Chapter 21 – Sorry Alpha I Am Wolfless Novel

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Riviana

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“Isn’t it weird to have another gathering after just a week?” Paul asked.

“This one isn’t for the Alpha to look for a mate though.” Juniper said, staring right at me. “This gathering is for the entire pack, save for very young children.”

“Yes, I had heard that almost every member of the pack must be there.” I told them.

“Heard it from where.” Cedar asked. He and Juniper were like good cop bad cop, only it was hard to tell which was which.

“Just around.”

“Uh huh.” Cedar said, not believing me at all.

“Riviana, does this meeting have anything to do with why you are being followed around by that warrior from the pack?” She asked me.

“I don’t know, they might bring up the rogue that attacked me. I don’t know what all is going to happen. How am I supposed to know?”

“You’re a bad liar Astro.” Paul told me matter-of-factly.

“What are you talking about?”

“I think you know exactly what we are talking about.” Cedar snapped. I just looked at him, eyes full of regret.

“What are you not telling us?” Juniper asked me, hurt filling her voice.

“I can’t talk about it.” I told them.

“Does it have to do with the gathering?” She asked me.

“I can’t talk about it.” I said again.

“Ok.” She sounded like my answer had been a yes. “And does it have anything to do with why you missed school and are being followed around by a high-ranking pack warrior?”

“I can’t talk about it.” I said again. Regret was clear in my voice and on my face.

“Last question.” She whispered. I looked at her pleadingly. “Does it have anything to do with the Alpha?” I glanced at Vincent before repeating the line again.

“I can’t talk about it.” I was close to tears now. I didn’t want to hide things from them.

“That’s all I needed to hear.” She said knowingly. She had understood what it all meant. They were all looking at me, Juniper with eyes narrowed in scrutiny, Cedar and Paul with eyes that had gone wide in shock.

“Are you ok Riviana?” Paul asked me, I could hear genuine concern in his voice. “I remember how scared you looked the other day.” He added in a whisper.

I snuck a glance at Vincent, I knew he was listening to everything that we had said, but I hadn’t broken my promise. I didn’t tell anyone anything. He sensed my eyes on him and turned to look at me with a smile.

The remainder of the day passed in its usual style, only with an extra tag along with us. Vincent had insisted on carrying my bag everywhere. Thankfully I only had two classes today, so I didn’t need to be overly embarrassed by his doting.

We drove back to the house, or estate as I had heard others call it, I had thought the drive would be quiet, but he had a few things to say.

“I am glad you kept your promises, Luna.”

“Please don’t start with that again Vincent.” I told him.

“You’re going to have to get used to it.” He told me. “You might as well get the practice in now.” He laughed at me as I groaned at the thought.

“Fine, but only at the house.” I told him.

“Fine, only at the house, Riviana.” He laughed. “But like I said, I am glad you kept your promises. The Alpha will be happy to hear that as well.”

“What exactly are you going to tell him?” I asked, concerned for my friends who had figured things out on their own.

“Just as I said, that you kept your promises.” He answered with a smile. He really was a nice guy.

“Thank you, Vincent.”

“There is no need to thank me, Luna.” He spoke my title, exaggerating it, as we pulled up to the house. I groaned in response all the while he was laughing at my reaction.

The next few days passed in a blur. I went to class accompanied by Vincent every day. He continued to carry my bag everywhere we went. He got along with us fine, but he was also a lot older than us, so we felt a little uncomfortable letting loose with our typical brand of humor. But perhaps he would be a good influence on Paul and Cedar, hopefully he’d help them mature somewhat.

Now, I was sitting alone in my room the night before the gathering, stressing over the upcoming ceremony. Gina was coming soon for the final fitting of my dress. Aside from that I would have nothing to distract me.

They brought me an early dinner in my room. Apparently, Joaquin was out for the night and eating alone in the kitchen would have been uncomfortable, so I preferred to eat in my room instead.

Gina came shortly after the dinner that Abigail, the cook, had made for me. The dress had been altered to the specifications we had decided on. She set up the stool, told me to strip and helped me into the dress just like before.

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