Lycan king's substitute breeder novel Chapter 38

Oregon

What are you doing here?" I asked, my voice cold and distant. I could feel a knot forming in my stomach at the sight of him.

"Why so cold? You don't sound happy to see me," he said, a hint of hurt in his voice. He walked over to the couch and sat down, leaning back against the cushions.

"Look, I just need some time alone. I have a lot on my mind and I don't want any distractions," I said, frustration creeping into my voice.

"I don't mean to be a distraction. Uhm!" He inhaled and got on his feet, before dusting his body.

"Are you leaving?" I asked, curious.

"I have a message for you," he said.

"A message?" I asked, raising a brow. "You could have just sent me a message through the phone or better yet, mind link me."

Stephen rolled his eyes. "You looked angry back then and you didn't even give me a chance to talk to you. How can I be sure that you won't ignore my texts or even reject my voice through mind link?"

"Well, that's your problem. It's your fault," I said as I sat down.

Stephen looked down at me. "Let me explain," he muttered.

"Stephen! Please, I don't want to hear it. I have forgotten about it and I hope you won't remind me. Everything is fine now… Please, just convey your message and go. What is it? Who sent this so-called message?" I asked.

"It's from the elders," he answered plainly and my eyes grew wide.

"What? The elders?" I asked and he nodded.

"But why? Why did they suddenly send a message? Did something happen?" I asked.

"It's about Vivian, actually," he answered.

"Vivian? What about her?" I asked.

"Well, they didn't say much, but they said the topic of their discussion is about Vivian," he said.

"Why would they want to talk about her now?" I thought as I bit my lower lip.

"Anyway, they want to set up a meeting with you about the matter. They request that you fix a time and date and send it to them immediately. They want to know when you will be available so that the meeting can be held without haste or interruptions," he said.

"Okay," I swallowed hard and nodded. "I will send them a response later."

"Alright then! I should go now since I have told you all I need to," he said and turned around. As he was about to walk away, there was a loud sound of rushing water coming from the bathroom, followed by a loud squeal that made Stephen jerk.

"Goodness! What was that?" he asked, staring at the bathroom.

The sound of rushing water stopped and the door opened, revealing a wet and shivering Vivian. Stephen's jaw dropped in shock.

"What are you doing here? Since when have you been here?" he asked, pointing his index finger at her face.