Claimed By The Lycan King (Kaia) novel Chapter 100

Chapter 100

Kaia's POV

It was still hard to believe that Maria would do something like that and when Kieran questioned her after the said boyfriend…Jake died from the poison, she broke down and admitted that he had been looking for the potion made from the iron bloom flower.

She claimed that he told her that it was the last time he was going to get involved with the group and she believed him, hence the reason she was trying to cover up after him.

Knowing that it wasn't that, helped keep my mind at ease even though I still had Edward following me around sometimes. He was different from the first one, and he isn't as stiff either.

“Good thing Alpha got rid of her…I can't believe she would implicate Ashley for something she didn't do.” Dani said.

Allie nodded, "I know right! What happened to girls supporting each other?”

“She was probably absent when that was taught.” I joked and the three of us laughed.

Nessa wasn't around today, she mentioned something about being under the weather but she insisted on not going to the hospital. I made a mental note to visit her later.

"But seriously, that aside.” Dani started, her expression becoming serious. "How are you preparing for the upcoming gathering of the Alphas?” She asked. "I'm not sure you have an outfit suitable for the event.”

"I propose going shopping.” Allie added, throwing her hands up excitedly.

I just shook my head at both of them. I was the only one worried that with everything going on, having a party wasn't the best idea.

"Considering how it's not a party to just greet each other and leave, it's very much necessary.” Lylah said.

She was right, Kieran wanted to meet with all Alphas and since they had their annual gathering coming up, it was the perfect opportunity. And before now, the girls told me that Kieran would avoid any event that involved bringing a mate.

“I don't know guys…” I sighed, watching as their eyes widened and brows raised at what I was going to say. “I think I have enough formal dresses. I said instead.

I cracked a smile at their dramatic attitude as they let out a deep breath.

“It’s never too much,” Allie assured me, but what else was I expecting from someone who could shop for a living. “Besides, this is your first appearance as Luna.” she added.

A groan escaped my lips, “don't remind me.” I said and it was their turn to laugh. "One of you better come along with me, because if I have to pretend to like them for more than one hour, it wouldn't end well."

“You'll be fine," they assured me.

We spent the rest of the day talking about what the perfect dress would be and going didn't completely seem like a bad idea anymore.

I said goodbye as I went towards Kieran's office, wanting to see him before going to Nessa's place. Hopefully I still remembered where she stayed.

I pushed the door open gently, causing four pairs of eyes to look at me.

“Hi guys."

"Luna.” They called and I nodded. Kieran wore a smile as I went towards him.

“Bella," he called softly, opening his arms and I didn't hesitate to go to him. "You look tired, are you sure you don't want to take a break?” He asked, his hand holding my chin up as he took a good look at me.

I shook my head, “I'm okay."

But Lylah disagreed, “I'm not, let's call it a day." She said but I just rolled my eyes at her.

“Zara?" I asked, the slip off sinking in and her eyes widened, she probably didn't mean for me to hear that. “Zara is a nice name." I quickly added.

She let out a sigh, "she doesn't like the name anymore.” She started, "We changed it after we adopted her.”

I paused when she said that, I never knew she was adopted and whenever she spoke about her parents, there was nothing that indicated that the people she was referring to were her adopted parents. They were the type of people who should be allowed to actually adopt children…not ones who would end up maltreating the child.

And it made sense why there were no pictures of her under the age of about five or six years old.

“She grew up with a lot of love." I told her, and a pleased smile appeared on her face. "Can I ask what happened to her parents?”

"They were banished when she was five, that's when we took her in.”

Turning down her offer to take cookies along with me, I thanked her for taking her time to talk to me despite my unannounced visit. I went back to the pack house, but the thought kept bothering me. “What crime did her parents commit to warrant banishment?"

I was so preoccupied with my thoughts that I didn't notice the man standing in front of me.

"Kaia."

“Good evening, Alpha Tyler." I greeted and began to mindlink Kieran but his voice stopped me.

“Let's just talk." He said.

And against my better judgement, I nodded, walking behind him.