Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
What kind of magical power she has? Maddox was not sure but Talia being able to achieve this feat was absolutely fantastic.
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Shortly before lunch, in the packhouse…
Alpha Maddox went to check on Mindy, and he found her packing. They were planning to leave the Shadow Fang pack in the afternoon.
Knowing that Mindy spent some time with Talia, Maddox asked what she thinks about Talia.
To Maddox’s disappointment, Mindy didn’t know anything noteworthy, but when she told him that Talia is helping in the kitchen, Maddox perked up.
He knew that Axel was with Dayson in Dayson’s study, so this was a great opportunity for him to talk to Talia without Dayson hovering.
Just as Mindy said, Maddox found Talia in the kitchen.
“Talia…”, Maddox called. “Can we have a word?”
Talia glanced at Stephanie only to see the latter nodding for her to go.
Talia wiped the seasoned breadcrumbs from her hands and removed the apron before heading for the door.
She didn’t dare to look at Zina and Dawn. Talia knew that those two were close to bursting with questions since breakfast, and the only reason why they didn’t jump on Talia so far was thanks to Stephanie’s presence.
But now Alpha Maddox came looking for Talia and she was confident that Zina and Dawn just added another bunch of inquiries related to Talia’s situation.
Talia followed Maddox into the garden while wondering what he wants.
“I spoke with your Alpha about you coming to the Blue River pack.”, Maddox said.
Talia’s eyes widened as her stomach tied into painful knots. Is Dayson sending her away? “What did he say?”
Maddox smirked in amusement. Talia’s anxiousness was easy to read.
Maddox had several theories about Dayson’s behavior related to Talia, but now he confirmed that whatever is going on, it’s mutual.
He didn’t want to tease her. “Dayson refused my offer.”
Talia relaxed visibly at Maddox’s words. It was his offer, which means that Dayson didn’t want to send her away. Actually, he refused. Talia liked that. But why would Alpha Maddox want for her to come to his pack?
Her brows furrowed in confusion when Maddox gave her a business card.
“This is my personal number. Call me if you need help.”
Feeling that it’s rude to refuse an Alpha, Talia took the card, but she had to say, “I am aware that you and Alpha Dayson have a close relationship. If I am doing well here, I won’t need help from you, and if I plan to escape, you will be the second last person I would call, with the last one being Alpha Dayson.”
Maddox was surprised by this answer. But then he put that in the context of Talia being abused before coming to the Shadow Fang pack, and he understood her reasoning.
“You can call me if Dayson needs help.”
“You think that he will need help and not contact you?”
Maddox hummed in confirmation. “Dayson is a prideful person.”
Talia flipped the card a few times before asking, “Why don’t you give this to Betas? Why me?”
“Betas will obey his command. You are different.” Maddox looked at Talia thoughtfully before adding, “Dayson is different when he is with you.”
Talia had so many questions, but before she could ask any, Dayson’s angry voice reached them, “Do I need to install some tracker on you? Didn’t I tell you to stay away from Talia?”
Maddox winked at Talia when he saw her putting his card in her back pocket, and he raised his hands defensively toward Dayson.
“We were only talking. Chill. It’s not like I was about to steal the girl.”
Dayson snorted irritably and stood in front of Talia to visually examine her.
“Did he do anything to make you uncomfortable?”
“No. We were just talking.”, Talia responded to Dayson before turning to Maddox. “If that’s all, I will return to the kitchen…”
Without waiting for a response, Talia scurried back into the packhouse.
She really wanted to know what Maddox meant when he said that Dayson is different when he is with her, but she had a feeling that another chance for a private chat with Alpha Maddox won’t come easily. Even if she finds herself alone with him, how is she supposed to just bring up that topic?
Thinking about the card that Alpha Maddox gave her, Talia smiled a little. Adding to Axel’s and Mindy’s numbers, this was her third phone number, and she didn’t have a phone yet! And the awesome thing was that all three numbers she had belonged to impressive characters.
Talia decided to talk to Stephanie when she gets a chance and to figure out how she can get a phone. Maybe she can ask for a salary because she is helping in the kitchen… at this thought, Talia felt like crying. She didn’t really help much because someone would often call her to step out, or she would make a mess. Ah, it seemed hopeless.
~ the Red Moon pack ~
Marcy was reading a book before lunchtime when she heard several quick knocks on the door of her room.
Before Marcy could respond, the door opened, and Nora peeked in.
“Busy?”, Nora asked.
Marcy’s lips stretched into her well-practiced smile.
Ever since Dayson left the Red Moon pack, almost two weeks ago, Marcy is aware that Nora is after Dayson.
Normally, Marcy wouldn’t care what Nora and Dayson are doing in their private time, but Nora was supposed to be her best friend in the Red Moon pack, while Dayson was her fiancé-to-be.
How can Marcy not have grievances after finding Nora’s panties tucked under the bed in the room Dayson was using?
Sure, Alphas have a reputation of leaving a trail of women behind them but what’s Nora’s excuse?
But Marcy knew better than to spill everything. Since then, Marcy was watching Nora and waiting for the right chance to strike back.
“How can I be busy for you? There are no secrets between us.”, Marcy responded. “I assume you are here with a reason.”
Nora nodded and handed her phone to Marcy. “Look at this…”
Marcy checked the phone that had a photo open. It was a picture of Dayson and someone in his embrace… the two of them are in the crowd… under the tall black clocktower.
“What am I looking at?”, Marcy asked.
“Don’t you recognize the guy?”