LOGINFREYAInstead of going downstairs to lunch, I stayed locked away in my room. Now that Leo knew where I was, he would try to do something drastic. I didn't believe his words to Uncle Joel were idle threats. But I needed to make a decision before I could face him. The next morning, I went to my office and tried to avoid everyone. Madame Claire, Derek and even Sera and Lizzy. But almost as soon as I arrived, I heard a knock on my door. “Who is that?” I called out, my heart lodged in my throat. “It is Ashford, Luna Freya.” Ashford's voice answered. Ashford? I hadn't even known he had come with Leo. What did he want? Had Leo sent him? I opened the door and walked back to my desk. Ashford came into my office and sat in front of my desk. “Is there something wrong?” I finally asked when he didn't say a word. “How are you related to Ms. Caroline?” Ashford questioned. What an absurd question. Wasn't it obvious that the woman hated my guts? “I'm not related to Caroline in any way.” I
FREYAHis jaw clenched. For a second, I thought he would drag me away with him. Instead, he smirked and backed away, turning to Madame Claire. “Please, give me a moment alone with my Luna.” Madame Claire gazed at me for a long moment, her eyes flicking between us before she nodded and backed away. “Come on. I'll have lunch prepared, Alpha Leo. Then we'll talk about the new hospital.” Oh, he was here to begin building a new hospital? Madame Claire had hinted that to me, but I didn't think it would be this soon or even that it would be handled personally by Leo.Immediately the hallway was cleared, Leo reached for me again, his fingertips barely grazing my wrists before I jerked back like he'd burned me. “Don’t touch me,” I snapped.I stepped closer now, because I wanted him to hear every word. “You looked me in the eye and said I was a worthless deceiver. And now you're here trying to take me back to Blackclaw? What for? Are you trying to ruin me all over again?” Leo gazed at me,
FREYAI’d never seen Derek this way before. His shorts was slung low on his hips, his eyes dark and relaxed. Sweat dotted his forehead, flattening his hair over his forehead. “I have a meeting with Quade early in the morning. I decided I'd spend the night.” He said. The dark promise in his voice caused my lungs to contract in panic. I couldn't seem to take in more air. His form hulked over me as he stepped closer. His muscular build seemed to tighten further. I let out a scoff of disbelief to distract myself from staring. “You weren't waiting around to hear Anwar return me safely to the pack house?” A low hum came from Derek, causing goosebumps to cover my skin. Why did he seem so different tonight? What was happening? “And if I was?” He asked, pressing further into me. “Derek, I've told you there no reason to worry so much.” I said, shaking away the entrancing scent of his skin filtering into my nose. “Isn't there? Did you know Leo has been search parties after you?” He aske
FREYATwo weeks had passed since I moved to Madame Claire's pack. I wished I could say life became perfect since I left Leo, but that was far from the truth. I was feeling a lot stronger. Madame Claire forced me to stay away from work for most of the week, but by the next week, I was already visiting the lab everyday. With each day that passed, I was less worried about Leo. He hadn't come to drag me back to Blackclaw, but even better, he hadn't called either. He wasn't causing any trouble. Even Lizzy had been shocked by it all, but even more so when Derek actually stuck to his words and showed up each day at the pack. “Shouldn't you go on a date with him?” Lizzy asked, seated on my bed. “With who?” I asked, pretending I didn't understand what she meant. “Derek, of course, who else?” She rolled her eyes, squinting up at me as though I was being ridiculous. “That's a bad idea and we both know it.” I muttered, ignoring the look she shot my way. Derek is a good man, and really, I
FREYA “Seems your father deceived you about a lot of things.” Derek said. The words stung a little, but it was true. Father had lied to me for years. “And Joel didn't tell you the truth still?” Derek asked. “No, he only said father asked him to leave the pack just before things became so bad. Father had already drained and drank away the family's resources. After mother's death, he wasn't keeping on top of the finances at all. I wasn't surprised when he pushed me towards marrying Leo.” I answered, feeling embarrassed that I hadn't suspected any of this. “And you believed him?” “Why wouldn't I? He was my father. He had no reason to lie…” I wasn't so sure anymore. “Your father and mine were good friends, Freya. My father wouldn't have stayed friends with someone who was careless with resources. Something must have caused your father to change so drastically.” “That makes sense. What if Uncle Joel was involved in some way?” I forced my mind away from the thought. He was
FREYAMy eyes flew open, and I sat up, breathing hard. “You're awake, Madam. I will let the doctor know immediately.” I looked up and saw a nurse getting up from the chair beside the door. It took me a moment to realize where I was, and I nod as I remembered fainting in the hallway. Evidently, someone must have found me. Why did I feel so dizzy suddenly? What happened? I hadn't had anything to eat, but still, was that enough for my blood pressure to drop so suddenly that I fainted?Suddenly, I sense someone watching me. I look up and see Derek leaning against the open door frame, his arms crossed. His hair was windswept, but something about his hair added a sexy touch to the already extremely handsome man. “It's good to see you're awake.” He said, pushed away from the doorframe and walked into the room. I felt very self-conscious, wondering what had brought him here. Last I spoke to him, he was away seeing his mother. I glanced up at him as he sat beside me on the sheets. “Yeah
FREYAJoel’s arms around me was like being transported back to my childhood. Joel had been my father's friend for as long as I could remember. He, my father and Lizzy’s father had been best friends. That was before he suddenly left the pack, and soon after, Lizzy’s parents had been killed, and then
FREYAI didn't allow myself to spiral. Why bother trying to deduce what thoughts Leo had in that cold head of his? I would be wasting my time. Instead, I focused my attention on work. There was a lot to be done before I left in three days. First, I finished all my reports on the research into the
FREYAIt took me ten minutes to walk from the pack house to Leo’s office. During that time, I bolstered my courage. Half way there, I almost changed my mind. Did I really need to return the ring to Leo? It wasn't that important. But going to Leo’s office wasn't really about the ring. It had more
FREYAI watched him go. At the door, he stopped and turned to glare at me. I glared right back, deciding I was done. “The only way I'm leaving this room is if you drag me with you.” I told him stubbornly. Sighing as though I was trying his patience, he turned, rounded my desk and swept my feet of







