Almond's POV
I had a tiring day, filled with pack meetings and training, and I was eagerly looking forward to getting some much-needed rest.
After departing from the pack house, I promptly made my way to my chambers and lay my body down on the comfortable bed in my room. When I looked up, the empty ceiling came into view.
My name is Almond Smith, the upcoming leader of the white wolf pack, and I decline Lucy as my mate and Luna.
Recalling my conversation with Lucy, I felt devastated, my wolf despised me for my words, but it was necessary for me to achieve the status of greatest Alpha ever. I cannot have a feeble partner.
Perhaps she would realize that I didn't care for her based on my words. No matter what she did, I would never allow a feeble human to be my Luna.
Lucy was not strong. She didn't even live up to the expectations I had for the ideal partner I had envisioned. I was unsure about my parents' reasoning for choosing her as my Luna. I tried my best to match my father's power, but my chosen Luna fell short of the strength I desired.
I was not being fair. Some additional girls possessed the ability to captivate all men. However, among all those girls, how did the moon goddess select that pitiful, feeble human as my partner?
Since the beginning, I didn't want her in our group, it bothered me when my thoughts constantly brought her up.
A single knock at my door revived me.
I arose and proceeded to the doorway.
Upon opening it, the chilly wind rushed into my face. "Did Lucy come by, Almond?" The person was Lucy's mother.
I swung the door open wide to prove to her that Lucy was not present.
"She didn't even arrive at this location."
"She previously mentioned she would come. She hopes to discuss the ceremony arrangements with you."
"She decided to postpone the meeting until next week."
"She chose to delay the meeting to the following week." I lied about her not being present. A few hours ago, I was with her but turned her down.
After I spoke, she cried loudly, and Henry caught her mother before she fell. I positioned myself in a way that showed empathy for things I was completely unaware of.
"What's the matter?" I inquired in a composed manner.
We are unsure of Lucy's whereabouts. She vanished.
I became speechless upon hearing those words. I recalled my previous statement. Was it Lucy who did that?
"Have you looked in any place where she might have gone?" How about the house of her friend?"
She avoided visiting anyone. She desired to spend the evening with you. "Additionally, she has just one friend, who was not with Alice," Henry stated. He took his mother, who was unable to stop crying, away before I had the chance to speak.
I stepped outside and had a conversation with Henry.
I simply require Henry to share all the information he has.
"I was uncertain, but what if Lucy decided to leap off the cliff?"
What is the matter? No, she would never behave in that manner. I immediately responded, even though I was uncertain.
"Did you say something that might set her off?"
"Definitely not."
I was possessed. I had shared all the details with her. But it never crossed my mind that she would do something like that. What if she actually did?
I recalled all the painful remarks I had made to her before.
Did I cause all of this myself? Was she hurt by my words? I denied her as my Luna. I only spoke my true feelings.
I would be the one to look for her. I stated with a commanding Alpha voice
"Kindly, Almond."
Henry provided me with additional information regarding his sister's disappearance. He informed me that Lucy was seen crying and leaving to go somewhere. When the moon arrived, they sought her out, and they finally found her at my location.
"Kindly... Please return my sister to me. My mother would feel unhappy if Lucy never returned.
Despite not being his biological sister, he cherished Lucy deeply.
I will locate her shortly. "I said quietly that I am hoping I will."
Following that discussion, I returned to my residence. I desired to have a peaceful night and rest well, but how could I, if I was concerned about that frail person?
I had denied her and desired her absence. But at this moment... I am filled with regret for my actions, it's as if my heart has been ripped from my chest.
I had no control over my actions as my wolf's emotions were unpredictable. Despite my own feelings, he was attached to Lucy and attacked me for my actions, although they were necessary.
I altered my appearance and headed to the location Henry indicated she was last spotted. The breeze moved leisurely as the moon shone even brighter. The power of my silver fur was on display.
The only thing occupying my thoughts at the moment was the strong desire to locate the Luna I had turned down.