“Let’s head home.” I said as I intertwined our fingers together.
Ashira’s POV
We reached the ancestral and I saw Seth rushed out of the door, greeted us.
“Where have you been!?” he asked with wary. I gave him a sly smile, I guess I caused panic for everyone.
“I just took some fresh air.” I said. Aiden on my side did his favorite gesture and hugged me close to him, his hand was on my waist tugging tightly again.
“You made us worry.” his expression is still serious so I gave him a peace sign that made him sigh.
“Where’s the jerk?” Aiden with his strict stern voice asked Seth.
‘Please help.’ Seth said through our mind link that made me frown, I don’t know what he means and who’s the jerk Aiden was referring to?
“Uh, hiding?”
Aiden was about to let go of my waist and took a step to walk inside the house when I grabbed his arm and stopped him.
“What’s wrong? Jerk who?” I looked at him but his jaw just tightened so I turned to Seth, hoping for a response.
“Nick. His big mouth sold him out. He gave Aiden the information where you might be but his tongue slipped and rather said he saw you skinny dipping at the lake.”
A growl came out of Aiden’s chest and I rested my palm on it quickly. Oh no. Nick is in deep trouble and I need to act up now!
“No. That’s not what happened. I mean, Nick did saw me-”
Aiden growls loudly this time and I almost tugged on his shirt, preparing to stop him if ever he’ll come to lose.
“No! No, hear me out. Nick is far from me and he threw me his shirt. He didn’t see anything because I was underwater.”
Aiden looked at me and studied me for a short while before hissing.
“Don’t try to save his ass, Ashira.” he said with a snarl.
I immediately shook my head. “I’m not! Believe me, please? I don’t want you to fight your friends because of a misunderstanding.”
He growled but sighed at the end.
“If anyone touches you, their arm will be broken. And seeing you naked cost them an eye. Do you hear me!?” he turned to the house as he said the last phrase. He probably said that to Nick.
“I heard it clear!” a yell from the house was from Nick and I almost laughed from the relief on his voice.
Aiden kissed me on the head before stepping a foot away.
“Aurea and Seth will be your company today. I need to go to the pack building,” he said. “Let’s go, dog!” he shouted to hiding Nick as he went to his car.
“Arf!” A running Nick stormed out. of the house giving me a flying kiss as his thanks. I just chuckled. Damn, they looked so cute together. “See you later in the hall!”
Once Seth and I were left alone, he gave me another wary look and I already knew what that means.
“We won’t worry about that now.” I said and tapped his shoulder twice. “Let’s go. We need a dress to fit in.”
Aurea awaits inside the kitchen.
“Merry Christmas!” I beamed and hugged her.
“Merry Christmas to you too, Luna Ashira.” she greeted back. I also greet Seth and he did the same, not mirroring my cheerfulness.
Breakfast was already prepared on the table and we decided to eat first before starting our busy day.
“So what will I do today, Au?” I started calling her the same nickname I heard everyone called her. She doesn’t seem to mind.
“You’ll need a proper dress for the ceremony, Luna. It’s a pack tradition so it’s advised to wear something old fashioned but Alpha Aiden insists to let go of the old ways so the dresses will be modernized. You need to try on some so we can pick the most appropriate.”
I nodded. Seth was eating in silence and I’m still bothered by what he could be thinking.
I shrugged the thought and decided to focus on what’s on my plate. I don’t want to worry about what’s coming anymore. I already chose to wait for what’s coming and stop preparing for it without any answer in the end.
We tried on dresses that were delivered at the ancestral.
“Alpha Aiden will give a speech before introducing you as the pack’s Luna. You will be asked to say a few words as well so you can prepare that now. Afterward, the party will go on and everybody can enjoy the rest of the night.”
Seth’s phone rang and he went out of the room to take the call. Au continues to assist me while I’m trying on the clothes. We picked a classic chiffon blue dress but it’s a bit large from my frame so Au was marking where it needed to be repaired.
Seth came back to the room as soon as Au was about to leave and fix the dress.
I noticed his expression was somehow uneasy but relieved as well. His mixed emotions are confusing so when both of us are alone, I talked to him.
“What’s wrong?”
He looked at me and put his hand on his nape. “Titus called.”
I paled. Here comes the bad news…
“What did he say?” I sat on a couch to stop my knees from trembling. I knew this moment will come but it’s too early for it.
“I’m confused.”
“Just tell me what he said!”
I wanted to smack his head for providing hanged information and delaying the news I’ve been waiting for. He probably told Nick the time he’ll start ratting me out.
“He asked me to tell you that he received the news and he’s grateful for it. He said, he’ll keep his promise and Merry Christmas.”
My jaw dropped. What? What news? Why is he grateful?
“Don’t you think Aiden changed his… mind?”
“Do you think Aiden changed his mind?”
Seth’s question is the same as mine. I don’t know what happened but Aiden didn’t talked about it earlier and all I know was that I can’t meddle with his order as the Alpha. We agreed on that point already so I’m not sure what’s happening right now.
But why is Titus thanking me if he hadn’t receive a great news? Which I can think none other than his position gave back to him.
“Can you call him again?” I asked Seth and sat on a chair beside where he was seated. He nodded then shifted to pick his phone in his pocket and dialed a number. I can sense his breathing stopped when the first ring was heard.
“It’s ringing.” he said and handed me the phone. I took it quickly and put it on my ears. I’m not sure what I’ll say but it’s clear that I want information from him. My hand is slightly trembling as I wait for him to answer.