Chapter 35
When I wake up in the morning Maximus is gone. My mouth turns bitter as I wash up and exit the bathroom, only to find a white dress on the bed. Besides it a new box–packed phone has been placed.
My eyes widen as 1 leap for the box and open it to reveal a new model. For a few seconds, I contemplate whether I should use it or tell Maximus to shove it up his ass, but then I decide on the former
Inred to contact Jack and ask how he is doing.
1 slips into the white dress with a V–neck. It hugs my body and flows around my knees as I move to wear
pair of cute white shoes.
1 am becoming more of a dark colors person, just like Maximus, but when I see myself in the mirror, my heart misses a best. I twirl around. watching the chiffon of the dress moving freely, and sigh. My skin is glowing in this dress.
1 hum, drying my hair and letting it fall around my shoulders before looking into my green eyes.
If Maximus asked someone to leave this dresson for me, then it must mean that Sofa is gone, and I am free to roam around now..
I nod to myself and go our of the room. This time, I don’t go in search of Maximus. I decide to explore his Packhouse instead and end up in the kitchen after following loud voices
All eyes turn to me just as I emerge, and silence Ells Three maids are working there, and the strict woman that I saw in the lounge before is standing beside a big nummy man who is wearing a chef’s uniform
– Į was just exploring. “I squeak, my cheeks heating up
strict worn
I struggle to say anything under her penetrating gaze. It’s like she is trying to shoo me away, and it’s embarassing
SS The strict works, her eyes 19)
“We have options “The man beside her chimes, his lips breaking into a wide, welcoming grin what would you like to eat?
I am fine with anything. “I mirror his smile awkwardly.
“Let me lead you to the dining table. You can wait there while we prepare your breakfast “The woman says calmly, walking in my direction.
Leye the smiling muds and the chef before following the woman out of the kitchen and into the dining room that is attached to it.
Please take a seat, Luna Zia “The woman tells me
Isardown and look around. The black table is huge enough to accommodate dozens of people. It must be so lonely to sit at this table to eat something.
– Alpha told us that you will be staying for a while. We are tasked with taking care of you and making sure that you get everything you need imisedutely. “The woman frvral
Started by her voice, I look in her direction. For the first time. I let my eyes run over her from head to tor. Her black hair with streaks of grey is in a tight bun, and her face is word of wrinkles, but the wisdom in her eyes gives away her older age
she is weating a grey gown that reaches her ankles. It’s clean and munches a line with the outfit of the maids, but it appears more expensive and
She is an important figure around here, I conclude once me
“May I know your name! “I smile, trying to appear harmless.
You can call me Matilda “She blinks
sank you for everything, Markda “I repeat her name and nod I will try to leave as soon as possibile so it’s not a bunden, and you can stop
I didn’t mean it like that “Anger and nervousness shine in her eyes. “it’s not like I am asking you to leave, Luna. I was just telling you – –
I would feel guilty. “I interrupt with a polite unile still playing over my lips.” if I stay a line longer and you are tasked with taking care of mes=
know your Luna is someone else. -I will feel guilty Manida That’s why I will do my best not to make trouble for anyone bere
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Chapter 35
She heaves a heavy breath, her right shoulders relaxing. My smile drops slowly as sadness tries to overcome me again.
Mandda stands there, just staring at me while I tum in look at the table’s surfice.
I was right. Sitting at this table without any com
any company is lone
is lonely.
“Are you not here to take her place? “Matildaasks, keeping her voice down.
Surprised, I look up “ity her- – – you mean, Sofu!”
She nods reactantly
Of course not. Manida. “I huff, and then it clicks inside my head Oli, My y Goddess, are you so on edge around me because you think I am going to star seatnight here and make things difficult for everyone!”
Matilda purses her lips. My cheeks heat some more as I realize how everyone knows I am the other woman herr
“I will not do any of that Muilds. You don’t need to worry about mr. “
“You are not the one I am tense about, Luna Matilda’s voice softens surprisingly “at’s her that Lam tense about. If she gets to know you are staying here and we all know about it, she will pretend to be a sweetheart in front of the Alpha, but she will make life hell for us.
My gaze saps to her lowered face “what does that mean? Does she give you a hard time?”
*I can’t say. Luna. – Markda sighs.
You should tell Maximus. He is responsible for you. “I blurt, anger rising to the surface
How can a future Luna torment her future Pack’s loyal prople?
Matilda’s lipy curl into a little smile that leaves me surprised again. She reaches out and flips the plate for me.
he whispers, moving a step back.
“You are not like what I thought, Laina Zia. Lam relieved. “She
I blank, wondering what she means, but she just tarms around and leaves. I shrug. I guess she is not as hostile towards me as I thought For a short time, I get happy, but later-
gri wanting her not to be hostile because hostility is better dun what’s waiting for me.
