Choose Me, My Mate

7. Not Talking

The omega who works at Viltarin's house was aware of Viltarin summoning Kalliste's mate. At the time of the incident, Kalliste was hit by two wolves, only a few omegas saw it, and they must have been the ones who spread the news.

They didn't ask Kalliste, but Kalliste could feel their eyes stealing glances at her. Kalliste felt uncomfortable, and some of them kept their distance from her. Kalliste is sad because she has just started working here and has no friends yet. The information that she is Viltarin's mate keeps her shunned. Kalliste also heard their gossip and wondered why she was still working as an omega.

Kalliste folded her arms in front of her chest and her eyes focused on the meat that was being roasted in the oven. If she wasn't Viltarin's mate, she was only working as an omega; they would want to be friends with her. Kalliste felt lonely. When she worked at Kenric's house, she had many friends because no one knew that she was actually Kenric's mate.

'I don't like this situation. They stayed away after Alpha Viltarin called me mate. Even though Alpha Viltarin hasn't announced anything about us yet.' Kalliste complained.

Irene sighed. For the past two days, Kalliste has been annoyed and keeps complaining about the attitude of the omegas who ignore her. Kalliste wanted to curse Viltarin, but she couldn't because Viltarin was their mate too. Villarin wasn't wrong.

'You told Viltarin you wanted to quit working as the omega and asked him if you could work as his secretary or whatever.' Irena gave her opinion.

Kalliste frowned. Irena's idea is good, and it will bring her closer to Viltarin. If she were always with Viltarin, she would quickly get all the information on Viltarin's activities and report them to Kenric. Kalliste tilted her lips. She didn't need to confused look for ways to access Viltarin's activities.

'But Alpha Kenric ordered me to work as an omega. If he finds out I'm suddenly working as a secretary or subordinate to Alpha Viltarin; I'm afraid he'll get suspicious.' Kalliste stroked her chin and her brows knit together. 'Alpha Kenric did order me to seduce Alpha Vlltarin, but I'm afraid Alpha Kenric thinks I'm a bad girl and expert at seducing men.'

Irene rolled her eyes. Her head was dizzy, and she felt like she wanted to vomit hearing Kalliste who always mentioned Kenric's name. She knew what caused Kalliste to be charmed and fell in love at first sight with Kenric, but Kenric didn't accept and ignored them. Kenric is very strange because he doesn't reject Kalliste.

'Kenric told you to flirt with Viltarin because he likes docile and stupid women. A woman who doesn't mind being toyed with by a man. Just like you. You are a stupid woman.' Irena didn't care about Kalliste's feelings. She just spoke her mind.

But all of Irena's words were ignored by Kalliste. Irena was just telling the truth. If she can reject mate, she will reject Kenric so that Kalliste is with Viltarin. She wanted to bury Kenric as far from Kalliste's thoughts as possible.

'I'm a stupid woman? No. I'm a strong woman. I'm fighting for my love.' Kalliste checked the doneness of the roast that was Viltarin's breakfast. Meat with a maturity level of 70 percent, not too sweet and spicy.

Irena took a deep breath. Oh Gosh. She was unable to advise Kalliste. Her head was about to burst thinking how stupid Kalliste was who believed and expected Kenric. Currently with them is Viltarin!

'I don't want to talk to you. I'm tired of hearing you always mention Kenric's name.' Irena hissed.

Kalliste raised her eyebrows. 'We have different opinions and feelings.'

'If I could reject Kenric, I would have done it a long time ago.' Irena clicks her tongue.

'I don't think I'll let you do it.' Kalliste took the beef which, according to her, was at 70 percent doneness.

Irena decided not to answer. She hoped Kalliste would soon realize that the Moon Goddess had given them Viltarin to replace Kenric, the bastard.

Kalliste inhaled and exhaled. Her heart was beating fast. She was going to meet Viltarin, and she was nervous. Even though she doesn't like Viltarin, Viltarin is her mate, and the Alpha aura that Viltarin has is very strong.

She walked towards the dining room. She could feel the eyes of the omegas on her. She knew the omegas were spying on her and hoped to hear her conversation with Viltarin.

Kalliste put down the plate with Viltarin's breakfast. She controlled her hands so they wouldn't shake. Viltarin's death stare horrified her, and her legs buckled. Viltarin seemed to want to pounce on her. She immediately returned to the kitchen and ate her breakfast.

There was no conversation between Viltarin and Kalliste. After the conversation two days ago, they never spoke again and met at mealtime.

Osias glanced at Viltarin, who was cutting meat and saw Kalliste, who was hurrying into the kitchen. Then he took a sip of his drink. How come since yesterday there was no change between them? Alpha was silent, and Kalliste seemed to keep her distance. Didn't Alpha decide to get to know Kalliste? This does not live up to his expectations.

"Alpha."

Viltarin put the piece of meat into his mouth and looked at Osias. "What?"

"Why are you two like this?" Osias said quietly. He knew that for a while, Alpha had decided to hide about Kalliste, who was his mate. "If it's like this, you won't be able to get close and get to know each other." Why was Osias feeling frustrated?

Viltarin chewed thoughtfully. Osias is right. He should have done something so that he and Kalliste could be together or see each other often, but he had no idea. "Don't worry about us. Let me handle it."

