Rhea's POV

　　It hasn't been up to three minutes since I left the party room and was walking down the hallway when I noticed that I had been followed. 

　　I clutched the hem of my dress, thinking that it was Daemon but when I spun around instantly I couldn't see a thing. My mouth draws up an unsatisfying line. 

　　"Who is there?" I asked confidently, ensuring to hide my fear and control the heavy pounding of my heart. 

　　I swiveled around but to my surprised self there was nobody behind me, but I could feel a presence trailing beside me. Turning around instantly at the other side, my gaze falls on the figure before me. 

　　"Sam," I stammered.

　　"Did I startle you or we're expecting to see someone else?" Sam spoke softly as I took in his appearance. I didn't even notice his dress during the party, he looked breathtaking in his whitish-colored tuxedo. 

　　Clearing his throat, he chuckled as he noticed the way I was looking at him. "Well I saw you leaving the party room and I decided to come say hi," he smiled gently at me.

　　I managed to force out a smile and nodded at him to speak up.

　　His smile deepened," Not to waste much of your time, Luna Rhea," he called the name like it was the nicest thing in the world.

　　"But before I proceed, it is nice to meet you, I hope we will cooperate well," he sent a hand out to me, which I took. 

　　"I hope we cooperate well too, all for the betterment of the future," I said, and he nodded thoughtfully with a smile, earning a chuckle from me. 

　　He seems nice and not the way that I have always portrayed him; cold and stoic just like his Alpha.

　　"Hmmm... so this has been crossing my mind, sorry don't be offended by my words because I would like to be rational," he raised a brow, and I nodded knowingly to him with a genuine smile motioning him to speak up.

　　"Is about you," 

　　"What about me?" He studied me for a while before continuing, "Well, do you feel any sparks or connection between you and Kian?" 

　　My eyes widened at him, I wasn't expecting this question from him but come to think of it... I have never felt anything like a mate bond with Kian except lust but that's because I have no wolf.

　　"You know, hmmm... Clawson has been known for their power and wolf," 

　　"What nonsense are you trying to say?" I glared, cutting him off.

　　Anger started bumping through me, is he here to mock me and remind me of my predicament and how unworthy Luna I am just like Kian always does? But unfortunately, I guess I was wrong because his next word stunned me.

　　"Do you feel anything inside you," 

　　"Excuse me," 

　　"Don't you think it is confusing," he smiled.

　　"What's confusing?" 

　　"But you can feel a spark around another aside from Kian," 

　　And just like a flash, I froze on my spot, what is he talking about? Yes, I can feel Daemon... I feel his touch, his warm breath, and his intoxicating manly scent but I feel nothing around Kian. What does this mean? What is Sam talking about?

　　I lifted my gaze and opened my mouth to talk when suddenly Mercy's voice interrupted me.

　　"Thank goodness that you're here, Luna," she rushed toward us, bowing to Sam who nodded at him in response.

　　She then turns to look at me, "Alpha Kian has been looking at you and he has gone back to the pack in anger," I couldn't stop myself from rolling my eyes at her, is not like my ass of a mate cares, I am sure he was expressing all those affections just for publicity. 

　　"I just went to use the restroom," I said, earning a slight nod from her. 

　　"Beta Sam," I called, tilting my head toward his direction, "I'm sorry, we need to leave," 

　　He nodded, "Is my pleasure talking with you Luna Rhea," he smiled but I just nodded and left with Mercy as we headed straight to the parking spot. Thank goodness, one of our drivers was still there waiting for us.

　　"I asked him to wait up," Mercy said behind me.

　　"That's so nice of you," I patted her shoulder and slid into the back seat with her.

　　The drive to our pack was boring, the driver was so focused on the road, and Mercy who was sitting beside me was not saying anything. And just then the image of Daemon blinded my head, I tried to force him out of my mind but I couldn't. The pain that he left exactly after Sheila left the place, I seem to imagine the two of them together all night.

　　Immediately we came out of the car, I turned to Mercy stopping her from going any further, "Who is that lady?" 

　　I watched her knitting her brow questioningly, "Who, my Luna?" 

　　"Sheila, the lady from the Thorn pack," she froze, her eyes shot up to stare at me.

　　"I am sorry my Luna but all I know is that she is from Thorn pack," she said, looking down.

　　"I know that she is from Thorn pack but I mean who is she to King Daemon?" 

　　She seemed nervous, "I had no idea, Luna," she answered quickly, fiddling with the hem of her dress. 

　　"Are you lying to me?" I stepped closer to her, causing her to take a walk back.

　　"No, Luna but I am not from the pack, so I know nothing about her," 

　　She is right, I stopped and turned around though I have this feeling that she is hiding something from me but what could that be? Is it all about Sheila? 

　　"You can go," I dismissed, she nodded and ran away. She is not telling me something and deep down I know it but I don't want to push any further, I will find out on my own. Sheila and Daemon seemed to be close enough for her to have the mind to place a finger on his shoulder and he ignored him even in public. 

　　They both seemed to have a past or history which disgusts my gut.

　　I sighed, walking straight to my chamber, I was exhausted and needed a good sleep. What Sam said was still ringing as a bell at the back of my head.

　　Entering my room, I staggered forcefully holding back the door for support as Kian's glaring black came into view. What is he doing inside my room and how did he get in?

　　He is sitting at the edge of my bed, his leg settling at the top of my stool. It looks like he has been waiting for me.