Chapter Two: The Alpha's arrival

Ever the gentleman, Cassain reached out and caught her before she could hit the ground.

I knew it was an act. Selina is a flirt, and Cassain is a handsome young man that any she-wolf would die to have; unfortunately for them, the boy of nineteen is waiting for his mate. 

Cassain's level of maturity and kindness are why everyone loves him. 

I completed the stairs while listening to Cassain question the servant in his arms if she was alright. He sounded so worried. 

I approached them calmly, not believing anything was wrong with the girl. When I stood before them, Cassain looked at me, his brown eyes clueless. "What do we do?" he asked. "She just fainted." 

I felt annoyed at the girl for causing such a kind soul distress. I played along since I would seem insensitive if I called her out on her actions. 

“Don't worry. Why don't you find a place to lie to her? I will get the smelling salts.” 

Cassain nodded and easily lifted the girl into his arms, probably what the girl wanted. Cassain is tall for his age and has a good physique, which, as a warrior in training, seems to drive girls crazy. 

I walked into the kitchen and was greeted by the head cook. She and a few servant girls were already preparing the meals: first breakfast, then lunch, before the agreed-upon dinner for Victor's arrival. 

I already talked with them yesterday, so they know what to make. I was glad to note that everything is going according to my directives. 

As the Luna, one of my duties is to be a good host and host parties that befit the Thorne family name. 

I didn't grow up in wealth like Victor. My father was a carpenter who built furniture with his hands. He had a small company, which Victor incorporated into Miraweave at his death. Now, Miraweave is a big company. That is Victor, with a good business head on his shoulders. 

Along with being a carpenter, my father was the Beta of the Pack, and a strong warrior, while my mother was an omega. Most believe that I took after her, as an omega, not in looks. Mum was gorgeous, but unfortunately, I didn't inherit any of her looks. 

Shame. 

My early years as Luna were not without their mistakes, but I grew into the role, doing the best I could for Victor and the Pack. 

I took the smelling salt, walked out of the kitchen, searching for Cassain and the actress. I found them in the sitting room, and only the girl was awake, thanking Cassain for his gallantry. 

I walked in in time to hear Cassain ask her if she was tired, so she fainted. 

The girl quickly nodded. 

Anyone seeing her would think I overwork the servants. 

Cassain looked up when he felt me beside her. “Sis, can…” he looked at the girl for her name. 

"Selina," she mutters weakly, like she is about to die. 

Damn, she is good. Playing the weak, damsel in distress, knowing it is a way to hook gallant young men like Cassain, who are eager to be a savior to someone. 

“Can Selina be excused from her duties today?” Cassain finished his request. 

A hard no would make me an evil witch, so I nod. 

Before I knew what was happening, Cassain swept the girl into his arms and looked at me. I will take her to her quarters. 

I watched them leave, hoping the young man was wise enough not to fall prey to her honey trap. 

I have to throw a cap for the girl. Nicely played. 

I walked to the ballroom where we would be hosting the party for Victor’s arrival and found my best friend there. Liora, like me, is an Omega and also an interior decorator. I contracted her to decorate the ballroom, which she seemed to have done well. 

“Hey, finally awake, your majesty,” Liora teased, with a smile playing across her face. 

Liora is a perky person who is always cheerful, no matter the weather. 

I smiled at her. With my pregnancy, I seemed to be sleeping more. 

“You have done a marvelous job,” I said to her, looking around the room. She had turned the huge, austere space of the ballroom into a lively and colourful environment. 

“You are welcome. Keal said they have boarded the plane and would be here by evening.” 

Keal is Liora’s mate and Victor’s Beta. He and a few other warriors had gone with Victor on his trip. With the rogue attacks becoming frequent, one can’t be more careful. 

I took out my phone and checked if Victor had called me, but nothing. 

I felt disappointed at his lack of communication. 

“Are you alright?” 

I smiled at Liora. “I am fine,” I said stiffly. 

