Claimed By The Lycan King (Kaia) novel Chapter 18

Chapter 18

Kaia's POV

Instead of Kieran, Ryder was the one driving us to the mall. We couldn't go the previous day because he insisted that it was getting late and with the recent report of rogues attacking people, he didn't want to risk it.

“We should get a pedicure and probably a spa treatment first." Allie suggested. She sat in the front seat with Ryder while Dani and I stayed at the back.

“And then we can go lingerie shopping. I want to give Caleb a few surp–"

Ryder's head jerked back, his eyes wide with shock and embarrassment, “can you keep that information to yourself, I definitely didn't need to hear that.” He said before turning back to face the road.

Dani rolled her eyes, "no one asked you to listen.” She replied.

"It'll give you an idea of what to do when you finally find your mate.” I added and Allie's head snapped to him so fast, I was afraid she'd get whiplashed.

He groaned, his eyes flicking to look at me in the rearview mirror. “Come on, don't join them Luna.” His voice was light. And I bite back a laugh.

“Don't listen to them, you can just do something else while we're in there." Allie said, and Dani cleared her throat loudly.

“Let's just go." Allie murmured, looking outside the window.

Yea, she definitely still has a crush on him.

Apart from the sound of the tires on the tarred road, no other sound could be heard as we fell into a comfortable silence.

Just like the last time we came to the mall, I was excited but this time for something entirely different. The girls had successfully put thoughts in my head and I was looking forward to Kieran's facial expressions when I showed him whatever I would be getting.

“He's going to like it. Hopefully he'll be taking them off…” Lylah started.

I blocked her.

“Let's start over here." Allie said, leading us into one of the shops. Ryder gave an excuse about parking the car properly and left.

As the three of us stepped into the salon, the bell above the door jingled, and the smell of nail polish hit me the moment we entered. There were some people also getting their nails done. Most of them were humans and a few wolves.

“Welcome, what can we do for you today?" One of the attendants asked, wearing a warm welcoming smile.

“We're going to get both pedicures and manicures.” Allie replied.

"Right this way, someone will be with you shortly.” She said. She led us to the empty chairs that were beside one another.

Less than three minutes later, three girls, definitely werewolves, came to us. They recognized Allie and greeted her. I guessed they were members of the pack.

They got to work, soaking our feet in a warm bath. She then carefully trimmed and shaped my nails, making sure they were even and neat. After that, she gave my hands and feet a gentle massage, rubbing in some kind of lotion that left my skin feeling soft and smooth. As she worked, I felt my muscles relax and my tension melt away. We had our nails painted and I chose red because it looked good on my skin.

For the facial treatment, we were taken to another room, more quiet and peaceful. We were given a different cloth to wear…more like to tie around us and then we were asked to lie down on a bed.

Since I had no idea what they were doing, I just relaxed and soon, I was drifting off to sleep.

“Wake up." I heard Dani say tapping my arm softly, jolting me awake.

“First, you look amazing, Luna. But how did you sleep through that? No matter how many times I do it, I never fall asleep.” Allie said pouting playfully.

“This is my first time getting a facial treatment." I said casually as I changed into my original clothes.