Chapter 81 

Elizabeth who was sitting to its right simply ate at her pace, occasionally glancing over to me with a smirk. 

“Tirst of all,” 

I say, lifting the napkin to my lips and pat down. 

“we weren’t mating.” 

course not,” 

Williams shorts with the roll of his eyes, 

“you didn’t get the 

you didn’t get the chance to. You were Interrupted.” 

And here I thought he was actually siding with me. I give him a dry look. The spoon in my hand bending. 

“No, we weren’t. You heard what Balzel said. I was outside and he was too- coincidentally, and his wolf tackled me thinking I was a threat. I don’t even know the man. I just met him. With that said, we aren’t involved in any way other than being in similar positions as Alphas.” 

Williams still looks unconvinced. I doubt I could say anything that could convince him otherwise from what he wants to believe. 

“Right. That’s why you two were so comfortable with him nuzzling in your neck like that.” 

I fight back a blush. 

But of course, 

I failed. 

“Not to mention you call him by his first name and he lets you. Doesn’t even get mad! Had you been there 

When your sister holdly claimed him, you’d be surprised to see the amount of anger burning through his gaze. I was worried I’d have to come in to ensure he doesn’t murder her.” 

First name? 

I called him by his first name? 

My eyebrows furrowed together as I thought back and nearly groaned out loud when I realized my mistake. I did call him by his first name as he did with me. 

The indication of familiarity between two people.. 

I don’t know when I stopped referring to him as Locksworth in my mind, but it must’ve slipped when he tackled me. Not that he seemed to mind. 

“Whatever, it’s nothing worth being so worked up about. You make it sound like a bigger deal than it is.” 

“Yes, because the two most feared Alphas being caught in a very compromising position where one of them was rid of any clothes isn’t a big deal. Did I mention he was on top of her? And they were in the woods? Yes. Definitely not a big deal at all. I’m sure Meredith would agree. Why don’t we ask her?” 

18:15 

-Forsaken by My Alpha: The Regret That Came Too Late 

bulged out and I leaned forward, knocking over the glass cup and spilling my water all over the “T–that’s not necessary. You’ll be bothering her f 

lier for no reason.” 

I poorly excuse. Williams suti ked, casting a glance at Elizabeth who kept a small tile on her face 

“Hmm. I guess. I’ll just have to save it for when she attends the Gala. Speaking of wh 

Williams wiped off the teasing smile on his face. He looked serious, brown eyes going hard and lips pressing thirdy. 

“You are attending, right? It’s your official debut as Alpha in public. After the Windril incider, more Nighat wildante se interested in you. Many of which, planning to rob you of your place,” 

1 frown, lifting the glass cup and steadying it on its lase. The water trickling down the wood and falling into a small puddle on the floor. 

“Let them come. I’ll just have to prove to them, yet again, that I’m not to be taken lightly. And as for the Gala, of course 3 base my gown picked and fitted. No worries about my attendance.” 

mo 

Opal scurried toward me, bowing as she wiped off the water I spilled before bringing me a new one. The small pod niger by another maid who I believe is new seeing as I haven’t seen her before. After whispering a word of thanks, I turn to Williams who has a deep frown on his face. 

“They’ll be there as well -Nightwake. Supposedly the Alpha and Luna are currently at war with one another. The word of her Tinding her mate” and being caught lying has taken its toll on their reputation. I’m sure they’ll go to the Gala just to keep up appearances and eliminate any suspicion of their fall out.” 

I leaned against my chair in deep thought. Fall out? Them? I shouldn’t be surprised but I am. The two lovers who went againer all odds and fate are now at their tippy toes. I wonder if it has anything to do with my reappearance. 

“I couldn’t care less about whether or not they show up. As long as they don’t start anything with me. I don’t intend on conversing with them outside of formalities.” 

I shake away any probing thoughts about the two and continue eating. The topic of Nightwake never brought up again afterwards. When I first got up in the morning, I was preparing myself for when I would face Ratzel. Whatever it was i felte him, I had to stop from escalating. I knew that the emotions bubbling up inside me went further than mere respect. 

I respected him, but I was also interested. 

Very interested. 

The fact that he wasn’t Hestia’s mate only furthered my interest knowing he didn’t belong to anyone. The way he reacted to me also told me he felt the same. I wasn’t stupid. I wasn’t oblivious. I wasn’t going to pretend I didn’t feel the obvious attraction between us. 

18:15