The sun came up, but it didn’t feel nice. just wanted to forget last night even happened. I don’t know whether to feel uncomfortable or happy that it finally happened and it was just messing with my mind.
My heart was still beating fast, like a bird stuck in my chest. Last night. That kiss. Our first kiss. It had surprised me, shocked me so much that I ran away. My face felt hot with embarrassment and… something else. I didn’t want to think about it. It was easier to be angry. Anger felt like a shield.
I got out of bed. The floor was cool under my bare feet. The quiet house was peaceful. I needed this quiet, this time alone, to sort out the tangled feelings Astor had made me have. I splashed cold water on my face, trying to get my
wits back together.
Then I started my morning. Doing normal things like brushing my hair, picking out clothes, and making a simple breakfast helped me feel normal
again.
Today, I wanted to go to the orphanage. The sweet faces of the children, their happy laughs, and their need for a hug – that was a world I understood. That was where my heart felt like it belonged. I needed to see the children, to make sure they were okay, and maybe, to remember what was really
important.
I walked out there and I enjoyed the quiet outside because nobody talked to me so I didn’t have to worry and it gave me the chance to try and think about something different other than my life that is falling apart in front of me.
I noticed something different as soon as I got there, there were two shadows in the hallway. It was Liam, usually serious, but he had a kind smile. He was talking to a man I didn’t recognize at first until I got closer.
Liam is the lead warrior. A man of a few words but out of a lot of these men I
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rate him above.
“Faith, good morning,” Liam said kindly. And I finally took a good look at the man next to him and it was none other than Alpha Kyle.
Alpha Kyle held out his hand. “It’s nice to meet you again, Luna Faith. Liam has told me a lot about your work here. His voice was smooth, and his handshake was strong but not rough.
I tried to smile, hoping not to show my discomfort about being called Luna. “Alpha Kyle. I hope you’re finding our pack welcoming.” I said that because I made sure that you got the best room and he was served by our best omegas so I’m hoping everything was to his liking.
I’m really enjoying my time here and getting to know your people,” he said and surprisingly that’s what everybody always says about the people around
here.
Apparently they are kind and welcoming but they can’t extend the same
courtesy to me.
Liam pointed to the room where the children played. “We were just heading there. Kyle wanted to see the little ones.
I looked surprised. It was unusual for an Alpha, especially a visitor, to be so eager to spend time with the orphans. Still, I was a little curious.
We walked together, Liam and Alpha Kyle in front. When we entered the room, the children shouted, “Hello!” Their faces lit up, and their shyness disappeared, replaced by excitement. Alpha Kyle got down on his knees, moving slowly so he wouldn’t scare them.
“Hello, everyone,” he said, his voice softer. “I’m Kyle. And I hear you’re all very special.”
What happened next surprised me. Alpha Kyle didn’t just make small talk. He sat on the floor with them, building towers of blocks that they happily
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knocked down. He listened carefully as a little girl named Lily, with big,
serious eyes, told him the story behind her drawing of a dragon. He gently untangled a knot in little Leo’s shoelace, his big hands surprisingly skilled. He was really good with them. He asked them about their favorite toys, their dreams, and their favorite colors. He treated them not like a problem, but like
people with stories to share.
I watched him, and I had to admit I was a little impressed. He had a quiet strength and a real warmth that spread around. He was exactly the kind of person you’d want looking after innocent children. But even as I saw his kindness, a feeling of sadness stayed in my chest. It was like the memory of Astor’s smell, the feel of his lips on mine. My feelings for Astor were like a wildfire, strong and impossible to ignore, no matter how hard I tried.
Just then, the big wooden door opened slowly. Astor stood there, his wolf eyes looking around the room. His eyes found me, then looked at Alpha Kyle, who was being covered in crayon drawings by excited children. A muscle in Astor’s jaw tightened. The air in the room got heavy. The happy mood suddenly became tense.
“Faith,” Astor’s voice was low, a dangerous sound that cut through the happy noise. “What is Alpha Kyle doing here?”
I stood up straighter, feeling annoyed. “I found him here, Astor. He’s visiting. And he’s spending time with the children.” I couldn’t hide the coldness in my voice. The way he was talking to me, like I was a child who had done
something wrong.
Astor took a step closer, his eyes locked on Alpha Kyle. “And you didn’t think
to tell me?”
“Tell you?” I asked, my anger growing. “Why? So you could come and question me about everyone I talk to? I don’t like the way you’re talking to me, Astor. I found him here, and he’s a guest. That’s all.” I could see the jealousy in his eyes, a thick, heavy feeling. And it made me angry.
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Before I could say anything else, before he could say more hurtful things, Astor walked towards me. The children, noticing the change in the mood, became quiet, their eyes wide with confusion. Alpha Kyle looked up, a look of
surprise in his kind eyes.
Right in front of everyone, in front of the innocent children and the visiting Alpha, Astor grabbed my chin. His thumb touched my lower lip. I gasped. My mind screamed a million protests, but my body felt stuck, caught by the strong pull of his presence. And then, with a fierce, possessive kiss that took my breath away, Astor’s lips crashed onto mine. It wasn’t a gentle kiss. It was a statement. A claiming. A challenge.
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