The Lunas Second Chance Mate – Chapter 63
Alyson’s POV
Michelle called from the front door, “You’ve received another invitation from the Luna.”
I jolted from my chair; all hair raised on my body. Ariana snarled inside me. Jennifer had wanted me to consider her proposal last time we spoke. I had not thought about it at all, my answer was the same firm no as before.
s. “She’s invited you over again for tea.”
.
id. “At what time?”
o
etter when you’re there.” I asked her.
attend with you.” Michelle nodded curtly.
ress with some blue birds patterning the skirt.
ided by servants inside, passing the stairs that led to the hell of my past, and up to the same room
due to the hollowness under her eyes and the glazed effect in her gaze.
uspicions.
.
I t
y wolf, for now was not an appropriate time. There were servants and guards everywhe
settled down inside me. I smirked, trying to force myself to smile pleasantly. “I assume this meeting is about your proposal from l
t before bringing that up. “Yes,” she said.
“You sure didn’t give me much time to consider,” I accused. “It is not a small ask.”
good. It’s possible you’re worthless anyway.” She retorted.
gleefully if it had anything to do with Jacob’s deteriorating health.
you like living in Crowalt?”
oy it here.”
r if you have the blood quality.” It was a compliment that made my insides cringe. “Again, there are no limits to what we could offer you in money, status, whatever you
” I said casually as I poured cream into my tea.
ead. Ariana rumbled inside me again.
ed to the hostility in my gaze with animosity. “You would do well to r
lded by my new identity. I realized that I needed to hold my composure better.
iving outside this oppressive Pact.”
ity that I could be a relation when last time I’d only denied it. “Why do I feel like
t sure if you want to lose my presence.”
re good business. You would lose a fortune if
n trade with a Pack who cannot respect a neutral trade associate.”
at I had not bowed down to hers.
his health isn’t well. It is not the same as the blood, but it does help with healing. You could take some more as well.”
once he died. He must be very unwell, I speculated.
oned herb thrilled me.
et. But please no more of this offer.”
lood to Ryan Alexander. Especially after he’s denying poor Diana now. How could he if he didn’t have someone already.”
up and down
powerless. I hoped that in that moment, Jennifer would be at her lowest point, and without status. I would love to confess who I was right before ending her.
red, “I’m not the blood provider to Ryan Al
orted again. “I
y discussed all this,” I said.
ired to argue with you,” Jennifer said taking a long sip of her tea. Her hand was shaking in rage.
compassionately, trying to ease her hostility, I asked, “Is someone helping take care of him?”
mother is a great help to us.”
.
d at my reaction.
“I thought you said your mother was dead?” I said,
ver said anything like that. When did I say that?” She looked utterly p
id she did have purple eyes.”
now, and they’re cloudy and gray.” She said flatly
I wondered if Jennifer had done something to her to cause that. My mother was not dead, she might even be in this lair right now and blind. I wondered what she knew or didn’t know? Had Jennifer tricked her somehow, or had she betra
d.
when I thought your mother had died. But it’s nice she can help y
re.
t start recognizing me. “Don’t be shy to ask for additional Blood’s Bane for Jacob. I would be happy to supply you with more if it helps him feel
nd of deep stupor or introspection that made me nervous.
e you. Goodbye, Luna.” With that, we left her. Oddly, she did not object, nor did she say goodbye.
by the way that she was looking at me at the end.
ore I was ready, and jeopardize my revenge.