Chapter 94
Barton slowly dropped his cup while wiping his mouth with the back of his hand, Daniel watching him as he sipped his own wine.
“You’re kidding,” Barton leaned back into his chair and crossed his arms, a deep, smouldering look in his eyes. “Right p>
“I’m not p>
“This isn’t something to joke about.” He warned his younger cousin, narrowing his eyes at him.
“Yeah. I know that. That’s why I want you to be my Beta p>
Barton simply leaned back, covering his mouth with his fist as if he wanted to say something but thought against it.
Daniel downed his drink and reached forward to refill his cup, his face etching with a small frown at his cousin’s strange motions.
“What? You don’t want the title p>
“It’s not that, but me? Seriously p>
“Yes you. What happened? You don’t think you’re fit to rule by my side p>
Barton rolled his eyes.
“Idiot. I just don’t feel I’m the Beta you’d need by your side. I mean… have you met me p>
“I’ve met you, talked to you, seen you do a back flip, fought you… “
“That was one time man. And I was 12 p>
“That’s not the point. You underestimate yourself and that’s your problem. You’ll make a perfect Beta p>
“I don’t even know what Betas do aside standing next to the Alpha like some pawn while reporting affairs of the pack to him like a little toddler p>
“Seriously?? Betas are second In command. I agree that sometimes they’re thought of as a much less important person than the Alpha but they much more important than the rest of the pack, and No, it’s not all about making reports. You’ll have tons of things to do. With me studying part time and fulfilling my duties as Alpha, you’ll be of great help to the pack. I might even call you my Luna p>
“Don’t say that again. I almost barfed right now.” Barton said with a serious expression and it got the two laughing.
“You’ll do great. Trust me p>
Barton’s expression softened and Daniel smiled inwardly on seeing his cousin fiddle with his wine glass; something he did when he was nervous. He usually fiddled with anything in his hand.
“You really think so p>
Daniel shrugged. “I know so p>
“Okay,” He smiled and went over to the fridge, pulling out another wine. “This calls for celebration p>
“Hey! Just know… you’re paying for these drinks. They’re not cheap you know p>
“Oh shutup. I’m the Beta now. You can’t boss me around p>
Naomi sighed for the nth time when Dora disappeared into the dressing room for the p>
She stopped counting after the 32nd time.
Dora was a fellow female but seriously? Was this how girls shopped? Each time she found an outfit, she would go crazy over it and would want to buy it at the minute, but once she stepped out of the dressing room literally looking like a tasmanian goddess in it, she would dump it immediately, another outfit catching her interest.
She had tried on almost a hundred outfits and so far, she was holding a bag containing just 20 of them.
What did she need all these clothes for?
She was bored, hungry and angry but all she did was sit there and force a smile or compliments each time Dora ’asked’ her opinion on her outfit.
And this wasn’t even the first shopping mall.
Or the second.
Or third.
Sighing again, she placed her chin in her hand, glaring at the entrance of the dressing room with a pouty face only to be accosted by two people.
“Um… hi.” She looked up to see two unfamiliar faces. A man and his wife smiling at her. They had smiles on their faces as they looked down at her.
Her pouty face suddenly cleared, replaced by a stunned and surprised expression as she finally found her tongue.
“H- Hi p>
The woman stretched her hand and she looked down to see a phone.
“Can you take a picture of us. It’s been long since my mate and I went shopping together p>
Naomi felt relieved for a moment, and she smiled politely as she took the phone.
“Sure p>
She however, couldn’t explain the heaviness in her chest on seeing the couple act lovey dovey with each other as they got close for the picture.
Thoughts of Daniel pushing her Away and acting like she was a pathetic enemy crossed her mind and she almost teared up, cautioning herself for thinking she and Daniel could ever be this close.
Her eyes felt heavy with tears as she took some more pictures and she blinked several times to force them back.
After what seemed like excruciatingly long, almost intolerable minutes, she handed over the phone, trying to force a genuine smile as she asked,
“I don’t mean to be nosy but… how long have you two been together p>
To werewolves, it was a personal question considering since most couples wouldn’t like to tell people when they discovered their mates since most Werewolves found their mates at a very later age.
This was why the Two moon festival was appreciated and not taken for granted.
The woman placed her phone away and slipped her hand into her mate’s
“It’s been 10 years now p>
The man chuckled at Naomi’s jaw dropping.
“Hard to believe p>
Naomi shut her mouth immediately.
“I’ve never met mates who’s stayed for this long p>
“That’s the difference between mates and couples. With my mate, I never just get tired of being with him or doing things with him. I just don’t mind, as long as I do anything with HIM.” The woman turned and smiled at the man. They were so lost in each other’s eyes that they didn’t notice Naomi slowly walk away, feeling as though she had been fed with dog food just now.
Who would think she had found her mate? No one would of course. Because her mate doesn’t want her.
She returned to the bench and sat back down to wait for Dora who suddenly came out at that moment, poking her head from the entrance.
“Maid,” Naomi looked up. “Come In here now. There’s a problem p>