Bloodrose Moon

Twenty Sixth Moon

"Tanner, where are you? Alam ko galit ka sakin pero sana hindi mo kinalimutan yung party ngayon sa mansyon," I said. "tonight's my big night. Pierre and I's big night, and I want you to be there."

No response. I sighed.

Baka kasama yung jowa niya. Sabi ng lobo ko.

Nolan turned to face me. "Nothing?" He asked before drinking his wine.

We're in the living room right now. Nakaupo ako sa sofa habang sinusubukang kausapin si Tanner gamit ang mindlink habang si Nolan naman ay umiinom habang nakatayo sa harapan ko. His left hand was inside his pocket while his right was holding his wine glass.

"Nope," I shook my head. "big deal na ba talaga yun para sa kanya?"

Natahimik siya saglit, suminghap siya bago sumagot. "He has his reasons."

I frowned before walking closer to him. "You know the reason, don't you?"

He sighed. "V, please. Wag mo na akong isali dito..."

"Why can't you just tell me?"

"Vanessa..."

"Nolan, sabihin--.."

"Everything okay here?" Biglang lumapit si Pierre sakin at hinawakan ang aking bewang.

Bumuntong hininga ako bago tumingin sa kanya. Ngumiti ako ng peke bago tumango. "Yeah."

He stared at me for a moment. "Hmm," He whispered. "the Ivanovs are here, should we start the party?"

"Yes, sure," Sabi ko bago tumingin kay Nolan. "tara?"

Tumango na si Nolan at sabay sabay kaming naglakad papunta sa labas kung nasan ang mga bisita. Tumingin tingin ako sa paligid at napansing marami nang tao. The mansion was full of powerful wolves and families. The Knights were complete, even though Zimiena was late again.

Inanunsyo na ng host na magsisimula na ang party. He said a few words and welcomed everyone. He acknowledged Pierre and the whole Knight family. While Pierre was talking in front, nahulog nanaman ako lalo. Maliban sa kanyang kagwapuhan ngayong gabi, nakakamangha talaga siyang tingnan at pakinggan.

Jeez! I just can't believe that this man is ours! My Wolf proudly said.

Nung sinabi na nung host na pwede nang kumain ay nagsitayuan na ang mga bisita at kumuha na ng pagkain. Lumapit samin sina Tita Jenesis at Tito Jasen at bumati. I kissed Tita Jen's cheek before they left to get some food.

"Denise, Jimella, you guys made it!" I said when I saw them walking towards us.

"Hi, V!" Denise kissed my cheek, so did Jimella. "sorry, nalate kami konte."

"Blame the traffic," Sabi ni Jimella. "sumisikip na ang Alaska, should we do something about it?" Jimella grinned before showing her sharp teeth.

Mahina ko siyang pinalo. "There you go again with your scary jokes."

Umubo ng peke ang boyfriend ko kaya hinila ko siya palapit samin. He smiled and waved at them before putting his arm around me.

"Alpha Pierre," Denise offered her hand. "I'm Denise Miller." Pierre accepted her hand and did a firm handshake.

"Jimella Miller. Nagkakilala na rin tayo!" Kinuha ni Jimella ang kamay ni Pierre at agresibo itong niyugyog. Natawa si Denise.

"Pinsan sila nina Tanner at Nolan." Sabi ko.

"Kaya naman pala pamilyar ang mga apilyedo." Pierre said.

"Kakain na ako, ah? Kanina pang nagrereklamo yung mga informal settlers sa loob ng tiyan ko." Pilyang sabi ni Jimella bago naglakad papunta sa buffet.