Chapter 28
Chapter 28
Kaia’s POV
(Continuation)
The door opened, revealing Ida and once her eyes met mine, a smirk appeared on her lips knowing I heard her.
“Luna…are you okay?” Dani asked, tapping my arm lightly but I hesitated, unsure of how to respond.
“Was I okay? My mate, who I was growing attached to, was looking to choose another mate and just like before, I would be thrown to the side. Only that this time would be more painful.
“Kaia…Kaia.” She repeated, finally snapping me out of my thoughts.
“Good thing you’re here, I don’t have to repeat myself.” Ida said.
“Don’t listen to her,” Allie said, glaring at Ida, who didn’t look moved by it. She shrugged and crossed her hands in front of her.
“What does she mean by chosen mate? And that everyone knows about it?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.
Allie came forward, holding my hand in a reassuring manner even though that was the last thing I wanted to feel. “It’s not important, don’t listen to her.” She said.
Dani nodded, “it was way before he found you, but Alpha never agreed to it. That’s why he kept searching for you p>
Ida snorted, “of course, they wouldn’t want to break your fragile heart p>
“You didn’t really think the Alpha was going to keep you for long, did you?” Her smile twisted, a pleased look on her face.
It felt like I’d been punched in the lungs, a lot of things went on in my head.
Allie’s head jerked towards her, her eyes filled with anger, “that’s enough, Ida.” She snapped, taking a protective stance in front of me.
Ida went quiet for a few seconds before she spoke again. Each of her words, more painful than the last. I heard Lylah murmuring something to me, but none of what she said registered in my brain.
Putting her hands on her hips, she shrugged, “You know I’m right.” She started, “or why hasn’t she been announced as ‘Luna’ yet?” She spat, calling the word Luna with so much disgust in her voice
“Or why isn’t she wearing his mark p>
Allie’s hand left mine and faced Ida. “One more word out of you, and you’ll be waking up tomorrow in the dungeon.” She threatened, her voice low and menacing, shutting Ida up.
“I can’t believe you’re choosing to support her.” Ida said, walking away.
Once she left, I fell to the floor, wrapping my hands around myself like a shield. Tears pricked at the corner of my eyes but I bit my lips to hold them back. I didn’t want to give her the satisfaction that she was right.
“What type of Luna cries because she was hurt by the words of someone?” “I’m sorry, Kaia. Ida is just being a fool.” Allie apologized, but I shook my head. “I’m okay, I just…I need a minute.” I said, wiping the tears from my eyes. Opening the door to her room widely, she and Dani helped me inside. But I’d barely sat down when the door burst open and Kieran strode in, his eyes scanning the room before landing on me.
“Where’s she?” He growled.
“She left, but you can deal with her later.” Allie said, then she stared at him without saying anything but after a while, he nodded, running a hand through his thick hair.
And I watched as his anger simmered down from whatever she’d told him through their mindlink. And a concerned look replaced his anger.
He knelt down in front of me, using his thumb to wipe the tears in my eyes. I avoided meeting his gaze, knowing I might break down completely if I do.
“Look at me, Bella.” He begged, but I shook my head.
“Please?” He pleaded, and my eyes met his gaze. “I feel like I cannot leave you for an hour. How about you just stick to me?” He said, trying to lighten the air but it didn’t work as I kept staring at him.
His head darted to where Allie and Dani stood. “Leave us.” He commanded, and the two girls scrambled out of the room.
“Are you going to pick a chosen mate?” I asked.
I know we’ve had this conversation before, but I wanted his own reassurance more than anything.
“You just want to hear him confess his love, tell us we’re his, don’t you?” Lylah teased. She definitely knows me well.
He shook his head, his eyes locked on mine, “Never.” He said, “I told you before, Bella, it’s just you. I never had the intention to mate with someone else and that hasn’t changed.” As he spoke, his hands rubbed my thigh softly, sparks erupting from everywhere he touched.
“S-she said everyone knows.” I told him, repeating Ida’s words from earlier.
He sighed, “my parents and the elders were worried when I didn’t find my mate five years after I’m supposed to, they were worried I wouldn’t lead the pack properly p>
“They gave you a mate p>
“Fuck no! I just told them I don’t give a fuck about the pack and they can wait until
I find you.” He finished.
As he spoke, I realized he’d never really mentioned his parents before and I
wondered if they knew about me or if they were going to accept me.
“What are you thinking about?” He asked, and I smiled shyly, hiding my face in my hand.
His face lit up, “now I’m curious p>
“Nothing.” I lied.
He raised his brows, and a smirk appeared on his lips. “It’s not nothing, if you can’t look me in the face p>
“I’m not wearing your mark and Ida thinks it’s because you p>
He let out a growl, “you’re not wearing my mark because I want you to be ready.
And there’s nothing more I’d like than you showing off my mark.” His eyes landed on my neck, where his mark would be.
“Promise?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.
He cracked a relieved smile, “I promise, Bella.” He said, just as his lips came
crashing on mine and I fought back a smile.
I couldn’t wait to wear his mark