I turned on my heel, my face a mask of indifference as I prepared to walk away. But before I could leave, Beta Ark and Leila stepped out from the shadows of the hallway, their expressions unreadable. They exchanged a brief glance before Leila spoke, her voice sweet but with an edge that didn’t escape me.
"Luna Aeliana, since you're already here, please greet the delegations from our neighboring packs, and have some dinner before you leave," Leila said with a practiced smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.
I met her gaze with a cold stare. "No, I can't eat with you guys around," I replied flatly, feeling the ice in my veins harden with every word.
Their faces faltered, Leila's smile nearly slipping as she tried to maintain her composure. "Luna Aeliana, what do you mean by that?"
I didn't bother answering her. Instead, I focused my attention on Alpha Haynes, who stood silently beside her, his jaw clenched. "She calls you every time she has an issue," I said, my voice steady despite the storm brewing within me. "And you always rush to her side without hesitation. I didn’t understand why before, but now I do. Do you find it amusing to put on this act in front of me?"