Osias frowned. He couldn't believe Alpha's words. Should he interfere? No. He'd better monitor the progress of Alpha and Luna's relationship.

Elsewhere, Kalliste glanced at the two omegas walking towards her. She was munching deliciously when the two omegas sat down next to her. Kalliste could guess what they were going to talk about.

"Actually, since yesterday, we wanted to ask you. We are very curious, and you only need to answer honestly to clarify the truth." An omega with curly hair looked at Kalliste seriously.

Kalliste nodded her head. Her stomach is hungry, and they bother her. "About what?"

An omega whose hair was tied in a ponytail whispered to Kalliste. She was afraid that Alpha overheard their conversation. "Is it true that you are Alpha's mate? We were at the scene when you fell, and we clearly heard Alpha screaming 'mate'. Alpha's face also showed concern."

Kalliste pondered. She was confused about what to answer. Alpha Viltarin will tag her and announce her as her Luna when Viltarin already knows her or, in other words, when Viltarin loves her. What should she say to the omegas?

"It seems you heard wrong. I can't be his mate. I'm just an omega and work as his personal chef." Kalliste decided not to tell the truth. Viltarin also doesn't announce that she is his mate yet, even though Kalliste doesn't expect it to be.

"Really? You must be lying. Alpha carried you into the room and asked us to call the doctor." Curly-haired Omega couldn't believe it.

"That's right. We've never seen Alpha make physical contact with women. Alpha has always kept her distance from women." Omega, whose hair was tied in a ponytail, also did not believe Kalliste's words.

Kalliste was astonished. Why did Viltarin keep his distance from women? Beta also said so. "That, that's because I'm his personal chef. He wants to make sure I'm okay. He doesn't want to lose personal chef again." Kalliste went back to munching on her fried chicken. She's uncomfortable. She wanted the two omegas to leave her.

The two omegas looked at each other. They doubted Kalliste's words. Alpha's personal chef before Kalliste is indeed very close to Alpha, but he is a man. So far, Alpha has always been with Beta when meeting women.

"I doubted you."

"I'm serious. If I were Luna, I wouldn't be working as omega, and I wouldn't be eating in the kitchen." Kalliste pondered again. She remembers the past when she was at Kenric's house. Why is she feeling deja vu? She still works as an omega even though she is an Alpha's mate. Why did she suddenly feel sad?

"Mm, right. You're right. Alpha will definitely announce who her Luna is." Omega, whose hair was tied in a ponytail, nodded her head.

"We were just surprised that Alpha was carry you. Maybe we heard wrong, and maybe Alpha shouted another word instead of mate." Omega with curly hair speculated.

Kalliste wants to know why Viltarin keeps his distance from women, but she's afraid the two omegas will suspect her again. She had succeeded in convincing them that she was not Viltarin's mate.

"You know all the omegas in this house are curious who Alpha's mate is, and we want to see if Alpha will keep her distance from her mate." Omega, whose curly hair, put her hand on Kalliste's shoulder.

"I wish I was the mate of an Alpha or Beta. I'm honestly tired of working as an omega. I love my job, but I hate those who demean omega status." Omega, whose hair was tied in a ponytail, complained.

Kalliste heard them talking, and she chose to fill her rumbling stomach. They want to have an Alpha or Beta mate. At the same time, she has two mates who are Alpha! A miracle.

***

Kalliste glanced towards the living room; she saw Viltarin and Osias, who were chatting with a guest. She tidied up the flowers in the vase. She works as Viltarin's personal chef. After she had made breakfast, she would help the other omega clean the house because she didn't have anything to do.

Since yesterday she has not received any information about Viltarin's activities. Several times Viltarin had gone with Osias, and she had no idea where they had gone. She wanted to communicate with Kenric; she wanted to know how Kenric was doing. She didn't dare contact Kenric if it wasn't for work.

"Follow me." Kalliste was surprised when she heard Viltarin's husky voice reach her ears. She stared at the back of Vitarin, climbing the stairs. Did she hear wrong? Did Viltarin talk to her?

Then Osias smiled at her, and his eyes motioned for Kalliste to follow Viltarin.

Kalliste rushed to catch up with Viltarin, who was already above. She cursed too many stairs. She stood two meters away from Viltarin, who was looking up at the clear sky. Kalliste didn't know where they were. No one told her about the rooms in this house.

"What do you want to say, Alpha?" Kalliste surveyed her surroundings. Quiet. She rarely saw omega on the second floor.

"I heard that. Why did you say that you are not my mate?" Viltarin turned his body and made eye contact with Kalliste.

Kalliste was stunned. Turns out Viltarin overheard her conversation with the two omegas. "Because, because I think that's for the best. You want to get to know me first." Kalliste held the hem of her clothes. Viltarin's aura was intimidating and gave her goosebumps.

Viltarin shifted his gaze in another direction. He couldn't stare at Kalliste for long. He is still not comfortable with women. "Maybe that's for the best for us. I promise I'll tag you soon and announce you as my Luna. We're getting married too." Viltarin held his neck; he felt nervous and ashamed. "You just wait." He rushed to his workspace.

Kalliste blinked her eyes twice. What should she do? She was completely confused. It's not easy to keep a secret.