Chapter 12:
“Mom and Dad went to the annual Alpha’s meeting. I’d bet a thousand bucks they were being bootlicked the entire time,” Vivian said with a chuckle as she unpacked my bags!!
I couldn’t help but laugh along with her.
“Why didn’t Ryan go? Isn’t he an Alpha too?” I asked my curiosity piqued
Vivian’s eyes sparkled mischievously “Mmm, someone’s eager to know more about her fiancé.“.
“It’s not like that I protested, my cheeks burning with embarrassment. “Wait.. fiancé? What are you talking about?” I asked. panicked.&
Vivian grinned like she had just caught the juiciest secret. “Oh, you don’t remember? When you we
were two and Ryan was six, you made him swear an oath to marry you. You couldn’t even say fiancé properly, you just kept yelling ‘viance, viance! And every time he said no, you’d wall so loudly you’d turn bright red. Poor Ryan had no choice but to say yes just to get you to stop crying ”
I groaned and facepalmed, the weight of the revelation crashing down on me. “Oh no. That’s so embarrassing! How am I supposed to face him now?”
Vivian burst out laughing. “It’s hilarious! You were such a little terror, Aya.”
I flopped onto the bed dramatically, staring at the ceiling. “This is martifying. He probably still remembers and thinks I’m crazy Vivian leaned against the dresser, still grinning from ear to ear “Honestly, I doubt he even remembers. But if it makes you feel better, I can remind him for you
I shot upright, glaring at her. “Don’t you dare, Vivian!”
Her laughter echoed through the room as I chased her around, pleading with her not to tell Ryan
Soon we were tired from all the chasing and collapsed on my queen sized bed
“You didn’t tell Cliffe about being affiliated with the Obsidian Pack, did you?” Vivian asked her tone cautious
“No I promised you, Mom, and Dad that I wouldn’t,” I replied, shaking my head. “I won’t lie, I was tempted sometimes, but he still thinks I’m just that abandoned human girl he took care of at the orphanage. No family, no background“.
Vivian sighed, crossing her arms. “About that the human girl thing”
“Don’t worry,” I said with a small smile. “Mom already told me. My wolf side is locked, and I’m not actually human.
“What the heck Vivian exclaimed, throwing her hands up. “She promised I’d be the one to tell you! Ugh, I can’t trust Mom with anything
I couldn’t help but laugh at her frustration.
Vivian let out a dramatic sigh but softened as she continued, “Well, since you already know. The Obsidian Pack is unique because we’re not bound by strict laws. Our members can marry whoever they want, human or wolf and we don’t cast out humans who are born Into the pack “S
“That’s nice,” I said with a nod, appreciating her gentle explanation.!!
“The Darkcrest Pack, on the other hand.. she trailed off, and I chuckled understanding her uncompleted words.!!
“Let’s head back to the living room, Ryan’s probably tired of waiting, mum and dad will let you in on some other details” my sister said, hopping off the bed with a bounce in her step.8-
“Wait! You still didn’t tell me why he didn’t go to the meeting.” I pressed, following her to the door.
“Oh, right! His father went on his behalf,” she replied nonchalantly, flashing a grin over her shoulder
Before I could respond, she suddenly giggled and bolted down the hallway. “Race you down the stairs!”
“Vivian, be carefull” I shouted after her, but my warning was lost in her laughter as she disappeared down the staircase.
