Got The Hint

GIANNA

Marco tried pulling Helena away from her gem frenzy, but couldn’t succeed because of the others that were also in the midst of the struggle for gems. He gave up on her, and walked in my direction. I frowned before he even got close. Why couldn’t he just take a hint. I wanted absolutely nothing to do with him for crying out loud.

I was saved from having to tell him off, because Alpha Bryant of the Forestland Pack intervened.

“Don’t dare take another step.” Bryant warned Marco.

“And who the fuck do you think you are to tell me where to go or not go?” Marco asked with a challenging growl.

“I have been watching everything going on since the event started. It seems you only came here to start up trouble. Your attention has been rejected in clear terms, yet you don’t know when to back off and save what little pride you have left. How else do you want to be told that your presence is not welcome here?” Bryant scoffed.

Marco clenched his fists, and his nostrils flared as he glared at the other Alpha that was standing between him and Gianna. 

“I don’t care about your opinion. You can run your mouth all you want, but you have no authority over me. You’re an Alpha, but so am I. And you are not the Alpha of this pack. So get out of my way.” Marco warned, but Bryant just laughed.

“I’m not afraid of you.”

“Enough of this posturing.” Enzo interrupted them both. “Bryant, I appreciate you trying to help. And Marco, since you want the Alpha of this pack to speak, then I will. My S… Gianna has told you to leave her alone.” He almost announced that I was his sister before he corrected himself.

Only members of our pack knew about that, and for now, we wanted to keep it that way. One reason was because he was still investigating my disappearance when I was a child, and wanted to find out who was responsible. Announcing my identity might alert the culprit, and make them bury any evidence of their involvement.

Another reason was because he thought it was fun to watch the Alphas squabble over me, while also thinking he was after me romantically. 

“With all due respect, Alpha Enzo, I want to speak to Gianna first. I know you have jurisdiction over me now because the event is being held in your pack, but I still deserve to be heard.” Marco insisted, and I scoffed.

“Go home, Marco. Stop humiliating yourself this way. You keep looking for excuses to stay, and let me say it again, I don’t want you here.” I spoke up, and Marco’s face turned red.

Whether it was embarrassment, or anger, I couldn’t really tell. And I didn't care either. I had no reason to worry about his emotions anymore. Finally, he seemed to take the hint. He turned around and left.

“Hopefully, he won’t bother you again.” Alpha Bryant said with a smile. “We haven’t been properly introduced. I am Bryant. Alpha of the Forestland Pack.”

I smiled as Alpha Bryant introduced himself. Though he didn’t need to add that he was an Alpha. Everyone within a five mile radius would know he was a pack Alpha. Not just from his size, but from his aura. I was a Beta, the set without any special abilities or special features. Alphas had their knot and their dominance, Omegas had their perfume and their heat cycles.

I had gotten used to not being given special treatment because Helena was an omega, and omegas were usually cherished in packs. But Alpha Bryant didn’t seem to mind that I was just a Beta. He seemed genuinely interested in me, and for that reason, I decided to give him a chance.

“I am Gianna, as you must have heard. The newest member of the Blood Moon pack.” 

Enzo excused himself, and winked at me as he left to give us privacy to speak. I shook my head because I knew he would talk about it later.

“Would you like to go for a walk? It’s a bit crowded here, and I’d like us to talk without interruptions.” He said to me and I nodded.

I didn’t feel unsafe around him, and besides, the pack warriors were on patrol just in case I needed help. After getting kidnapped and almost killed, there was still a bit of trauma left, though I was trying my best to get over it.

“So, tell me about yourself, Gianna.” 

I sighed as he said that, and turned to face him. We were on the path to the Blood moon Pack garden. It was a bit more secluded, but I could still hear noise from the event from here.

“I’ll be honest with you, Alpha Bryant. I just got out of a mating. I have no plans to jump into another one. You seem nice, that’s why I’m telling you this. I don’t want to get your hopes up, and end up dashing your expectations.” I said to him, and he just smiled.

“Relax. I just want to get to know you better and see what happens. I couldn’t take my eyes off you, and your scent intrigues me. But I can be patient. You’re definitely worth it.” As he spoke, he came closer to me and stroked my cheeks.

I bit my lip as I stared up at him. Despite my words that I wasn’t looking for a mate, I still felt warm in his presence. I had the sudden urge to lean into his touch, and wrap my arms around him.

He chuckled when I grabbed his shirt and pulled him closer.

“See. You also feel what I feel. We don’t need to put a label on it, but we also don’t need to deny it.” He leaned down to whisper the words in my ear, and a shiver went down my spine.