Lycan's oblivious mate

Keira POV

At his words, I stopped dancing. Or tried to. His powerful arms and body kept moving, urging us both to the rhythm of the music.

"What does that mean? What could there possibly be between us?" I looked around, afraid that someone might have heard. I considered forcing him to stop the dance.

Thankfully, nobody had their eyes on us. He could refuse and it was better not to attract attention, so I moved with him.

"I would think you're too sophisticated for games, Luna."

"What games? I have no idea what you're talking about," I replied calmly.

He looked down at me and arched a brow.

"Hold on, you think there's something betweeb us because I looked at you? Everyone looked at you when you walked in, Alpha Nox. Does that mean you have something going on with them?"

He frowned as though confused, then said in a low voice. "I'm talking about you and me." He was almost inaudible. "I'm talking about what you felt when you laid eyes on me for the first time."

I tried to stop dancing again, but he kept moving insistently.

"You don't know what I felt, but I'll tell you. I wondered who you were and whether you were invited here!"

"Denial, pretense, I see we're getting nowhere." He seemed irritated, which confused me.

Being in his arms was making me feel sinful and bothered. My knees felt weak at the feel of his body against mine.That was bad enough.

The fact that he knew how I felt and was blatantly calling me out was upsetting. But I was determined to deny the disturbance in my emotions. What would pack members say if they heard this conversation?

More importantly, what was this bittersweet stirring inside me?

I didn't feel anything while dancing with my own husband moments ago. Maybe because of our issues. We hadn't resolve the incident with the undies yet. I wondered how we would.

But I was the Luna. I must maintain a calm outward appearance. I must remain in control.

"I've heard about you," I said with a forced smile. "Although no one mentioned that you're full of yourself. As you know, I have a home and a pack to run, so forgive me for not having the time to entertain you, Alpha Nox."

"Look, I understand you're married," he replied in the same low, calm baritone while we danced. "But burying your head in the sand does not change the facts. These things are out of our hands, you and I. We can't help what we feel, Keira. We should talk about it and try to resolve it."

Resolve? Now he was being blatantly sexually suggestive? I was going to respond, but my mouth hung open as a gentle thumb brushed the flesh above my waist. That part of the dress had a small opening, so he'd just intentionally touched my bare flesh. My body reacted in a way it never had done before. It scared and enraged me.

"I want to stop dancing!" I said curtly.

He complied with my request but didn't let go until I stepped out of his arms. I turned around to leave and found Belle approaching with her eyes on the adulterous Alpha.

Belle was Zoey's daughter. We had a few things in common. We both lost one parent too early in life. Mine was my mother, hers was her father. As kids, we were best friends. That changed after my accident.

Her mother was not my favorite person. Not because she had an affair with my dad, but because I blamed her for what happened to me that day. Hers was the voice I heard when I went out into the dark hallway and got attacked. I may have extended that distrust and dislike to her daughter, Belle. Because as she approached with her eyes on Nox, I wanted to bare my teeth. Thank Goddess for control. What was wrong with me?

She now worked on the business side of the park, which meant she worked close to Liam. I must be cordial with her always.

"Alpha Nox, you're out of a partner," she said with a smile.

His reply was a tight lip. I wondered if she sensed the tension between the man and I. When I assessed her expression, I decided that was a no. She seemed unsuspecting and focused on the handsome lycan.

Her eyes ran down the length of him as she came to stand before us. A highly unpleasant feeling rose inside me while I watched her, making me want to kick myself.

The girl was single unlike me. Perhaps she was even ready to settle down. She, unlike me, had a right to leer at our guest.

"Hi, Luna," she smiled my way like she'd just seen me. "Congratulations again."

"Thank you," I said. "Our guest is in the mood to dance some more."

"Good thing I'm here then," she beamed up at Nox, moving closer to him.

I couldn't shake the feeling of disgust at the sight. I had to leave and go find Liam quickly.

I reminded myself that Belle Faust was the only close friend I actually remembered.

Apart from the fact that we're the same age, she was one of the few people who treated me like just another she-wolf rather than the privileged heir of Alpha Castiel. She was not my enemy. Why was I feeling hateful towards her now?

Nox's eyes remained on me as I walked away. Ignoring him, I looked around the hall for my husband. No sign of him again. My heart was still racing. And it had nothing to do with my marital problem.

I went over to the bar and the servant quickly came to get me a drink. With force, I kept my eyes away from the strange Alpha dancing with Belle Faust.

Liam still hadn't returned to the grand hall when I finished my drink. So I set out to go look for him. Getting through the people to the nearest exit was a chore. Not because of the crowd, but because I had to stop every now and then to shake someone's hand, accept their congratulations, exchange hugs and pleasantries.

Soon, I was out of the party and heading towards my husband's study. It was as I entered the quiet hallway that I felt a presence behind me. I didn't mind it. Didn't plan on turning around until someone whispered my name,

"Keira."

When I looked back, it was Nox. I was angered by his audacity and the goosebumps that rose on my skin at the look in his eyes. They were glittering as he advanced with purposeful strides.

"Alpha Nox, what are you doing here? This place is out of bounds to guests."

"I assure you, I have the right to be here," he replied.

"Leave this instant!"

He was a few feet away. The light in his eyes, the soft, low growl coming out of him should make me wary. Instead it caused my knees to go weak. Like a prey in front of its predator. I was afraid of him but anticipated his closeness with my entire being.

I considered calling out to someone. But as I opened my mouth to do so, his lips crashed onto mine, his taunts filling my mind,

'How bout now, Keira? Do you feel what I feel?'