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.

felt a light tap from someone, I saw Kat

time for your big

got on stage. Since Jace wasn't here, I just wanted the hug to

back soothingly.

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

hands in the air

"Sorry, traffic as always."

choice but to forgive and let

then patted her hair softly,

her face too as she returned the greeting, "Merry Christmas, Alpha

went to greet Paula while I walked upto the stage for my

staring back at me, I cleared my throat with a smile and

Ironclaw Pack, it's an honor to stand before you tonight. I want

the only people who make up this city, Fangoria. It's a special occasion because this year, I had the privilege of hosting this party in place of my father, who

always been the

of

wisdom and love. And while his absence is deeply felt, I want to take

true meaning of this

share, to be there for one another, and to spread kindness

grateful to each and every

Fangoria, for your loyalty and love. Together, we are stronger, and together, we will overcome any

to the city and to the Ironclaw Pack. Thank you, and

from the stage to

moment I stood

asked Kat

nod, also reaching out for another wine

warned, eyeing her and earning a whine from

both would bully me in this time of my vulnerability. You guys make me

harm that could befall our unborn little one? Girl

them both and shook my

the unborn child, stay away from wine."

work because she breathed out

guests." I said and pulled

went around greeting

Alpha and their pack Betas

I felt that one person wasn't here and that was the bitch who liked Alex, Serenity

part of Fangoria city and needed to be