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.

it isn’t yours, but the fact remains is there is a possibility that it

stopped. I knew what he wanted to say because he looked at Luke and held his peace. Not wanting to create a

will work out their differences, Tia,” Alpha Aesop said, and I bowed

I should help since you are busy,” I suggested as his friend, and Caleb excused us from

asked me, and I turned

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,

us.

is your friend.

he starts taking her for her antenatal and breathing classes, I will do it,” she said

angry with his wife, and I knew it had nothing to

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

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,” She said, looking at Luke, and

her cousin. Monica was raised with Moon money; she should show some gratitude. Right now, the only reason you are still here is because of

asked his son and

have things to

stay longer,” he said, not

we do?” Luke asked him, and he did not

on with the borders,” Luke told his father, and I wondered what might be

to tell me anything.

asked,

been at peace for so long that our army is not really experienced in war. I had selected a few to train with me

Woodclaw is an Island, and almost all our borders have been attacked. I do not want to imagine the worst, but we

you know why?”