DAVINA’S POV
ONE WEEK LATER Juanita, Cassy, Benedict, and Carla, were buzzing around in my room like busy bees. Juanita kept ordering them around strictly, I wanted to help but she blatantly refused. They had been ordered by Tristan to deck me up, the order came from the alpha and nothing could change that. "Cassy! My Goodness! Why is Davina's foot still bare, get the heels already." Juanita yelled at the cute looking made, my friend to be precise. "Benedict, where are the hairpins I asked for 20 minutes ago…" "Carla please don't get me started, we can't spend eternity on Davina makeup."Juanita kept ranting endlessly, the ladies groaned, going about their duties, and I laughed, finding it cute. Juanita and Cassy were officially assigned to me three days after my arrival while Benedict and Carla were one of the most cheerful ladies I have ever met, they took away my sorrows and became my friends. They had come up to clean my room when they suddenly engrossed me in their conversation like I was an old friend. They were all my good friends, but Juanita was still as strict as ever, I know she was only scared about Tristan finding out his Luna made friends with commoners, but I don't care, I am just a commoner as well, and there's nothing really special about me. "When you become Luna in a few minutes from now, do us a favor and relieve Juanita of her duties. Lady is a pain in the ass." Carla whispered and we both chuckled lightly. Yeah, it's my Coronation today, Tristan will be introducing me to the pack members as their Luna. I am so worried and nervous, I puke the moment Javier informed me. Embarrassing I know but at that moment nothing mattered other than my worry. The ladies didn't know much about being a Luna, but they encouraged me, saying I would do great, with full awareness that it might not end up as said. Tristan has been avoiding me for the past week. After what happened in my room, I never saw him again. At breakfast, lunch, and dinner, he would be absent. Sometimes I would be alone in that mighty room, my newly made friends were a big turn up for me. Levy phoned me twice every day, I didn't fail to mention, I had my wolf, I told her about the ordeal and she threatened to deal with Ryan . Best friend for life. "Done!" I had no idea how long I spaced out, but Carla's voice brought me back to reality. She stepped aside for me to view my face in the mirror, I looked amazing, more beautiful than I have ever been. I also noticed my hair was done and my feet were now in a pair of Golden heels. Benedict's idea to look Golden for the Golden Stone pack. I wore a Gold and white strapless Mermaid dress, which glittered under the light, Golden butterfly pins holding my hair in a tight bun, my makeup simple yet beautiful, I looked my best. "Now who said this idea sucked." I turned to stare at the four ladies and everyone's eyes were directed to Juanita, she stared back at everyone and sighed. "Fine I take my words back, Benedict you came up with such an amazing idea, and I love it." There was a bit of sarcasm in her tone, but all in all, I was ready to go, and ready to face the entire Golden Stone pack with lexie, the moon Goddess, Levy, and the four musketeers, I had nothing to fear. "It's three musketeers, it's a legendary number, it's always been." Lexie groaned in my head. "Who cares if it's three, I say four, and four it is," I replied in my mind. "Already being a true Luna, I must commend." Lexie giggled while I smirked. "Didn't notice," I replied and shut her out of my mind, it was time for the big finale. Juanita, Cassy, and I got into the elevator. Benedict and Carla offered to use the stairs. We stepped out of the elevator and met the hall empty, everyone was already waiting at the supposed hall. I have been here for a week and stuck up in my room, I never got the chance to explore the pack house, but it wasn't late, and I had some companions, they wouldn't mind showing their Luna around. Remember I said the pack house had palace-like buildings, well one of the buildings happened to be the coronation hall. My palm became sweaty as I arrived at the entrance and saw the crowd, my stomach churned painfully and I almost let out a puke. I could hear Tristan addressing the large crowd and it worsened my situation. "I know you all are eager to meet the new Luna of Golden Stone pack. Before that, I would like to describe a few features of this brave woman. "The new Luna of Golden Stone pack is BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL. "FEARLESS AND FAITHFUL "CHARMING AND CONSISTENT "and in conclusion is a LEADING LADY ready to take you, me, and the whole of Golden Stone pack to a greater height. "Please welcome DAVINA CLIFFORD!" Tristan announced. At this point I was alone, Juanita gave me a thumbs up and left to join the crowd. I felt nervous but determined, Tristan and I may not be on good terms and his forged speech might have been for the people, but I felt like I wanted to be who he had described. I finally put my days of training into use, I put on a stiff face, no laughter, no smile, no nervousness, no fear. I held my head up high and intertwined my fingers together like an elegant aristocrat. Slowly I walked into the hall, eyes gawking at me but I ignored it, ill whispers were thrown at me in the worst way possible, but my head remained held high in glory, like I was a queen. Eyes followed my every movement but I didn't falter, I just kept going with so much determination, it burned through my blood. I climbed up the stairs of the podium and came face to face with Tristan, my heart didn't fail to skip a beat, I bowed in a respectful gesture. I faced the crowd and then Tristan, steadily I went on one knee and bowed my head again. I stared up at Tristan with my head still bowed, he looked dashing in his white Alpha Royal robe. His right hand laid on his chest and my coronation began. "I Alpha Tristan Filipe of