Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
Talia and Mindy laughed at this.
“Thank you, Mindy.”
“Remember this and repay me when you get a chance.”, Mindy said with a wink. “Alright! Let’s get ready for the nightclub! I’ve got everything we need here. Just get your dress” Mindy’s voice trailed when she saw that Talia’s exp**ssion was not good. “What’s wrong?”
“I’m not sure what to wear.”
Mindy didn’t think that’s a problem. “How about we ravage your closet first? I’m sure we will find something. I would give you something mine, but you are a few sizes smaller.” Mindy gestured at her ch*st area and Talia made a face but the truth was that Mindy was much more curvaceous compared to Talia.
“I will be happy if you help me pick something. How about you get your things, and we get ready in my room? I will call Maya to see if she wants to join also.”
Mindy refused. “I’m assuming that you are sharing a room with Alpha Dayson. I am not going to spend here more time than necessary. In this room, we won’t be disturbed, and you are welcome to invite Maya to join us.”
“There are plenty of other rooms that are unused.”
Mindy paused. “Is any of them set up to be used as a dressing room?”
“Well, no.”
“Then we will use mine.” Mindy didn’t leave Talia time to respond as she was stuffing boxes in Talia’s hands. “Let’s take these since it’s on the way”
Talia helplessly watched as Mindy piled up boxes for Talia to carry, and she smiled. She was happy.
The entertainment room is a big space that is about one half filled with couches and sofa chairs that are arranged to form three sitting areas. There is also a pool table, dartboard, and a massive flatscreen TV on the wall above the w*t bar.
Dayson took from behind the bar a bottle of imported scotch and paused.
This room was used often while Dayson’s parents were alive, but since Dayson became the Alpha, the most frequent visitors are Omegas who are ensuring dust doesn’t pile up.
However, now that he found his Luna, Dayson was confident things are changing, and they will create friendsh*ps that will include unofficial visits and put this room to good use.
Maddox sitting behind the bar was a small glimpse of shifts that were almost tangible. Dayson is not a lonely Alpha anymore. He has his Luna and her presence will attract friends and they will expand their family. It was surreal just to think about it.
Dayson opened the bottle of imported scotch, and he and Alpha Maddox chatted while enjoying the way smokey flavors of amber liquid danced over their t***ues with hints of coffee, licorice, and vanilla.
The two Alphas discussed current issues in their packs, and their ongoing and upcoming collaborations as well as the always-current topic of rogues and their activities.
However, they already communicated about this over email and video calls, so nothing was new, and they skimmed over everything rather quickly.
“It seems you have something on your mind.”, Dayson finally got to the point.
“I thought I was sneaky about it.”
Seeing Dayson’s c**ky smirk, Maddox shook his head and admitted, “I wanted for you to have a few more drinks so that your t***ue loosens up.”
Dayson stifled a laugh. “Come on. Whatever you ask, I will answer honestly unless it’s related to the security of my pack.”
Maddox perked up. “You will answer honestly?”
Dayson shrugged while wondering what Maddox was up to. “Sure.”
“Promise?”
“What are we, in elementary school? Do you want me to give you a pinky promise?”
Maddox made a face. “Fine. Here it goes. What’s up with you and Talia?”
“Why are you concerned with Talia?”, Dayson responded with a question. He had a feeling that Maddox will be nosy. It’s not the first time for Maddox to show interest in Talia and Dayson didn’t miss that Maddox was observing them during dinner.
Maddox frowned. “You said you will answer honestly!”
“But I didn’t promise.”, Dayson responded cheekily.
Maddox was speechless. After a few seconds of silent staring contest, Maddox angrily grabbed his glass and downed it.
“Talia is my fated mate.”
‘COUGH! COUGH!’
Maddox coughed violently and his face turned completely red like he was drowning in half a glass of amber liquid which went down the wrong pipe due to the revelation that caught him off guard. He struggled to inhale.
Dayson swiftly moved behind Maddox and gave him a few good smacks in the back, using much more force than necessary.
“You don’t need to hit me that hard!”, Maddox shouted when he caught his breath.
“I was concerned for your life.”, Dayson responded with a straight face. “You shouldn’t drink so quickly if you can’t handle it. Take small sips. Or should I give you a straw?”
Maddox ignored Dayson’s provocation. “I was surprised. For a moment, I thought you said that Talia is your mate.”
“I did.”
Maddox looked at Dayson in disbelief. It’s not that he didn’t believe they are mates, because Maddox already suspected it, but he couldn’t believe that Dayson admitted it right away.
With this, all Maddox’s plans about messing with Dayson became invalid. He would be a complete asshole if he tried to do something fishy with Dayson or with Talia after he got confirmation that the couple is mated.
Ah! And Axel is on his way also! Should he just tell that guy to go back home?
Dayson was happy to reveal that Talia is his mate. After all, the condition Talia’s wolf set was only that he can’t announce it publicly but sharing among friends was acceptable.
“Congratulations on finding your Luna.”, Maddox said after some time. “Why are you not announcing it?”
“Security reasons. Also, Talia wants us to take it slow. It’s not a secret we are mates, but I will appreciate it if you keep this information to yourself. For now.”
All Maddox’s fighting spirit deflated.
“Why didn’t you tell me this before?”
“You didn’t ask.”, Dayson deadpanned.
Maddox was speechless.
“So, tonight I’m chasing women on my own?”
Dayson frowned and glanced at the door. He feared that Talia might overhear Maddox and Dayson might be in a pickle again.
“Since when were we chasing women together?”, Dayson asked in a hushed voice.
“Not together, but at the same time.”, Maddox responded. True, they would find women separately, but there was a sense of companionship because both of them were Alphas enjoying their youth and “Forget it. Let’s toast for your Luna.”
Dayson swiftly grabbed the bottle and filled both of their glasses.