All Chapters of NOT YOUR MATE, ALPHA: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

ArleyWhatever the hell that was, I can't understand Janus’ behavior. Why is he concerned about my relationship with another man?The moment the office door closes behind Janus and Sager, I stop pretending to arrange the same stack of papers for the tenth time and let out a long breath.Honestly, what exactly was all that?I stare at the perfectly organized shelf in front of me with narrowed eyes before mimicking Janus quietly under my breath.“Rearrange the files, Kydra.”My lips flatten immediately after.Annoying man.I shove another file into place harder than necessary before moving toward the desk again. The entire office is already spotless, yet somehow I still ended up trapped here because Alpha Janus suddenly decided talking to a guard was apparently a serious crime.The more I think about it, the stranger it becomes.Why did he even care?I pause slightly.No… maybe I’m overthinking things.He probably just found it suspicious because Jay came from Sherwood Pack. That has to

ArleyAt this point I am starting to think the Moon Goddess looked down at me today and decided my life wasn't stressful enough already.Immediately Janus returns from his activities, I am summoned to his office. I wonder what it is he will be interrogating me for... I stop outside his office and stare at the door for a second before knocking lightly.“Come in.”He's sitting behind his desk, completely buried in the large map on the table. He didn't look up and just pointed at the heap of documents on the small table by the couch that's always left at the corner of the office."Take the official Alpha stamp and sign on every document there." He casually states and my ears twitch.What does he want me to do? He wants a maid to handle a duty only the Alpha or Luna should handle? Even the Beta can't do that without permission.Since I didn't move from my position and lost in my thoughts, he raises his head...one brow arching."What are you doing standing there? Did you not hear me?" He s

Arley"If you wipe that table any slower, Kydra, the wood is going to grow roots and sprout leaves right through the floorboards before you finish the breakfast service."I don't look up from the damp white cloth in my hand as the head maid's sharp voice echoes across the grand dining hall.The entire pack house has been in complete chaos since sunrise because the eastern territory delegates are arriving tomorrow for an important tactical summit, and the pressure to make everything look perfect is driving the staff completely insane.If only they knew preparing a dining hall is nothing compared to dealing with Risa and her mother back in Sherwood.But right now, I am just Kydra the quiet maid."I am finishing up this corner right now, ma'am, and I will head to the lower storage room to count the silver chalices for tomorrow's welcome feast next," I reply smoothly while keeping my voice low and obedient to maintain my harmless maid disguise.The head maid lets out a loud huff and adjus

Ch.28ArleyMaybe I'm overreacting...still my sister shooting me that look can't be trusted.I ignore it and my focus drifts back to the elegant people in the hall. Their chairs scrape against the floor as they finally settle around the long table, loud conversations filling the room as everyone finds their places. My back is pressed against the wall near the side entrance, my eyes following Risa as she takes her seat near Janus. She slowly adjusts her silver jewelry while a smug smile plays on her lips, and immediately my stomach twists.A few seats away, a beautifully dressed woman sits beside Alpha Henderson. I can already tell she is either his mate or someone important in his pack from the amount of respect everyone shows her. She smooths her silk gown before leaning over to whisper something in Henderson's ear, making him chuckle softly.Janus stands at the head of the table, his broad shoulders blocking part of the firelight behind him as he raises a golden chalice into the ai

JanusThe pack falling back into normalcy makes me feel relieved, I can't imagine what kind of war could have started between Oakwood and Beyhos…that would mean losing a very valuable relationship.All thanks to Kydra. Still…I feel like shit inside, I was so worked up that I need to spar to let off this damn feeling in my chest.I tighten my grip around the wooden training sword before slamming it hard against Vantas’ blade again.The loud crack echoes across the training ground immediately.Vantas curses under his breath from the impact before narrowing his eyes at me. “Are you trying to train or kill somebody today?”“I’m training.”“That doesn’t look like training.”I ignore him completely before attacking again. My muscles ache from days of pushing myself too hard trying to regain full strength after the rogue attack, but somehow the idea that Kydra might have a reason to leave Beyhos pack suddenly feels unsettling…I felt a tightening in my guts when Henderson mentioned it and hi