Chapter 157
Chapter 157
“Tomorrow night?” Ethan asked, staring at Ryan. Everyone was stunned by his decision.
“Why tomorrow?” Ella spoke out in a shocked tone.
Ryan did not turn to face her but nevertheless answered the question she asked. “Maybe you did not count the days, Mrs. Iversen. I told you all that I would be here only for a week.”
Everyone had almost completely lost track of the time. They were unable to comprehend how a week had already gone by in front of their very eyes.
Allison fixed her gaze on Ryan. Her insides were filled with resentment. She felt bitter in her heart. Hearing about his leaving, her heart clenched inside. She knew one day he would leave, but seeing him after a long time, she did not want to let go of him once again. For once, she wanted to be selfish and wanted him to stay here in front of her eyes. At least she could see him.
“Ryan, you can stay for a few weeks. You can leave after attending your brother’s wedding.” Alpha Neil said. His voice was calm, suggesting he was making a request.
“Our pack can’t function without our Alpha for an extended period of time. We cannot place our faith in sub-Alphas. Who knows when they may begin to think highly of themselves and start to plot against their ruler?” Gamma Colin spoke out while eating.
“That means he can’t stay but come back later, right?”
“No. It’s the Alpha’s choice. Only if he wants, he will.” Gamma Colin replied to Alpha Neil mockingly while eating.
Allison sent a glare in Colin’s direction. “Who is he? His Alpha’s personal assistant? How can he talk like that to an elder?” She thought.
Unexpectedly, Colin’s eyes caught her gaze. He regarded her with a raised brow. Almost instantly, she turned her gaze away from him.
The way Colin spoke did not sit well with Ethan. He questioned Ryan, “What about the alliance?”
Ryan never stopped eating, despite the fact that other people were having discussions all around him. But he paused when he heard about the alliance. He placed his fork and knife on the plate and asked, “What alliance? Did I promise any kind of alliance? Because I can’t remember it.”
“Stop those invitations for your alliance,” Alpha Neil interrupted Ethan. Ryan cast his gaze upon Alpha Neil.
Alpha Neil gave him a warm grin and said, “Thanks for coming to visit our pack, Alpha Ryan. It’s nice to meet you. Allow us to throw a party in honor of your departure.”
Ryan couldn’t help but chuckle. “A party for my departure, huh? It seems you’re eager to get rid of me.”
Alpha Neil’s face turned pale. Ella shook her head and said, “Ryan, why are you saying this? Don’t doubt your father’s intentions. Respect is what he meant to show towards you.”
Ryan rolled his eyes and stood up. “Let’s see how much respect he can show me. I am okay with attending the party before leaving.”
Saying that, Ryan left the dining room. But his officials did not leave; they kept eating as if nothing had happened.
Ella looked surprised as Ryan had not informed her about leaving. She raised her head and met Ethan’s gaze, who was looking at her. She ignored his eyes and stood up. “Excuse me. I am done eating.”
Ella left the dining room. Everyone knew that she would follow Ryan.
“Wade, be sure you invite everyone and arrange everything in the best way. It will be a grand party. He shall not think that we have any bad intentions towards him.” Ethan instructed while gazing at Ryan’s officials.
Teresa lost her appetite. She looked at her father with sad eyes. Allison glanced at Alpha Neil and said, “Alpha, I have something to talk about with you.”
“What is it, Allison?”
“It’s important. If you have free time after lunch, we can talk.”
Ethan butted in, “She can talk to you anytime later. You are the soon-to-be Luna of this pack. I need your help. So after lunch, follow me.”
“Ethan is right. This matter needs you more. We can talk later, dear.” Alpha Neil said to her. Allison bit her lip and nodded her head. Once again, Ethan stopped her.
After leaving the dining room, Ella proceeded towards the stairs. But she halted when she heard the ringing of her phone. She clenched her hand into a fist as she viewed the display on her phone. She turned her head and noticed that there was nobody else there. Therefore, she received the call.
“Why did you call me??”
“Are you doing what I asked you?”
Ella closed her eyes and sighed. “If I were you, don’t bother calling me now. I would rather not engage in conversation with you. I am just done with you.”
“Don’t try to lose your track. I know how to control you.”
Ella ended the call without replying. She was already frustrated listening to her. She wiped her eyes and rushed upstairs to her room. She saw Ryan standing outside her room. She stopped and looked at him. He frowned at her while puffing on the cigarette he was holding between his fingers.
“Why are you crying?” He asked, noticing her tear-streaked face.
She shook her head with fear in her eyes. He approached her and tightly gripped her jaw with the hand that was holding the cigarette. While he was tilting her face to the left and right, she closed her eyes.
“Does my hybrid start to hide things from me??”
Ella’s eyes flew open. “No. I wasn’t.”
“Do you want to leave?”
“I do.”
Ryan released her with a nod and then moved in close to whisper in her ear. “By chance, did you find yourself falling for your mate?”