39| Game of Pretension

Orla's POV

I stayed back after dinner to talk with my family so that my mother didn't come to my room to check on me later at night. I usually do this whenever I decide to meet Dante because it saves me from being checked at night.

"Lycan King, where are you going? Dessert has not yet been served" As Lycan King stood up, my father asked him.

"I am tired; I am going to bed early," he said in a cold tone.

"All right," my father said, nodding.

He went directly to his room. My parents are treating him with special care. I am not sure if this is due to fear of him attacking our pack or something else.

I took a deep breath and resumed my conversation with my mother. She kept asking me how my day had gone because it was the first day of Lycan King. I tried to change the subject, but she kept bringing it up, which irritated me.

The dessert was quickly served, and I made my way back to my room after having it. I wasn't in a rush to meet Dante, but I don't want him to suspect me because I hav