Chapter 15 Vivian's POV Get 5 > = Menu Alpha Orion pins me against the wall , and the sheer force of his anger makes me tremble . " Your lips are so beautiful I want to kiss them for the rest of my life ... " he growls , echoing one of Thorne's texts to me . " I want to show you what love really is ... " he continues , another line from Thorne's messages . " If you were mine, I would worship you and your body because you are a goddess ... " he murmurs , and heat rushes to my cheeks , a mix of embarrassment and confusion . " I can't stop thinking about you ... " he says again , and I immediately clamp my hands over my ears . I've had enough of hearing that . " Should I go on , Viv ? " he asks , his voice sharp with anger , and I shake my head frantically . " Please ... let me go to the couch . You're furious now . We can talk in the morning ... " I plead , my voice small . " Did he touch you ? " he demands , and I refuse to answer . " Did you let him touch you , Viv ? " he presses , unwavering , and I stay silent . He must think I'm easy , daring to ask such a question . " Your silence says he did , " he accuses , and I try to step back , but he blocks me , holding me firmly . " Please , let me go ," I beg , and he snaps . " I think you've forgotten our arrangement . Perhaps your father should know our deal is off , " he says coldly . I shake my head , my voice trembling . " No , Alpha , no . He didn't . We were never alone - there were always eyes on us . You can ask the pack members . " I push him away , tears blurring my vision , and stagger to the couch . How could he think so little of me ? To imagine I was anticipating his return ... the thought breaks me . I cry bitterly into the cushions , unable to stop . An hour later , he leaves the room , and I drift into a restless sleep , tears still wet on my cheeks . Morning arrives , and he's nowhere to be seen . I notice the bouquet of red carnations tossed in the trash and pull them out , inhaling their scent before returning them to the bin . I step into the shower , letting the hot water run over me , but anxiety knots my stomach . What if Alpha Orion had gone to tell 14:35 6.33 % < Chapter 15 > Get 5 > Menu my father the deal was off and planned to wipe out the entire pack ? My mind races , paralyzed by fear . After dressing , I curl up on the couch , trying in vain to sleep . My thoughts are too heavy , too loud . I link Alder , then Felix , then Rowan - no one responds . Panic creeps in , sharp and suffocating . Have they gone to attack my pack ? I am utterly helpless , frozen with indecision . I must act . I leave the house and search for someone with a phone , hoping to call my father , to give him some warning . When I finally find one , my hands shake so badly that the call almost slips . He doesn't answer . Anxiety mounts , tight and cruel , and I throw up on the spot . The nausea fades into terror . I run into the forest , certain the worst has already happened . " I'm sorry , daddy , " I whisper , sobbing through the trees . I reach the old tree by the stream , collapse beneath it , and lean my back against its rough bark . Darkness falls , and I weep until the sky blacks out . My mind spins in endless circles , and eventually , a grim resolve takes hold : I will return , let him find me , and kill me as he has done to my family and pack . I creep back to the house and lie on the couch , waiting , resigned . Late into the night , Alpha Orion returns , shirtless , carrying a small shopping bag . The metallic scent of blood clings to him . " No !!! " I scream , panic shredding my voice . " I told you nothing happened . You've killed everyone in my pack - kill me too , now . Just put me down . " I cry , shaking with fear . " If you won't do it , I'll find silver and do it myself ! " I threaten him , and his glare cuts me to the core . " What the fuck is wrong with you ? " he snaps , voice tight with rage . " Did you think I went to kill your father ? " His eyes pierce mine , searching for truth . " I went to handle pack business , " he says finally , placing the shopping bag in front of me . " What's in it ? " I ask cautiously , still clinging to the hope that my father lives . " A phone , " he says . " You can retrieve your numbers through your email . Call your father to verify I'm telling the truth , " Then , without another word , he heads to the shower . I grab the phone immediately and call my father . Relief floods me when I hear his familiar voice . He asks why I'm calling so late . I tell him I just needed to hear his voice and instruct him to save my new number , without explaining what happened to the old one . We say goodnight , and I finally exhale , shame mixing with relief . I had feared the worst of Alpha Orion , and now , my judgment feels heavy and guilty . I sit back on the couch , unsure how - or if - I can apologize to him . Alpha Orion emerges from the shower , now dressed in pyjamas . He sits at the foot of his bed , and I watch him , tense . 14:35 6.24 % < Chapter 15 Get 5 > Menu " While I was out , " he begins , " I did a lot of thinking , and I've realized our arrangement won't work , " he admits , and a knot forms in my stomach . " I am a careful , private man , Viv , and you seem to have no regard for that , " he continues . " I crossed the line by reading your messages and crushing your phone . That won't happen again . I'll ask the omegas to move you back to your room in the morning , " he adds , and I feel a fresh pang of hopelessness . " Why ? " I ask softly , though my heart pounds with anger . He doesn't answer . " So I am no longer Luna ? " I press . His gaze holds mine , steady , and I sense the weight behind his words . " You are still Luna . No one else qualifies here , " he says finally . His tone hints that my role could be revoked if a stronger female wolf ever joined the pack , and my heart cracks a little more . Anger flares inside me . " I told you nothing happened . I was only trying to be polite . Did you even ask the pack members ? " I demand . Tears stream down my cheeks , and I barely care that they stain my clothes . I rise , trembling with fury .. " No need to wait until morning . I can move my stuff myself , " I declare , opening the wardrobe and starting to pack my things . He switches on the television , and I regret every ounce of emotion I've allowed myself for him . I dry my eyes roughly and continue packing , carrying everything back to my room . I return to his room to fetch my laundry , but the door is locked . I knock . No answer . I retreat to my own room , exhaustion and frustration washing over me . I vow silently not to feel anything for him again . 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