Sold as the Alpha King’s Breeder

Chapter 83: Maybe I Could Fall for You

The night of the party, Magnolia and the stylist came to dress me. After yesterday's preparations, things got done. quite efficiently.

I'd settled on a slim fitting dress that was lavender col- ored. It had little off the shoulder, three quarter sleeves and a chiffon fringe around the waistline and down the front of the skirt. The fringe went around the hemline at my shins.

It was a good dancing dress, but I didn't think I'd be doing much of that. I was only going to the party as a way to get Luther to let his guard down so I could get out of there. Still, I had to look nice and like I was enjoying myself.

After they were done doing my hair and makeup, and draping me with expensive jewelry, I looked at myself in the full length mirror. I never want to sound arrogant, but I did look beautiful.

If Theo saw me, he'd probably get upset again, thinking I was trying to impress Luther or something.

At the thought of Theo, my lips stung and I raised a hand to them, brushing my fingers along them, remembering his kiss.

Shaking my head, I pushed that memory aside and I head- ed to the banquet hall where Luther had the party going. Al- ready, there were a bunch of guests there.

Many of them I recognized as alphas and leaders of other packs. I wasn't sure if they would recognize me.

I was surprised, because It seemed that Luther's influence was way more than I originally anticipated. I did a quick count and noted down those alphas' names.

There were a lot of other people there, too. People that probably worked for Luther. This was his party at his mansion, after all.

I'd need to keep my guard up and be careful. Otherwise, I' d never pull this off.

"Hey you," Luther said, coming up to me and taking my shawl, like a gentleman. He handed it off to a waitress that walked by.

"This is a lot bigger than I expected," I commented, taking a look at all the people dancing.

"I would like to introduce you to people," he said, holding his hand out to me, "but before that, may I have a dance?"

I looked at his outstretched hand and hesitated. This wasn't why I was here. I didn't want to get too distracted or wrapped up in things, or give "Tallis" more of an excuse to freak out. Still, I needed Luther to drop his guard, too.

"Of course," I said, taking his hand.

Luther led me onto the dance floor amidst a swirl of other gowns. He was dressed nicely in a deep, black tuxedo that shimmered like satin under direct light. Sometimes, his hand- some face made it hard to relate him to a vengeful rebellion.

He held my right hand firmly and then looped his arm around my waist, pulling me close. My cheeks flushed a little at how close we were and I pressed my free hand to his chest to keep some distance between us.

"Don't be so shy. This is a party," Luther teased, winking at me.

I reminded myself that I needed him to loosen up and let his guard down. With a gentle smile, I moved my hand to his shoulder and allowed him to pull me against him.

Luther was an excellent dancer. I was a little surprised by how gracefully he moved me around the dance floor, spinning me and twirling along with the other bright colored dresses.

clear that I really

pulled me back. He positioned me so my back was against his chest and his lips were

he murmured, "and you're a

to you. I didn't expect you to dance so well," I said,

you don't know about me. If you're interested, I'd be happy to share my

a while. You're a busy man. I don't want to be blamed for your lack of

Luther let out some hearty laughs and seemed to be entertained by me, "You know, if Theo wasn't in the pic- ture, maybe I could fall in love with you."

on the relationship between Prince Theo and me."

purred in my ear. "Is that

you don't know

don't you tell me some more about yourself?" He spun me

know?" It had been a long time since I had danced like this. Luther was so fluid. He guided me perfectly in time with the

who taught you how to dance? Your

my dad, and he'd always told me that a male that could dance was a male that was well cultured. How about you?"

of things before she was killed. After I lost her, I dedicated myself to being the best I can be at the things she wanted me to learn. Dancing was one

if my dad expects me to be close to royalty, but sometimes he does want his daughter to behave like a lady rather than

lightly and tightened his arm around me, holding me

not

I was getting to him. He was starting to loosen up and be more

song ended and I pulled away from him. Now, I'd got- ten him to lower his guard just a little bit. I needed to make sure

you for the dance," I said. "I

Miss Jennifer said one of the guests from the northeast was asking for

nodded to him and then grinned at me, "I'll be around all night if you would like

and I headed to the banquet table to get myself a drink. Just before I raised the glass to my lips,

you are?" she asked, poking me right in the shoulder and

met briefly a couple

eyes. "Don't be a

dancing with Luther. You can't have him!"

realize that Luther is your personal property," | said, getting her more riled up. If I needed a distraction, what

here and act like you own the place. I worked hard to get where I am

and you don't want any competition. Is that it? You want to be the only woman in Luther's life? I'm wondering if you've ever asked him if that is what

and glared at me. "I'm the only woman

he just danced with me and hasn't even looked your

for my drink and took a quick sip, preparing my- self for some more talking while Jennifer fumed, her nostrils flaring. She pointed a finger

Y-y... you're such a

were her and I had an issue with my partner, I'd go directly to my partner for verification rather than going to an outsider. The fact that she came to

in order for me to sneak away, and she hap- pened to be

myself sound arrogant, "I'm not the one trying to keep a man that doesn't care about me from

enough, she'd

one trying to steal him from me!" she said, her