178Tara’s PovI went into the bathtub once more, scrubbing my body so I could smell only like flowers as Tina wanted.My dress was a magnificent sapphire, its stunning blue seemed to cut across my heart. In place of sleeves, it had single strands made of pearls that fell down my shoulders, encircling my arms and dazzling against my skin.The curve in the front revealed a little of my cleavage, just enough to draw attention and smiles my way. I watched as Tina did her thing which she was definitely an expert at.She draped all manner of pearls around my neck and decorated my wrists with bracelets made of rare gems that sparkled whenever it caught the light.She tended to my feet and nails, decorating them and cleaning them up. When she was done with them, we worked on the corset under the dress and it was so tight, I felt she was trying to make me throw up the last thing I ate.After that, she rubbed red paint on my lips, I patted them together as she had asked, and she smiled at me.
177Tara’s PovI didn’t mind going to the Fiery Moon Kingdom at that time just to check on Ray, my friend. Afterall, he was a very good friend of mine, and I still had some hours before the celebrations began.My eyes lingered on the corner for a while, the soft breeze coming through my open window tickling my ears as they whistled past, and I decided that it wouldn’t hurt to check on him.I called for Tina and she came immediately.“You called, Luna.” She said, with a little bow.“Can you help me set up a quick bath? And an evening gown too.” I told her and her eyes held curiosity for a while before she blinked and nodded. She didn’t ask any questions, she just went into my bath area and started with the task I gave her.When she was done, she called me in and I took off my clothes, replacing them with a bathrobe before walking into the bathroom.She had filled my bath with roses and they made me smile as a soft scent filled my nostrils. My bathrobe slid to the well polished tile and
176Tara’s Pov“Luna, did I just hear Alpha Dorris say you can now move into the Luna’s room? That’s good news.” Tina squealed in excitement.I tried hard not to blush, but I couldn’t help it. I had to blush. I could imagine how red, Mia’s face would have gotten when Alpha Dorris ordered the maids to move me in to my rightful room.“Luna, how did you do it? What happened while you were in the human world?” Tina asked, out of curiosity.“Well, I guess because we spent more time together, probably that’s why we kind of saw things we didn’t see before.” I explained to her as we walked into the mystery room.The mystery wing looked so different, and strange, and that’s because it’s been a while since I walked in here. I glanced at the garden, and smiled. I remember when I would sit there, unhappy about the things going on currently.I sat down on the couch, and leaned my back on it, feeling relaxed.“This feels so relaxing.” I said as I exhaled, closing my eyes to feel the sweetness of co
175Alyssa’s PovI slowly got down from the bed and maintained my stand there. Moving closer to her might only aggravate her current mood.“Is there any problem?” I asked her in a soft and humble tone.“You dare ask me such a stupid question? How is it that everyone is in the living room and you’re right here.”“I… I… I’m not feeling so well, Ingrid.” I responded calmly.Then she dashed towards me and landed a very harsh slap across my cheek.“How dare you? Who are you to conclude on what to do for every situation you find yourself in this pack.”“I…”“Shut the hell up! Now, get down to the living room before I turn your day into a nightmare.” She threatened me with a glare.I immediately left my room and began to head down to the living room. I had intentionally skipped the meeting so Ingrid wouldn’t think of picking on me, but she had to usher me out of my room. Gosh. What more should I expect?On getting to the living room, the brothers shook their heads and watched in disgust as I
174Alyssa’s PovIt was surprising to hear that they wanted me to apologize. All brothers looked very much in support of it, despite knowing the story which I crafted for them.“What the hell are you waiting for? Or are you being proud now!” Ingrid yelled at me and I looked back at her.“I’m sorry I caused you pain. Forgive me.” I said, my lower lip trembling and I was hoping that was enough to get me out of trouble.The break I had all through the time I was away from them had already made it more difficult for me to be able bear even the little hurtful things they usually did.“Just get the hell out of my face!” She screamed at me and I immediately walked out of her presence with my head bowed.Hot tears blurred my sight, but I could still find my way up the stairs. When I got to my room entrance, I opened the door, walked in and shut the door with my back, allowing myself to slide down to the floor.The tears which I was holding back from falling, found their way down to my cheek a
173Back at the pack, the Alpha brothers had gathered one more time in the morning, prepared to search for Alyssa again.“Has Ingrid gone back home?” Reynold asked Reece to confirm.“Yes, she has. The carriage already took her back home.”“Much better. I can’t have her waiting here all because some brat decided to play hide and seek.” Reynold spoke, looking towards the left with squinted eyes.“So, what do we do next? Where have we not checked here?” Reece asked, then removed his hands from his pockets.“Uhm… There is just one last place we haven’t checked. Follow me.” Reynold urged his brothers and they all followed his lead.They were all fueled by the anger of Alyssa disappearing when her disappearance only troubled their hearts more.Reynold especially wanted to teach her a lesson that will ensure she wasn’t going to ever try that again.But the lady who helped Alyssa, knowing fully well that if they found Alyssa, she would be in so much trouble in the hand of her Alphas, she deci