The Lycan’s Rejected Mate
Chapter 198

Caliana's POV

I was disappointed to replace he was gone the next day I woke up. I got ready for work, we didn't have much to do except prepare for the festivities. The pack will be beautifully decorated with colors and balloons, dancing in the streets, barbecues in the evening, and a fireworks display. I wanted the strays outside the border to settle into their new homes before the celebrations so I mind-linked Juanita to ask if everything was ready.

'Is the mansion clean and prepared?'

'Yes, Ma'am. We changed the sheets and even prepared the kid's rooms just like you asked," She reported. I later sent Mr. Tim to get them from the border. I drove to the mansion and we all wanted anxiously. My mate's car pulled into the entrance and I was stiff. I didn't know he would be joining us to welcome them. Juanita and I shared a glance. I smiled tightly as I went to him.

He opened the door and stepped out of the car. "Luna,"

"Alpha. I didn't know you were coming," I said. I was afraid that they wouldn't be too comfortable with him around and we needed to make them feel unassailable, Alpha Edward's reputation did no good for that.

"We have strangers coming into the pack, I need to be here," He said.

"Um, I'm sure you have a lot to do and I can give you a report later," I smile nervously.

"No," He assessed the house and peered back at me.

"Nice improvements," He murmured. His eyes trailed to the garden, the pool near and they settled back to me again.

"So, I'll pass by your office after we are done!" I chimed, almost pushing him towards the car and he narrowed his gaze. "Don't you want me here?"

"No!" He squint his eyes and I continued,

"I was thinking that they won't be too relaxed if they saw you here,"

"They shouldn't, all this is just a trail, I'm not initiating them in my pack just yet," He said and moved past me.

"That's not what we discussed,"

"No, I vividly remember telling you they can stay within my gates, but not as members," He reminded me and I inwardly cussed, but he heard me.

"You? Sure, should we replace a room?" He jested and I found myself smiling at him. Alpha Edward smiled, and the world seemed to fade into oblivion as I stared into his alluring sterling gray gazes that glinted with transgression. "I didn't mean literally," I grumbled. I turned to walk away but my heel caught in one of the badly paved paths and I twisted my foot. I cried out in pain and he rushed to me, carrying me bridal style and putting me on top of his car boot, inspecting my hurt ankle. I repressed a wince when he massaged it. Juanita and two others rush to us,

"Allow me, Alpha," She said quietly, showing him ointment. He takes it from her and opens it.

"Alpha, I can apply it,"

"I can do it Alpha, allow me," Steven and Juanita said at once. He shot them one of his famous glares and the two servants bowed their necks in submission.

"I can take care of my wife, thanks," He gritted his teeth. We shared a glance and once again I was lost in his eyes. I swallowed and he began to apply the ointment to my injury. His fingers were tender and tingles flew all over my leg. I was watching him the whole time and didn't even realize when he finished.

"Is it better?" He asked, in the softest of voices and I only nodded my head. I was still dazed by this man. We all turned to the big bus that arrived at the compound and I made an attempt to jump off the boot but I landed all my weight on the injured ankle and pain spread through my leg. I hissed and my mate wrapped his arms around me. Holding me tighter against him.

"Please don't scare them," I begged.

"Careful with your leg," He said and I nodded. He didn't let go of me even as the bus stopped right in front of us and the strays started to come out. They all tensed when they saw the Alpha but he surprised us by smiling.

"Hello," He said to them. They all bowed their necks low in concession to him.

"Welcome to the Golden stone pack, well, you have been here, I mean, the gates?" He looked at me and I chuckled.

"Thank you for your kindness, Alpha," Said Kareen.

"No, don't thank me please, It's all my Luna who made this possible," He said, glancing at me with fondness in his gaze.

We gave them a tour of the place and they absolutely loved it and kept thanking us. Olivia took the kids to their rooms and I was elated to see how enthusiastic they were about their new home.

We told them about the conditions and laws for living here that everyone followed. For now, food and all they need will be brought to them until we replace them stations in the pack. And if all goes well, they shall be initiated during the next full moon as permanent members of the Golden Stone pack. I wanted to stay with them a little while as they were planning a small celebration but Alpha Edward insisted I go home to rest. He carried me out of the house bridal style and everyone cheered for us, it was a sweet moment. "How do you feel now?" He asked, placing me softly on the sheets. He sat beside me and lifted my leg, rubbing it again.

"I'm okay. I'm a werewolf for f**k sake," I mumbled. The Alpha stayed with me a while longer before leaving for work. I was awakened in the night. Alpha Edward was working on his laptop but he looked at me as soon as I stirred.

"I've had Lena bring you food, eat," He ordered. I sat up and got the tray beside my bedside and ate.