Reborn Luna:Her Second Chance Mate

Chapter 22

What? Odessa almost screamed in shock as she stared wide-eyed at Alaric. Desmond killed your sister? she whispered, her voice trembling.

She couldn't believe it. Odessa looked at the name again. Elody. Desmond did say he had a bad past, that he had regretted everything he ever did.

But the past is the past. It had to be forgotten. Alaric nodded, his eyes welling up with tears, but he refused to let them fall. He did.

She was just like you, you know? He turned towards her. She was to marry Alpha Desmond, given by my greedy father's savior. Desmond accepted her and took her as his wife. She loved him.

I even believed he loved her too. Alpha Desmond was still his ruthless self, but he suddenly had a heart. Whenever Elody was there, that was until his bloodlust.

Odessa kept quiet to let him vent his anger and frustration. He lost control of himself and killed her. Odessa, he is dangerous. Odessa shook her head.

Stepping away from Alaric, her eyes welled up with tears. The more she heard Alaric's words, the man she knew could never be this heartless. Desmond was kind, considerate, passionate, and caring.

She even noticed he was shy when it came to her complimenting him. Alaric must be lying. He must be. You're lying, Odessa said, with a deadpan look.

You're lying about your Alpha, and you must pay for it. The more Odessa spoke, the more she didn't even believe her own words. There could be only one person powerful enough to cause so much death.

And it was Desmond. She felt a chill run down her spine as she realized she was in the same position Alaric's sister, Ellady, was in before her death years ago.

Was it wise for her to leave her home and come to this pack? Would she have let Emma come instead of her? Alaric, I don't know what to say, Odessa stammered.

Her voice barely above a whisper. Alaric's unreadable expression suddenly turned cold, his eyes blazing with a fierce determination. You don't have to say anything, Odessa.

I wanted you to know the truth about the Alpha. You need to know what kind of monster he is, what monster you're married to. These words made Odessa seize.

Her previous sentiment faded as she felt a surge of anger and fear. Even if her husband did these things, killed all these people, even the woman he once loved.

It didn't give Alaric the right to insult him. Do not insult Desmond again, or I'll slice your throat out, Odessa angrily said.

Even though she was not capable of doing that at the moment. All right, feisty one, he said, his arms raised like he was surrendering. But Odessa's mind was not on the self-centered man in front of her.

She had seen a glimpse of Desmond's darker side, the way he snapped at her just a few hours ago. The dangerous glint in his eyes bore into her very soul.

What more could he do? Odessa suddenly looked at Alaric, her eyes calculating. You still haven't told me your ultimate goal in bringing me here, or telling me all these things.

Is it supposed to scare me? Odessa wasn't going to back down now. The Desmond she knew would never hurt her. His past was terrible, yes, but that's all gone now.

Oh, stubborn one you are, but that's not what I'm saying. Alaric walked closer to her. Staying with him will be dangerous. He might hurt, or worse, even kill you if he manages to snap or lose control.

His words seemed genuine enough, but Odessa could sense he was leaving something out. He was hiding something. And she questioned.

Probing him to continue. I care about you, even if I just met you a few hours ago, I still do. Alaric's handsome face came closer to her. I don't want to see that beast hurt you, Bella.

Odessa suddenly chuckled, amazed at what this guy was saying. Did he think her stupid? The smile and kindness disappeared from Odessa's eyes as she stared deep into Alaric's eyes.

Tell me why you're giving me all this information about my husband. Don't think me a fool, she growled, which shocked her that she made that sound.

Alaric took a deep breath before letting it all out, his shoulders slumping. He looked at Odessa through his lashes. Because I want to take my revenge on him.

Odessa's eyes narrowed at him. She would never allow this man to hurt her husband. Alaric saw her change of expression and quickly added, no, it's not what you're thinking.

As much as I seek revenge, I will never hurt my Alpha, never. Then what are your plans? You wanted my assistance for something? Odessa's voice was low.

Alaric nodded, agreeing with her. Yes, I do, but not to hurt Alpha Desmond, he said, looking at the gravestone that bore his sister's name.

Ever since my sister was killed due to the Alpha's bloodlust, my father had been acting strange. This was just a few years ago. Alaric traced his hands along the name as Odessa closely and quietly watched him.

He has been indifferent, researching and finding things. Even now.

Now, Odessa, I'm taking his place as the Delta of this pack because my father is on a search for something that defies even nature itself.

Odessa's heart hammered as she continued to listen to Alaric's words. Her hands felt sweaty as she wiped them on her white nightgown. Alaric's words seemed to leave the atmosphere in deep tension that seemed to weigh Odessa down to the earth.

What is he searching for? And why are you telling me all this? Odessa asked, worried he was keeping her stalling, she said.

Suddenly felt heavy. Alaric looked at her with such intensity in his eyes that she felt like she was about to suffocate because of you, Odessa. What my father's savior has been searching for.

You're the one who's going to bring my sister back to life.