Her impulsive and disrespectful gesture infuriated me.
My expression turned cold as I ordered, âLet go!â
âNo!â Alexandria clung on, desperate not to be dismissed.
âForgive me and promise you wonât push me away.
â
Was she now using this as leverage?
Worried that we could be seen and spark rumors, potentially worsening Debraâs misinterpretation, I was about to forcibly remove her when an awkward voice interrupted.
âAlpha, I hope Iâm not disturbing.
Is this a bad timing?â
I jerked away from Alexandria as if electrocuted and swiftly turned to find out who was talking.
It wasnât someone I knew, but a guard I didnât recognize.
Feeling a bit more at ease, I cleared my throat twice and inquired calmly, âWho are you, and what do you need?â
The guard looked visibly uncomfortable.
Calebâs POV:
âIâm Aaron Brown, one of the guards stationed at the packâs entrance.
â
The guard introduced himself briefly before presenting me with an invitation.
Handing it over with respect, he said, âAlpha, someone specifically requested that I deliver this to you.
â
Frowning, I accepted the invitation, scrutinizing it.
âWhatâs this about?â
As far as I knew, none of my acquaintances had upcoming celebrations.
The guardâs cheeks reddened further, his discomfort evident as he stuttered, âThis is Lunaâs engagement announcement.
â
âWhat?â I paled instantly, my heart plummeting.
I fixed an intense gaze on the guard, teeth clenched.
âThe Luna youâre referring to, is it Debra?â
âYes.
â The guard observed my response.
âAlpha, why would Luna get engaged to another man? Have you two parted ways?â
I tightened my hold on the invitation but maintained my silence.
Had Debra become so disillusioned with me that sheâd intentionally sent her engagement invitation?
No, that couldnât be her.
She loved me and had integrity; surely she wouldnât resort to this out of mere disappointment.
I attempted to compose myself, and once my breathing steadied, I asked, âWho delivered this invitation?â
The guard shook his head, feeling confused.
âIâm not sure.
He didnât provide his name; he simply delivered the invitation and left.
â
I was greatly displeased, my brows furrowing.
âYou donât know who it was, yet you still gave it to me? Arenât you concerned that it might be part of a scheme?â