Alpha Dimitri By LS Barbosa

Chapter 79

Dimitri

I frowned when I saw Aurora’s face void of emotions as her earlier excitement seemed to completely fade away.

She wouldn’t even look at me as the two of us walked down the stairs, and I could tell that whatever happened, it happened with her mother; however, no matter how many times I tried asking, she wouldn’t answer. My mate just decided to enter a dark hole of thoughts, and the thing was, I didn’t even know what was bothering her.

“Aurora, I know that I have been asking for a while, but come on, I know you. enough to know that something is bothering you.” I said, looking at her. She looked at me for a second, and she shook her head at me as she gave me a fake smile. “Did she say something that bothered you?”

She looked at her mother for a second, and I could swear that she wanted to answer before she looked at the door as the elders‘ scent hit our nostrils. They were the last guests to arrive for the night, and I knew that it was something in their ‘traditions‘ and ways.

They would be the last to arrive as to be shown the respect that they ‘wanted‘ to have by the guests. Most would bow, and others would show their submission to them, and that was something that they both liked and wanted. It showed off their power over others and other wolves were reminded of their rank in comparison to the elders.

I smiled and opened the door for them, fighting back a frown when I noticed that Aurora didn’t take a step forward to approach them for a few seconds, clearly hesitating as if something was bothering her. She looked at me, and I was forced. to look away from her as the Lord Alpha entered. He was the first to always walk inside a place anyway, and that was something that proved his dominance against even the other elders.

Elder Jordan followed close behind before the others walked inside.

I shook the Lord Alpha’s hand, and I couldn’t help but frown when I noticed that my mate wasn’t by my side. Normally, especially with the way that he treated her, she would be more than happy to see him.

I looked at her and shook my head in question as the Lord Alpha studied her expression. She smiled and took a step forward, extending her hand to the elders to shake theirs after I did. And though I was quiet, I couldn’t help but notice how even elder Jordan that noticed something was wrong.

say the least, I didn’t want

now.

expression that she had tonight was the expression that she had on our mating night. It was not something that I liked, and considering the fact that

distracting me momentarily. Aurora looked at him, her eyes studying his expression for a second as she listened to his words. “You know how our customs are, and we rarely do come unless invited to an official gathering.”

The fact that she was more than a little distracted bothered me, and the Lord Alpha frowned in confusion before she nodded and smiled. I had to admit, I couldn’t help but find myself wanting to go to her mother to question what happened between the two of them. Because I knew for fact that whatever it was, it happened between them in the dressing room after they

MESIN

said her words, and though I knew that

have liked challenging elders, I knew the reason why Aurora was doing that right now. She was proving a point, and I could tell that the elder saw that.

it that you and your beta’s mate have grown closer over the months.” She said, raising an eyebrow at Aurora who

being around.” Aurora said, looking at the elder whose eyes hardened. I knew that this wasn’t the response that she expected, but I also knew that both Natalia and Aurora wanted nothing more than to

all for coming. I do trust that you have been well.” Natalia said, choosing to play the role of the friendly human who wasn’t harmful. If only they knew how strong the woman was, I knew that even Elder Jordan wouldn’t be accepting

for a while now, and I figured

an eyebrow at the elders who looked at her as if she grew a second head. I knew that Ivan was mentally slapping himself at the way that his mate was acting, and though the elders normally didn’t like to be treated with the sarcasm that Natalia gave out; I knew that her being human was something that had them. letting it slide. They still knew who her father was no matter the fact

arm with Natalia’s. I knew that my beta’s woman could tell that something was wrong with my wife. She knew

out with the child? You know, being a first time. mother and everything might be a little difficult as she might fear doing something wrong or dealing with something in a wrong way.” The Lord Alpha stated, looking at Aurora as she walked with Natalia. Both women spoke, but the music dulled down whatever it was they

was trouble if she chose to say something that

help but find myself frowning in confusion at his concern. Normally, elders would only care, especially in situations where relationships. were arranged, about how things were going to ensure the alliances didn’t break; therefore, for him to

just a little tired. We did try to ensure that she is relaxed as much as she could, by we, I mean me, the maids, and nurses that are around the pack for