Chapter 16. What I Wanted

Valerie

At first, I could barely think under the shock. As soon as the shock faded however, my instincts kicked in.

“No.” I replied, ready to close the door until his hand lunged to the doorframe, making me stop.

“Valerie,” he called out, but I had enough.

Why in Goddess's name was he here?

Composing myself, I glared at him.

“You ought to be celebrating with your fiancée,” I said coldly,

“I just want to talk,”

“Talk about what? We've said all we had to say last time we met Alpha Tristan.” I retorted, watching him rear back from my words.

I was already exhausted and tired of pretending. The last thing I could do was to be cordial to him at this moment. I wanted him gone.

A sigh left my lips. Shutting my eyes against the faint ache of our bond I forced a smile.

“Please leave and return to the celebrations before anybody notices your absence. You're the host after all and I don't want anyone getti