CHAPTER NINE: ANTICIPATION

Eve's pov

I have been restless since Kaile left me; my mind was in a mess because I was thinking about several things at a time, and they are really challenging. I was reveried from my train of thoughts by a knock on the door. My heart skipped a bit; the trauma caused by the intruder was still there.

 

“Who is there? Come in.” I said with a shaking voice. I feel relieved when I see that it is a maid.

 

“I hope this message meets you well, young lady. I was asked to deliver this outfit to you by Alpha,” she bowed curtly.

 

“Oh…thanks.” 

 

After collecting the outfit from her, she left. There is this eagerness I feel as I start to untie the wrap. Was the dress beautiful? The answer to my question stared directly at me when I unreveiled the package. The dress is anything far from beautiful; it is stunning; any other word to describe it should be used. With caution, I pick up the dress, putting it out at length so I can savour the view. Without wasting time, I pull the dress over my head, facing the mirror. Truth be told, it suits perfectly well, just like my second skin. It is a sleeveless, quarter-length gown with a flowing net at the end, just like a wedding gown. But wait! How did he get to know my size? With this realization, a blush crept to my face, making it look so red. Almost all ladies have my type of body shape, so he picked randomly. I shrugged, trying not to overthink. Then to the jewellery, the box on its own is attractive, talkless of the substance in it. The reflection of the diamond jewellery blinded my eye the instant I opened it. It looks so expensive. It's definitely expensive. I put that on as well. It is just as if it is designed for my skin; it suited perfectly well with the dress. The pair of shoes as well stands out with its medium heels decorated with expensive diamond pearls.

 

Just then, Macy came in, but she stopped at her track at the door with her mouth wide open in surprise. What I am putting on as well takes her by surprise. 

 

“My lady, you look so pretty. The dress fits you perfectly well.” She gushed as I beamed.

 

“Thank you, Macy. It's for tomorrow's ceremony.”

 

“Oh… I see. Alpha Kaile has eyes for good, suitable things. With this dress, I can convince you that you might be the most attractive and unique young lady in their midst.”

 

“Don't conclude about that yet. I'm not so pretty. And it's necessarily not Alpha Kaile who bought the dress.” Her words are making me feel shy, but she looks serious as she says it. She may be right after all. It might be Alpha Kaile who picked the dress.

 

“I'm going to help you with your makeup tomorrow.”

 

“I really won't need that, Macy. I don't need makeup to look pretty. I prefer my natural face.” I try to convince her, but it seems she does not want to hear any of such.

 

“Alpha Kaile will want you to look your best, at least to protect his reputation, so you should do so, my lady.”

 

“If you say so then.”

 

“Yes, my lady. I will leave you to your night rest. Till tomorrow.”

 

I sent a smile towards her as she made her way out of the room, leaving me to keep admiring my new look. Tomorrow is another day. Packing everything back to its appropriate place, I retired to bed.

 

Author's pov 

Eve retired to bed with smiles on her face. The dress she was sent made her feel impressive, safe, and loved. She really wasn't going to regret her decision about following him to the mating ceremony. No doubt, she is anxious about the ceremony because, since her rebirth, this will be the first time she will be exposed to the outside world, and she does not know what to expect. She still hasn't given up on recovering her memory, despite the fact it has been very hard. Her attempts came with throbbing headaches and thorough pain, but she is yet to give up. She must find her root, who she is, and what happened to her. What gladdened her heart more was when she realized that Kaile was ready to help her. Even though the reason he is helping her is not clear to her, she appreciates every bit of it. Macy, her maid, has also been a very helpful young lady who she sees as a friend who was always there. She couldn't ask for more. The trauma she has caused by the intruder made her more anxious to know more about herself and why they were after her life. First was the rougue of wolves, now an intruder. 

 

Despite the fact that Kaile acts indifferent towards Eve, there will always be that caring, protective, possessive part in his heart. It was unlike him to just show sympathy to a stranger. But he decided this was an angelic meeting between the both of them since the time he brought her into his home. He understands perfectly well Reuben's concern for him. The name he decided to call the starnger once brought a trauma to him, which he still hasn't forgotten. But the reason why he gave her that name was still strange to him. It's just as if he was charmed, because why, for heaven's sake, will you ask a stranger to accompany you to a mating ceremony? Kaile is very much aware that the invitation came from his rival, but still, he accepted it and even plans on taking someone along. Everyone of his pack members is surprised at his decision to go to the mating ceremony since there is no one who does not know of the quarrel between the two parties. Part of him knows that Ezra has a mission in heart, and instead of asking him to back off, his curiosity will not allow him to do so. Maybe this is what Reuben is scared of. He might think Eve has a connection with Ezra, which is not so according to his reasoning. What if they both have a connection with each other?