Chapter 27

"I can manage to go alone, Beth" The Alpha twisted his lips, grinding his molars. Aiden was barely able to stand without support. How could he possibly go on his own? Not that I would let him leave without me, but that's beside the point. Did he despise my company so much?

The housekeeper rolled her eyes. "That's nonsense. Rose can come along. After all, you both live together. Go on now!"

Ria gave him a sympathetic smile like she could imagine his inner turmoil. The beta was starting to get on my nerves. They were only friends, but she acted nothing like that. I was aware that it shouldn't be affecting me, but I obsessed over their closeness.

"Uhh...let's go."

From the corner of my eyes, I noticed the pups filtering in, their mothers yelling after them. What was going on? My stare settled on Beth, who tried to make peace with them. She should be Luna. Everyone admired her and talked so freely as if she's