True Alpha's Ch Chapter 106: [Bonus - ]Just a bit

Chapter 106: [Bonus Chapter]Just a bit

"Now that I see you, I really missed a lot here, huh?" Hugo chuckled as he gazed at the woman embracing him. I disliked it — whether or not I wanted this feeling — but I knew Hugo. Everyone seed to like him and I knew he liked them all equally.

"You’ve grown taller a little, but still a shorty," he teased playfully while stroking the woman’s head. "It’s nice to see you, though, Adelia."

Adelia blushed as she pouted. "I’ve grown taller. I already passed your shoulders."

"Still shorter than ." He grinned before placing his hands on Adelia’s arms to take it away from him. "Anyway, since it seems everyone is gathered here to welco your selfish lord. I would like to be more selfish and use this opportunity to introduce you to soone."

Hugo stood beside , and the attention naturally shifted to . He held my shoulder, pulling

closer to his side.

"This is Rinnie, my fiance, the luna of the pack, the future grand duchess, and my future wife." I glanced at him and heaved a sigh of relief at seeing his proud smile. "Treat her kindly and with the utmost respect. I will not tolerate anyone who will try to harm her, disrespect her, or even talk behind her back. Understood?"

Shock dominated their faces as they looked at

with wide eyes. I felt like shrinking as silence enveloped the entire entrance hall. Was that the proper introduction he was saying? Although I appreciated Hugo’s thoughtfulness, was the warning at the end necessary?

"Oh, good lord!" Nana was the first to react, clasping her hand excitedly. I fought the urge to take a step back when she suddenly approached

in high spirits.

"Did you really et your Luna?" she glared at Hugo once again. "Your Grace! Now I am even more disappointed in you! How can you return with our Luna without a word? This needs a bigger celebration than a simple banquet!"

"Nana... Rinnie is still tired. We can have the celebration later once Rinnie adjusted to Belcoot."

"Your Grace, congratulation on your engagent. No wonder you’ve been smiling more!" Nathan patted Hugo’s shoulder lightly, clearly proud of him.

One after another, everyone approached Hugo to congratulate him and then to welco

with a kind smile. Nana even held my hand while in tears, thanking

for accepting Hugo. Of course, the uncomfortable complints they showered

with were present. Fortunately, I went to the capital first, so I was a bit immune and reacted accordingly.

Amid this joyous occasion, I felt soone’s glare. I shifted my eyes and instantly caught Adelia’s sharp eyes. She looked at

with hostility, like I was her arched enemy. No one noticed as she would constantly smile at others, but every ti our eyes et, a glint would flicker across from it.

’Does she hate

because she likes Hugo and she thinks I snatched him away?’ I wondered while smiling at Nana and holding her hand. "Thank you, Nana. I feel very welcod."

I didn’t dislike Adelia. What I disliked was her action towards Hugo, but it was neither their fault. Unlike them, who knew him even before, I was soone who just entered Hugo’s life. Hence, I wanted to be understanding. However, it seed Adelia and I didn’t share the sa point of view.

’Not my problem.’ My smile remained as Hugo held my shoulder again.

"Nana, I’ll take Rinnie to our room first. We will join you later in the banquet." Hugo grinned, unaware of Adelia’s one-sided glaring battle. I didn’t an to spite her by smiling gently at Hugo, as it was out of habit.

"Alright, my lady. Please wait patiently. We will surely prepare a lot more!" Nana reluctantly released my hand with a kind smile before sporting a firm countenance once her eyes t Hugo. "Your Grace, be sure to be there at the dinner banquet. Everyone is thrilled to have a drink with you. Also, it would also be nice for everyone to et Her Grace."

"Yes, yes. Rinrin and I will be there. We will just rest for now, alright?" he sighed, turning his head in my direction. "Let’s rest first, alright?"

"Mhmm. I’ll see you later, Nana."

"Yes, my lady. We will call for you and his grace once everything is prepared."

Hugo told everyone he would rest first and join them later. He then held my hand as we walked away, eyes on

as he asked

if I was alright — his usual questions since he disliked it if I was uncomfortable. So, I reassured him with a smile. Before we left, I looked back to see that everyone was already scattered in a hurry to prepare for the dinner banquet. But my eyes lingered more on Adelia, who was staring at us — at

with bitterness.

’She really dislikes ,’ I thought, peeling my eyes away from her. ’How sad.’

For , as long as Adelia wouldn’t hurt , I would pretend I didn’t know she disliked . I was already working on myself, on my own growth. Thus, I wouldn’t let just anyone who disliked

before knowing

to be a hindrance to that growth.

"Hugo, this place is nice," I said while we marched through the hallway, catching Hugo’s attention. "And it’s warr."

"Of course, our body heat is enough to keep this place warm."

"There’s no fireplace?"

"There is. I’m kidding, Rinrin."

"Hugh..."

"Kidding, my Bambi." Hugo playfully bent over and raised his hand across my shoulder to pull

close. "We’ll rest first with so milk and snacks. I’ll show you around... tomorrow. I don’t want to go to the banquet."

I chuckled while looking up. "Nana said we have to."

"Uh..." he rolled his eyes while I giggled. Hugo seed to truly hate banquets, even though it was for him. Staring at his dead expression triggered

to tease him for a bit.

"Your favorite will be there," I said, and he furrowed his brows.

"Of course, you will be there, so I am coming."

"Your first favorite." I poked the side of his stomach. "Adelia."

His brows rose. "Huh?"

"What do you an, ’huh?’" I arched a brow.

"Rinrin, are you jealous?"

"No."

"Eh... you are jealous of that child?" Hugo tried to wrap his arms around , but I backed away on instinct. "Bambi, why...? No hug?"

I shook my head. "No hug."

"Wait, really? You’re jealous?" Instead of panic, the side of his lips stretched from ear to ear. "My Bambi is jealous? I feel sohow giddy. Show

how you beco jealous."

I hopped a step back. "I’m not jealous." Hugo grinned evilly, and before I knew it, he swept

off of my feet and carried

in his arms.

"Co on, Rinrin. Let

take a look." I slapped his chest and frowned, looking away to hide my face. "So cute."

"Alright. I admit it. Maybe... I was a bit jealous — just a bit!"