I knew I sti
*Damon*It wasn't until the question was asked again, that I angrily snapped out from what I was thinking.“Why aren't you having your meal?” With those sharp eyes of mine, I glared at Zeeb. “What's the matter?” My voice was dripping cold, and obviously showing out my displeasure. I don't know why Zeeb sometimes always acts senseless, with no reasoning.Can't he clearly see I was having a thought of my own.“Um, sorry for disturbing me. You may continue.” Zeeb quickly said, after inspecting my mood.I rolled my eyes at him disdainfully. Continue what? He has ruined whatever I was thinking, so how could I possibly go back to it. Foolish Zeeb! I cursed.Zeeb coughed taking a few steps up. I ignored him, and coldly returned my gaze back to my meal.With my eyes on the meal in front of me, I could only eat in reluctance, with my side eyes, glancing at her discreetly.*Jane*With my mouth chewing on every delicacy my spoon could touch, the smile on my face kept widening more. I couldn't