Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
Elder Samson and Elder Charlie were aware that they already had agreements with Alpha Edward and Elder Parker. If they back down now, wouldn’t they suffer consequences?
Unfortunately, when faced with the scenario of Dayson finding his fated mate, all their plans for the future started cracking.
Now what?
They were stuck between a rock and a hard place, unable to move forward or to retreat.
“This girl secured us a tribute?” Elder Charlie wanted to know more about it, hoping to find a weakness that can be exploited.
Dayson’s expression darkened. “THIS GIRL has a name, and it’s Talia. I suggest you remember it because soon she will be your Luna. Talia was in the position to ask for anything she wants, yet she asked Alpha Richard to give tribute to the Shadow Fang pack. We still didn’t determine the date for her Luna ceremony, yet she is contributing to our pack. Based on the information I received about Marcy from the Red Moon pack, her days consist of sitting at home and relaxing.”
Dayson glanced nervously at Talia. “It’s not that I would ever consider Marcy as my Luna. I was just making an objective comparison.”
Elder Samson frowned. “If you didn’t consider Marcy as your Luna, why did you go to the Red Moon pack to settle the engagement?”
Dayson tightened his hold on Talia like he feared that she will leave him right then and there. He could feel that her emotions became unstable. Was it because he said that he was gathering information on Marcy? Or because Elder Samson brought up the point that he went to meet Marcy?
“There was no settling of anything. It is one thing what they planned, and another what actually happened.”, Dayson said stiffly. “The point here is that Talia is more than qualified to be my Luna, and us being fated mates means that our union is blessed by the Moon Goddess. Anyone who thinks otherwise is welcome to challenge me openly. As for the ones who try to scheme and cause discord in our pack, I won’t hesitate in punishing everyone involved.”
Dayson continued in a dangerously low voice. “Besides a few people I trust, the two of you are the only ones who know that Talia is my fated mate. If this news spreads before we announce it officially, I will know whose lips were loose. You are aware of my reputation related to defending my pack. If anyone dares to jeopardize my mate, I will show no mercy.”
Both Elders swallowed hard.
Dayson was clear that the consequences of messing with Talia will be dire.
The two Elders didn’t have a problem in keeping Talia’s importance a secret. Surely, Dayson will announce it soon. However, they had another problem.
Both Elder Charlie and Elder Samson made agreements with Elder Parker and Alpha Edward, and the purpose of their visit today was to seal the deal with Dayson. If this with Marcy falls through, who knows what Elder Parker and Alpha Edward will do?
“But what about Marcy?”, Elder Charlie asked.
Talia looked at two Elders and the displeasure that bubbled inside her exploded.
“What about Marcy?”, Talia snapped. “Why are you talking like Dayson is breaking up a long-term loving relationship? There is nothing going on between them. Nothing. Or do you think I will allow my man to keep a woman on the side?”
Dayson’s heart soared. Talia just claimed him as her man!
He wished that he recorded this so that he can replay it later.
Elder Charlie was irked by Talia’s attitude, but he felt the urge to bow his head. “Well, no, but”
“But, what?”, Talia interrupted him angrily. “You are old and should be wise. Is it better to tell Marcy before she comes here that the role she is coveting is taken, or should I do it instead of you at the doorstep of my home?”
Elder Samson lost color from his face as he realized, “You want US to tell Alpha Edward that Marcy won’t be the Luna of the Shadow Fang pack?”
“It seems your brain is working fine, given enough stimulation.”, Talia said, and Dayson stifled a chuckle while hiding his face behind her back. Ah, his mate was on fire and Dayson loved every minute of it.
“Preposterous!”, Elder Charlie protested. “Why do you want us to deliver bad news?”
Talia’s irritation swelled. “Seeing how the two of you are standing up for Marcy, there is no place for doubts about who from within our pack worked with Alpha Edward. As respectable Elders, you should own it and clean up the mess you made. Find a peaceful way for Marcy to give up on a position that belongs to me, and make sure not to reveal my existence.”
