Chapter 62
An loud uproar was heard as everyone celebrated the finalization of the blood oath.
The music was raised and the sound of glass hitting glass resounded around as everyone began getting drunk without a care in the world.
The oath was over and it was time for the main occasion which was to party in Celebration of the new Alpha.
The guests of the ceremony began leaving and that was when Talia realized Nancy and Koan weren’t even amongst the crowd of people.
Dora had left for the mansion with Lebanon to guard her on the way. Alpha Justin and Luna Ciara, her parents had tried to persuade her to stay for a bit but she was adamant about leaving to see Daniel. She had noticed Naomi was missing from the party too. She just hopped her biggest fear wasn’t true.
John was submereged in the crowd, she-wolves flocking around him as butterflies would be attracted to the nectar of a flower. He was having the time of his life while his twin was fiddling with his drink on the High table. Jephthah would have willingly rushed home, avoiding the sultry gazes of horny She-wolves but he wasn’t sure John would make it back to the Alpha’s mansion after drinking so much.
This would explain why their father, Alpha Kris was giving the next position of the new Alpha to him instead of his twin who looked like he’d rule better than him
When he had complained about this to his father, he just laughed and waved it off.
“Son, you just lack confidence. Trust me, when you find that special someone who would boost your confidence, you’ll be the best Alpha in the history of Alpha’s. You have it all. Prescision, Honesty, determination and you’re hard-working. Your brother,” he scoffed while John who had been sitting there the entire time, raised a brow, waiting for his next words while sulking. “He’s the mist irresponsible child I’ve ever seen p>
“Dad what the F**k, I’m 16 p>
The Alpha snorted.
“It’s not like I want to rule your stupid pack anyway. I’ll be much happier in the other side p>
“You won’t survive in the human land a day before you expose yourself and get killed p>
Jephthah just sat there and watched the ususal exchange of words between father and son and at the end of the day, he still didn’t think he deserved to rule the pack. He always looked up to Daniel who didn’t look in the slightest bothered or nervouse about having to rule an entire pack.
And what was that about finding someone special to boost his confidence?
Father was always on about finding his Luna who would aid him in ruling the pack but he didn’t think it was possible for someone like him to find a Luna who would be willing to rule alongside a weakling like him.
He sighed and couldn’t help but think about Talia anytime he thought about his father’s words. No…Talia would much rather be mated to someone like John than him. He turned to her. For some reason, throughout the party, she had been acting weird to him like he had done something wrong. When she looked up and their eyes met, his widened and he pretended to stare at something interesting in his drink.
Talia ignored him as usual, scanning the crowd from where she sat for Nancy who had gone off to dance with Koan, Speaking of which she hadn’t seen them after that time. Could she have gone to the mansion from the party. But that was unlike her to leave in the middle of an event like this and without her knowing.
Royce finally emerged from the crowd with a worried look.
“Did you find her?” Talia heard Jephthah ask and she turned, curious as to why he was worried
“No. I want to track her with the mate bond right now p>
Jephthah got up.
“I’ll come with you p>
They leave and halt when Talia suddenly walked past them and barred their way.
“I think might know where she is p>
Talia and Jephthah stopped side by side and watched as Royce ran towards Brittany where she stood next to her twin against a car, crying.
Barton was trying to comfort her but it only made her cries worse. He was more than happy to relive himself of her when Royce came into the scene, grabbing her towards him, enfolding her into a hug, muffling her tears.
He didn’t even say a word and just let her cry silently. He suddenly lifted her up, bridal style and got into the back seat with her, cradling her like a baby.
“Let’s get to the mansion, Barton.” He hurriedly said and Barton slid into the car, turning on the ignition and stepping on the pedal.
They stopped just beside the pair and Royce popped his head out.
“You guys going back to the mansion or you’re still heading back to the party p>
“I still need to check on Nancy but…could you give me a call if she’s back at home?” Talia replied.
“Sure…Jephthah p>
“I…I don’t think John would remember his way back after drinking so much so ah…I got to go too.” He reluctantly said.
“Okay.” With that, Barton sped away and the two were left standing in the middle of the forest, the silent atmosphere consuming them as they mindlessly walked side by side, back to the party.
The silence was soul-recking and you wouldn’t decifer who was more uncomfortable of them two.
Talia was actually angry and was trying hard not to stare at Jephthah much more, notice his prescence.
Talia held her dress off the ground and quickened her pace. She didn’t know why she was suddenly angry but why did it look like he was always uncomfortable being close to her.
As she angrily walked off, the edge of her dress got trapped underneath the outstretched roots of a huge tree.
“Ah!” She almost fell back at the force she exerted while stalking away, ignorant of her dress being hooked by something.
“Talia!” Jephthah rushed forward without thinking and grabbed her arm to steady her but Talia was quick witted and was on her feet before his hand curled around her arm, sending sparks up her hand.
She gasped at the spark she felt and looked up. HOWEVER, she saw ignorance in his eyes.
He didn’t feel it.
Anger shrouding her mind, she jerked her hand away from his grip and faced the other way, missing the look of hurt and confusion in his eyes.
“I don’t need your help!” She snapped at him when he bent to get the rest of her gown which was stuck.
Jepthaph stepped back and watched as she angrily tugged on her dress, cursing and swearing.
“If you keep tugging at it like that, it will p>
Riiiiiiiiiip!