TRISTAN’S POV
THREE 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 finish this paperwork before I can join you all, so excuse me." I took out another brown-covered document and began signing. "Alright, show up early Tristan, remember it's your Luna's coronation, it's not something An Alpha should miss, we can't have people figuring out what they have no business with. " Javier got up and left. I spent an hour signing documents until my butt ached. I got up exhausted and stretched to relieve my sore joints. I heeded Javier’s words and went to the party, the sun was almost down indicating time had gone by. I avoided raising attention to my arrival and just watched the party from a distance. I searched around for her and found her in a quiet corner, drinking a glass of wine. Her movements mesmerized me, was it the mate bond or me, impossible, obviously it was the mate bond, I would never feel an ounce of attraction for any lady especially not her. I kept my eyes on her all through and got alarmed when Candace approached her. She had a warm smile on her face, I breathed a sigh, happy she did not recognize Candace as the lady I had sex with a week ago. Wait why do I even care if she knew who I got intimate with, it's none of her business what I do with my life. Grey purred in my mind "Are you sure?" He asked while I remained silent. My worry returned as the smile on Davina's face vanished like it was never there, I could sense something was wrong. I approached them unnoticed, ears dropping on their conversation. "Sadly, Tristan had to get stuck with an excuse like you, he deserves so much better, not a nobody hailing from the slum," Candace said rudely, my eyes flashed listening to her act so rude to Davina. Davina said nothing in return, she couldn't because of the presence of other people, but that didn't apply to me. "Did you know, Tristan and I were once lovers, he was so crazy for all still is, that he craves for me all the time. I bet you saw us on just one of our escapades." Candace said and I paused on my track. Shit! She revealed it to her, it felt like my biggest secret had been exposed. The hurt in her eyes had my shoulders weighing heavily on me. "Candace! I let out a silent snarl, glaring hard at her. She looked frightened to see me and tried to run away when I grabbed her hand in a tight grip, bruising it in the process. "Watch your tongue, one more word against your Luna, I will have it cut out," I warned and released my grip, she scurried off immediately and I turned to find an angry Davina staring back at me before I could say another word, she walked out on me, leaving the party hall, no one noticed the tension between us and I was grateful. I followed her out and began searching around for her, I went back to the main packhouse but it was empty, I searched her room also empty. I asked around but no one had seen where she went, the garden was the last place on my mind, cause I had not been there in a while. I went to the garden and found her scent lingering around the flowers. "Finally!" I breathed out going in to find Davina. At last, I found her, but she wasn't alone; she was with Michael, Alpha of the Crescent Moon pack, the second largest pack in the whole of America. The very sight of him angered me, they were engrossed in a conversation to not have noticed me, Davina had a blue suit jacket wrapped around her shoulders and I needed no soothsayer to tell me it was Micheal's My anger tripled and I completely lost my mind. I confronted them, throwing Micheal's jacket off Davina's’ shoulder. "What is going on here?" I snapped at Micheal who smirked in return. "I was just conversing with Luna Davina here, I hope you have no problem with that Alpha." "I have a problem with you placing your wretched jacket on my Luna, she's mine let it sink deep." Micheal laughed and placed his hands on my shoulder, he leaned in and whispered," You claim she is yours but yet I can't find your mark on her, does that mean she's open to all." I couldn't control myself anymore, I landed a heavy punch in his mouth causing him to stagger backward. "Alpha Michael." She gasped rushing to check on Michael, who kept groaning." Her concerned gesture made me immensely angry, so I grabbed a hold of her hand and pulled her with me. I care less about who was watching, so I took her back to our floor and released her hand. "What is wrong with you Alpha Tristan, why did you act so foolish out there," Davina said and my palm subconsciously connected to her face. It was so hard that her head collided with the wall. My anger subsided as I watched her slump to the ground groaning in pain, blood oozing out of her head. I helped her up and carried her in a bridal style, panic swiveled through me. How could I let my anger get the best of me, I hurt her and felt remorseful. I took her to her room and left to get the first aid box, I returned and cleaned up her wound, dabbing the bruise with a cotton wool and methylated spirit, I knew she would heal, but my conscience pricked hard on me, that I just couldn't leave her on her own. I showed quite a lot of emotions today because of this woman and I hated it. I got up without a word and left her alone. Hopefully, she feels better now. "Why are you leaving?" Her face held so many emotions, but I could tell she was more confused and frustrated than ever. It should remain that way. I left heading straight to my mini-bar, I needed to cool my head off before I would do something stupid.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
Chapter 16TRISTAN’S POV“Holy Shit!” I cursed, looking mad! I badly want to rip her nanny apart if I could see instantly. My heart was bleeding, and I felt stupid and shameless to be called a father. What more can I say to describe how awful I felt when I saw Tammy's back? I stare at my daughter feeling furious at the sight of her back. I couldn't bring myself to believe what I just witnessed. Visible and looking fresh marks were on her back… “Where the fuck is this nanny?!” I growled loudly. With a painful growl, the whole pack members will gather at the heart of the Golden Stone Pack! I turned around and carried Tammy in my arms but she instead wanted to be put down and I let her down. I walked to the heart of my pack and I remember when I asked her nanny where she was and she responded that she didn't know where Tammy was, and she had no idea she made a new friend lately. I realized she hadn't been doing her job but I ignored the thought, knowing how stubborn Tamny can be. Alm