The Forgotten Luna by Cassandra M

Chapter 20

KAEL.

When we arrived at the shop, the ring was still on display. I expected them to tell me to wait until the buyer showed himself, which I hated. I was never the one with the patience to wait, but I had no choice. But then, waiting never happened.

The store manager was there; I was sure she was the female in the video with Adessa.

"Alpha Kael..." she greeted me as she approached. The man I spoke with, Philip, just told me the buyer hadn't shown up yet.

"You know me," I told her.

"Of course," she smiled as she bowed her head at me, and I returned her nod. "Everyone around here knows you."

I just shrugged my shoulders. We used to own the building in this block and the other side before Dad sold them because Miranda insisted it was too far to manage.

"My name is Corrine. I'm the manager here. I was told that you're interested in that ring," she said, pointing to the display case on the other side.

I nodded my head. "I am."

"Oh, it's a good choice. It's beautiful." She smiled broadly. "Perfect for an engagement ring or a wedding ring. Really exquisite, and the diamonds are pure." "I know." I chuckled.

I was not used to smiling or laughing with strangers, but I forced myself to. I wanted her to feel comfortable with me, and then maybe I could ask her about my ex-wife.

"So... Is it for a proposal?" She asked, raising her eyebrows. If this were another scenario, I would be frank and tell her it was none of her business, but I needed something from her.

"A proposal?" I laughed, throwing my head back as I did. This was getting weird, but I just let it play. "I just want the ring back. This ring belonged to my wife. She left me and took that ring." "She left you? Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know you got married. But then Ironcrest is too far from here, and your pack has always been..." She paused, her eyes rounding as if she realized something. "Isolated..." I continued for her.

"I'm sorry, Alpha. I talk too much."

"No harm done." I smiled at her. "Do you think I can buy the ring back?"

Corrine nodded, and my heart picked up its pace. "The buyer called yesterday and said she was not interested anymore."

Philip's head snapped in her direction, and she smiled at him before patting his hand on the glass counter in front of us. "Complete the inventory for the sale next week. I'll take care of Alpha Kael." He didn't say anything and just left after excusing himself.

calculator and pressed something before showing it to me. "This is the price of

I expected," I told her, my gaze scrutinizing her

money for it. She said she just needed emergency money and would return for it. I guess she didn't get any money to

letting it go." My forehead creased. The first part gave me

had already dropped her gaze away from me, but her words left me speechless.

in buying it, Alpha?" She asked, snapping me back to

me, as in Alpha Kael, or did she know someone was buying it?" I

her that Alpha Kael of the Ironcrest Pack is interested in buying it." She replied. "Do you want to

it." I slipped my hand inside my pocket and pulled out my wallet. I took my card, and she gave me the terminal to swipe it

said once the

door chimed, drawing my

and the receipt. I'll be back," Corrine said and I

here. It's been a long time since we felt your presence. I heard you've

I'm good now and functioning well. Anything I can do for you?" I replied, crossing my arms against

We have things to do. Have a great day, Alpha Kael." He gave me

didn't reply and just looked at them as

on good terms with Draco, right?" I asked Landon, who stood beside

you'll ever be. Alpha Draco tried to make a pass at Luna Adessa one time, and it almost ended in

formed on my

tried to grab her when she

"The fuck!" I grunted.

stopped him.

wish they didn't

but I didn't want to leave Luna Adessa unattended while

head snapped to the side to look

me as if I were lusting over your ex-wife

Kael. Here's the ring and the

and took the small paper bag

to check if the

you won't