Golden Stone pack, hereby bestow the title of Golden Stone's Luna to Davina Clifford of Blood River pack," Tristan said and the cheers rang out, but I was more engrossed in the sudden wave of energy that flowed through my veins like blood, I felt stronger physically and emotionally, my nervousness vanished and nothing but courage was left. Tristan outstretched his hand towards me and I held onto it and stood up, the cheers increased as I turned to address them. "PEOPLE OF GOLDEN STONE PACK,IT IS OF GREAT HONOR THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN ME THE PRIVILEGE TO BECOME YOUR LUNA. I SHALL USE THIS POWER BESTOWED UPON ME FOR THE GOOD OF THIS PACK AND TAKE IT TO GLORIOUS HIGHT ,I PROMISE TO DO MY VERY BEST AND MAKE YOU ALL PROUD OF YOUR CHOICE. THANK YOU. I bowed at the end of my speech and a loud cheer followed. I smiled seeing the happy and relieved faces, they loved me, and I couldn't be happier. In the midst, I caught Tristan staring at me proudly, Sparks flew like fireworks but I controlled myself and made the people my main focus. I got off the podium and approached a few eager members wanting to take pictures with me, most especially teenagers. "You must feel on top of the world right?" I heard an unfamiliar voice behind me. I met black cold eyes staring right at me. "What do you mean?" I asked the lady who appeared out of the blues spilling nonsense. "Why do you ask that, or are you dumb that you couldn't get my question into your head ." Taken aback by her words, I decided to give her a piece of my mind, but Tristan’s intervention helped just fine. "Bow to your Luna, show some respect, Candace." Tristan gritted. The bitchy lady, Candace or whatever glared at me but still bent her head low, bowing to me. "Rise!" I said and she did, a smirk was plastered on my face as Candace stormed off annoyed. I tried to talk to Tristan ,but he left in a hurry and was nowhere to be seen again. I smiled, impressed with his current change.TRISTAN’S POVTHREE HOURS LATER"Davina did great, I didn't expect her to approach the pack so well, I am impressed with my choice., " Javier said, rolling around in his seat as usual."Yeah me either, she was good but you know that's not where it stops, we have to train her to become a qualified Luna," I replied, signing off some documents. My mind wandered to how Davina looked so breathtaking in her Gold dress, I loved her courtesy and willfulness, something I have not seen in a woman for a long time."Our mate is perfect, why don't you just accept her already," Grey growled in my head but I ignored him. That's all he keeps talking about. Our mate, I can't believe he would think of a woman or urge me to accept one after what happened in the past. Never."Tristan, are you seriously working at your Luna's coronation party? The party has already started. Let's join the others. I heard we have a lot of guests we could transact with."Go without me, and make the transactions, I need to
TRISTAN’S POVTHE NEXT DAY"Go ahead and knock, we need to see how our mate is fairing," Grey whined in my head nonstop.He was eager to see Davina again after what happened last night, we were both drawn to our hurting mate.I crazily spent half the night in her arms, she didn't notice though, I was really careful not to raise an alarm, thanks to Grey all he wanted was to be super close to her. He made my life a living hell until I accepted and sneaked into her room for 4 hours straight. It was hard leaving her all by herself but I had to do it. It would be better if she noticed my scent rather than find me wrapping my hands around her.My fist paused halfway, not touching her door, I couldn't do it, I lacked the confidence."Some other time Grey, there's a lot of work to do." I reversed and left for the elevator."You wasted the opportunity Tristan, if she means nothing to you, let it be clear that she means a lot to me. Stop hurting our mate." Grey howled angered by my actions."Q
DAVINA’S POVTHE NEXT DAYI woke up to an empty bed, I would have thought it was all my imagination if his scent didn't stick around.Juanita and Cassy came in and I got my day started. Juanita apologized for last night but I held no grudge, Tristan was the one person I had a problem with.I chose to explore the pack today and get my mind off everything and Tristan.It occurred to me that I had never been to the pack's kitchen before, back in my house, Kate made me do all the chores, and that included cooking.Meals made by the chefs were nice, but I wanted to make something for myself this particular morning, and endeavor to live my life. I own my life, not some silly assed crazy Alpha.I took a few directions to the kitchen and met the busiest place I had ever seen.Several chefs, not even cooks, moved about and created wonders with their skilled hands. There were all females with only one male and he looked the busiest. It was like there was a warrior in the kitchen.I made my pres
TRISTAN’S POVMy office door swings open, leaving me curious about who has that lackadaisical behavior in Golden Stone Pack. And here comes my replica. “Here Daddy.” She walked in and placed a document in front of me. “What's this Tammy?” I asked picking up the file, still not taking my eyes off her. “I think we need an agreement on the contract— What agreement?” I cut in, slowly dropping the file. “Agreement that you won't be busy when it comes to me. The agreement is that you will have my time and anyone who breaches will have to pay a fine— I chuckled. Still don't know what my life would have been without her in it. Her birth still seems fresh and it's not ready to fade anytime soon. “Daddy!” Her tiny but strict voice pulled me away from my thoughts. “Oh, Tammy darling.” I cleared my throat, beckoning her to come close. “We don't need this contract my baby— You don't need the contract because I know you won't make time for those moments!” She cut in, looking damn serious.
