False Expectations (Editing)

Chapter 37 - Friend or Foe?

Adelina's pov:

The next morning I woke up feeling happy and excited. I couldn't wait for my trip to begin. I wanted so much to return to my home and see my family and friends again. I had already packed my luggage since last night so I had the whole morning free. I decided to get up from bed, take a quick bath and have a filling breakfast. I got ready and went downstairs to the pack's restaurant. I ordered an omelet, some croissants with chocolate and some with jam, a coffee and some fruits. I was really very hungry. I was finishing my coffee, when one of my guards informed me that my whole entourage was waiting for me at the SUVS and that we were ready to go. I stood up abruptly and headed to the stairs as I don't like people waiting for me. In front of the pack house there were ten SUVS parked with the engines on. I got in the first of them and the convoy started. Although I couldn't feel more excited about my trip as the hours passed by and I was left with my thoughts I started feeling really disappointed by Maximus' behavior. He didn't even bother to say goodbye to me and wish me a good trip. After our discussion yesterday, I was left with the impression that things were getting better between us. Unfortunately, once again I was wrong. I haven't seen him since then and it wasn't because I didn't try it. I went to his office at ten to invite him to dinner, but he was not there and the guards didn't know his whereabouts. So I returned to my room and fell asleep without dining. The next morning I thought that he would try to have breakfast with me or ask for me so as to say goodbye but once again he didn't show up. I do not understand this. I am sure that yesterday he felt things for me. I felt them too. I felt the sparks when he caressed my cheek and the butterflies that stuck in my stomach. So why did he react like this? Why when we finally make progress he disappears and becomes indifferent again? Maybe in the end all this was just a moment of weakness of Maximus. Maybe he doesn't really care about me. Maybe it's the bond that forces him to act affectionately towards me. Who knows? And I am not sure if I can handle the truth if I ever find it out.

One thing is for certain, I will never be able to figure out what is on Maximus' mind. Suddenly darkness overwhelmed me.

It was late in the afternoon when the guards woke me up. We have finally arrived at the Crescent Moon pack. The SUVS passed the borders an hour ago and there was still half an hour left. Memories flooded my mind when I saw the familiar lands I lived my whole life. Playing with my siblings, cycling, running, having fun with my friends, school, my first kiss: several images of my previous life came back to my mind. When we reached the pack house Jake and Jacob long with my father were standing in the front door waiting for us. I got out excited and gave them all a big hug. They hugged me too and kissed me back. Oh my Goddess I have missed them so much!! We broke the hug and I looked around and asked wondering

-"Where is Stella? Don't tell me I arrived late!" I exclaimed disappointingly.

-"No, no, she is resting upstairs. You know lately she doesn't feel very well" my father reassured me.

-"Is there a problem with her pregnancy?" I asked worriedly.

-"No, pumpkin it's absolutely normal for her condition to feel tired. She is going to give birth very soon according to the pack doctors".

-"Super!! I will be here to meet my new niece!" I exclaimed happily.

-"Let's go inside" my father said and continued "you must be very tired from the trip".

-"And hungry too" I added.

-"What a surprise" Jake commented ironically and we all started laughing.

After our dinner I went to see my sister and talk about our things. We had a lot to share. After many hours of talking we fell asleep in the bed. The next day I decided to spend the whole morning with Jake and be informed about the pack's matters. After all, it was my financial plan that rejuvenated this pack and made it strong again. I saw that Jake and Jacob had made a lot of progress in several fields that left me satisfied. Days passed calmly and happily with my family and made me forgot about my own personal problems. The whole time my personal guards were beside me 24/7. I must confess that they were ready and prepared for anything. Almost twice a day Maximus was calling me to talk with me and ask for my well-being and how I passed my day. But the last two days we haven't spoke at all. To say that I miss him a lot is an understatement! Maximus has visited the headquarters of the Council to present my new project about the pack and also arrange some other affairs between packs. I wanted to do it by myself but Maximus insisted that it was better if he was the one to present it to the members of the Council. After all, it was the Alphas that were liable to the Council for such issues not Lunas.