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.

a calculator and pressed something before showing

expected," I told her, my gaze scrutinizing

too much money for it. She said she just needed emergency money

forehead creased. The first part gave me joy, but

you're interested in buying it." She smiled, but she had already dropped her gaze

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

or did she know someone was buying it?" I had to

interested in buying it." She replied. "Do

my wallet. I took my card, and she gave me

said once

about to say something when the door chimed, drawing my attention to it, and

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

I didn't expect to see you here. It's been a long time since we felt your presence. I heard you've been

now and functioning well. Anything I can do for you?" I

do. Have a

didn't reply and just looked at them as they left

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

ever be. Alpha Draco tried to make a pass at Luna Adessa one time,

formed on my face. "Did he

tried to grab her

"The fuck!" I grunted.

attempted to strike her back, but you came and stopped him. It almost turned into chaos

wish they

I didn't want to leave Luna Adessa unattended while

the side to look at him, and I was sure

at me as if I were

and the receipt." Corrine spoke from behind

small paper bag she handed me.

to check if the ring

sure you won't