Chapter 12DAVINA’S POVLexie squealed in my head like a little kid who just got the chance to have a bite of her favorite cookie. I chuckled at her silent whims. “What should we do with Cadence?” She asked and I sighed as I walked back to pack. “I don't know Lexie, she's Tristan fuck mate… We met her here and she's addressed as a lady in the pack— She's not regarding you as the Luna of Golden Stone pack.” She cut in. “And I will make her to! Since the Alpha isn't ready to put his slut in place.” She giggled “Loved how you used your Luna authority on her, She should think highly of us.” Lexie growled and I agreed with her. I feel disrespected and angry, She keeps getting on my nerves and I won't take any slight incivility from her. “Lexie,” I called and she whims in response. “Why is the Alpha always in my room every night and acts differently when it's morning?” “We are his mate, He can't deny that forever and we are close to him, so to win him and change his mind will be easy
DAVINA'S POV“Okay, Can I trust you?” she asked and I didn't hesitate before nodding. “My nanny used to bully me.” “What?!” I was perplexed for seconds. “She used to beat me, forcefully push me down the stairs, she made me scared of the dark… it's scary.” She explained amidst tears in her eyes. I stared at her as she let down her tears. I opened my arms for her and she crawled into my arms. My heart shattered at how those moments would have been for her, at a young age and she's getting traumatized already. I was maltreated by my stepmother and my stepbrother, all thanks to Lexie who saved me at that moment I was about to get raped. I looked around the garden, and at that moment I realized how beautiful it was. A part of me feels I should tell and rant out in front of Tristan, and I don't know how to go about it. “Lexie, Lexie, Lexie!” I called and I got no response. Gosh, where is she? I need her on this, I can't do this alone. “Get closer to her Davina, build a bond with her,
Chapter 14TRISTAN’S POVFor Seconds, I stood and watched how happy Tammy was with her, her smile was contagious, she went into hiding and the search went ongoing. I got lost staring at them but Grey snapped me back to reality.“Still want to consider our mate again?” He asked, feeling curious about what my response would be. “No, she's only going to be the Luna of Golden Stone pack—“Still ignoring that inner flame and you know I can feel your pain and happiness. We are one, there's nothing you can hide, and from what I feel anytime you see Davina is different, I won't call it love but I feel you want to consider her, get to know her, grow a bond—“What bond? I'm not growing any bond with anyone, I'm not sure I can be open the way I was in the past.” I responded truthfully. The fear of getting betrayed is eating me up and I don't want to grow through that pain again. “It's been a long you smiled genuinely at a lady, and you just did with our mate. Consider Davina, Tristan. Lexie sa
Chapter 15 DAVINA’S POV In all I do, I don’t like going against an instruction given to me for peace to reign. Tammy's tears triggered my emotional side and I lost control over it. There was a moment when I thought I could get hold of her and calm her down, then disappear back to my room. But getting closer revealed a lot more than expected, she needs faith, faith to believe am not like her nanny. I'm the Luna, who is after the welfare of the pack and a pack are the members. She must have been lonely and I don’t want her to be anymore, now that I am here… I can build a bond of trust, love, and affection. I’m the Luna and the pack priority is mine and the Alpha. His scents filled the air and I knew he was so close, not too close but it kept getting closer and closer. I felt him by my neck, his breath was so warm and it sent chills down my spine. I badly wanted the ground to devour me so badly, a part of me was not scared, but I was indeed scared that moment because I knew playin