Chasing His Betrayed Luna novel Chapter 42

Alpha Tristan’s POV

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Everything was unfolding according to my plan.

I felt at peace knowing that I had put Raiden in his place after he witnessed the picnic yesterday. Yes, the picnic with the kids was part of my elaborate plan to ensure Lia returned to my pack with me.

But I enjoyed the fun time with Lia and the kids.

It was heart–

“It’s time for the final duel!” The funny-looking guy who almost never leaves Raiden's side announced on the podium, smiling as if his park had already won the cup. “The result determines which pack would claim the cup. Are we ready for this!”

The crowd cheered, causing my ears to hurt. Noise. I hated that shit-

“But not Katie’s high-pitched shrieks and whatever the annoying sound swords make is called.” Dolf chimed, calling out my bluff.

I couldn’t help but smile. How could anyone not like Katie’s melodious screams? She’s a bundle of joy–

“Yet you feel comfortable using her in your ridiculous plan. What’s wrong with you!” My wolf wasted no time as he expressed his displeasure for the millionth time in twenty-four hours.

“She asked me to play with her brother and her, Dolf and I did just that. I don’t see how–” I started defending myself, my eyes on Lia’s frame as she stepped into the dueling arena with a face that had my heart racing.

Damn, she looked good in those leathers… in anything she wears, to be honest.

“She asked you innocently but you took advantage of her request. What was that stunt you pulled with Raiden? Teasing Lia like that when you still don’t know what you want is also not cool, Tris.” Dolf gritted.

He was beginning to get on my nerves. Why was it so hard for him to understand that Raiden deserves every bad vibe he gets from me? That bastard was no saint–

“But Lia and the kids are and they certainly don’t deserve to be toyed around with by you. They trust you.” Dolf growled within me, infusing rage into my system.

The fact that he was right irks me so much and I had no choice but to block him off my mind. Guilt was the last thing I needed to feel when it came to Raiden– No. The guilt was because I wasn’t doing right by Lia and the twins but I wasn’t doing wrong by them either.

After all, even Lia wanted to leave the pack and I was helping her.

“Warrior Lia would be competing with the last standing warrior of Dark Moon Pack. do you think she’s capable of defeating him?” The funny-looking– Andrew announced.

My fists balled as his words echoed in my mind.

Did he just say him?

Lia has to compete with a male warrior? That’s insane!

“Let’s welcome the famous warrior of the Dark Moon Pack, Warrior Jake!” Andrew announced, completely unbothered by the fact that he was calling their pack’s Gamma out against Lia.

Jessica yelled from the warriors’ stands, limping on her good leg, while my fists tightened even more, “That’s not fair. That’s cheating!”

Her eyes cut to mine and I could hear her blaming me for this.

Fuck!

I didn’t know Raiden would bring out his best card before breaking one leg of mine at training yesterday. Jessica was the best person to go against Jake. She knows better than Lia because she has been training since she was a child.

However, to perfect my plans, I dislocated Jessica’s leg yesterday… just to get Lia back in the game.

Shit!

“There’s no cheating, Warrior. Or are you saying your female warrior can’t duel against a male? I didn’t know you discriminate against and expect little from females in Black Fur Pack.” Raiden gritted from his seat which was too close to mine for my liking, making it clear that he was doing this intentionally.

I sent a smirk toward Raiden who had been glaring at me even though he won the damn cup. I made sure his eyes were on me as I left the stands and walked to Lia, helping her to her feet.

“I failed you. I let you all down. Jessica should have been here instead–” Lia began, casting her eyes to the floor as she struggled with tears.

“Shsush…” I said to her, raising her face. “Look at me,” I muttered, wiping sand off her face.

She did.

“You didn’t fail. He barely won.” I muttered to her.

“You’re just saying that to make me feel better, Alpha Tristan.”

I smiled, “Maybe. I need you to be better because I need you.”

“What?” Of course, she was confused.

Lia stared back at me, her brows furrowed but that didn’t stop me from repeating those words to her, my heart throbbing in a way that I’d never imagined possible, “Yes, Lia. I need you.”

I placed her hand over my racing chest, hoping that she would feel how badly I needed her… hoping that she would help me get back at Raiden.

“Alpha Tristan–”

“Will you marry me?” I blurted out, stealing the spotlight from Riaden’s win… but that wasn’t all. I mean why the hell was my heart racing so fast? “Will you marry and mate with me, Lia?”

And just like that, hell broke loose… in my heart and Lia’s eyes.

And perhaps, in Raiden’s soul.

Regardless, I anticipated Lia’s response because my entire plan depended on it.