*Adam *
When George had informed me about a couple who had an appointment with me, I couldn't help but cross check the list of my schedule but I didn't find a single list of a couple.
I found it weird and I wondered if they're just one of the many crazy people who come here to cause a commotion.
"Don't they look... crazy?" I found myself asking but he shook his head.
"They looked perfectly elegant and sophisticated" George had explained and Analisse scoffed.
"I suddenly want to see who an be more elegant and sophisticated than I am" Analisse muttered as she put down the nail polish remover which was in her hands before standing to check out herself in the mirror.
"I need to wrap this up first, Analisse" I said and a pout formed her lips.
You can go down now, George. I'll be down in a jiffy" I murmured and he bowed slightly before heading out quickly. After clicking the enter button on the system, I saved my projects and that was it.
"Shall we? Analisse mumbled, her hands entwining mine as we headed straight down the stairs"
I couldn't believe my eyes, the moment I took the last staircase. I was utterly dumbstruck at the figure standing in front of me.
Valerie!
She even grew more beautiful within the eight years that she disappeared... that I banished her.
I couldn't help but remember our times together... and that single night together that drove her away from the Pack.
I don't even have the right to compliment her looks. With my own authority, I banished her eight years ago without thinking twice. We are not friends anymore, neither are we close.
Right now, the relationship between us was a one time acquaintance and nothing more.
I couldn't help but notice the strange excitement that swelled within me for seeing her again. I felt relieved and happy to see her, however, I didn't dare think about her.
I should hear what she has to say and let go, just like ever before.
"What are you doing here, Valerie?" I asked in a harsh voice and I could see her purse her lips, her brows rising in surprise that I could still talk to her harshly. It also seemed like she expected it.
"You have been banished from Moon Stone Pack, I banished you! So why the hell would you come back?" I said aloud, almost yelling and I saw her shift back hurtfully even though she tried to hide her emotions.
"You agreed to getting banished and... Hell! You should keep your side of the bargain!" I added again.
It is better to stay this way. I'm in no position to ask for her forgiveness, we might as well stay as strangers forever! Even though, deep down I wanted something more than that.
Valerie bit her lips slightly, but just as she was about to talk, the guy standing close to her... holding her hands stepped forward instead.
I was too engrossed in Valerie's looks and all that I failed to see the guy standing beside her. The strong scent that lingered in the air was a sign that he was also a werewolf, not just an ordinary one at that. He smelled of the Alpha's blood.
"Don't you dare talk to Valerie that way. I think you should be sensitive enough to know that she didn't come looking for you for the past eight years and if she did just now, there should be a tangible reason" the guy said in a warning tone and I scoffed.
Who the hell was he kidding? I don't give a damn about the Alpha's blood I perceived on him. He's in my territory and I make the rules here.
"You can't tell me what to do in my own Pack, young man" I warned but he rolled his eyes.
"Keep that to yourself. We're here strictly on a matter of urgency and nothing more. If you're considerate enough, you should give us a chance to spill the beans" he added.
"Us?" A voice whispered in my head and I had to fist my hands to keep my anger at bay.
I took a quick glance at Valerie and I could see her gaze were fixed on Analisse who was smiling slightly. That was when I noticed that her eyes and face were void of life. She's always been a lively easygoing girl but now those pretty eyes were void of life and happiness. She seemed awfully downcast and it tug at my heart.
My eyes settled on her hand which was entwined with this stupidly rude individual and it hit me that they were a couple. I could see the glowing diamond ring that rested comfortably against her fingers and felt my wolf grumble within me.
That and the way he had talked to me rudely made me hate him in an instant. He sure has a good way in creating enemies.
It got me wondering where and how Valerie had met someone like him. Even the aura around him made me want to dig into his background to clear my doubts. I feel like I'd find something interesting against him, however, I was in no mood for that.
It would be a shame if they were mates. "That's not possible!" My subconsciousness reminded and I nodded in agreement. "It is very possible. They wouldn't be so close if they aren't... right?" I thought otherwise. I couldn't explain the feeling of jealousy that grew within me and the mere thought of them being mates.
I could even imagine both of them having s*x. 'This is absurd' I scolded myself shaking my head briefly before jerking back to reality.
"How urgent is it that you want to eat yourself?" I found myself saying directly at the rude jerk.
"Very urgent that I could chop off your eyes right now" he replied almost immediately.
"Why don't you just do that now and show us who you really are? Here, dig it out" I said in a mocking tone and I saw his jaw clench in anger.
"I'm not here for this, Adam... Kenneth, you need to stop all this bickering and get straight to discussion" Valerie said in frustration, a big frown outlining her pretty face. She even looked prettier with a frown on her face.
I almost slapped myself at the sudden thought that evade my mind just now. How could I start thinking about how pretty she looked when she obviously has a mate already? Who was I kidding?
"Especially warn this dickhead" I found myself saying before giving in to her demands.
"This way" I added as I led the way upstairs and they followed hand in hand.
How I wanted to go to them, snatch their hands and give this Kenneth of a guy a good punch of his life. I overlooked it, telling myself to behave rationally and not act like the overbearing possessive boyfriend which I wasn't.
"Not too bad for someone with such a bad mouth!" I heard Kenneth say and I couldn't help but scoff. If only anyone knew how mad I was right now, that I could actually pull out his tongue but the pretty expressionless face of Valerie was what kept me from losing my cool.
If I can't be her friend anymore, I should at least act reasonable in front of her.