His gaze shifted towards her. “You wish to address your earlier demeanor,” he retorted, still infuriated by her attempt to assert dominance over him within his own pack.
“No,” she sulked. “Why do you not acknowledge me already?”She stood up, walked away from him for approximately a dozen steps, halted, and glanced back at him. I waited patiently until you assumed the role of Alpha. “It is time, Caelan,” she admonished him sharply. Directly before an assembly of his pack members.
Caelan rose and pursued her. She desired to confront the issue, so let us confront it. Following her behaviour today and subsequently disrespecting him in front of his pack members, he seized her arm, escorted her to his office, closed the door, and regarded her intently for a full minute.
“Have I ever mentioned that I would assert you?”He asserted unequivocally.
“No,” she crossed her arms over her chest.
“Then why are you irritable about it?” he enquired, somewhat exasperated himself.
You are now the Alpha. You require a Luna, and we have maintained exclusivity for two years, Caelan. Your affection for me is quite apparent.
“Caelan inhaled deeply and subtly shook his head.” How many times have I stated that you may depart whenever you wish?He had frequently articulated it.
“You are merely distancing yourself from me.” That is the reason for your statement.
“No, I genuinely mean it.” “We are not friends, Lydia; our relationship is purely physical, nothing beyond that,” he stated candidly.
“You enjoy s****l activity,” she asserted.
“Indeed, I do,” he conceded. However, who did not?
“Two years, Caelan.” Does our time together hold no significance for you? The entire group, including your parents and my father. All anticipating your Mark and Mate of me.
“We are not exclusive, Lydia,” he clarified. It was the second occasion on which she had articulated it.
“Indeed, I reside with you. Within your bed each night.
“Indeed, I cannot refute that your presence occupies my bed each night when I am here.” However, I am not solely committed to you.
“When I am absent, I engage with others,” he stated candidly.
Observed her eyes widen significantly. She was completely unaware; how could that be? How could she be unaware that she had been on his plane and observed the drawers? It was quite evident, or should have been. Her infrequent outings with him clearly indicated that the s*x toys and protection were not intended for her use.
He believed she was aware and deliberately ignored it.
“No, you do not.” She shook her head. “I do not believe you.”
“Inquire with Joe, Alex, or even Cole.” If you do not trust me, you shall not be my Luna Lydia. Remain for the s****l encounter or depart if you choose. I am not extending an offer to Mark and Mate you. When I declare a Luna, it will be due to her status as my divinely bestowed mate. Not a selected partner.
Caelan observed tears accumulating in her eyes and exhaled deeply. He recognised that his remarks were severe, yet she appeared to require a reality check. You have been aware of this for an extended period. What is the reason for your sudden tears regarding this matter?”
“You are indifferent.” What is the purpose of conversing with you, Caelan?She turned to exit his office, paused in the doorway for a moment, and then gazed directly at him. “I love you, Caelan; why can’t you recognise that?” she stated before departing.
Caelan sighed and rubbed his temples, expressing his affection. What had he done to deserve that? He had never, not once, presented her with a single flower, offered any gifts, or uttered a single romantic word; their interactions were solely physical, dictated by his convenience and preferences. He was perplexed by her ability to transform that into love.
He was not kind to her. If he were entirely truthful with himself and regarded her as a mere toy, she appeared to enjoy it, thus he had never encountered an issue with it.
It may be appropriate to return the woman to her father. He will arrive in a few days. He would urge her to come back home. It is preferable for her in this manner, as she would not attain her desires from him.
Caelan remained in his office and laboured until midnight, prior to proceeding to his room. Lydia was present in that location. He was taken aback; he had assumed she would seek an unoccupied room to rest upon discovering that he was engaging in s****l relations with others, but evidently, she did not.
He bathed and retired to bed. Although she was not asleep, she turned away from him and embraced a pillow. He internally sighed, sensing that she would be difficult to dismiss. Returning her to her father was unequivocally the optimal choice for her. He should inform her.
“Lydia?””
