Dangerous Desires Novel

53 Shock And Fear

Tia.

I could not believe what had happened during breakfast. There had been horrible moments in that lounge, but this was the most shocking. I wasn’t expecting Luke to go at his father the way he did. When I told him what Alpha Aesop said to me in the office, he had taken it calmly,

and I did not see it as anything. I was used to the insults. People often referred to me as a commodity or gold digger; the list went on. It never got to me because my husband did not see me that way, and I knew that wasn’t the truth. It did not bother me, but it hurt a bit when

Alpha Aesop used it against me in the office because he knew the truth. He did not buy me for his son; he forced my parents’ hands and for him to make it seem like they willingly sold me to him in the presence of Monica was low. I did not like the man anyway and had no respect for him. He was a coward and clearly pussy whipped by Stacy. He was a shame to his family and pack.

I knew it was difficult for Alpha Aesop to apologise to his son, but he was in the wrong. I admired that about him. He really did not need to say sorry. There was nothing Luke could do to him, but I knew he loved Luke and did not want any more damage to occur between him and his son; I guess that was why he apologised. After seeing Luke go at his family for my sake, I knew there was nothing he wouldn’t do for me because this was the height of it. I was blessed to be mated to a strong man like Luke.

The revelation was shocking. Who would have thought Stacy was in a serious relationship before she met alpha, Aesop. It was unimaginable. The woman behaved as if the man was her

first love. Deep down, I knew there was more to the story. No matter what Stacy said, she clearly left the guy because he did not have money. She had come into the Moon family with an excavator. Too bad for her; it took twenty-three years for Alpha Aesop to run out of gold for her to dig. If he had handed the company to Luke long ago and Stacy was younger, I am sure she would find somewhere else to dig from. She was still a looker; I wouldn’t put that past her. The only downside for her was Aesop’s mark on her neck. It was a strong deterrent.

Everyone was shocked, and I understood why Kimberly wasn’t allowed to be at the table.

“Where is Kimberly?” I finally asked, trying to change the topic, and Luke placed his hands on my thigh. I turned to look at him, but his face was expressionless, so he just wanted to touch me. I could feel his discomfort. The revelation had troubled him.

“She went for her antenatal appointment,” Stacy said, and I looked at Caleb.

“You let her go alone?” I asked him, and he looked away in shame. There was still tension between us, but we tried to be civil whenever needed. As much as I did not like Kimberly, someone had to speak up for her.

“Whether the baby is yours or not, you shouldn’t do that to her. Whatever you might say here, Caleb, you were once fond of that girl. I can understand you not wanting to settle down with her yet but letting her go through this is cruel and wicked. If she gives birth and the baby is yours, you would have missed out on significant moments. I am sure you let her go to her breathing classes alone, too,” I said, and everyone was shocked at my utterances.

that it is. She is your friend.

is her fault that…” he said and stopped. I knew what he wanted to say because he looked at Luke and held his peace. Not wanting to create a problem. I was quiet, too and let it

will work out their differences, Tia,” Alpha

his friend, and Caleb excused us from the table. No one

Luke asked me, and I

the time.” I said, and he sighed. He did not know what to say, but he wasn’t in agreement. “I think you should leave her alone,” Stacy said, and I let it go. I just wanted Caleb to spend some time with Kimberly to get over me. Maybe if he went for her appointments with her, he would soften towards her

us.

Timothy is your friend. I do not think he

starts supporting and caring for Elisabeth. When he starts taking her for her antenatal and

was clearly angry with his wife, and

did. Elisabeth has staff with her all the time. Her needs are cared for, and she never goes for her appointments alone. Luke is married, so he cannot do those things for Miss Barnes; Kimberly, on the other, will be Caleb’s wife once we confirm the baby is his, You have even collected money from her parents to seal the deal. You encouraged the relationship. It is time you start fixing some of the damages you caused. I agree with Tia on this. Kimberly should not do this alone. If you do not do something about it, I will step in,” he threatened her, and she

Monica will do it. She has no job. I am sure Luke does not mind paying her for the services she would be rendering for his brother; after all, he is paying the staff attending to Elisabeth,”

now, the only reason you are still

leaving?” Alpha Aesop asked his

and I have things to do,” Luke

thought you two would stay longer,” he said, not wanting

we do?” Luke asked him,

to the defence quarters and check out what is going on with the borders,” Luke told his father, and I wondered what might be happening at the border and why Luke

to tell me anything.

that serious?”Alpha Aesop asked, and Luke sighed and

it under control, but we do not even know who is attacking us and why. We have been at peace for so long that our army is not really experienced in war. I had selected a few to train with me for war purposes just in case it comes to that. ” Luke

straight answer. “The arsenal that Caleb’s team went to protect had nothing, yet they attacked with full force. Woodclaw is an Island, and almost all our borders have been attacked. I do not want to imagine the

why?” Alpha