How To Deal With A Cheating Mate

5. Run Along Little Doll

Avery’s POV

I stepped inside the room and, to my surprise and relief, I found Piper sitting on her pink plush chair and Kieran seated opposite her.

Oh my goodness, was I really hallucinating? If so, I seriously need some rest! I thought to myself. I couldn't believe I had just suspected my own sister and boyfriend of betraying me!

“Babe, you're burning up! Piper, please call a pack doctor,” he barked, sweeping me off my feet and carrying me out of the room.

Oh my goodness, could I really have imagined such a terrible thing about my own sister? Moon Goddess, please forgive me for my wild and nasty imagination. I swear it won’t happen again!

“Babe, I’ll help you take a few days off. You need lots of rest, okay?” he said matter-of-factly. I watched as he grabbed a bowl, dipped a towel in it, and gently placed it on my forehead.

“But the pack hospital needs me. I also have to see Ester tomorrow. Besides, I haven’t been able to double-check the guest list or speak with the event planner. And I still haven’t picked up my dress for the birthday party! My goodness, I’ve got so much to do!” I ranted, barely pausing for breath. By the time I was done, I had to take a deep breath, and he gently patted my shoulders reassuringly.

“You have to rest—a direct order from Dr. James, not me. He scolded the hell out of me, and I’m not letting that happen again. For now, we should focus on getting you well.

Besides, Piper will happily help with your dress and the guest list. As for the hospital, I’m sure they’ll manage just fine without you.” He addressed all my worries at once. That’s one thing I love about Kieran..... he always finds a solution.

“What about the scent masking? We need to do it soon, okay? Because right after your birthday, we’ve got a ton of events—like the Alpha coronation and my Luna ceremony,” I reminded him.

“You’re right. The only time we can do the scent-masking ritual is tomorrow. There’ll be several guests at the party—who knows, our true mates might be among them. I’ll talk to Ester now and make sure she prepares the potion.”

“Perfect. Judging by how I feel now, I should be totally fine by tomorrow. Don’t worry about a thing,” I assured him, lightly squeezing his hand. My sister entered at that moment with a tray of biscuits and warm milk.

My goodness. How could I have thought such horrible things about my sister? How could I even imagine her cheating with Kieran? I must really be sick and out of my mind. I scolded myself again and again, so much so that I didn’t even notice Piper waving her hand in front of my face to get my attention.

“I have called Mom and Dad. They’re on their way home,” she informed me, pushing the tray closer.

The special date Piper had planned was ruined because of me.

“Really,” was all I could say, picturing Mom rushing over an.d Dad wearing that same disappointed yet stoic look. I'd trade anything to learn how he manages to pull off both expressions at the same time.

“Yes. And by the way, I called your work—you’re officially on a week’s leave. That means you’ll get enough rest before and after Kieran’s coronation,” she added, and I gave her hand a small squeeze.

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Here I was standing right in the center of the crowd with a glass of wine in my hands. I was currently drapee in a raspberry pink gown. It was a long tight sequined gown which Piper specifically picked for me. I could only help but thank her even though it wasn't my taste.

I tried so hard not to squirm and wriggle in that dress all because I don't want someone noticing my discomfort. I could feel everyone's scrutinizing gaze in me and I could only help but shiver, I could only bite and bile rised up to my throat.

It wasn't actually because of the glaring looks, no I was used to that but it was because of the fact that I was the only one who wasn't aware that Kieran's birthday was a black color theme. Amidst the sea of blacks in the crowd, I was the only one who dared to look all glittery and static. I only calm down a little because Kieran's by my side.

“Sweetheart, I need to mingle with the guest Alphas, I should get as much support as I can for my Alpha coronation don't you think?” He whispered in ears and I immediately nodded agreement. In the next second, I could see the back of his black tuxedo leaving and I beamed. ‘That fine piece of man,’ I giggled, twirling my glasses and taking a whiff of it.

“Avery,” someone called out startling me. To my surprise, it was Piper. “Piper,” I called back, turning back to check her out. I must say she looked glamorous.

With her bold eyeliner and mascara, her pink bright lips and her hair leaked well done by a professional stylist. It was packed up in a messy bun and a few curls were dancing by her sides. She wore an exquisite black necklace and from the looks of it, it was from Mom.

My eyes wouldn't hide the grave shock on my face, why would mom give Piper, the very jewelry she held dear. I could vividly remember her torturing a maid to death because she mishandled it.

“Your necklace is stunning and familiar as well,” I c****d my head waiting for her response.

“I thought you didn't notice, Mom specifically gave it to me for tonight!” She beamed with smiles and I could only nod.

