“At any specific moment?”
“Indeed,” Bella affirmed, “why not attempt it?”
“You will inform him as well now.”
“No, I shall not.” He is unaware of my association with you. I am meant to be with Darla and my mother organising my wedding; however, to be candid, Nora, it is all chaotic and hectic, and being here with you provides a welcome escape from it all. Do not disclose that information; I will receive numerous lectures, and Luke will enquire about the issue as well.” She shook her head, “He is quite clingy.”
“Do you not desire to enter into matrimony?”
“That is not Nora.” I have resided in Los Angeles. for an extended period, independently. I am currently present and never solitary; that door,” she indicated the connecting door to Luke’s office, “leads directly to Luke’s office. My mother and his mother are excessively preoccupied with the planning; I occasionally require a moment of alone.
They do not really comprehend it. I may belong here, yet I am entirely unaccustomed to the incessant scrutiny of others.
“I feel somewhat suffocated.” Similar to the manner in which my mother treats me, correct?“
“Affirmative.” Bella nodded; it was exacerbated by the fact that whenever she went, she observed two guards patrolling in proximity. She believed Luke was unaware of her knowledge of them, however she was not naive, as evidenced by the constant surveillance since her return home. The man was nervous, even inside their group, that someone would come and abduct her from him.
“Why not contact him via call or text to ascertain the outcome?”
I am aware that he is currently in a security meeting downstairs. The war room is located in the basement of the packhouse, concealed from prying eyes and human visitors, ensuring its secrecy.
She contemplated, “Perhaps I should postpone that until Maya returns.”
“Understood.” I will not communicate anything to him; you have my assurance on that.
“Thank you; I believe I have trust issues.”
“I initially lacked trust in Luke upon my arrival; it required weeks to develop that trust. However, I now recognise his affection for me, albeit it occasionally necessitates time.” Macky will provide you with ample time. However, if you wished to accelerate your progress, he would permit you to do so. It is contingent upon your conditions, Nora, not his.
“What?”
“He will not initiate any action towards you unless prompted, or at least that is my perception.” Although it may seem peculiar, he desires your comfort. This is his residence, and he feels at ease here. If you wish to escalate the situation, you should inform him. He is probably content to simply sit and hold hands until you initiate the next action.
“I presumed he merely…”
“No, the responsibility lies entirely with you.” To go to the following phase, simply inform him. Bella laughed, “Holding hands is enjoyable, but kissing is equally delightful.” She directed her smile at Nora, aware that Macky had passionately kissed her in L.A., “He seems somewhat old-fashioned, based on my observations.”
Nora nodded in agreement.
“Is this meeting we are scheduled to have?”
“No meeting; merely us socialising and conversing, as I perceived your discomfort.”
“Oh,”
“You wish to attend a film, we shall both abandon everyone.” She laughed.
“Certainly, I am not engaged in any other activities.”
Bella smiled directly at her, “You and I, Nora, are destined to create some mischief here.”
I do not typically engage in mischief. Raised with excessive strictness for that.
“Ah, you will discover it is enjoyable.” “Let’s go,” Bella said as she rose to her feet. “We must abandon my security detail.”
“What are you?”
Bella laughed, “I have had a guard detail since our return; Luke is particularly overprotective at this moment.” She approached the window in her office and opened it.
“Come on,” she chuckled. “Let’s create some mischief.” She was aware that he was occupied in the battle room, as did his entire unit, and given her protection detail, he was unlikely to be monitoring her with the pack tether either.
She smiled to herself while urging Nora to exit through the window, as the drop to the ground was merely a few feet. Ensured the window was closed before to their departure. They traversed the exterior of the packhouse and entered through the mudroom. She established a mental connection with both Dani and Margaret over the idea, eliciting laughter from each. It seems that they were included. The four individuals convened at the cinema.
Bella was seated in Luke’s office, having been summoned by him as Alpha Philip was on the line and wished to converse with both of them. It had been somewhat more than a week since their return, and evidently, the Council had received reports from all parties involved in her rescue.