Talia stood up from Dayson’s lap and narrowed her eyes at two Elders. “I didn’t forget that you neglected the simple courtesy of greeting me as your Luna. Your disrespect offended me and your Alpha. It makes me wonder if you did that on purpose or are you just simply foolish?”
Dayson had an urge to pull Talia into his embrace and to kiss her senselessly. How can she be so amazing?
Did she notice that not only two Elders, but Maya and Jaeden also lowered their heads for her?
Of course, she didn’t notice. Talia doesn’t notice these things, but Dayson does, and he was damn proud of his little mate.
She was like a firecracker, putting everyone in their place, and Dayson enjoyed the show profusely.
…
Two Elders left Dayson’s office in a daze, and only when the air from the hallway hit them, they realized their clothes were drenched in sweat. Just what the hell was that?
Jaeden and Maya silently left the office as well, to make sure the Elders really leave the packhouse, and by the way Dayson pulled Talia to sit on his lap, it seemed that lovebirds would like some privacy.
When Talia realized that it was only her and Dayson in the study, she looked at him apprehensively.
“Did I cross the line?”
“Nothing is too much for you, kitten. You did amazing.”, Dayson said dotingly.
Talia smiled brightly. She enjoyed the compliment for a few seconds, before asking, “Do you think they will handle Marcy?”
Dayson shrugged. “There is no way to tell, but if they fail, I will make sure she gets the message. I don’t want to risk her coming here and making you uncomfortable. Now that these two Elders are aware I have a mate, they won’t dare to cooperate with Alpha Edward.”
Talia pressed her lips into a line. Why did he make it sound that he was arranging for Marcy to not come only for Talia’s sake? Did that mean, if Talia was not here, Dayson would be OK with Marcy? Talia pushed those thoughts to the side.
“Will you use the same mate story to deter Marcy? What if Alpha Edward opposes? If he made these two Elders work for him, there are probably others. What if…”
“Let me worry about that.”, Dayson interrupted Talia’s next what-if scenario.
Talia nodded obediently and then her eyes lit up when she remembered one detail.
She craned her neck, for Dayson to see. “Do you think they noticed the hickey?”
Dayson stared at Talia’s neck, gave it a sniff and a lick, and even though Talia giggled while wondering what he was up to, his brows were furrowed to form a serious expression. He was not playing.
“I thought you changed your mind and covered it with makeup, but now I know you didn’t. There is no hickey, kitten.”
Talia was confused. “What? It was there.” She checked in the mirror of the bathroom where she was tidying herself after Dayson left to meet the Elders.
“I know.”, Dayson said. He remembered the dark red mark on her neck he left behind.
Dayson’s lips stretched into a big smile. There was only one explanation for a hickey that disappeared mysteriously. “Your wolf healed it.”
“You think so?”, Talia asked nervously.
“I know so. Without your wolf, it would take days for that hickey to completely disappear, and your neck is clean. I think she will wake up soon.” Dayson wrapped Talia in his arms and pulled her to lean on him.
He really wanted her wolf to awaken as soon as possible. Right now, would be perfect. With Talia’s wolf present, Talia would be confident they are mates and belong together, and he will take care of everything else.
Talia snuggled into Dayson’s embrace and stuffed her face in the crook of his neck, taking a deep breath of her favorite scent that made her dizzy.
Talia didn’t want to think about her wolf. Doctor Travis explained to Talia how nothing is certain and that even if there is some improvement, it could be temporary, and it doesn’t mean it will go all the way.
If her wolf awakens, it would be another unknown that will definitely impact her relationship with Dayson and Talia didn’t want anything to change because this, right now, was perfect.
Talia was impressed that even with Elders visiting and all the pending work, Dayson prioritized her training as something that can’t be skipped.
The two of them spent more than an hour in their own private gym stretching, running, jumping, planking, Dayson showed Talia a few techniques how to punch effectively with a fist and with the base of her palm, and then they ended up on the exercising mat in a steamy make-out session that left them craving for more.
Talia got to keep her clothes on while in the gym, but after training was over… it was a different story.
The moment they entered the shower enclosure, Dayson pinned her against the wall, and she couldn’t wait to feel that stretch and friction, and Dayson didn’t make her wait.