: Chapter 76

The next day, I woke up early to get ready to go to the packhouse. I was dressed in high-waisted plaid ankle pants, and a matching jacket, I wore my black high heels and looked into the mirror, a smile crossed my face. This is exactly how I wanted to look. Sophisticated and hot, I feel and look sexy, like a boss.

‘A Queen!’ Kira squealed, and I nodded in agreement. I carried the handbag Mila bought for me and go downstairs.

I found Azriel in the salon, drinking something in a glass, ‘ Isn’t it too early to be drinking, that?’ I frowned. He finally lifted his eyes to look at me and his jaw almost dropped to the floor. I spread out my hands and twirled.

‘Do I look right?’ I asked. His mouth parted and closed, I watched him intently as he was failing to produce any words. He only nodded and gulped the contents of his glass.

‘I’m coming with you,’ he said. We were about to leave when I held his arm, and he looked at me.

‘Can I have whatever you were drinking, just to help calm my nerves?’ He nodded and went to the mini bar. He came back with a glass that contained a strong whiskey.

I closed my eyes as I dawned everything, it burnt my throat but still wanted more. His lips curled into an amusing smirk and when he came back again, he carried the whole bottle and two glasses in hand.

‘Cheers,’ he said, we clicked glasses and drank again.

‘Better?’ he asked and I nodded firmly.

‘You’ll be alright,’ he assured me. I couldn’t believe I was going to face those people who tortured and mistreated me for so long. Grayson would be there too and I didn’t know how I’d feel seeing him again.

‘You’re too nervous,’ Azriel said as we got off the elevator.

‘These people mistreated me for years, they treated me little to human,’ I said.

‘You’re not that girl they belittled, now you’re the luna to the most powerful pack in the world, you’re their Queen,’ he said gently. Their Queen, the words repeated in my head.

‘I’m a little scared that they won’t see that. What if they treat me like dirt again,’

‘You’re not dirt… at least not anymore,’ he shrugged, and I hit his shoulder, and he winced.

‘kidding, you were never dirt, You are Adira Wade; smart, beautiful, confident, and a powerful Alpha female,’ he pointed and I smiled.

‘This is the first time you’re commending me,’ I mused. I gasped when his cheeks redden a little and scratched the back of his hair. Was he blushing?!

‘Aw. You’re so cute. Look at you blushing,’ I teased, cupping his face with a pout on my lips. He moved his head away in protest but I was having way too much fun teasing him.

‘Enough,’ he said seriously. ‘ Let’s just go,’ he led me out of the lobby, and we found a black SUV waiting for us.

‘Wyatt sent it,’ He said, ignoring the driver who was ready to open it for me and did it himself.

‘You are quite a gentleman today,’ I smiled as I entered the car. Azriel entered the driver’s side and started the car.

‘What happened to the driver?’ I murmured.

‘Got rid of him, I’ll drive,’

‘Oooh, look at you, prince charming,’ I said. I knew I was frustrating him but I loved it. He looked back at me but didn’t say a word.

Ten minutes later, we arrived at the packhouse, it was just as I remembered, and already, curious eyes were looking at the car as we drove through the long driveway to the entrance. The car stopped and I felt like puking but I didn’t. I wore my poker face and straightened my shoulders as I stepped out of the car.