Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
Talia craned her neck to see a headless mannequin wearing a golden sleeveless floor-length dress that had a shiny sequined bodice and a light flowy skirt that looked like it was made out of several layers of see-through silk. Talia really wanted to touch it and confirm if it’s as soft as it looks.
Talia’s insides fluttered. She never wore anything so fancy.
This was definitely not from her closet.
“Did you say that you brought the dress with you?”, Talia asked.
“Yes, Ms. Talia.”, Lily responded. “It arrived earlier this afternoon and Luna Alicia told us to hold it until Alpha Dayson calls for it. It arrived with shoes and matching jewelry.”
“You are very lucky, Ms. Talia”, Ivy chimed in. “I’ve never seen an Alpha doting on his Luna this much”
Talia smiled awkwardly but she didn’t want to correct the misunderstanding. Maybe for tonight, she can be Dayson’s Luna.
Talia confirmed that Dayson organized all this, and she was amazed at how he could think about the little details. It reminded her of how he prepared her an outfit for her first day of work as his assistant, and even though she said how it’s not necessary, he continued doing that every day.
She never expected that a scary Alpha will be so attentive. From clothes to food and making her comfortable and safe, and above all that, Dayson made her feel needed, important.
…
Lily was flat-ironing Talia’s hair and Ivy was applying foundation when a knock sounded from the door.
It took a moment for Talia to realize that she should answer, and she started scrambling to tighten the bathrobe around her.
“Ms. Talia, do you want me to get that?”, Ivy offered, and Talia nodded gratefully.
Talia hoped that whoever it is, got the wrong door or maybe it’s some delivery and Ivy will handle it.
“Can I help you?”, Ivy asked after opening the door.
“I’m here to see Alpha Dayson”, a female voice drifted into the room and Talia pressed her lips into a line as her insides tightened. The woman sounded official. If she is from the Ligthclaw pack, Ivy should know her, right?
“Alpha Dayson is busy.”, Ivy responded. “Can I take a message?”
“Why are you here?”, the female voice responded with a question, and Ivy turned to look at Talia helplessly.
Talia glanced at Lily to see that she already released her hair and Talia took a deep breath before standing up.
Talia’s eyes widened at the sight of Nora who was looking into the room around Ivy who was blocking her sight.
Talia’s mind worked a million thoughts a second.
Why is Red Moon Beta’s daughter here? Is Marcy here also? Did she recognize her? No Talia saw Nora many times and she knew who Nora is, but Nora never paid attention to Omegas.
Talia swallowed a mouthful of air when Nora looked at her with a frown.
It took Talia a moment to gather her wits and to remind herself that she is here with Dayson. Not as someone he rescued, not as his assistant, but as his date and these two Omegas think of Talia as Dayson’s Luna. She should act like it.
Talia straightened her back and responded to the question that Nora asked Ivy. “Ivy and Lily are here to help me get ready for the party. Who are you and why are you looking for Dayson?”
Nora stared at Talia in disbelief.
Nora wanted to see Dayson, to remind him of Marcy’s existence and of hers as well, and she knew that Dayson brought a woman with him, but she didn’t expect that the woman will act like she owns the place, and even have helpers to get ready.
Talia tilted her head while looking at Nora who was standing there stupidly.
The proud Miss Nora that Talia knew from her time at the Red Moon pack was nowhere to be found. This was just some random nobody who wanted to disturb her peace with Dayson.
Talia felt anger bubbling inside her. Did Nora want to snatch Dayson?
“Did you forget to speak?”, Talia snapped at Nora. “You have five seconds to respond, or I will call security. How did you find this room?” Talia turned to Ivy. “Rooms of the VIP guests shouldn’t be disclosed. Alpha Dayson won’t be pleased that a random person disturbed us. Can you find who leaked this information?”
Ivy nodded rapidly. “Yes, Ms. Talia. I will do my best.” And then Ivy’s eyes lost focus while she was mind-linking someone.
Talia turned her attention back on Nora. “Well? If you have something to say to Dayson, I will be happy to convey your message once he is out of the shower, and if you wanted anything more than talking” Talia narrowed her eyes while allowing her fury to wash over her. “Dayson is taken.”
Nora was not aware at what point she took a step back. She jolted when Talia slammed the door in her face.
Nora reached for her forehead and wiped it. Why was she sweaty? Why was she unable to speak? Nothing made sense, but she was alarmed by the fact that the woman with Dayson is not just some random nobody. Did Omega call her Ms. Talia? What was with all that respect and special treatment? And did Talia call her a nobody? She is Beta’s daughter! How is that a nobody!?
After slamming the door in Nora’s face, Talia plopped on the chair and released the breath she was holding.
Ivy was still frozen while mind-linking, so Talia spoke to Lily.
“If that woman doesn’t leave, just call security. Dayson has no meetings scheduled today, and we don’t know who she is. Can anyone come here?”
Lily looked at Talia apologetically. “I can confirm that she is not from the Lightclaw pack. We have a lot of guests in the packhouse, and it seems that she slipped through the cracks. Our security is focusing on keeping uninvited people outside. Considering that all guests are high-ranking members, this kind of behavior is unexpected.”
Lily continued flat ironing Talia’s hair. “You handled her well, Ms. Talia.”
Talia hid her trembling hands in the sleeves of her bathrobe and glanced up at Lily. “Really? To be honest, I didn’t expect that someone will show up like that.”
“It’s unfortunate, but some women will go after Alphas who are married with kids. Nothing is off-limits for them. Alpha Dayson is a handsome man. You are lucky that he cares for you.”
Talia blinked. “What makes you think he cares?”
“If he doesn’t dote on you, he wouldn’t ask us to style you for the party, Ms. Talia. I noticed the difference between how Alpha Dayson talked to you and how he spoke to us. I know a bit about fashion, and that dress is the latest model from a popular designer… I forgot his name, but I remember that the queue for his works is months long. Together with jewelry, I’m sure it costs a fortune…”, Lily blabbered while working on Talia’s hair and Talia felt warm and fuzzy feeling swelling in her chest.
“Security is looking through surveillance footage, Ms. Talia.”, Ivy said when she resumed applying foundation on Talia’s face. “That was Miss Nora from the Red Moon pack. They saw her coming in and no one stopped her, because they assumed she came here to speak to her Alpha. Security will talk to her and clarify the issue”
Talia’s insides tightened. This means that Alpha Edward is here.
What about Marcy? Alpha Edward wouldn’t bring Nora to such an event, not without Marcy. Talia overheard Omegas at the Red Moon pack talking about how Nora and Marcy clicked from the moment Marcy returned from Europe, and they probably came together.
Facing Nora was one thing because Talia never interacted with Nora directly, but Marcy beat her up twice and Talia’s body still remembers it even though bruises healed.
Talia was concerned. Will she be able to face Marcy and not fall apart?
…
“All done!”, Ivy exclaimed while putting the contouring brush on the table victoriously.
Talia leaned closer to the mirror to see her face.
A bit of a blush on her cheeks mix of brown and golden eyeshadow created a smokey-eye effect mascara and reddish lip gloss enhanced Talia’s features and made her polished, yet it was not over the top.