THE CURSED LUNA
Chapter 56

Emily pov

What do you want? I am not your Amira, stop compromising things for me, don't you get! I growled, my eyes flashing in anger, but mistakenly my eyes darted deep into his anf I saw a glimmer of hope, they was something in him that sense shiver down my spine, giving it a try if it's something I wasn't expecting.

Emily, can you give me a chance to explain myself to you, I don't? It's a preferable explanatory that would be given in just a second, please listen to me, he pleaded, walking close to me, I stepped backward, Shaking my head slowly. Don't bother coming closer to me am not here to sink into your mysterious ways of tryna tell me I look like your long lost love I am not here, I blurted out angrily, kick off, don't you dare come closer to me.

Alpha Christian's eyes never left mine, his gaze piercing through my defenses. "Emily, please," he implored, his voice low and husky. "Hear me out. I know I've hurt you, but-"

"Don't say my name!" I snapped, my voice trembling. "You lost that right when you manipulated me."

He halted, his face inches from mine. "I know I've made mistakes, but I need you to understand-"

"Understand what?" I spat, my anger boiling over. "How you used me? How you toyed with my emotions?"

Alpha Christian's jaw clenched, his eyes flashing with determination. "No, Emily. How I realized..." He paused, his voice dropping to a whisper. "How I realized I need you." My heart stuttered, his words striking a chord. But I refused to yield. "You're just trying to control me," I accused, trying to keep my voice steady.

Alpha Christian's face twisted in anguish. "No, Emily. This is different. I swear it."

Suddenly, Tris appeared beside me, his presence a welcome shield. "I think it's time for you to leave, Alpha Christian," he said, his tone firm.

Alpha Christian's gaze lingered on mine, a silent plea echoing within. Then, with a nod, he turned about to leave when I called out.

Tris's arm wrapped around me, pulling me close. "You okay?" he asked, concern etched on his face.

I nodded, still reeling from Alpha Christian's words. Need me? What did he mean? And why did a part of me want to believe him?

Tris stare at me was that of surprises, I couldn't relent on making things right, I wouldn't want Tris to feel bitter about it. Why did you call him back, you're not to call him. Tris, he want to check on me, don't make him feel bad.

Feel bad, how can he bring you to some suitable place just to check on you, he is a business partner not some lover, Tris stated, his eyes blazing with anger as he stare at Christian.

"I didn't call him," I protested, trying to defuse the tension. "He just showed up."

Tris's gaze narrowed. "And you talked to him. Again."

"I had to," I explained, feeling a pang of guilt. "We have unfinished business, Tris."

"Unfinished business?" Tris's voice rose. "You mean the kind that involves him manipulating and using you?"

I placed a calming hand on Tris's arm. "That's not what this is about. Please, Tris, understand-"

But Tris's attention shifted back to Alpha Christian, his eyes flashing with warning. "Stay away from her, Christian. She's not your concern."

Alpha Christian's expression remained unreadable, but his voice dripped with ice. "I'm afraid she is my concern, Tris. In more ways than you know."

The air thickened with tension as the two men faced off. I stepped between them, desperate to intervene.

"Stop this, both of you," I pleaded. "We can't keep doing this."

Alpha Christian's gaze lingered on Tris before shifting back to me. "We're far from done, Emily," he said, his words dripping with promise. "I'll be in touch."

With that, he turned and disappeared into the night, leaving Tris and me staring after him.

Tris's anger still simmered, his eyes burning with protectiveness. "What's going on, Emily? What's really going on between you two?"

I hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. But Tris's concern and loyalty deserved honesty.

There's nothing between us, he only asked that I come see him for a business that wasn't finished in the office so, I decided to come out to check what the problem was. I tried explaining but his demeanor shifted to serious, he grabbed my arms tightly. We're going home now, I won't be here and things go rough. Tris I have nothing with alpha christian, believe me, it's just business.

Tris's grip on my arms loosened, his eyes scanning mine. "I believe you," he said finally, his voice laced with relief. "But I don't trust him. He's hiding something."

I nodded vigorously. "I know. But I can handle myself, Tris. I promise."

Tris's expression softened, his thumbs caressing my skin. "I know you can. But I can't help feeling protective of you. Especially around him."

I smiled weakly. "I appreciate that. But let's get out of here before things escalate further."

As we turned to leave, Alpha Christian's figure reappeared in the distance, his eyes fixed intently on us. A shiver ran down my spine. "Let's go," Tris urged, guiding me away.

We walked swiftly, the tension between us palpable. I couldn't shake the feeling that Alpha Christian is feeling what I feel about him. Once we reached Tris's car, he turned to me, his eyes searching. "You're sure there's nothing between you two?"

I met his gaze, unwavering. "I swear, Tris. Just business."

Tris nodded, his expression resolute. "I trust you. But I'll be keeping an eye on him. For your sake."

As we drove away, I caught a glimpse of Alpha Christian standing alone, his eyes burning with an unspoken intensity.

My phone buzzed, a message from Alpha Christian flashing on the screen:

Who's calling you? Tris asked while still driving but my attention wasn't with him.

It's just from a friend, Tris. I lied.

I have to keep off from alpha christian my feelings are getting stronger.