The Forgotten Luna by Cassandra M

Chapter 09

KAEL.

After the rejection, I didn't see Adessa the whole day. I heard she was in her office. I didn't even bother to check what she was doing there. I had no idea what to do with her.

I knew she couldn't stay here, especially since Desiree was planning to move in, but I was also concerned for her safety. Everyone knew she was my Luna and could be the target of any danger or maltreatment. I didn't want her hurt.

My people might love me, but I was sure I didn't have a good reputation with other packs. I lived in the solitude of my own territory. We thrived well both in industrial and agricultural businesses, so I had no need for other packs. I ruled as I pleased, and if I failed, I learned from it and started all over again.

Since I was indifferent to other packs, I was sure if they found out about her, they might take advantage. Of what? I could only imagine what terrible things they could come up with.

But then, I was sure Adessa was aware of this. So, surely she would not leave this territory. My pack is big. She could be anywhere, and I would never bump into her.

I tried to take her off my mind for the rest of the day, but I wasn't successful. I could still remember the pain in her eyes, but I also saw the disgust in them whenever she looked at Desiree.

I didn't want her to hate Desiree, as she was also a victim of our marriage, but at the same time, I didn't like the pain in her eyes. I honestly had no idea what I should feel at the moment.

Still confused with my conflicted emotions, I asked Dexter to take me out, and we ended up in one of the bars a few kilometers away from home. Many were surprised to see me out, and most of the elderly in the pub had advised me not to drink as I might still be vulnerable, but I was not one to be told.

I think I drank a little too much.

her

had come for me every time I went

Adessa.

Adessa.

Adessa.

deny that I had never felt as high and aroused as I felt, only for me to feel guilty when Desiree showed up and

was just a

went back to sleep, hoping I could continue where I left off with my wet

I woke up again. The sun was already high, and I realized I was in

Naked.

I ended up here. But my mind gave me nothing. Until the door swung open. Desiree stood there, still in her nightrobe. Her chest was heaving as if she were upset. "What's going on?" I

mean, what's going on?" Her tone was

here and not in my room? Did we sleep

expression softened before she asked again. "Can't you remember anything that

at the pub, and I don't even know

head and approached me, sitting at the end of the bed. "You were so drunk that I couldn't carry you, and

my toes and found a gold-colored robe. "Is

a ball in her hand. "That's mine. I was looking for it when I woke up but couldn't

to

reply. I closed my eyes again before placing my arm across my forehead. "I have a bad headache,