Chapter 770 – Hidden Desires of the Werewolf King Novel

Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel

Cassie shrugged. “Isn’t that how things work? You have something I want, and I have information that can make your life easier.”

Talia didn’t like this. Assuming they believe Cassie and they miss Ashton’s birthday, then what? Why would Cassie prevent them from going there? Were rogues planning to attack the Shadow Fang pack? Or did she come here to swindle Dayson into believing her, and then she will harm him?

Talia wrapped her arms around Dayson protectively.

Cassie’s expression turned sour when Talia hugged Dayson, and he adjusted his arms to accommodate her there. No matter what Cassie and Dayson did in the bedroom, Dayson never allowed Cassie to hold him in public.

“I’m confident that you predicted this outcome,” Dayson said to Cassie. “You wouldn’t be here if you didn’t have a way to convince us to collaborate. What do you suggest?”

“I suggest you believe me, but then… you probably won’t.” She didn’t think this far. Cassie fished a piece of paper from her pocket and gave it to Dayson. “You can reach me on this number. No one knows I have this phone. Once you confirm I was telling the truth, give me a call, and we can negotiate. There is more.” Cassie gave him a meaningful look. “Much more.”

Dayson snorted. “If you have such information, what gives you the confidence I won’t interrogate you right now?”

Cassie’s face paled. “You won’t do that. I am much more useful as your ally. If you harm me and I am lying, you will provoke the Steelbite pack for no reason.”

And with that, Cassie turned toward the trucks and headed to get another box to carry into the warehouse. It was tough work, but at least no one was scolding or beating her.

“She could be here on Alpha Richard’s orders,” Talia said.

Dayson puffed his cheeks. “I agree. However…”

“We can’t dismiss Cassie’s warning either.” Talia finished Dayson’s thought. Talia’s hand subconsciously moved to her belly. “What will we do?”

“First, we will warn Cristian about this.”

It was not unusual for rogues to target packs during an event where members from other packs were among guests. Rogues would use the celebratory mood and the fact that outsiders were in the pack to sneak in and cause damage. It was normal to have occasional fights that ended up with injured on both sides. However, now that rogues started grouping together, the situation was serious.

Talia looked at Dayson. “We should see what rogues are up to. Did you hear anything about Steph and Lisa?”

Dayson didn’t want to talk about it. Talia was pregnant, and she shouldn’t get upset, yet here she was, looking at him with concern while thinking about the bad stuff.

They had a peaceful few days of handling administrative work and enjoying each other’s company, and now this. If he knew that coming here would bring them back to the topic of rogues and other nasty things, he would send Jaeden to watch over this tribute delivery.

“Let’s talk to Maya about this tonight,” Dayson said dejectedly.

Talia looked up at Dayson whose expression didn’t conceal his displeasure.

“Dayson?” Talia called. “No matter what it is, we will handle it.”

Dayson smiled, happy to see the determination in Talia’s gaze. “Yes, we will. I won’t allow anything to happen to you or our little bean sprouting in your belly.”

Talia’s eyes clouded with tears. There was a life growing within her, and it was Dayson’s and hers, and she couldn’t be happier.

Dayson gave her a soft kiss before suggesting, “Let’s go to the packhouse and do something to improve the mood.” He didn’t want to watch people unloading things anymore.

Talia had a different idea. “Did you forget we need to buy a present for Ashton? Afterward, we can go to the sweetshop and eat some yummy cakes.”

…

Talia and Dayson returned to the packhouse later that afternoon. They finished shopping and eating sweets, and they even brought some cake to keep in the fridge, for later.

Talia was pleased with the present they got for Ashton. It was a model of a plane that needed assembling, and it could fly while operated remotely (assuming the assembly was done right). It was complicated, but Talia remembered how Ashton was acting like a little adult, so she thought that he would like this gift that’s for older kids.

Dayson and Talia still didn’t discuss if they would go to the party, but even if they didn’t, they would send their gift.

Talia saw Cinna falling on the floor when Dayson knocked it down with the bag he put on the sofa.

“You are doing that on purpose,” Talia called him out. Once or twice might be accidental, but Talia already found Cinna on the floor numerous times, a few times too close to the trash bin, while Blackie was always right where she left him.

The only one coming here was Rosa, and she wouldn’t dare throw their stuff around. That left Dayson as the culprit.

“Doing what?” Dayson asked like he had no idea what she was talking about.

Talia went to pick up the plush toy from the floor. “Don’t spoil our child’s first toy.”

Dayson paused as he realized what Talia was talking about. “You will give that thing to our daughter?”

“That THING is my first toy. It’s a beautiful plush puppy. I want to give her to our baby.”

Dayson was glad that Talia was considering giving that wretched toy away, but to their child!? He didn’t like it. “Why don’t we give Cinna to Ashton?”

“He is six years old boy. Plush toys are probably boring for him.”