Evening came upon us before we knew it, and the guests began arriving. 

First were the Mayor and his mate. Since we have been in this town for years, we have penetrated every facets of it, including its politics. 

Next, Dr. Stone, the Pack’s doctor, arrived with his mate. Several other influential Pack members arrived. 

Victor’s long absence deserves a meritorious welcome, especially since he is expected to win the CEO of the Year award. 

I wanted to be at Victor’s side when he received this award, but he didn’t want me to come along, citing that the two of us can’t be away from the Pack at the same time. 

Trusting he had no ulterior motive for refusing my presence, I accepted his words. 

If I only knew. 

While I was settling the guests inside, directing everyone to their sitting area, a servant girl hurried inside, announcing loudly. “They are here!” 

The atmosphere immediately changed. The room became charged with tension—the good kind. 

My heart leaped to my throat, and the baby in my womb, reacting to my anxiety, kicked. 

My hand quickly went to my stomach, a smile appearing on my lips. “Papa is my back,” I whispered to my little one. 

While everyone rushed out to greet the Alpha, I hung back, moving more leisurely. Not because I am not as eager as the rest of the Pack, but because I was nervous.

The uneasy feeling I talked about earlier flooded my system, making me tremble slightly. 

I couldn’t help but worry. I tried to push it down as I headed toward the entrance, but it wasn’t going away, and Nyra, my wolf, was picking up on my turmoil. 

“Are you alright?” 

“I am fine,” I answered by wolf. 

“Are you not glad that our mate is back?” Nyra seemed puzzled by the lack of excitement in my voice. 

I am, but the feeling that something is wrong wouldn’t leave me. 

With trepidation in my soul, the source of which I couldn’t pinpoint, I walked out of the house to join the others. 

Everyone lined up in the front yard, excited, as two Black SUVs drove up to us. 

My heart began to pound loudly in my ears as doors opened. 

The warriors accompanying Victor came down first, with Kael leading the pack. 

The tall Beta moved to the second car, which housed Victor, at the owner’s angle and opened the back door. 

The pounding grew louder—my excitement over the fact that I would soon see my mate overshadowed my earlier worries. 

My fingers felt slightly cold and sweaty as I waited for Victor to emerge. 

I almost stopped breathing as I watched his tall, slender frame emerge. 

Seeing his handsome face again after six months of absence felt like a breath of fresh air. 

Nothing has changed with him; if anything, he has gotten more handsome. 

The crowd cheered, and a smile automatically appeared on my lips. 

Victor’s look isn’t the only thing going for him; he is also a very charismatic leader who has won the heart of the Pack through his industriousness and strength. 

Victor had elevated our Pack to be number one in our world. 

I waited, holding my breath, for his eyes to meet mine. When we are in a room or crowd, Victor’s eyes always seek me out, and today, I waited in anticipation of that glorious feeling that grips me when his eyes meet mine across a distance. 

Looking at Victor always takes my breath away, and today is no different. 

I watched with a puzzled expression as Victor ignored the presence of the crowd cheering him on, including me, and went to the other side of the car and opened the door. 

His action caused the crowd to shush and introduced a new kind of tension. 

Curiosity. 

No one else should be in the car with the Alpha, so who is he opening the door for? 

My brow wrinkled as I wondered alongside the rest of the Pack as to what was happening. 

The feeling of foreboding that I had managed to suppress flared up again, causing me to feel anxious, with a bad case of reflux.  

With my pregnancy, it wasn't a good feeling. 

First came a pale, smooth, slightly tanned long leg in heels. 

The appearance of what could only be a female leg skyrocketed the curiosity in the air. 

When the rest of the body emerged to reveal a stunning woman with the most beautiful features I had ever seen, shocked gasps swept through the crowd like waves, and I suddenly became weak. 

This is not good. I thought to myself, dread feeling every part of me as I watched Victor take the woman’s hand.