Page 72 of Her Destined Alpha (Alpha #3)

Delsanra

T he following day, everything seemed to have changed.

A deep sense of foreboding twisted in my guts, and I felt on edge.

I could hear Maria’s anguished cries and Papa Raf trying to calm her down.

Although Rayhan couldn’t hear her through the walls, he knew something was wrong.

I just told him his mom was upset. It hurt to hear the pain and anger she was feeling, yet at the same time, her pain seemed to outshine her anger.

He had filled me in on the plans about us leaving, and I quickly started packing. I thought we all just needed a break from one another, especially with the Luna’s emotional state. While Rayhan had gone to handle some stuff, I hurried to Raihana’s room. We needed to talk.

“Come in,” she said. I opened the door and stepped inside. I was instantly wrapped in a tight hug. “I’m so sorry, Del.”

“Don’t be,” I said, smiling slightly.

Looking around her room, I saw that it was a mess. She was packing, but unlike my one suitcase for both Rayhan and me, she was packing five… no wait, seven… Okay, wow…

“I’m sorry, I’m just trying to get all my packing finished. I don’t know when I’m coming back... Dad said I might be staying until the Blood Moon…” she whispered. Although she tried to sound fine, I could sense the pain in her voice.

“Oh, Ri…” I gave her hand a gentle squeeze before sitting down on the bed and beginning to fold her clothes into the open suitcase.

“That spell I did last night... it was hers, wasn’t it?” she asked quietly. I tensed, sighing and nodding. I looked up at her.

“We need to tell Rayhan and your uncle. I haven’t told anyone this, but.

.. I contacted Endora to seek the answers to break the spell on my powers.

She said if I killed her three sons, she would tell me.

I obviously refused, but Raihana… I think last night, she took advantage of your emotional state for her own revenge.

I am going to try to track down a lone witch by the name of Janaina after we return from the Sangue Pack.

We both need all the help we can get. I feel like something bad is coming… but… I don’t know…”

“What do you mean, something bad?” she whispered, her eyes filling with worry.

“I don’t know… I just feel like this is the calm before the storm.” I looked out where the sun was shining and then back at her. She stood frozen, concern clear on her face.

“Is it the witches?” she asked. I shrugged. I had no idea…

“Then we should tell Rayhan?” she asked.

“We need to. One thing I know, despite having lived alone all my life, is that we are stronger as a pack.” I gave her a wry smile. She laughed despite the situation and nodded.

“True, we can’t keep secrets. Who would think you’re not a wolf.” I smiled slightly.

“I agree. I’m a wolf in disguise.”

She laughed, and I returned to folding her clothes. The unease that had filled me since the morning still remained, settled deep within me. Looking up, I stared out of the window, unseeing. What was it?

We were just standing outside as Chris and Rayhan filled the car with Raihana’s stuff. Her guard was going to drive the second car with all the luggage.

“So, take care of Ray Ray for us.” Lola smirked, and I blushed.

They weren’t dropping it and called him Ray Ray Yum Yum every chance they got. Although I knew it annoyed him at times by the pouts that crossed that gorgeous face of his, he didn’t say much. I felt bad since I was the one to start that in my drunken state.

“I will,” I said, giving her a hug before meeting Rose.

“Take care of yourselves,” she said as we all walked over to the car.

I was glad Chris and Rayhan had made up, somewhat anyway. I couldn’t sense the tension between them anymore. He gave me a smirk and walked over to me.

“Well, good luck on your mission,” Chris said, winking at me before holding his hand out.

I smiled and took it. I knew he was careful when it came to me, knowing I hated male werewolves, but that was changing. Bravely, I stepped forward and wrapped my arms awkwardly around his waist.

“Thanks,” I said, about to move back when he hugged me back with a small smirk.

We separated, and Chris glanced at Raihana, who was pretending to be busy on her phone. She would have done a pretty good job if her heart wasn’t thundering. Her emotions were in turmoil. I guessed there was still a lot they needed to sort out.

“Take care of yourself too, Princess,” Chris said smoothly. His voice was light, but I could sense the emotions he was masking so well.

She looked up, her chocolate-coloured eyes filled with so many conflicting feelings. I saw Rayhan was watching her sharply.

“Let’s get in the car,” I suggested, pulling him away.

Lola and Rose seemed to get the hint and waved before walking off. I glanced up at the house. Only Papa Raf had said goodbye to us, but I hoped one day Luna Maria would accept us too. If not me, then at least Raihana.

