True Alpha's Ch Chapter 175: It was good she knew

Chapter 175: It was good she knew

I returned to the inn where our group settled in. As I went inside the dining hall where everyone was, I looked around. Edge wasn’t here.

"Bowie, have you seen Edge?" I asked, dragging the chair across from Bowie’s seat. He looked up at

with a confused expression.

"Wasn’t he with you?" he inquired, raising a brow while holding the spoon in front of his mouth. "He told

he will fetch you because we had a bit of a problem settling in with everyone."

"Well..." I frowned and shrugged. "I left before he ca. Maybe he went out to find

but didn’t see

since I left."

"Did sothing happen? You usually stay out until late at night."

I narrowed my eyes. "Bowie, aren’t you happy I returned earlier this ti? You always nag , but it seems you’re only nagging when I’m being stubborn."

"Rinnie, the only reason I am asking is that drinking and making acquaintances is your only escape. Although it worries , I am even more worried when you are acting overly fine."

"So, should I stay out or not?" I inquired playfully, making Bowie sigh. The latter put down the spoon inside the bowl in front of him, staring at

straight in the eye.

"Rinnie."

"I’m not acting. I am truly fine." I reassured him even before he could start with his usually long sentints. "There was just this stranger who keeps on insisting on being friends with

when I already said no. Don’t worry. I just knocked him unconscious. I planned to hop to another bar, but I thought I should rest for now."

"Did you leave him in the street?"

"I did."

"You should’ve stripped him so he would walk in sha."

I laughed as Bowie could be scary sotis. Well, if he was with , I could drink in peace. Bowie was a huge man and very intimidating; he reminded

of Tito. Just the older version.

"I don’t want trouble when we have to be focusing on the show." I diverted the subject with a light tone, propping my elbows against the table. "You should eat, Bowie. Let

watch you eat."

"That’s rude, you know?"

I giggled and grinned until my eyes were squinting into slits. Bowie shook his head and resud eating his porridge. He didn’t even offer

his food. How rude. But I was already satisfied watching him eat.

"Luna!"

Just then, Edge’s voice disrupted the harmonious atmosphere in the dining hall. Everyone, including , turned our attention to the source of the voice. I tilted my head and furrowed my brows upon seeing him storm in my direction.

"Edge?" I flinched when he slamd his palm against the table, causing the dishes on the table to clang slightly. "Is there a problem?"

I looked up at him with puzzlent. Edge was simply staring down at , panting heavily as if he ca from a marathon.

"He’s here," he breathed out and that instant, I sohow got everything even before he could say the rest. "I saw them here, Luna. Reks and Mitch even chased after ."

"Why did you run away?" I inquired, making him freeze for a mont. "If they were here, and they saw you, why did you run away, Edge?"

"What... Luna, I..."

I smiled, sothing he surely didn’t expect. "If he is in Clayburn, then he is in Clayburn. It’s not like he ca here for , don’t you think?"

"What are you saying...?"

"Wasn’t he with his mate?" I asked, and his surprised expression was enough for an answer for . It wasn’t just my imagination earlier. That woman’s voice calling his na... was Hugo’s mate. If I didn’t hear her voice, I would be a little surprised and would surely panic.

But with that, I was certain it was simply a coincidence we were in the sa place. So, I could take this news much calr than everyone expected.

"Clayburn is not a small place, but it’s a good thing that we’re aware of their presence in here," I continued with a smile, darting my eyes from Edge to the surprised Bowie. "We can avoid a confrontation, right?"

"Luna..."

"Rinnie..."

"Don’t look at

like that." I chuckled weakly, shaking my head. "It’s been three years, guys. I am just glad that he seed to be happy with his real Luna. Hugo’s life is sothing I value and knowing he was fine all this ti... that’s good enough for ."

Both Edge and Bowie looked at

with worry in their eyes. I had to maintain my smile just so they wouldn’t worry about . Shortly after, I cleared my throat and knock on the table.

"I’ll go to my room first and rest early." I planted my hand on the table, pushing myself up. "Bowie, finish your food. We are not privileged to waste food."

"You’re not my mother." He sighed while I chuckled. I then faced Edge and bumped my knuckles against his shoulder.

"Stop looking at

like that. I am alright." I winked and clicked my tongue, acting like usual. "Eat first. We still have a lot of things to do tomorrow."

With that being said, I walked away from them. I waved at others who greeted

on my way out and refused the booze they were enjoying. I kept that act until stepped outside the dining hall.

As the door closed behind , I hung my head low. I clutched my chest, watching my breathing in case it would stop.

’He’s here...’ I whispered internally. ’... with her.’

eting Hugo after all this ti doesn’t terrify . What terrified

was to see him with another woman. That would be devastating. Seeing it and just knowing it was different. That was why... it was good that I was aware he was in the sa place as I was.

I could avoid him at all costs.

As I took another step, I heard the door from behind

flung open. Of course, Edge knew it wasn’t alright. But, like usual, I didn’t look back as I dragged my feet away. And, like usual, Edge didn’t speak and followed

whilst keeping a respectful distance.

When I reached my room, planting my palm on the door, I finally turned my head in Edge’s direction. He was looking at

with sadness in his eyes. So I smiled wearily.

"Thank you, Edge. But you can return to the pack after the show."

"Can I stay?" he asked, bitterness filling his eyes.

I studied him in silence before my lips parted. "For what? To atone for that incident we both survived? I don’t think about that anymore, so don’t let it bother you. Good night, Edge." Without a second hesitation, I went inside my room, leaving him behind.

*****

"For what? To atone for that incident we both survived? I don’t think about that anymore, so don’t let it bother you. Good night, Edge."

When Rinnie entered the room, Edge stayed in his spot without moving a muscle. His eyes were fixed on the shut door, hands curling into a tight fist.

"That’s not it, Luna," ca out a whisper. "It’s not the guilt or anything of the sort... you know that already and yet, you always pretend you don’t."