Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
This would be so much easier if Talia knew that she is Dayson’s mate! But if Maya blurts that out, Dayson will skin her alive!
“Don’t take it to heart, Talia. Lisa knew for more than a year that Tony won’t make her his Luna because he was looking for his fated mate, just like other unmated Alphas” Shit! Why did I say that!? “I mean Your situation is nothing like Lisa’s.”
Maya bit her tongue so that she stops blabbering.
Talia let out a long breath. Is her situation like Lisa’s? Of course, not.
As much as Talia is in love with Dayson, she never gave into the delusion that she will be his Luna.
If Talia could have any wish in the world, she would wish that Dayson is not an Alpha, and not that she can be his Luna.
Talia accepted that whatever is going on between her and Dayson is her patch of happiness, and she is grateful for it, no matter how temporary it is.
“Don’t worry, Maya. I’m fine.”
“You should be. I know Alpha Dayson for years and I can tell you that he is different with you. He is not playing.”
Talia didn’t want to talk about it. In the end, no matter what Dayson feels about her, once he finds his mate, it will be over.
Maybe he never finds his mate? Does he even need a mate in order to dump Talia? There are many other she-wolves who are better than she is.
Talia shook those thoughts away. She shouldn’t wish this for Dayson. He deserves to find his mate and be happy, even if that means she will be heartbroken.
Talia decided to change the topic.
“I am anxious about the spa. I’ve never been into one. What should I expect?”
Maya was happy to talk about anything other than Dayson and mates. “First, we will undress and put fluffy robes on”
Talia listened with great interest about massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, scrubs, and cocktails. It all sounded fancy.
Talia returned to the packhouse from her spa outing with Maya who was in a rush to change clothes and resume her duties.
One refugee family was about to enter the territory of the Shadow Fang pack, and Maya was in charge of welcoming them, dealing with the paperwork, and helping them settle.
Talia wanted to go with Maya and see how all that works, but she needed to prepare for her upcoming trip, so after bidding goodbye to Maya, Talia went up to the third floor, straight to her (and Dayson’s) bedroom.
Talia dropped several purple bags full of cosmetic products on the floor before plopping on the bed.
Yes, manicure, pedicure, massages, facials, and scrubs were relaxing, her skin was glowing, her nails were sparkly, and everything was fantastic while lasted, but now that she arrived home, Talia realized that she was drained, like someone sucked the energy out of her body.
Without moving a muscle, Talia started thinking about packing.
Luckily, Dayson and Talia will return tomorrow, so other than toiletries and a dress for the party, she needs to pack one change of clothes and that’s it. She will sleep in Dayson’s t-shirt, so there is not much to pack, and Talia estimated that she can collect all that into one pile in less than ten minutes.
What about the suitcase? Dayson should have a spare one. A little one will do. Maybe a backpack?
A deep chuckle got Talia’s attention.
“Should I take this as, you enjoyed at the spa?”
Talia lifted her head a bit to see Dayson standing at the door of the closet.
Dayson was leaning on the doorframe lazily, wearing black pants that fit snuggly over his firm ass, and a light blue shirt with the top two buttons undone, giving her a glimpse of his toned chest. His icy blue eyes smiled at her and those few unruly raven-black strands that stood out of his otherwise perfectly groomed hair made him irresistible.
Talia gaped at him. How can a man be so handsome?
Dayson was watching Talia with a half-smirk, starting with her hair that was spread on the bed around her head like a majestic crown. His sight paused on her honeyed eyes that were looking at him, and then he went down her lips, neck, collarbones, following her enchanting frame that was covered in a cream-colored short-sleeved summer dress that flared from her waist down all the way to her knees, and Dayson was sure that he never saw a girl more beautiful in his life. And that was his mate. His. Only his.
Talia was flustered. She was properly clothed, but his intense gaze made her feel naked.
“Yeah, the spa was good.”, Talia responded when she found her voice. “It was relaxing and now I only feel like lazing.”
“Feel free to. I’m almost done packing and there is time until lunch.”, Dayson said.
Talia rolled her eyes. “You are done packing. What about me?”
“I packed for both of us, kitten.”, he said with a smile that made her heart skip a beat.
Talia couldn’t believe this. Did he say that he packed things for both of them? Her stuff included?
What dress did he pick for her to wear tonight? Talia decided not to ask. It’s not like she knows about fashion anyway. She can match colors and that’s about it.
If someone told her that the unpredictable Alpha would pack her things for an overnight stay with him, she would call that person a liar, yet here she is, only hours away from going to a fancy party with Dayson, as his date, and they will stay overnight in the packhouse of the Lightclaw pack like important guests.
Amazing.
Talia felt like pinching herself, just to confirm that she is not dreaming.
WAAH! Does that mean he packed her underwear also? How embarrassing.
Dayson stalked toward Talia and glanced into purple bags that were next to her legs. “It seems you got some stuff. Is there anything for me?”
Talia blinked. She really didn’t think about getting anything for Dayson. Actually, she didn’t get anything at all.
“These are freebies that the people at the spa packed for us.”, Talia responded in her defense. “They said that it was fully paid for three people, and since Steph didn’t come, they gave us these goodies. Maya also got a few bags.”
Seeing that Dayson pouted in displeasure, Talia quickly added. “From what I’ve seen, there are facemasks, moisturizers, rejuvenating creams, gel peels, and some other stuff. We can use them together.”
Dayson cocked an eyebrow. “Do you think I need such girly things?”
Talia couldn’t believe his I-don’t-do-girly-stuff attitude. Massages and skincare have nothing to do with gender.
Talia thought of teasing him a bit. “A man of your age should think about his skin.”
Dayson’s face fell. “A man of my age? What does that mean?”
“Nothing.”, Talia mumbled and started getting up from the bed while hoping that she will able to hide the laughter that bubbled inside her. His expression was comical. She didn’t know that the scary Alpha is conscious about his looks. Shouldn’t he be about muscles and strength and other manly stuff?
Dayson was quick to block her escape route and push her back down with his body. “That didn’t sound like nothing, kitten.”
Talia wondered if she should tease him a bit more or not. She knew that it was a bad idea, but he was right there, and she went for it.
“Now that I look at you closely, I can see some fine lines around your eyes. If you start using good products now, you can slow down the aging”, Talia’s voice trailed when Dayson’s nostrils flared in anger.
Dayson narrowed his eyes at her. “It seems that only a few hours away from me made you forget who you are, Mrs. Blake.”
Talia realized that she reached the invisible line. Actually, she probably crossed it.
This required change of tactics.
“Well, maybe next time you shouldn’t send me without you.”, Talia said sweetly. “It was wonderful and relaxing, but I was missing you.”
In an instant, Dayson’s fury sizzled away.
He looked at her in awe with a smile that reflected in his icy-blue eyes.