Chapter 15

Crystal POV 

“Let’s have a glass of wine. What’s a party without wine?”

“But we’re not at the event yet; we’re still home.”

“I’ve got nothing to worry about since I’m not the one driving.” He downed everything in his cup before going out of the house.

I didn’t take a sip out of the glass he gave me; I dropped it back on the table and followed him. By the time I got into the back of the SUV, his father strolled out of the house. 

“Where is Valeria?”

“I have someone filling in her position for now, Father. Let’s go; we’re running late. This is a family friend occasion, and we have to be present throughout every process.” I heard every word he said to his father because he left the door open to respond to him. 

He got in and planted a kiss on my cheek. 

“You look absolutely stunning. They only added extra because you’re so pretty.” He turned to his phone, and there was a message from his supposed wife, Valeria. 

WE SHOULD ATTEND THE BIRTHDAY OCCASION TOGETHER. WHAT COLOR OF DRESS SHOULD I GET?

I read the text; he gave me his phone and commanded me, 

“Send a reply. You’re my personal assistant; that’s your job.” He let out a sharp breath and turned his head to the left window. 

He wants me to reply to a lady who’s supposed to be my rival in getting Kieran, but the manner in which he trusts me leaves me marveled. 

I’m with his phone; I can do whatever I want right now, and he wouldn’t know a thing, but here I am with his phone, and he looks normal. 

I looked at his soldiers sitting in front in green attire; they were attending the party to protect Kieran, so I pictured the scene. 

GREEN 

I sent the reply and switched the screen off, and then he looked at me with a smile. 

“I’m sure you did something horrible.” He chuckled as he was about to reach for his phone, but I stopped him. 

“Yes, I did, but it’s nothing to be worried about. I’ve got it handled.” 

“Are you going to run away from the cameras this time?” He asked, maintaining eye contact with me. 

“I’ll keep my hands around you, and you’ll walk me right through the crowd. I hope no one is going to stop you this time.” 

“No one would dare stand in my way anymore. Alpha Alaric isn’t a threat to my leadership or me; he knows better than to stop me in another man’s territory. It’ll be him against the Eastwood Pack and me.” He assured me of my protection, knowing that I would have gone with him the other time if not for the man who stood in his way and caused a scene. 

We arrived in our convoy, but there were other designated guests trooping out of their convoy vehicles. Kieran was most respected, and standing with him gave me all the limelight I needed. 

He held my hand and led me into the building; his soldiers protected us from the press, and I felt thrilled when I sat beside him in the section meant for important people. 

“Do you think Valeria is going to attend this occasion with her father?”

“I don’t know, Father, but the moment you see your friend, who tells you she’s here with him.”

“He’s on his way.” He replied as he showed Kieran and me the text on his phone. I wasn’t bothered, but I knew Valeria would be pissed when she found out that she and the soldiers were wearing the same outfit. 

“So my son tells me that you saved him from making a mistake.”

“How did you know about that, father?”

“People talk at the office, and I’ve always kept a close eye on you, son, despite you being the best. I always have to be certain you don’t make mistakes.” His father rubbed his shoulder and returned his attention to me. 

“Yes, I did. I spotted their flaws and even helped point out the bad eggs in his company, so he can also have a good record, too.” I replied, watching the warm smile that crept onto his face. 

Calling him by his name would sound so ridiculous, so I’d have to stick with the word 'sir.'

“A two-for-one special.” He stretched out his right hand for a handshake, and it felt so good to me at that point. 

An hour into the celebration, Valeria and her father walked into the building holding hands. She was shocked to see Kieran in a white suit, sitting with a lady who was wearing a red velvet dress. 

“Kieran, you didn’t think to wait for me?. We had to drive down to your pack, but were told you left already.”

“We had to be here on time, so my apologies; you can join the guards over there. There’s no seat left for you here.”

“I’d stay with my dad.” I couldn’t shake off the surprised look on her face; it felt like I had poked a nerve inside of her.

“She’s pissed,” I whispered into Kieran’s ear as he got up to his feet since it was time for couples to dance.

I remembered the steps he taught me at the office, but I never expected him to dance with me before everyone here. It’s an event, and Kieran wants to do this. 

“How about we make it more interesting by enjoying the music together?” He wanted me to dance with him, and he helped me up to my feet. 

“This is more than a crowd. Can you see the caliber of people around here? I quickly tried to adjust the ends of my dress, but I couldn’t bend down to reach it. 

Kieran went down on one knee to adjust my dress and also help with the buckles of my heels, and he wasn’t scared of the people watching.

“Dancing with Kieran is like dancing with the owner of the song. He loves this song; everyone does.” His father wanted to see us dance, which was why he said those words. I could see how excited he was about it. 

“Are you sure about this?”We tried it together, remember. It’s the same song, so just keep the steps calm, and you'll enjoy every second of it.” He uttered while walking me to the dance floor. 

Valeria stood with her father and danced while keeping her eyes glued to Kieran as we got there. Valeria was stealing the show with her father; I could tell her father had danced while he was younger. 

“What is he doing here?” Kieran cursed under his breath. 

Who is he talking about?...