Chasing His Betrayed Luna by KiKi Jones

22. Secretly In Love

ALPHA RAIDEN

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Although there was a car behind Aurelia as she stumbled, Tristan dashed to her side, holding her as she regained her balance. An unknown feeling swelled in my heart... or maybe the feeling was known after all. I just didn't want to admit to myself that what I felt was jealousy.

"Are you alright, Lia?" He asked softly, his grip firm on her lower back while Larisa inhaled sharply beside me, her face oddly pale.

Aurelia voiced in response, "Yes. Just a little bit dizzy. I'm sorry-"

Alpha Tristan faced me before she could finish speaking and he asked rhetorically, "Can she be led to her room? We're all tired from the trip and I was told we wouldn't be staying with other visiting Alphas." Fuck that!

If I could have my way, I would have kicked Tristan out of my pack the minute he got to the border but to take Aurelia back, I must tolerate his presence and keep him close.

"Yes. We've prepared this building for you and your entourage, Alpha Tristan." Andrew answered Tristan, making his way forward with a set of maids behind him. "They'll help you settle in."

Trust Andrew to save the day while I was burning with jealousy and though my eyes were glued to the spit where Tristan's hand met with Aurelia's back, I could still see the shock on the maids' faces as they peeped at Aurelia who they must all remember. It's only a matter of time before the news of her arrival spreads through the pack.

Tristan led Aurelia past Larisa and me, guiding her toward the door of the building that was right behind my home. I chose this building for a reason and I was here to welcome no one else but Aurelia back to the pack yet we didn't get to have a moment.

hair said to one of the maids before taking another woman's hand. I didn't know what to think about the light blue face mask as my attention shifted to the little girl

She stood before me, her hands on her hips

to welcome

though a huge part of me longed to stay in front of that building just so I could have a moment with Aurelia. Larisa stormed after me but she didn't say anything to me until she shut the front door of my home

that's all." I stared at her blankly, hating the idea of Aurelia's supposed death but I also didn't want to lash at the woman who had stayed by my side for many years just because she was in shock. "Why is she back, Raid? Please tell

silently accusing

to lie to her but heavens knew was still struggling with the truth myself. I was still in denial despite the heavy feeling in my heart. I wanted Aurelia back. F wanted her back in my arms, back in my

used

for just

though I never acknowledge her

about my destined

accept that you've fallen in love with Aurelia

define your relationship with/Soe

feeling less cranky for the first time in a long time and it was definitely because

for Larisa had gradually faded over the years despite her efforts to run the pack with me and take

of frustration rolling down her cheeks despite her efforts to stay collected. "Tell me her

There's no reason to cry from your

wasn't sure she would

eyes searched into mine. I could only hope that the newly discovered feelings in my heart would remain hiddenfor Larisa's sake because as much as I craved to have Aurelia back, a tiny part of me didn't want to keep hurting Larisa. I was indebted to her and she deserved so