Chapter 432 – Hidden Desires of the Werewolf King Novel

Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel

“Is this the right time to have a meal in the forest?”, Stephanie asked Dayson with disapproval in her voice. “I know you kids like to have fun, but there is so much to do with the upcoming party.”

Dayson nodded in agreement. “It’s exactly because of the party that we will do this. It will help us change the scenery as we go over the schedule. Maya is handling things in the town with Mindy and Kalina, and we will all be back in time to set up things here.”

Stephanie exhaled helplessly and shook her head. She didn’t approve, but Dayson was the Alpha, and he knew what he was doing. Hopefully.

“If you are not here when I return, I will meet with you in the sweet shop.”, Dawn told Zina.

“You have plans?”, Talia asked.

Zina confirmed. “We will take Ivy and Lily to enjoy the best lemon pie in the area.”

“Just make sure you don’t stay too long.”, Stephanie reminded them. “At ten-thirty, I want us to start with lunch and food prep for tonight.”

“Sure, sure…”, Dawn and Zina responded in unison like it’s not a big deal.

Stephanie was flustered. Just yesterday Maya told her that they will have this big party, and now everyone was going to relax and enjoy. Don’t they have a sense of urgency?

Stephanie felt like the only grownup in the room that was stuck with a bunch of kids who only want to play.

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Talia, Dayson, and Dawn reached the house where Marcy and George were.

They took a longer route because Talia wanted to get some fresh herbs from the forest.

Travis was there already, sitting in the living room.

“Don’t worry about it. I finished the exam a minute ago, so I’m waiting to tell you the results in person”, Travis said when Talia apologized for running late. He didn’t dare be disrespectful toward his Luna even though Dayson didn’t announce it.

Dawn went into the kitchen to prepare a tray with food for George, and Dayson and Talia sat on the sofa to hear updates from the good Doctor.

Travis spoke for a few minutes, which could be summarized with, “There are no significant changes to their conditions.”

Actually, their states were slowly declining, which was not unusual considering that they were not getting out of beds, and the extent of how much IVs could do was limited.

“They are fine for now, but if this continues for the next few days, I will recommend that we move them to the hospital where they can get extensive care. If they were humans, they would be hooked up to machines already.”

Dayson didn’t like it. If Marcy and George are moved to the hospital, people would find out about their condition.

Sure, people working in the pack hospital are members of the Shadow Fang pack, and Travis can decide who from the staff can approach the patients, but there are ways to find out things by hacking into security feeds, or into hospital records. Nothing was completely secure.

Dayson was alerted when he felt Talia’s emotions fluctuating.

He knew that Talia was worried about Marcy and George. She was kind and selfless, and her impulse was to help people, but this was not the right time.

Dayson feared that she will use her powers.

What if someone sees how amazing she is? With all the things going on, he really didn’t want to add more to it.

He gave her hand a squeeze. “Don’t do anything rashly. It’s still early to give up hope.”

Talia responded with a sad smile. She could feel Dayson’s worry, and she wanted to assure him that she won’t act without thinking.

“I will do my part by providing herbs and food. The two of you continue without me. I will check on Dawn.” With that, Talia left the living room.

Travis looked after Talia and smiled dreamily while thinking how their Luna is compassionate. Alpha Dayson is just and fierce, and he takes care of his people, but they were missing the soft side that comes out of Talia effortlessly.

In the next moment, Travis broke into a cold sweat as Dayson’s murderous aura splashed on him.

Travis knew what he did wrong, his head was not just for decoration. He was looking after Alpha’s mate with an ambiguous expression that lingered longer than necessary.

And to save his neck, Travis lowered his head in submission.

Travis didn’t dare to reveal how he knew that Talia was Dayson’s mate because Jaeden told him it was a secret, and Travis didn’t want to get into more trouble.

“I had no bad intentions, Alpha. I was just noticing how Talia is a caring person. She would be a great medical professional. That’s all.”

“It better be…”, Dayson grumbled and eased up his aura. The more Dayson looked at Doctor Travis, the less he liked him. Was he due for survival training? If not, Dayson could make it happen.

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Dawn and Talia went upstairs together.

Talia held a bowl with fruits and a bag with fresh herbs dangling on her shoulder.

Dawn carried a tray with a full meal that had covered plates with eggs, bacon, and pastries from breakfast, which went great with cream cheese and small jars of jams. On the tray were also a glass of orange juice and a glass of milk.

As something little extra, Dawn brought a plate with cinnamon rolls, her favorites. Dawn knew that she would come to see Commander George in the morning, and she got up extra early to make them with the hope that the soothing scent of cinnamon rolls will stir him out of his daze, at least to eat.

The idea of such a handsome man with a promising future dwindling away because of rejection was eating Dawn alive and she had to do something, anything. Unfortunately, making cinnamon rolls was the most she could do, and she didn’t have much hope it will work, but it was more than nothing.

They went to Marcy’s room first.

Dawn observed Marcy who was unmoving, and she was not sure if it was right to feel nothing.

Dawn thought that she will feel sorry for the woman in her early twenties that was in such a sorry state. Marcy was the princess of the Red Moon pack, with good looks and great education, she came here to become Luna, yet she fell into a coma.

Dawn also thought that maybe she will despise Marcy for not appreciating all the good things in her life and rejecting the mate bond.

However, instead of any of those, Dawn didn’t feel anything.

Dawn watched as Talia arranged herbs in the vase and collected the ones that started drying. They really smelled nice, and Dawn thought of asking Talia if she can get some for her apartment also. It wouldn’t be fair if Zina’s place smells great and Dawn’s was lacking.

Seeing that Dawn was watching her, Talia started explaining what she was doing while wrapping the half-dried plants into paper towels. “I will cut off the wet parts and dry them separately. When they are fully dried, we can use them as spices, to make tea, for scented pouches, or as material for incense burners.”

Dawn thought how Talia was amazing, and she remembered how Talia would always keep the leftover food for later. No matter how much they had, Talia never wasted anything.

“OK. We are done here.”, Talia announced, and Dawn felt all jittery.

“How do I look?”, Dawn asked.

“Are you worried that Commander George won’t approve of that smudge on your cheek?”

Dawn started rubbing her left cheek vigorously.

“The other one.”, Talia said with a straight face, and she burst into giggles when Dawn switched to rub her right cheek.

It took a second for Dawn to realize… “You are messing with me.”

“Don’t be silly, Dawn. The man is non-responsive. Even if you have horns sticking out of your head, he won’t mind. Or it’s more accurate to say that he won’t notice.”

Dawn made a face and grabbed the tray that she kept on the side. “Lead the way.”

The truth was that even Dawn was not sure why she was so self-conscious while thinking about Commander George.

Sure, George was powerful and handsome, but Dawn saw many Alphas and many handsome people, yet none of them invaded her thoughts and affected her emotions to the point of her acting like a flustered teenager who was experiencing her first crush.

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