Chapter 60: The Deal With Alpha Killian
Alpha Killian, upon feeling Reana’s killing gaze, coughed into his fist and reverted his gaze to Reana. "Thank you for lending us a hand, Luna Reana. Cheers to the bravery of the Black Moon Pack!" He raised his cup, his smile wide and toothy, but his eyes betrayed a flicker of unease as he met Reana’s unyielding stare.
The table fell silent, the only sound was the clinking of glasses as the others echoed the toast.
Reana finally shifted her gaze and downed her wine in one swift motion, then slammed her cup onto the table, the loud clang echoing through the hall.
The room fell silent once more, the Black Moon Pack members exchanged uneasy glances, recognizing that their Luna was furious over something, though her cold mask betrayed nothing.
Ryder, seated opposite her, raised an eyebrow, his eyes locked onto Reana’s profile, a hint of amusement dancing in their depths, as his lips subtly rose into a smile.
Alpha Killian’s smile faltered, his eyes narrowing as he sensed the undercurrent of tension emanating from Luna Reana. "Luna, is there anything you’re dissatisfied about?"
Reana stood up, her movements fluid and deliberate. "Thank you for your hospitality, Alpha Killian," she said, her voice dripping with a subtle chill.
"But we will not be staying for the rest of the night. I would like to discuss why we came here, if you’re willing. Otherwise, we’ll be on our way." Her gaze locked onto Alpha Killian’s, a hint of steel underlying her polite words.
Wow, that was direct. Her pack members reasoned. They knew that their Luna was mad at Alpha Killian, but to the degree of not wanting to sit here for another second, that was unexpected. She wasn’t even trying to hide her dissatisfaction.