LOGINADIRA'S POVI took a deep breath as I got to the door. “You can do this, Adira,” I muttered to myself and knocked.“I am coming!” I heard someone answer from inside. After a few minutes, the door opened.The beautiful face of Jackson’s mate greeted me. Her eyes widened as she realized that I was the one. “Luna,” she said immediately and bowed. “Are you here to see my sister? She is not actually around right now,” she said.“No, I am here to see you,” I replied with a faint smile.“Me?” she blurted out.“Yes. Can I come in?” I asked.“Yes, please.” She shifted out of the way.I entered and looked around.“Please do not mind the mess. I am supposed to return to my pack today, so I was just packing my things, but I somehow messed up the living room,” she said with an awkward chuckle.“It is okay. I understand. This is how I end up scattering everywhere when I need to pack or find something to wear to a place. I totally understand,” I chuckled, trying to lighten the mood.She nodded and v
ADIRA'S POVThe preparation for the graduation ceremony was quite stressful. Now I know why Mum always looked so tired whenever there was a party to host in the pack.But thankfully, I had Rose and Lyra, and that greatly reduced my stress.“Luna?” Rose snapped her hand in front of me.“Yes?” I replied.“You are spacing out again. Is there something on your mind?” Lyra asked.I sighed. “Sorry. There is something I need to do, and I have never had to do such a thing before. Depending on what I say, I could destroy or repair the situation. So I am worried about destroying the already shaking foundation,” I replied.“Hmmm…” Lyra muttered. “I think you do not need to worry about that. Since you became Luna, so many people in the pack have been at peace, and most of them say it is because of how you spoke to them on different occasions. I believe that you are more capable than you give yourself credit for. Trust me, you will solve the issue rather than destroy it further,” she said.“I supp
ADIRA'S POVAfter eating the nice food Ryder had brought over, I continued with my work for the day.The other departments in the pack had sent back their reports, and I had to do some adjustments to what they said they needed before processing the orders to our suppliers. Basically, we were restocking. I liked doing the work. It gave me purpose and made me feel like I wasn't just back to life to get revenge.“Alpha, this is not right!” The voice of Beta Atlas complaining in Ryder’s office caught my ears.I had my blinds down, blocking the glass that demarcated our offices, so I couldn't see what was going on.“What is wrong about it?” Ryder asked.“This is not how things should happen. The order of things is completely destroyed right now. I feel sidelined!” he complained bitterly.“So why are you here exactly?” Ryder asked.I could hear the amusement in his voice. How was he finding the situation funny?“You certainly heard who gave the orders, and I am very sure it wasn't my name y
RYDER'S POVI wanted to say something, but I did not know how to start. I did not expect to find myself in this sudden awkwardness. I thought I was going to have enough time to process my words before I finally talked to her, but Jackson suddenly left, and now I either leave or say something.She looked away and focused back on the document on her desk, a silent way of saying, "You either speak or leave—your choice."My eyes remained on her for a few seconds before I turned and made my way to the door.“Why are you leaving?” my wolf asked, surprised.“I think it is best,” I replied.“No, you are just running because you are scared of how things will play out,” he accused bluntly. “I hoped for the day you would finally feel something for Adira, and then you finally did, but suddenly that has turned you into a scared cat.” He sighed. “The longer you wait, the harder it becomes. Just apologize now and thank her. It is not that hard! At least she has not asked you to leave, which means sh
ADIRA'S POVI stood up and walked over to close the door.“What is going on?” I asked. “You can relax and talk to me.”“It is about…” he hesitated.“Take your time; I am not in a hurry to go anywhere.” I said in a soothing voice, hoping it would help him relax.He took a deep breath and removed his hand from the table, placing it under. “I found my mate.” He rushed out the words.A small knowing smile embraced my face. “I know you have. She is a beautiful one,” I said.“You knew?” he asked, surprised.“I did. Hardly does anything go past me in this pack.” I said. The smile faded from my face slowly. “There is a problem, is there not? You would not be this nervous just because you want to tell me you found your mate. Is she trying to reject you?” I asked.“Well, if I am not careful, that might be the case.” He sighed and lowered his head.“Why? Did you do something, or did something happen?” I pressed, leaning forward on the table with my fingers linked.“I do not know how to say this
ADIRA'S POV“Luna, you sent for us.” Lyra and Rose bowed as they entered the office.“Yes, sit. More people are going to join us soon,” I replied, still looking through the document on the table.After a while, the head of the kitchen staff entered. She bowed and sat down, and almost immediately, the school head in charge of our students also walked in.I closed the document I was looking at and kept it by the side. “Okay, I think we can start the meeting now that everyone is here.” I gave a quick clap to get their attention.“Wait, did you forget about me?” Jackson asked from the door.I pursed my lips. “Sorry about that. It totally skipped my mind that I asked you to come. I thought we were already complete,” I replied.He grabbed his chest in fake pain. “How could you forget about me?” he pouted.I slapped my hands together in front of me. “I am sorry.” I smiled. “Forgive me, and please join us.”He smiled. “I forgive you, my great Luna,” he said and sat down.One thing about Jacks







