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.

I felt a light tap from someone, I saw Kat smiling at

to get on stage, miss, time for

on stage. Since Jace wasn't here, I just

my back soothingly. "You'll

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

the air

"Sorry, traffic as always."

had no choice but

her hair softly, "Merry

blossomed on her face too as she returned

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

entire audience, Everyone staring back at me, I cleared

you tonight. I want to start by expressing my gratitude for all of you being

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

has always been

of

I want to take this opportunity to honor

remember the true meaning of this season - love, unity, and

time to cherish the bonds we share, to be there for one another, and

to each and every

pack and other packs in Fangoria, for your loyalty and love. Together, we are stronger, and together, we will overcome

to family, to the city and to the Ironclaw Pack. Thank you, and may this holiday season be filled with joy peace, and endless blessings"I ended the speech in one breath and what followed afterwards was

stepped down from the stage to meet my friends who were

me the moment

Kat and she

speech out there." She commented and Paula gave a nod, also reaching out for another wine glass when we

warned, eyeing her and earning

time of my vulnerability. You guys make me feel left out because I'm pregnant." She lamented and I gave her

harm that

at them both and shook my

unborn child, stay

it seemed to work because she breathed

it, let's go greet more guests." I said and pulled

went around greeting all the guests

pack Betas to another, everyone was

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

needed to be present