Chapter 77
77 No Going Back
Henry’s POV
My stance was firm, but Aubrey frowned, a flicker of irritation flashing in her eyes.
“But…”
“No burs.” I cut her off sharply. “Why not give me a chance?”
“You chased me before. Now it’s my turn to chase you. What’s wrong with that?”
Bathed in moonlight, I looked at her as if making a vow. “I will make you fall in love with me again.”
“No way!”
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My words must’ve struck a nerve. Aubrey shoved me back, her expression instantly cooling. “It’s too late. I’m going home.”
The sudden coldness nearly shattered the control I had over the violent Alpha instincts bubbling under my skin.
“Would it be so bad if I pursued you?” I tried to soften my tone, even coaxing her a little. “Stay by my side. Be Shadowmoon Pack’s Luna. No one would dare hurt you again. Why say no? Why get angry?”
But my compromise only earned a snort of laughter.
“I’m not mad. I’m just surprised that a dignified Alpha would want to chase me. Tell you what–since I chased you for eleven years, why don’t you try chasing me for eleven years too?”
Her mocking words hit like a bucket of cold water. I suddenly realized there was still an invisible chasm between us. Why?
Aubrey’s POV
While he was still stunned, I turned and rushed back into my apartment building.
Alpha Henry didn’t follow me–probably too shocked by my arrogance. After all, I was just an Omega without a wolf, and I had the audacity to suggest that a top–tier Alpha pursue me for eleven years… and even then, I wasn’t promising I’d say yes.
To any proud Alpha, that was pure humiliation.
But what shocked me even more–
Half an hour later, Alpha Henry actually had his Beta, Cam, deliver a sapphire–blue gown covered in diamond dust. He invited me to a charity auction in two days.
He really wasn’t angry?
“Wow,” Ella whistled in my mind,/purring with mischief. “Sweetheart, the diamonds on that dress alone could buy a small pack. Looks like our Alpha’s playing for keeps-”
It really was a stunning dress–like wearing the entire starry sky–but…
Was he serious? Did he really plan to chase me for eleven years?
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Or was this just that Alpha pride and territorial instinct kicking in?
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Icouldn’t begin to figure out what Alpha Henry was thinking. Not that it mattered. He could do whatever he wanted. I wasn’t going back. In fact, I was already considering leaving Shadowmoon Pack altogether once my wolf stabilized. Once Ella was fully back and wouldn’t disappear again, I could go anywhere and still thrive.
That’s for later. For now, I turned to Cam, who was still waiting for my answer.
“Okay. Tell Alpha I’ll be there.”
“Understood. Have a pleasant evening,” Cam said, visibly relieved as he turned to leave.
I closed the door and carefully hung the gown in my closet. I hadn’t planned to go, but then I remembered that the auction was tied to a specific plot of land. In my previous life, after that land deal fell apart, Bailey had smugly said, “Good thing Uncle didn’t buy it. Our family would’ve gone bankrupt.” Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ ƒind ηøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access s of novels early and in the highest quality.
Well then. That sealed it. I had to make sure Bailey’s uncle Caesar bought it this time.
If the Lynn family went bankrupt, Aurelia would be forced to turn to her mysterious ally.
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