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.

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

expected," I told her, my gaze scrutinizing her

she just needed emergency money and would return

letting it go." My forehead creased. The first part gave me joy, but the realization she would just let this ring go annoyed

already dropped her gaze away from me, but her words left me speechless. Adessa knew I was buying

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

or did she know someone was buying it?"

is interested in buying it." She replied. "Do you want to

my pocket and pulled out my wallet. I took my card, and she gave me

she said once

slipped my wallet back and was about to say something when the door chimed, drawing my attention to it, and I saw Alpha Draco's Delta stepping in together with one of

I'll be back," Corrine said and I just nodded, even if I was already

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

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

We have things to do. Have a great day,

didn't reply and just looked at them

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

don't think you'll ever be. Alpha Draco tried to make a pass at Luna Adessa one time, and it almost

scowl formed on my face. "Did he

tried to grab her when

"The fuck!" I grunted.

her back, but you came and stopped him. It almost turned into chaos if the people around were not fast enough to stop

wish they didn't

I wanted to strike him, but I didn't

to the side to look at him, and I was sure

He chuckled. "Stop looking at me as if

me, Alpha Kael. Here's the ring and the receipt." Corrine spoke from

and took the small paper bag she

going to check if

you