Chapter Twelve
Ciara's POV
I rolled over on my side and yawned, opening my eyes. Yesterday had been a fruitful day if I do say so myself. I had accomplished what I set out to do and I felt very proud. I was one step closer to my goal of being a strong Luna and being remembered as one.
Orion ignored me when I served them the other day but I knew he noticed my presence. Either way, I was glad he had ignored me. I couldn't take any hurtful words at this stage. I was just starting to find myself again and I didn't want anything stopping that process. Bryan on the other hand was still a puzzle and I didn't know what to do with him.I found myself wishing he was my mate instead of Orion because,
Unlike Orion, Bryan was attentive towards me and my pain. He was sweet, kind, less scary and he was just different really.I knew he probably had his flaws and demons but at least he tried to be a better person and I was grateful for how different he was; like a breath of fresh air.
I still didn't know what relationship he and Orion shared and now more than ever, I was curious about it. I wanted to know about him and figure out if he would end up being a friend or a foe. If I found out after investigating that he would be a valuable asset then I sure as hell would draw closer to him. Should Orion eventually find Sophie and I have to be dismissed like a used rag, I could probably find somewhere else to go probably his pack after all James referred to him as an Alpha the other day.
With a sigh, I yawned again and sat up in bed making a mental list of all the things I intended to do today. I wanted to focus on something else besides my pathetic life and the cursed fate the moon goddess had blessed me with. Perhaps I could take a trip around the pack today and get to know the people more. Perhaps if I interacted with other people I would realize I didn't even have problems. Besides wasn't a Luna supposed to be concerned about her pack? That's what I should do.
Having decided on that, I got up from my bed and did some stretches before making my way into the bathroom to have my bath. I then slipped into the tub and soaked in it for a while, losing track of time as the bubbles massaged my body. If this was going to be my life for the next couple of months until I was tossed aside, I could get used to it. I never had a tub in my room at the Heartfield Estate. Although I loved the shower there with all those buttons that could change the water from hot to cold and perform other functions, a bathtub topped it.
Reluctantly stepping out of the shower, I made my way towards my closet to pick out an outfit for the day. I had to look at the part so people could address me as such. Scanning through my clothes, I got stuck on a pair of jeans and an off-shoulder top that would show off my shoulders versus a cute white dress that stopped at mid-thigh.
What finally helped me pick was the fact that princesses hardly wore jeans. Tossing the jeans and shirt back into my messy closet, I shut the door and walked back towards my bed to get dressed. I had already slipped on a pair of underwear in the bathroom so all I had to do was put on the dress. I wore my dress and did a little twirl even though I couldn't see how I looked,
I felt beautiful.
Walking back to my closet, I opened the door and bent down to pick my most fashionable and comfortable pair of sandals for my planned outing. If I was going to be walking around the pack, I had to make sure my feet wouldn't be sore when it was all over. Satisfied with the pair I picked, I slipped them on and smiled to myself. I guess being good did start with looking good.
I almost felt I could take on the world and Orion if he threw degrading words at me. I wouldn't gravel before him or beg him to want him. I was content even if he didn't want me. I had to believe that there was a reason Sophie had to run away when she did. Perhaps the moon goddess did have a plan for me after all. Done with my mental pep talk, I jumped to grab my bag that was hanging on a nail by the door and slung it across my body. Let the day begin. I was already standing in front of the day ready to walk out of my room when someone knocked on the door.
Frowning, my heart skipped a beat as I wondered who it was. I hadn't touched anything in the room like Orion had asked and I hadn't done anything bad being in the kitchen and helping out with the food. Who could that be? I shook and took a step back as whosoever was behind the door knocked again. I was getting really freaked right now. Thankfully it was bright outside and in the room so this wouldn't be a classic part in a movie where a ghost would be waiting for me on the other side of the door. "Luna, I came to get you for breakfast," A voice called from outside the door and I relaxed immediately then frowned when I realized she had called me Luna.
I finally made my way over to the door and unlocked it, staring into a pair of shimmering blue eyes. I smiled as she bowed and waited for her to meet my eyes again.
"Good morning Luna, Alpha Stone has asked for you to join the rest of the family for breakfast."
"Alpha Stone?" I repeated to myself but she heard and nodded. Once again I frowned wondering what was going on. Why would Orion ask me to come and join the family for breakfast? He hated my guts.
"Yes, Luna, Alpha Stone asked that you join the family for breakfast. He is already situated along with Luna Stone and their sons." Their sons? That meant it was Alpha Stone, as in Orion's father that was inviting me to dinner and what did she mean by their sons? I never knew Orion had a brother.
"I will escort you, Luna," she said and I nodded, following her after closing the door behind me. As I walked with her, I couldn't help but wonder why the Alpha had requested my presence out of the blue. And what sons?