Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
‘Of course, not!’, Dayson growled at his wolf.
Dayson glared at Cassie. “Who gave you the right to raise your hand on my pack member?”
“She stole the phone and refused to admit.”, Cassie squeaked.
‘Our mate would never steal!’, Dayson’s wolf raged, and Dayson wished for a mute button because his wolf’s fury was amplifying Dayson’s.
Dayson exhaled sharply and released Cassie.
Cassie rubbed her aching neck and froze when Dayson spoke.
“You have half an hour to pack your stuff, Cassie. My warriors will escort you outside of my territory. You are not welcome here.”
“You are kicking me out over a random Omega?”
“Yes, I am kicking you out.”, Dayson said sternly. “She is not a random Omega. She is one of MY people, and I will not allow you to terrorize her or anyone else under my roof.”
“But she is a thief! How can you side with a nobody over me? I have Alpha blood in my veins!”, Cassie protested.
Dayson shook his head. “You never learn so there is no point in talking to you. I will explain to your father.”
Cassie frowned and her displeasure turned into panic when she saw two female warriors at the door. It was obvious that they came to escort her.
“You can’t be serious. Are you discarding me? Did you find someone else? Who is she?”
Dayson gestured at the wall clock. “In twenty-nine minutes, they will take you outside my territory. I suggest you start packing.” He looked at two female warriors and gestured for them to wait.
Cassie gaped at Dayson who reached for the phone that was on the side table.
After a few seconds of silence, Dayson spoke, “Alpha Richard? I’m calling to let you know that Cassie is on her way home.”
“Did something happen?”, Alpha Richard asked anxiously.
He is aware that Cassie has a temper she can’t control. When they talk nicely, Cassie understands things, but she gets fired up easily, and all his teachings go out the window.
“Cassie is causing disruption in my packhouse. I tolerated her unruly behavior because it was contained to spiteful choice of words, but this time I’m drawing the line because she physically assaulted one of my people. Alpha Richard, due to our relationship, I will not punish Cassie and my warriors will escort her unharmed. But from today onwards, Cassie is not welcome in my territory, and if she appears without authorization, she will be treated with hostility. Make sure she understands that because I don’t want to carry consequences for her irresponsible behavior.”
Alpha Richard let out a long breath. “I understand.”
Dayson ended the call and looked at Cassie. “Twenty-seven minutes left, Cassie.”
Cassie turned toward the door and her mood dropped even lower when she saw Maya leaning on the doorframe with a smug smirk.
“Make sure she leaves with all of her things.”, Dayson said while leaving the room.
“I’m on it, Alpha.”, Maya confirmed and turned to Cassie. “Will you pack your things, or do you want us to do it for you? I heard you have Louis Vuitton suitcases, don’t blame us if we damage your precious luggage.”
Cassie couldn’t believe this! But the clock was ticking, and it seemed that she really needs to pack and leave, and she will think about other things later.
Dayson was furious and guilt-ridden.
If he chased Cassie away earlier, this wouldn’t happen.
If he didn’t allow Cassie to come whenever she wants, this wouldn’t happen. Sure, he never invited her, but he didn’t tell her to leave either.
Was Talia OK? That was quite a slap, and Dayson doesn’t have experience with non-werewolves, but he could imagine another bruise forming. Damn it!
Dayson made his way into the kitchen, and he panicked when he saw that it was empty. Didn’t Stephanie take Talia to get an icepack?
‘Steph? Where are you?’, Dayson asked through the mind-link.
‘I’m with Talia, in her room.’
Dayson dashed up as fast as he could, and he paused at the door without opening it.
“Don’t pay attention to her, sweetie.” Dayson heard Stephanie say. “Alpha Dayson sent her packing. She won’t bother you anymore.”
There was no response and Dayson leaned his ear on the door to hear better.
Stephanie continued talking.
“I know it’s not much consolation, but Cassie was going on all our nerves. No one will miss her here.”
“Alpha Dayson will.”, Talia said. “He might be angry now, but tomorrow he will change his mind.”
“Is that what you think of him?”, Stephanie asked.
Talia opened her mouth and then closed it, deciding not to share her thoughts about Alpha Dayson, because parts about him being weird and mentally unstable could probably put her in a dungeon. But Stephanie was expecting an answer from Talia, so she had to say something.
“I know that you have a good opinion of Alpha Dayson, Stephanie. You watched him grow up and I won’t deny that he is a good Alpha for his pack. Alpha Dayson helped me out of my predicament, and I am very grateful for everything he did. I mean no disrespect, but my experience is telling me that misfortune comes when he is nearby…”
In the hallway, Dayson frowned and stuck closer to the door. Did Talia call him a jinx?
Stephanie saw that Talia’s mood was not good and she understood that after the incident with Cassie, Talia has every right to be upset.
Maya told Stephanie about Cassie accusing Talia of stealing food previously, so she knew that this was not the first time for Cassie to bully Talia. Stephanie also knew about the point that Dayson was just standing there and didn’t do anything while Cassie was doing her Luna-act, and Stephanie couldn’t imagine how painful that would be for Talia. Dayson is the one who brought her here with a promise for a better life, yet when it counted he stood on the side.
Stephanie’s heart ached and she wanted to comfort Talia who was holding the ice pack on her face. “Let me see your cheek, dear…”
“Don’t worry about me. I’m used to it.”, Talia interrupted Stephanie. Compared to beatings she got at the Red Moon pack, this was nothing much. “Thank you for the ice pack. I know you have good intentions, but dinner will burn if no one takes care of it. I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can help you in the kitchen. I’m tired and I would like to rest.”
In the hallway, Dayson stepped away from the door of Talia’s room when Stephanie opened it. He didn’t care if Stephanie caught him eavesdropping.
Before Stephanie could say anything, Dayson gestured for her to move away from the door, so that Talia doesn’t overhear them.
“How is she doing?”, Dayson asked Stephanie.
“Hurt. Humiliated.”, Stephanie said and narrowed her eyes at Dayson.
“I know.”, Dayson said before Stephanie could say anything.
He knew that look. Stephanie was telling him that it was his fault. No one liked Cassie, and Stephanie told him a million times that Cassie is not a good girl, yet he allowed her to come to the packhouse repeatedly and linger while making everyone around her uncomfortable, and Dayson didn’t say anything when Cassie was shouting how she will be the future Luna or when she snapped at Omegas because she was an easy lay.
And now Talia got hurt.
“I’m sorry.”, Dayson said.
Stephanie shook her head. “I’m not the one who needs to hear that.”
Stephanie took a deep breath before asking, “Alpha Dayson, can I talk to you honestly?”
Dayson gave a small nod, and Stephanie spoke, “I don’t think that Talia should stay here. Don’t get me wrong, Talia is a wonderful soul and I love having her around, but she suffered a lot and we should not add to it. Today was Cassie, tomorrow it will be someone else. As long as Talia is here, entitled people will cross paths with her and she doesn’t deserve that. If you care about her even a little bit, you should consider letting her stay in one of the common buildings.”
Before Dayson could respond, Stephanie said, “I’m going to check dinner. Cassie already spoiled the mood, I will not allow her to spoil food as well.” And with that, Stephanie left.
Dayson looked at Talia’s door with a complex expression.
He knew that this wouldn’t happen if Talia was not in the packhouse. And he heard Talia say how she ends up in trouble because of him, and now Stephanie said that Talia would be better off somewhere else, but… can he stay away from Talia?