Claimed By The Lycan King (Kaia) novel Chapter 48

Chapter 48

Kaia's POV.

Dani and Allie could tell something was off when I got to them but I assured them that it was because I was tired from the cooking, using the fact that it's been a while as an excuse.

We called it a day and I went straight to the room where I took a shower and got ready for bed. Kieran should be back anytime soon and he would be able to provide answers to the unending questions I had.

Several hours passed, but he still didn't come and mind-linking him failed. I got tired of waiting and climbed the bed but sleep eluded me like a plague, so I gave up trying and sat upright.

“But if they take his position from him because of me?" The thought was heavy on my mind.

“Like that'll happen." Lylah scoffed. "Do you think they'd risk replacing him with a weak Alpha?”

"I know he's strong, but the elders are unpredictable. Do you think they're going to consider that if the time eventually comes?” I asked her.

If there was one thing I hated about the Elders from everything I know about them, it's their rigidness. They followed blindly, rules set for the werewolf community even before most of them were born.

My thoughts were broken when the door opened and Kieran's familiar smell filled my nostrils.

“Bella," Kieran called, his voice sounding low and tired, making me frown. “Why are you still awake? It's late?" He said.

"I was waiting for you, why are you just coming?”

"The meeting dragged on."

A lot of things crossed my mind, does this mean she was telling the truth?

“Why didn't you mindlink me? I was worried…that…” I trailed off, I shouldn't jump to that already. He waited for me to continue, but I shook my head, “how was the meeting?"

He shrugged, "nothing serious.” He replied.

My shoulder slumped, a pang of disappointment flash through my eye at the possibility that he was hiding something.

"Are you okay?” He asked, taking a good look at me. I avoided his eyes and using the method he taught me when I complained about him reading my thoughts, I pulled my wall up and he frowned.

“I'm fine, I just missed you." I told him, going to hug him and his body relaxed. “Since you'll be around tomorrow, we'll make up for it.”

His body stiffened and he pulled back from me, his hand held my shoulder and guilt swam around in his eyes.

“What is it?" I asked.

“Tomorrow is the concluding meeting," he said, “I thought I would be able to finish up today, but some things came up.”

He was looking at me but at the same time it felt like he wasn't. He was being vague which was unusual because normally he told me everything even the ones that I didn't understand.

"Oh.” I said.

The possibility that I might be overreacting because of my conversation with Ida did cross my mind and then him not telling me what actually happened didn't help matters.

“But once that is over, it'll just be you and I."

"It'll definitely be you and I, if you're no longer Alpha.” I thought.