Chapter 21
Emily
Applause erupted through the few reporters watching the live show, and the internet went
crazy.
As soon as I realised what I’d done, the tips of my ears turned red. I’d lost myself in the moment, and somehow my impulse had been to kiss Logan.
I turned away quickly, trying to act casual and as if it was a perfectly normal thing to do. We were engaged, so everyone else would think it was normal.
Beside me, I heard Logan chuckle. Then his hand covered the back of my head, and he leaned down to kiss my forehead.
Yes, normal. Everything is perfectly normal.
Even if, in my head, my mind was reeling.
The press conference ended there, and I couldn’t be more relieved. I said a few words to the
⚫ crowd, and we took a few more pictures, and then it was time to go. As we left the building, I
hoped that Logan wouldn’t say anything.
He didn’t.
Somehow, that didn’t make me feel any better. A small part of me had hoped he might even take it to the next step.
Maybe he’d actually give me a kiss. A real kiss.
He didn’t.
I felt a strange and unusual sense of loss.
The car ride back to Titanfang’s office in the capital was awkwardly quiet. I’d spent the time in the passenger seat staring out the window, my left hand absent–mindedly tapping on the
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center console.
Suddenly, warmth enveloped my hand. I looked, and I was surprised to see that Logan had placed his hand on top of mine. With his eyes still on the road, I quickly looked away again.
I can’t bear to look at him. And I definitely don’t want to be caught staring.
When we made it back to the office, Logan held the door open for me. Upon entering, I saw a frail woman waiting in the sitting room. She had to have been around the same age as me, maybe a little older, and she had dark hair pulled into a bun. A few loose strands fell about her pale face.
She didn’t seem to be in good health. Her eyes had dark circles around them.
Despite that, she had on excellent clothes and an expensive handbag.
“Good afternoon, Luna Amy,” said Logan. She bowed her head to him.
“Alpha Logan, it is a pleasure to see you again,” said Amy.
“Allow me to introduce my fiancé, Emily,” said Logan, drawing me closer to his side. My face burned as I remember how I’d kissed him not too long ago.
“Emily, this is Amy, the Luna of Harvest Guard.” I bowed my head in greeting to her.
Harvest Guard was an important pack. They were one of the largest packs in all the world,
and they were the packs‘ primary source of fruit and vegetables. While many packs had their own small gardens, Harvest Guard had entire farms. They supplied a large amount of agriculture, from seeds to produce, to everyone.
“Yes, I was watching the livestream. Actually I was wondering if I might speak to you alone, Emily,” asked Amy.
“Of course,” I answered. Logan nodded to the both of us, then stepped out of the room to give us some privacy.
“Thank you for taking the time to talk to me,” said Amy. I smiled at her.
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“I’m happy to. What did you want to speak about?” I asked.
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“It’s more of a confession. I am grateful that you’ve spoken out today about such a sensitive topic. The truth is, I’m a wolf in dormancy as well.” I couldn’t contain my surprise as my eyebrows shot up.
To be honest, I’d never heard from another dormant wolf before besides my own mother. It was strange but comforting to meet someone who had experienced the same struggles as
