Chasing the rejected Luna novel Chapter 4

Ryven's POV

These parties were the worst of all. Alphas and their Lunas trying to showcase all their assets and wealth. I wouldn't have been here if not for my beta, Ian who told me it would be beneficial for me. 

I had been in my pack when I received an invitation from Alpha Packen who said his son would be made an Alpha today. And I couldn't refuse it as it would be considered disrespectful. 

Not like I was afraid of any war that break out between our packs. Or I was the kind who avoids trouble, I just wanted to be on my best behavior as Ian had said. 

"How are you enjoying the party?" The soon-to-be Luna of the pack asked me for the hundredth time. Really, what was her problem? Can't she fucking leave me the hell alone? 

"Good," I responded while looking at the red wine in my cup. I was bored out of my mind. 

She soon got the message that I wanted to be left alone and she did much to my relief. I watched the hall. There was nothing spectacular about it. The people were all having a lot of fun. How could someone have fun in such a noisy place?

A couple of Alphas had come to meet with me over the hour to strike up a conversation or to show off. I didn't know which. Not like I cared anyway. But they had been disappointed by the lack of enthusiasm I gave about their achievement. And so I was left alone. 

My eyes caught a particular girl who was busy serving drinks. She was the only girl in Alpha Alexander's pack who didn't for once try to get my attention and I was irked by it. 

My good looks plus my title made me the attention of the room by both females of high status and the slaves. Even some males were not excluded. 

I tried to catch her eyes so many times but she was too engrossed in her world to notice me. Doesn't she notice me or what? 

"Alpha Ryven," I turned around to see the newly appointed Alpha walk up to me with a smile on his face.

"Alpha Alexander," I stood up from my chair and said to him in a greeting. Alphas don't bow to one another. The only form of respect between them was a call of their names, their titles attached to it.

"I see you were able to make it here on time. And I'm happy you could."

"It's nothing. I knew you would have done the same for me," I said to him with the fakest smile I could come up with. Our wolves were at the forefront trying to detect any form of disrespect from the Alphas around us. And if detected, a fight would break out - a fight for dominance.

"Meet my future Luna, Dianne," he said and the bimbo who has been trying to strike up a conversation with me came forward. Her hands were nestled in his arm. She took out her other hand for a handshake. 

I took it in mine. "Nice to meet you," I smiled and she held onto my hand for a little too long. She was staring up at me which was making me uncomfortable. 

"Babe, why don't you keep Alpha Ryven company while I go greet the other guests?" Alpha Alexander said to her before placing a peck on her lips. 

I felt eyes on me and looked up to see the maid finally looking at me. No, she was looking at Alpha Alexander and his soon-to-be Luna. Interesting. That was the first thing I saw that managed to catch her attention. 

"So Alpha Ryven, how have you been enjoying the party?" She asked me and took a step closer, coming to sit on the chair beside mine. 

I was tempted to ask her if she doesn't have another sentence in her book. 

"It's good. The party has made me loosen up some tensed knots in my shoulders," I said instead with a humorless laugh. 

"I know right? Parties just have a way of…" 

"I'll be right back," I cut her off as my eyes caught the maid who had moved outside the hall. I wanted to be with her. To know why I was so drawn to her. She wasn't my mate. That I was sure of. 

"Oh, alright. Enjoy the rest of the party," she said and I could detect anger in her voice. I guess no one had ever cut her short. I stood up and walked to the door where the maid disappeared into. 

Outside, my eyes instantly adjusted to the darkness. Although some lights were adorning the walkway, it was dim. Without looking too much, I found her seated on a chair, she was massaging her shoulders.

Not wanting to startle her, I walked noisily so that she would hear me come to her. As I predicted, she looked back at me and stood up.