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Chapter 24
Chapter 24
Since Alpha had given his words, this drama was forced to come to an end.
Janet was curious as of why Daran helped her this time.
But there were too many people present. She didn’t want to confront him here.
So she went to get another two clean plates for Kass and herself and grabbed some foods from the
table.
They found a quiet corner to sit down, away from all other people.
Kass still seemed angry about what happened earlier.
He leant close to her and whispered, “Gamma, you should go to the soldier’s dining hall to have
breakfast next time. The food might not be as good, but you don’t have to dine with these hypocrites.”
Janet smiled and rubbed his hair, “Good idea. Thanks for inviting me.”
Kass beamed at her brightly.
Those bystanders had dispersed. And Daran had walked up to his seat at the top and sat down.
He didn’t spare Harper a single glance the entire time.
Harper was still kneeling on the ground with tears on her face. She was baffled and overwhelmed.
She couldn’t figure out why Daran suddenly became so harsh on her.
“Quick,” Hellen nudged at her and hissed. “Go to him. Now.”
Harper bit her lips reluctantly.
She didn’t want to face his wrath.
But she had to figure out his sudden change of attitude.
Struggling to pull herself up from the floor, Harper first to grab a plate of food: shrimp cocktail, smoked
salmon, spring salad, and a glass of iced tea, all of which Daran’s favorite.
Then she carefully came to sit with Daran. And pushed the plate over to him.
“Alpha…”
Harper peeked at his reaction.
“I
get you some breakfast. Please have some.”
Daran averted his head and gave Harper a cold glare, causing her heart to jump up to her throat.
He didn’t say anything harsh.
But simply dragged the plate to himself and started eating. Harper quietly let out a long sigh of relief.
She knew Daran couldn’t be mad at her for too long.
Nevertheless, she was a beloved princess in Daran’s heart.
“Alpha, have you asked Janet about her room yet?”
Harper gently tugged at the corner of his sleeves and asked with a pitiful voice:
“I know Janet is an important guest, and I respect her very much. But she didn’t have to use her power
to toss me out of the room! She is such a bully…”
CRACK.
The silver in Daran’s hands were dropped back to the plate.
He turned to face her with an unreadable look on his face.
“What else to you want to say?” he asked.
Harper gulped down nervously.
She had sensed a hint of danger behind Daran’s voice. But she still decided to take the risk and said: NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.
“I just think she shouldn’t be such a tyrant all the time. I get it–she is a Gamma now. But it doesn’t hurt
to show some respect to your rule from time to time. She is in our territory, for Christ’s sake.”
Harper pouted in fume and added:
“…Janet really doesn’t take you seriously, Alpha.”
Daran narrowed his eyes at her.
After a short pause, he spoke up slowly, “You said Janet didn’t take me seriously–but what about you,
Harper?”
Harper’s heart suddenly skipped a beat in panic.
“W–What about me?” she stuttered.
Her chin was grabbed by a large hand the next second.
“Do you take me seriously, Harper?” Daran stared at her, asking with a dark tone. “If you do, then why
did you dare lie to me? Why didn’t you tell me–it was you who put Janet in the basement in the first
place!”
All blood was drained from Harper’s face.
Her lips twitched.
No word could come out of her mouth.
“Thinking of a way to defend yourself?” Daran asked murkily. “I’ve talked to the maid and concierge.
Saye your breath now.”
“I…I don’t know what you are talking about…”
“Don’t you?” Daran snorted, “Who gave you the power to disrespect Janet? Do you seriously believe
that I’ll pardon all your behaviors just because you saved me once in the past? Well you couldn’t be
more wrong about that!”
Harper shivered in fear.
She always thought Daran could tolerate all her mistakes.
He was a cruel Alpha.
But he always had a soft spot for her.
This was the first time he intimidated her with his Alpha aura.
“Alpha…” Harper twitched her lips and tears streamed down her cheek. “I–I’m sorry. I really am! I didn’t
know what got into me, so I lied to you. Can you forgive me for this time?”
Daran released her chin.
“I’ll give you one last chance,” he said icily. “Now leave me alone.”
Harper didn’t need him to ask again before quickly getting up on her feet and escaping the scene.
When she was gone, Daran closed his eyes and rubbed his temples.
His heart was filled with rage when he heard Harper admitted to her lies.
How could Harper use his tolerance to bully Janet like that?
And what else had Harper done before?
Daran suddenly remembered what those maids had said about Janet working as a maid when she was
Luna…
He clenched his fists till his knuckles turned white.
Were those also Harper and Hellen’s doing as well?
Daran raised up his head and searched for Janet in the dining hall.
He found her in the corner.
She was sitting with a handsome young man.
That man just fed her a grape and she was giving him the brightest smile Daran hadn’t seen in ages.
Then they stood up and left the dining hall together.
A strong feeling suddenly surged up in Daran’s heart as he jumped up and rushed towards them.
***
Janet and Kass left the dining hall and were going back to the training field.
They just stepped through the door when a series of heavy footsteps came behind them.
“Janet!”
Daran had caught up with them.
He came to block their way and stared at Janet, “Can I talk to you for a moment?”
Janet raised an eyebrow, “We have nothing to talk about.”
She had calmed down now. She didn’t care anymore why Daran had taken her side
this time.
Daran’s jaw tensed.
“Please,” he said abruptly while taking a step forward. “It’s about-”
“Hey!”
Kass stretched out an arm and stopped him, “You heard her. She didn’t want to talk to you!”
Daran narrowed his eyes at this young man, “Who the fu ck are you? Get the hell out of here before I
rip you apart.”
Daran found this young man very annoying.
He wanted to gouge his eye out when Janet smiled at him before!
Kass faced him bravely, “I’m Gamma Janet’s soldier. It’s my duty to protect her.”
Clear tension was building between these two large men.
“Move aside, kid.” Daran hissed coldly, “Don’t force me to dirty my hand with your filthy blood.”
Daran froze.
She took Kass’s hand, and they walked way.
Daran stood on his spot motionlessly and watched their backs disappeared into the outdoor sunshine.
***
A week later.
More and more people had poured into the Riverside Pack for this unpresidential united training during
this time.
The hotel was packed with officials.
And the training field become more and more hectic.
On the last day of this week, at the first strike of dawn, a loud and resonate bell sound woke everyone
in Riverside from their sleeps.
The training officially began today.