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Chapter 2
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2020-08-22 06:24:26Lilly left half way through Harry's speech. I rolled my eyes as she walked past. Of course, I wanted to leave as well but it was disrespectful. Especially for her, considering she would be first in line to be his mate.
As the speeches ended and pack matters concluded, everyone began to huddle into separate conversations. I hated the gossiping. I was always topic number one. Two females made it no secret that they were discussing me. When I locked eyes with the taller blonde, she pulled her friend away arm and arm.
Diana found me and pulled me near the fireplace where the higher ups were standing. The triad consisted of my uncle Humphrey, Harry, and a liaison representing for the supreme alpha.
"Alpha," my mother said to the English alpha. He turned and smiled when he saw me. "This is my baby, Tallia."
He took my hand without me offering it, which rattled my senses.
"Pleasure to meet you," he snickered as he kissed it.
"We've already met, mom," I explained pulling my hand away.
"Your daughter is a gem," he said to Diana with a pageant smile. He was bread for this.
"We think so as well," Humphrey walked up.
"She just finished school," Diana explained. "A bachelor's in less than 3 years."
I rolled my eyes. "Its not that big of a deal. I took summer courses as well."
"And one trip abroad," Diana put in. "To Oxford and did a course there."
"I'd love to hear more," the alpha said his eyes locked on mine. "I went to St Andrews but I'm sure Oxford is just as nice."
"Maybe sometime," I tried to find a way out of the conversation.
He was ribbing me as one would do to a younger sibling. It made me uncomfortable and put me off.
"Dinner tonight?" he stated more than asked.
"Is that an order or request?"
"Depends on your answer," he smirked cheekily.
Diana elbowed me.
"How could I say no?" I asked. I was really trying to find a way to say no.
I had not realized he meant only with me and not the family until we broke off from the group and he followed me out of the house and into the yard. He went ahead to a black charger that shown bright even in the dark. It was new, right off the lot and probably bought with cash.
He opened the passenger side door for me, and I simply stood and stared.
"Would you like to get in?" He asked sheepishly.
"I can open doors myself," I smirked. "I've been doing it for awhile now."
He put his hands up in defense. "Noted for next time," he smiled backing away around the car.
I slid into the leather seats. There was neither a jacket or empty water bottle rolling around on the floor board. I could see he was a perfectionist. The thought of a member of my family with this perfectionist made me laugh.
He jumped in and turned on the car. I was surprised when country music began to play out the speakers. I looked to him curiously.
He shrugged and smiled.
"We don't have to listen to music if you don't like it."
I shook my head. "No, you remind me of Humphrey. He always had country music playing in his truck."
"I take that as a compliment," Harry took off from my Aunt's house. "I admire your father a great deal."
I opened my mouth but shut it quickly.
"Don't insult my intelligence," he smirked but kept his eyes on the road.
"How long have you known?" I whispered as we drove past the apple orchard.
"The moment I saw you," he responded.
"That obvious?"
"Only to those who can either hear, see, or both."
"I'm proud to be his daughter but with the tribe I must keep it a secret."
"Why?"
"Because Diana was given to John first. Even though Humphrey won her later, to the tribe, she still belonged to John."
"John's dead though."
"I know," I whispered. "Believe me, I know."
"Can you make me a promise, if we are to be friends?"
"Yes," I said warily.
"No secrets."
"Does this go both ways, alpha?"
"Harry," he corrected. "And of course."
"Deal, alpha."
He growled playfully but accepted my tenacity.
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