Her long flowy black gown made her look like a black swan.

“How do I look, Avery,” she asked and as if on cue, she did a little twirl like a swan on a river.

“You look stunning little sis but why didn't you get me a black dress like yours, now look how I ruined the birthday theme and everyone has been whispering about me,” I explained to her but she only smiled softly.

“Sister, you are overthinking this. Why could you care about those jealous people, they are only behaving that way because you are the future Luna of our great pack,” she said and I could only help but smile. One thing about my sister is that she can easily uplift one's mood. I guess that is the reason why she is a therapist by the way.

“Thank you sister, I think I need to use the restroom at the moment,” I said. That is the only way and place I could breathe in this suffocating dress. I hate the material, I hate the sticky material clung tight to my skin and I feel very uncomfortable in it. I was about to twist the door knob when I heard a few voices gossiping in the restroom.

“Did you see Avery Blackwood's look tonight?” One quizzed letting out a deep cackle.

“Oh yeah, she looks like a clown, I can't help but wonder how Kieran feels with that clown next to him.”

“Almost like a statue and robotic,” another one blurted in and I angrily clenched only fists.

“I think someone is by the door listening to us,” another one said and that was my cue to twist the door knob and walk in. I gave them a killer look before getting in. As expected, they all scrambled out like black crows.

“Those conniving bitches,” Adele my wolf butted in angrily and I let out a sign knowing fully well the reason behind her words.

“We should be the ones feeling bad when standing next to Kieran not the other way round,” Adele never liked Kieran from the start and she never bothered to hide it. She thinks Kieran is a cunt who doesn't deserve any of our attention.

The moment I stepped back into the party, someone pulled me into a dim corner and I let out a yelp. To my surprise, it was the devil himself. Luckily his hair was styled back this time enunciating his high and sharp cheekbones and jawlines.He looked like Adonis himself. Wait what am I thinking? Calling this devil an Adonis.

“What the hell do you think you are doing? People are watching!” I scolded him and tried to wriggle out of his hold but to no avail.

“Let them,” he said curtly. Why don't you have a seat,” he beckoned to an empty chair next to him.

“No, I am not interested. Who the hell invited you to the party anyway?” I asked with an annoyed look on my face.

“I am Aidan Silvester, I don't need an invite,” he said with a cocky smile on his face and I realized how stupid my question was.

“Now have a seat, little doll or I will get that pretty ass seated,” his voice was sultry, vulgar and disrespectful.

What the hell, just because he is attractive doesn't mean that he was right to flirt with everyone and most especially his half brother's girlfriend!

I raised my hands about to hit that handsome face of his and couldn't help but fantasize how red it would look after it connects with my hands. In the blink of an eye, he caught a hold of my wrist and pulled me closer to him.

My eyes bulged out, shock and surprise laced all over my features when I realized the fact that my ass was seated on something hard yet firm and rocky. It was his LAP, his freaking lap. Oh my goodness, this is very disrespectful to Kieran, I pray he doesn't see this.

“I had always known you acted like an irrational and clumsy little doll, I even gave you a choice,” he whispered, his voice dripping with sarcasm and seduction.

“Let me off your lap and you wouldn't have to worry about the consequences of your actions!” I was threatened with venom dripping in my voice.

At this minute, I wished for nothing but the freedom to let Adele out and s***h his cheeks but that would bring unwarranted attention right?

“Worry? The only thing you need to worry about is where Kieran is,” he c****d his head as if expecting some answers or reactions from me but he wasn't getting none.

“I had never known you were such a big dumbo, of course this is a party where on earth would he be if not for his own party.” I glared at him.

“And most importantly what he is doing right now!” At this point, I could see his mischievousness dancing in his eyes. He seemed to be enjoying this, what a total nutcase. The same can't be said for me since he held me captive right on his lap!

He is obviously connecting with other alphas unlike someone who thinks that the pack business is a joke and has no interest in helping it, you cannot relate to that, can you?” I threw a jab at him and for the first time this evening I wore a victorious smirk on my lips, but that soon wore out when he let out a dark chuckle.

“You are right little doll but that's not the point of our discussion, the point is that you need to head upstairs right now and there you might learn a new fun fact,” he said whilst drumming his fingers on the table.

“Like what,” I was literally begging for a hint, I couldn't believe the fact that I am still interested in listening to whatever he has to say even after this huge disrespect.

‘But what can I say, curiosity does kill the cat! Especially a cat like me.

“Like Kieran screwing your beloved little sister, now run along little doll,” he nudged me whilst I stood as shock zapped through my entire skin.