Chapter 49
Silver’s POV
I was shocked when I watched Shirley hurl herself down the stairs. She landed with a loud thud on the granite floor, and I swear I heard a crack from the impact. Shirley cried out in pain, tears streaking down her cheeks and mascara smearing in the process.
I stood at the top of the stairwell, my mouth hanging open and my eyes wide. I never imagined that Shirley would actually throw herself down the stairs like that! What on earth was she thinking?
It didn’t register with me what was happening until the crowd started to gather. They all asked what happened and how Shirley ended up on the ground crying like she was in a lot of pain. None of them noticed me at the top of the stairs until Elliot ran around the corner, shoving himself through the crowd, barking at them to step away from her.
Shirley was whimpering and crying as he knelt over her; I could see the look of concern and worry all over his face. He wiped the tears from her eyes, trying to move the damp strands of hair stuck to her features as she whimpered and trembled.
“Shirley, what happened?” He asked, her voice soothing and compassionate. It was a tone I had never heard him use before and despite the situation, a jealous knot formed in the pit of my stomach. I quickly shook that feeling away though because it was ridiculous. Shirley was hurt and I’m over here being jealous that Elliot is treating her compassionately.
I truly am deranged.
“I…I Shirley whimpered as more tears fell from her eyes. “I just wanted to… apologize… to… Silver,” she cried, her bottom lip trembling. “And…she…she Shirley broke off, bawling her eyes out as she clung to Elliot’s shirt. “She… pushed me she cried.
Gasping erupted around the foyer, and everyone looked at one another as the murmurs began.
“Did Alpha Elliot’s new wife do this out of jealousy p>
“So bold for the Luna to harm Alpha Shirley like this. What was she thinking p>
“The Alpha will certainly divorce her now p>
My mind was whirling, and I was frozen at the top of the stairwell, not sure I heard her correctly. Was she really blaming me for her fall? I didn’t push her at all; in fact, it seemed like she was going to push me, but then decided to hurl herself down the stairs. Why would she blame me for such a thing?
I had no words, and I could hardly move.
Shirley’s mischief eyes flickered to me as her lip trembled.
“How could you push me, Silver?” She asked, her voice booming across the foyer, making everyone silent as they turned to look at me, finally noticing me at the top of the stairs. Elliot’s eyes darkened as he glared up at me; his face was indifferent and sent a chill down my spine.
He didn’t believe this, did he?
“I just wanted to apologize, Elliot,” Shirley whimpered, burying her face in his chest. “I didn’t mean to upset her. She told me I was ruining her marriage and then she shoved me p>
Elliot’s eyes never left mine; I stared at him with disbelief on my face and he looked at me with disgust. I cowardly into myself, hating the feeling of his scrutiny.
“I… I think my leg is broken,” Shirley cried.
That seemed to bring Elliot back to the current moment and I watched as he wrapped his arms around this woman and held her close to his chest. He buried his face in her hair and whispered soothing things to her.
“It’s okay, Shirley. I’ll take care of you. You are safe now. No need to cry,” he whispered, rubbing circles around her back.
“Please get me out of here Shirley cried. “I’m so embarrassed and I don’t want to be around anyone else p>
Elliot lifted her into his arms, cradling her close to his chest. She cried out and winced in pain from the movement of her leg. I could see how bruised; she was a strong Alpha wolf so I knew that even if it was broken, it would heal in no time. But still, Shirley trembled and cried in Elliot’s chest.
He didn’t bother sparing me another look as he left with Shirley in his arms.
I stared at them, frozen to my spot.
“Luna, are you all right?” A voice sounded from nearby and when I blinked, I noticed Beta Leo staring up at me.
He was at the bottom of the stairs and the gammas were busy breaking up the crowd, forcing them to leave the scene.
“Have you been harmed in any way?” He asked, narrowing his eyes.
I shook my head, trying to bring myself out of my stooper.
“No I told him. “I’m not hurt p>
He nodded.
“Would you like me to take you home p>
I shook my head, blinking away the tears that formed in my eyes.
“Not necessary,” I told him as I quickly walked down the stairs. “Thank you p>
He looked uncertain, but he didn’t stop me from leaving. I quickly rushed out of the packhouse. Elliot’s car was already gone; my heart felt like it was about to explode in my chest. I wanted to scream out and cry. I couldn’t believe that just happened and I couldn’t believe he blindly believed her like that.