Lucien's POVWhen Davina and I got home, I was met with someone I was not expecting, and definitely not looking forward to see. But I couldn't do anything about it.Peter.Rowan informed me that he was already in my office, waiting for me. So I told Davina to go to her room, while I went to see him.The old man was seated comfortably on the couch there, reading a book. Peter never got tired of gaining knowledge, so this was not an unusual sight.He covered the book as I entered, looking up at me. There was no smile on his face, so I mentally prepared myself for one of his lectures."You're back so early. I expected you to be back waaay after midnight." His gaze narrowed suspiciously. "Or were you chased out of the pack?""You're not far from the truth, Peter."He let out a soft huff. "As much as I would like to learn about all the reasons you were sent out of an ally pack, it can be postponed. I came here for a different reason.""And what might that be?""I'm sure you know."I half-s
Davina's POVI stood still, staring at Desmond like he had grown a second, and even a third head. From Raine's reaction, she was obviously his mate.My heart sunk when I remembered him flirting with me back at the meeting in Alpha Theodore's pack. He didn't mind denying his mate just to continue flirting?"You're mistaken." I whispered, shaking my head. "I'm not...""I can smell you." He sounded so confident, smiling even. Everyone was staring at us, expecting us to step out together.Until Lucien got up and angrily shoved Desmond away as he pulled me back. "Stay the fuck away from Davina!""What's your deal with her?" Desmond yelled, pushing at Lucien's chest. "You have a fiancee which you abandoned all for her. She's mine, not yours!"This was the most humiliating moment I had ever experienced. Now there were murmurs all around. People were thinking Lucien was cheating on his fiancee, and I was with someone's man."Can't you see?" I murmured, hoping to talk sense into his head. "I a
Davina's POVI shook my head quickly, feeling a little too embarrassed. "No."She made a small sound that showed that she didn't believe me. But she didn't argue."Lorraine." Lucien acknowledged her, and Raine gave him a small smile."Alpha Lucien. Good to see you again." I wondered if she meant that or was just being polite. Raine was difficult to read most times."I will just seat over here." She was about to take a seat at an empty table, when Sienna called her back."No, no. Join Marco and me. Maxwell was here, but he just met his mate. I'm sure he will not be returning anytime soon.""You're sure?"Sienna nodded. "Sure."I went back to sitting with Lucien. I wondered if he was bothered by Raine's presence, but when I looked at him, I saw him staring at me. Raine also seemed to be avoiding his gaze."Thanks for the save." She whispered, her gratitude sounding geniune even though her voice was lower than usual. It was obvious she was upset. She could not even pretend as usual.I wa
Davina's POVMy heart was in a wild ride tonight. Lucien was being too sweet with his actions and words, and he was getting increasingly difficult to ignore.I decided to focus my gaze on the ceremony.On the far left of the hall, some ladies were seated on round tables, drinking and chattering softly. They were the unmated she-wolves, usually the daughters of Alphas, Betas, Gammas and other high ranking wolves.The unmated male wolves were somewhere else. They would start coming in soon, and the main ceremony would begin. Instant matches would be made among fated mates, while some that don't really care about the mate bond would end up courting who they like, and if things go well, they would end up as chosen mates.Lucien and I were led to a round table in the front right corner. Alpha Maxwell, Marco and Sienna were there already, and I wondered if I would see Alpha Theodore. I truly wasn't looking forward to it.The three Alphas looked up at us, Sienna's eyes narrowing suspiciously
Davina's POVIt was finally the day of the ball in the Moonfall clan. Lucien had sent Omegas to my room to help me dress up, and now, they were done.I was currently standing in front of the mirror in my room, and I was surprised by the woman staring back at me.I had gone with the black rhinestone dress.The dress clung to me like a second skin, hugging my curves in all the right places. Thin spaghetti straps slid over my shoulders, extending low to form a cross at my back. The front was daring without being vulgar—just enough dip to tease the neckline. A long bold slit ran up one leg, exposing a generous amount of fair thigh.The rhinestones shimmered in the soft light of my room, making me feel like my presence would be difficult to miss. My hair had been swept to the side in soft, tumbling waves, exposing the bare lines of my shoulders and back.A little touch of makeup— made bold by the deep red lipstick on my lips —was added to my face to enhance the whole thing, and the silvery
Davina's POVA week after Raine had left, I could not deny the fact that I missed her. Our friendship dynamic was truly weird. Before I betrayed her, she was the one to always seek me out, chattering every time with me even when I didn't always return her energy.On the other hand, the dynamic between Lucien and I was tense as fuck. I do try to avoid him, but there was only so little I could do when we live together. It didn't help that my body had no resistance to him, and I would always melt with a single touch.I was in my room, engrossed in one of my books when someone knocked on my door. My wolf perked up when she smelled Lucien. And my heart skipped. Everything seemed to be against me.But I still held on to my decision. I would only get sexual with him, but I would never commit.He opened the door and stepped in. And that was when I realized something."You can open my door."He nodded. "Yes."They had changed my door after the incident with the dead flowers and rat to somethin