Semua Bab Now, The Alpha Wants Me Back: Bab 1 - Bab 4

Lyra’s pov The ballroom shimmered with the bright lights and torches hung in gold, lined across the walls. There was laughter across the room and the scent of expensive perfume wafted across the air mixed with the mouth watering savoring scent of the delicious food passed around in exquisite trays by the Omegas. But I couldn’t breath. The air was also thick with something. Whispers. The type of scornful ones, that when I heard it, It felt like my neck was squeezed tightly with a vice. “He hasn’t taken his eyes off her all night.” “Who is she?” “Don’t you know? It’s Sable.” “Who’s she? What woman has the power to make Lyra’s man look so distraught and distracted.” I swallowed, forcing a smile as I ignored them, grabbing Cassian’s arm, just like I always did in public gatherings because I always felt safe and comforted, especially when he would wrap his arms around me. But he didn’t. And I felt even more a fool, standing there with my arms wrapped around his stiff one at his sid

Lyra’s pov The next morning I woke up to the soft hum of dawn and the chill of what my reality was. It was clear from the strewn sheets that he had slept in here. Probably crept in after I had shut him out in the middle of the night. My heart softened as I reached out, grabbing the sheets, like I was feeling for the scent of him. Today was Sunday. Sunday mornings were one of our sacred ritual day- always had been. Cassian and I hunted together every week since our mating. It was one of our many traditions that made us closer and despite the crazy days so far, I was hoping on just getting some time alone with him. So when I came down the stairs an hour later dressed and fastening the belt of my cloak, I froze, extremely shocked at the scene before me. Cassian stood in the foyer, dressed in his hunting wear, laughing with her. Sable. In a hunting wear as well. Her hair glowed like gold in the morning light, her hand brushing his arm as she smiled up at him. The sight was enough t