Longing For My Rejected Luna

Chapter 124

*****Erika's POV*****

Seeing the look in Noir's eyes when he greeted Alex, I knew the rift between them hadn't been sorted out yet.

And with those looks in their eyes, I needed to stop the both of them from taking senseless actions and spoiling the Christmas party.

"Noir." I called out softly. When our eyes met, I smiled at him.

He seemed to have understood the meaning behind the sudden call and he nodded.

Then I turned to Paula again, we all gave her our attention as she was going to be a mother in 5 months time. Yes, werewolves have their babies in 5 months.

"Erika, it's time for the couple's dance, would you like to have this dance?" Noir suddenly interrupted and I turned to look at him. A frown settled on my face, but when I saw his gaze on Alex, I understood that he wanted to make him jealous.

Was there a need for that?

Anyways, I had no other choice but to dance With Noir. It was the first dance and as the host, I needed to lead the way for the others.

I felt someone's gaze on me and I turned slightly to see Alex staring at me with a clenched fist and a hooded eyes.

I smirked, seeing he was getting affected by my closeness with Noir.

"Sure, why not?" I accepted Noir's outstretched hand for the dance and followed him to the center of the ballroom.

With grace and poise, we both danced to the slow but sensual tune of the violin.

Noir was holding my gaze with his and I gulped when I saw the look of longing in his eyes.

I saw all the feelings Noir had for me, but I just couldn't reciprocate it. Father's contract still stands and even without the contract, I don't see myself being with Noir at all.

"You look stunning tonight, Rika." Noir suddenly commented, pulling me out of my ongoing thoughts. I didn't know if it was alright to just smile and ignore this compliment, or say thank you and ignore him.

"Thank you." I chose the latter.

He nodded and twirled me around, "After this dance, I would like to have a word with you." He said and I raised a brow.

I already guessed what he wanted to say, Definitely has something to do with marriage and being his Luna.

I sighed, then nodded. Yes was always a problem solver, but No was a troublemaker.

Thankfully, the dance ended quickly and it was time to make a speech on the stage.

light tap from someone, I saw

for your big speech." She said mockingly and

her in for a hug, it was needed before I got on stage. Since Jace wasn't here, I just wanted the hug to ease

back soothingly. "You'll

pulled away to face her. "You're late." I muttered

in the air in

"Sorry, traffic as always."

no choice but to forgive and let

then patted her hair softly, "Merry

face too as she returned the greeting,

to greet Paula while

at me, I cleared my throat with a smile and

of the Ironclaw Pack, it's an honor to stand before you tonight. I want to start by expressing my gratitude for all of you being here and for

to come together as the only people who make up this city, Fangoria. It's a special occasion

father has always been the

soul of

his absence is deeply felt, I want to take this

meaning of this

the bonds we share, to be there for one another,

to

loyalty

raise our glasses and toast to the spirit of Christmas, to love, to family, to the city and to the Ironclaw Pack. Thank you, and may this

from the stage to meet

moment I stood before

Kat and

Paula gave a nod, also reaching out for another wine glass when we both slapped her

I warned, eyeing her

of my vulnerability. You guys make

you when we're trying to keep you away from any potential harm that could befall our unborn little one? Girl you're

them both and shook

for the sake of the unborn child, stay away

to work because she breathed out and

go greet more guests." I said and pulled

greeting all

one Alpha and their pack Betas to

odd reason, I felt that one person wasn't here and that was the

was part of Fangoria city and needed