Page 203 of Her Destined Alpha
“So, what happened?” I asked curiously, wiping my hand on a tissue.
“He forcefully snuck into my room, several times, trying to win me over or steal a few kisses. I tried to tell him that he needed to behave.” She pouted and shook her head, reminding me of Raihana.
“That’s really sweet, though. At least he knew how to charm his way in, just like Rayhan,” I said.
“Yes indeed. See? She sees it was sweet,” Papa Raf said, smiling.
“It was sweet and terrifying,” Maria said. I knew how that must have felt.
“That just added to the excitement.” He winked at her. I thought they wouldn’t mind some alone time. My phone beeped, and I knew Raihana was home. Perfect timing!
“Papa Raf, can we stop for today? I know Raihana will be back soon, and her dress is coming today too,” I said. “And I think you and Luna Maria should spend some time together.”
I froze, realising I had addressed her as Luna… I tried not to directly call her, but it was going to take me some time not to call her Luna. She told me to call her aunty, but I needed time... but even if I messed up, neither let it on.
“Okay, dear,” Papa Raf agreed, and I picked up a plate, putting some treats on it.
“Thank you for these,” I said before leaving the room, unlocking my phone. I read the message from Raihana.
Raihana: Hun, my dress! It’s perfect!’
I headed upstairs with a smile. I couldn’t wait to see it! I almost knocked into someone.
“Sorry!” I said.
“Hmm,” he grunted before he continued down the stairs.
I frowned, watching the man walk out swiftly. He seemed oddly familiar… it must have been Blake; I had seen his back a few times. I shook my head and headed toward Raihana’s room. The door was open, and she was opening a dress bag. I placed the plate down, and she turned to me, giving me a smile.
“I’m so excited!” Raihana exclaimed. Unzipping the bag, she took out such a gorgeous dress that I couldn’t stop the whistle that escaped my lips.
“Oh wow… that is… beautiful,” I said.
It was nothing like I imagined she’d go for, but looking at it, it was so Raihana. She was definitely going to stand out at the ball. The dress had an elegance to it yet remained sexy.
“Thank you, I tried it on there, and the fitting was lush, babe!” she exclaimed, pressing it against her. I smiled, glad her worries about the ball were gone, even if it was momentarily. “He is going to love it,” she whispered. I looked at her, my curiosity piquing.
“Ri... what are you planning on doing?” I asked. She turned towards me, placing the dress down gently.
“I’ll go to the ball... if my mate is there… I will reject him. I want Chris,” she said stubbornly.
“That’s the first time you admitted that, so openly,” I said, “With only two days until the Blood Moon, you must be going crazy.”
“I always wanted to go to these things, pick out a lavish dress every time… but this time… I don’t want to meet a mate I don’t want,” she sighed, picking up a yum yum and wrinkling her nose before dropping it on the plate. “I swear you’ve ruined yum yums for me.” I giggled, taking the one she dropped and biting into it.
“Perfect for me. My plan is to take over all the yum yums in the world and eat them all,” I said, making her smile. “You know… what if Chris is your mate?”
“There’s a chance he could be…” she said wistfully, playing with a strand of her hair.
“Two days, we will find out in two days,” I said softly. She nodded, her heart racing as our eyes met.
Two days.
My Decision
Raihana
The Blood Moon...