Raihana

The moment the car door shut, I blinked and nodded, just about comprehending what he had said.

“You too,” I said. He closed the gap between us.

I could hear his heart racing as I looked up at him.

My heart squeezed painfully. “Don’t whore around too much…

” I mumbled. Trying to act casual, I turned away when he took hold of my elbow and turned me back towards him.

My stomach fluttered at his touch, my heart pounding as I tried not to get lost in his scent.

He was about to say something, his own heart thudding, but he frowned instead, looking away and letting go.

“Yeah...” he said, swallowing. “Goodbye, Princess.”

He leaned over, about to open the door for me, when I stopped him, placing my hand over his, not missing the way he tensed.

“Will you be coming for the Blood Moon ceremony?” I asked quietly, looking up at him. He frowned, his face unreadable.

What if… what if by some chance… I couldn’t bring myself to even think it… but…

“To watch you find your mate? I don’t think so. I have things to do, Princess,” he said in his usual cocky way.

“Well, I actually thought you might be lucky enough to find yours. But guess not. I feel for the woman who is paired with you,” I shot back, tapping his hand to open the door.

“Me too…” he murmured so softly that I almost didn’t hear as he opened it. I looked at him sharply, but he just gave me a cocky smirk. “Take care, Princess,” he said quietly.

Our eyes met as Rayhan started the engine, my heart beating. I wasn’t able to… I… This farewell isn’t enough.

“You too, Chris,” I whispered before getting in and yanking the door shut.

Delsanra was sitting in the back. She wrapped her arms around one of mine, and I placed my head on her slender shoulder, my sadness drowning me. I didn’t bother looking back as Rayhan drove away.

“Blake will follow in an hour,” he said.

I frowned. He had been avoiding me a lot lately and taking days off ever since that day at the mall. And Mom? She didn’t even want to see me…

Delsanra

We were on our way to drop Raihana off at the Night Walkers Pack. She had been quiet for quite some time after we left, and I knew it must have been difficult for her. Leaving without bidding her mom farewell must have been tough, and then whatever was between her and Chris.

An hour had passed, and we were texting each other about filling Rayhan in, despite being sat right next to each other. Rayhan had joked that it seemed Raihana had gotten me into social media, if only he knew what we were actually doing.

“Let’s do this Uncle Al’s style,” Raihana whispered. I raised an eyebrow, confused.

“To the point, bam bam bam,” she said, making a chopping motion with her hand.

“Okay…”

Was that really wise? Wouldn’t breaking him in slowly be better? Just the thought made me nervous. Okay, guess we will do it her way…

“So, Ray Ray, listen. There’s something Del and I need to tell you… well, there are a few things actually… and I have no idea how you’re going to take this…” Wasn’t she going to break it to him fast?

“What are you going on about?” Rayhan asked, glancing back at us and sounding as sexy as ever.

I reached out, wrapping my arm around him from behind and resting my chin on the top of his seat. He turned, leaning back, and kissed me softly, making me whimper.

“Ahem…” Raihana said, smirking.

I moved back, pouting slightly. It was hard to be away from him.

“So, as I was saying... I’ve been having some dreams where I’m chanting a spell that I thought was meant to release the seal on Del, but it’s actually a soul-transferring spell.

Plus, last night, I wasn’t chanting that spell.

Like it was me, but it wasn’t me. Basically, long story short, Endora has a link to me, and yeah, I’m pretty dangerous.

Oh, and Del here said she contacted Endora for answers.

She said she’d give them to her if she killed Dad and his brothers.

Did I miss anything?” Raihana asked, admiring her nails.

Suddenly Rayhan braked hard, turned in his seat and stared at us.

“What the hell?” His eyes flashed, a strand of his hair falling in front of his face.

Well, that was kind of what I was expecting. That curl was so tempting... the urge to touch it called to me. I bit my lip, slowly brushing it away. He gave me a look that clearly said ‘explain!’ but instead, I just caressed his hair for a second until he groaned.

“Kitten!” He sounded exasperated. “I want an explanation. Now.”

Okay, I don’t think that worked. Well, here goes nothing.

I took a deep breath, exchanging a look with Raihana, both of us ready to fill him in…

Rayhan had asked us a lot of questions. Sometimes his irritation would grow, and we would get scolded for hiding such a huge thing from him, especially about Raihana.