Tasting
Chapter 375

375–Rivalry

Nora:

“That is a nice speech,” Brody’s sudden arrival made us turn and face him. He was staring at Rollo as if he had more to say but was holding back because I was there too.

“Rollo just admitted he was wrong. The things he said touched my heart,” I dramatically placed a hand on my chest and then winked at Rollo, who rolled his eyes at me for getting him into trouble.

“I heard it all,” Brody kept his eyes on Rollo, his face showing clear displeasure.

“I’m not ashamed of admitting it. It was not my place to decide what she should have done–” Rollo started to explain, but Brody stepped forward to silence him.

“Of course it was our place. Do you not remember the rules of a pack? A she–wolf is not supposed to get pregnant without a mate,” Brody confronted him.

“I know the rules, and I do believe they are flawed,” Rollo looked him straight in the eye and repeated himself. He was taking a stand.

That was interesting. I began to wonder how this might benefit me in the long run.

“Thank you, Rollo, for your time here. I would like you to go and check the new weapons in the shed,” Brody stepped aside, gesturing toward the door. Rollo took a deep breath, looked at me, and then walked out of the room.

I had never seen such a spark in his eyes before. The way he looked at me and then left made me wonder what was going on in his heart.

Was he developing feelings for me?

“You are allowed to comment,” I told Akira, who I had just hurt a minute ago.

“So that you can shut me up if our opinions differ?” She made me roll my eyes and focus on Brody for now. I could deal with her later. We didn’t really hold grudges against each other for long, so I knew I’d be fine.

“Rollo–” Brody cleared his throat, “He has a habit of going after beautiful things. And once he becomes infatuated with them, he loses his mind. The things he said sounded too good to be true, right?” I wondered what Brody was doing. Seriously, was he trying to disregard his Royal Beta’s words?

“No! I expected it from him. I’ve noticed a positive change in him for a while, at least towards me,” I pouted, trying to appear genuinely impressed.

“Really? I think he’s just saying whatever he thinks will get you to sleep with him,” Brody shook his head. When he noticed me narrowing my eyes and paying attention to his words, he added, “But you wouldn’t do it, right? You are only allowed to have the luxury of these your babies whenever you want because you are now known as my wife rooms and to meet and the first Luna of this pack.”

It took me by surprise. A Luna with a silver anklet?

“Oh really?” I clapped my hands together and jumped up and down, watching his face change color.

“Nora, I’m serious. I’ve even upset Janet with this news. But I want you to be known as mine now.” I didn’t understand what this man wanted from his life. He seemed more confused than I used to be.

“As long as I don’t have to kiss you,” I wrinkled my nose and could tell I hurt his feelings.

“I will never force you into intimacy,” he lied. He had done it before, but I didn’t want to develop that topic further for now.

“Anyway, the Alpha King brothers contacted my Royal Gamma again,” as he said that, my frown deepened. Why couldn’t they leave us alone?

“Again?” I asked, my exhaustion clear on my face.

“They are claiming to need your services,” he shocked me with his words and the news.

“Huh?” I folded my arms over my chest, watching him and waiting for him to explain further.

“Remember that whole fog people thing? It has returned, and now it is slowly spreading across the other packs too. They want your help to replace the cause,” he finished, now waiting for my response.

“Who do they think I am? A leaf blower, who will just blow the fog away?” I shrugged, still not understanding what they meant by my services.

“I don’t understand either. But after seeing you fight, everyone agreed and kind of mentioned your name for the rescue of the packs,” he lowered his gaze because it was all his doing that I started fighting the mutants in the first place when I should have been taking care of my babies.

“The pack members who witnessed your fight want you to save them,” he finished, making my frown grow deeper.

“And you want me to help them?” I raised my brow, but when he shook his head, I realized he wanted me to say no.