Chapter 36. Nonexistent Lover

Lucas's POV

I watched Miatta run away from her mistake, parting through people in a haste. Despite how angry I was at her, my wolf urged me to get up and go after her. I obliged the obstinate animal, rising to my feet when Yvette pulled on my arm.

“My Lord, you are going to. . . go after her, are you? She is but a mere slave.”

No, she was not, I wanted to snap back at her. Jealous though I was that she liked someone else, it wasn't in me to leave a female upset. Yvette's hands on me was infuriating and I had suffered along with Miatta, enduring her touch to keep up appearances. 

“Besides, the king and Beta Logan are watching as well. They cannot see you running after a careless slave,” Yvette pressed on, trying to make me see reason. She was on point and it was true that my idea was not exactly proper but that night, Miatta was not a slave. She was my Lady of Honour and I had driven her away.

“She isn't a slave tonight, Yvette and it is my duty to