“My daughter’s firsts will come from me,” Dayson squeezed through his teeth with more venom than he intended to let out.

“Why can’t I give something to our child? And why are we talking about me and you like we are separate? And…” Talia paused when it dawned on her. “This is because Keith gave me Cinna. Isn’t it?”

Dayson’s silence answered Talia’s question.

Dayson knew he was petty and that it didn’t make sense. Talia was his and his alone, and she never thought about any other guy, but… he couldn’t help it. That toy reminded Dayson of Keith’s ghost that hovered over them, and the fact that Talia was so caring toward that toy was infuriating and, at the same time, preventing Dayson from trashing it.

Talia put Cinna on the sofa and hugged Dayson. “Why didn’t you tell me?”

“Tell you, what?”

“That you don’t approve I kept a toy that Keith gave me?”

“It’s not that I don’t approve, but…” He didn’t know what to say next. Should he lie and pretend that he didn’t have a grudge against a plush toy?

Talia felt her insides tightening. If Dayson kept in their bedroom an item from another female, Talia would be livid. And this was from Keith, who looked at Talia as more than just his Luna.

“I’m so sorry, Dayson,” Talia said. “I will be more considerate of your feelings.”

Cinna was important because it was Talia’s first toy.

Talia played with Cinna and Blackie, like they were brother and sister, and she completely forgot that Keith had given her that toy. And she didn’t think it would hurt Dayson’s feelings.

“Don’t be sorry, kitten,” Dayson spoke into her hair, feeling guilty that he ended up burdening her.

“Give me some time.”

“For?” He asked.

“To fix things,” Talia said, and before he could ask what that meant, she got on her toes and kissed him.

Talia couldn’t throw Cinna, but she was determined to find her a good home. It was her first toy, and she loved it, but nothing compared to Dayson’s peace of mind.

…

Talia and Dayson were having dinner with Maya and Jaeden.

As usually when they didn’t have guests, Maya and Jaeden were giving updates about the current status.

The Beta duo had Erik, Zack, and Petra following them during the day to learn and help. Jaeden was happy to report, “They are smart kids. Fast learners. When Maya and I leave, they will be able to handle several tasks independently, and I will tell them to ask for your input when in doubt.”

“It would be good if you give us a list of things the kids did so far,” Talia said.

Dayson was feeding Talia while recollecting how for years, it was just him and his Betas. The fact that Talia was at this table, participating in the conversation as an equal, warmed his heart.

An image of Cassie in Talia’s place flashed in Dayson’s mind, and he quickly shook it away. Cassie would be a horrible Luna. She was bossy and condescending, and if he made her his Luna, she would only get worse.

Between Dayson, Jaeden, and Maya, they had too much temper at the table, and Talia was like a calming balm that made everything better. No matter how heated things got when their opinions clashed, no one could raise his (or her) voice at Talia.

Another image flashed in Dayson’s mind; this one was with Marcy sitting on his left. That was when Dayson was under the effect of the dark magic, and he didn’t remember Talia, yet he still knew that Marcy being there was wrong. Only Talia belonged there.

“Dayson?”

Talia’s voice pulled Dayson out of his thoughts.

“Yes, kitten?”

“Are you alright?”

“I am happy you are here.” He admitted his thoughts.

Talia’s face exploded into a bright smile. She didn’t expect those sweet words, especially not in front of an audience, but that made it much better.

She leaned to give him a smacking kiss on the lips.

“There is no other place I would rather be,” she said, and this was the truth.

After dinner, Jaeden and Dayson went to the study to discuss rotations of patrols for the next month. With Jaeden’s upcoming long vacation, Dayson wanted to ensure they don’t leave any openings.

Maya and Talia lingered in the living room while snacking on cookies.

Talia wanted to ask Maya more about the rogue situation because Dayson kept her in the dark. Talia knew that he did that, so she didn’t get upset, but not knowing was making her nervous.

Before Talia could ask anything, Zina came in bringing tea and cake.

“I saw the cake in the fridge, and I thought you might enjoy this,” Zina said while putting a cup of ginger tea in front of Talia.

Talia smiled at the thought that Dayson had asked Zina to bring her tea that eases nausea. He was busy working, yet he still thought of her. How can she be mad at him because he was shielding her from things that might upset her?

“Why don’t you join us?” Talia asked Zina. “There is plenty of cake for everyone.”

Zina was happy to join. With Dawn gone, Zina’s evenings were uneventful. Sure, there were other Omegas she could mingle with, but Zina missed her bestie.

Maya’s eyes sparkled while picking which slice of cake to eat first. There were so many options, and they all came from the best bakery in Darkbourne. Chocolate cake, mocha, vanilla, lemon, strawberry, and mixed fruits, each moist, fragrant, and tempting.

Talia and Zina shared a slice of mixed fruit cake because there was only one slice, and they both wanted it.

“How are mixers going?” Talia asked Maya.

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