The Lycan King’s Rejected Soulmate

Chapter 61

Avery

Over the next two days nothing eventful happened.

After the banquet, I thought Nina and her family would attack aggressively but it seems they are still bidding their time.

Their action made me uneasy but I was not scared of them.

I was cooped up in my room. Mrs Barrington, my adoptive mother bought a smartphone for me.

In the Silver Crescent pack, there are some people that had cell phones. The alpha and his family had one for each person.

To me, it was something to be envious about.

Smartphones were magical things.

For hours on end, I obsessively spent time on it.

Today, I was on my smartphone again.

The only diference from the past few days was that I was not using it as an entertainment tool this time.

I was researching the kind of business I should go into.

I did not want to work in the company my adoptive father had created. I wanted to find my own path.

Besides, I did not want to rely in them too much.

I was mortal. My temperament and character can change anytime.

I did not want to develop an entitled personality.

For every development that happens to me, I want to prepare for the worse. Although I feel like Mrs Barrington and her husband won’t chase me away, it is still a gut feeling.

What if that scenario happened? What would I do?

I do not want to experience the taste of wandering the streets again. I was not fit for that.

I.did not want to feel helpless..

Besides, I have three kids to take care of. I can not slack off.

After hours of market research, I finally decided on the skill I was willing to monetize.

I wanted to be a designer. Specifically, I want to be a shoe designer.

We are in the modern times. Everything is very advanced and the fashion industry was at the forefront.

Both werewolves and humans pursue the peak of beauty and they were willing to pay for it.

I had browsed designs of shoes that are present everywhere online.

Inspiration came to me and it ignited the zeal in me.

I did not want to do what I am not interested in because the output would be low.

My mind would not focus if I did not have an interest in that particular business.

Since I have already decided in a profession, I was at ease.

I am sure the Barringtons did not want a useless daughter.

I tucked my phone in my pocket and then I scooped my kids from the bed.

Their cheeks had become rounder. Their bodies showed the evidence of the good. life they were living.

Mrs Barrington did not slack in the provisions she put aside for them.

If I had used my own efforts to get myself a place in Zera city, I was sure that the development of I and my pups would be a bit lacking.

Thankfully, I encountered Mrs Barrington.

Although our first encounter was strange, I still adore her.

In our first meeting, my mother looked like a kidnapper that wanted to deceive young girls away.

Anytime I look back to that memory, I want to laugh.

I walked out of my room. I went to the lounge hall my adoptive family. interviewed me.

A maid followed my footsteps.

It was the quick witted maid that usually stood outside my door.

“Ple–Go call my mother. Tell her I want to see her here, in the lounge hall.” I said. I stopped myself before I said please.

Previously, if I wanted to instruct the servants, I always said please.

However, Mrs Barrington disagreed with this behavior.

She said it was not fit for the young Lady of a family to say those kinds of words

to servants.

According to her words, a superior should be respectful in speech but it was not to the extent of being overly humble.

Mrs Barrington had corrected many of my behaviors these past few days.

Soon, Mrs Barrington came in and she sat opposite me.

I wanted to have special mother–daughter time with her.

I don’t want to put her in the situation of her finding a daughter that is basically not spending time with her. That kind of daughter is a ghost.

I did not want to be unappreciative by making her live like she did not have a daughter when she adopted one.

My plan was to spend more time together with her. It would increase our feelings. for each other.

At least, while I am here, I wanted to be a filial daughter to Mrs Barrington.

I stood up, “Mother, I called you over to practice my chess skills.”

I had been preoccupied with playing online chess before. I liked the way every move would be calculated.

I like the strategies involved so it became one of my favorite games.

Mrs Barrington was good at chess.

I wanted to hone my chess playing skills while spending time with my mother.

It was a win–win situation.

“Okay.” My mother sat down and the servant that came with her went to bring the chess board.

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“Avery, I have something to talk to you about.” Mrrs Barrington began.

I straightened up.

Mrs Barrington’s tone was extremely serious. For her to be like this means she had encountered a tricky thing.

“Mother. If it is about finding a business to do, I already decided on something. I will tell you more about it later.” I reassured her.

“It is about what I told you before. It is about lycan king Dante’s mother. I am still worried. The socialites that came to your adoption ceremony might spread. rumors.” Mrs Barrington sighed, “I am afraid it would reach his mother’s ears. I do not think she is a good woman.”

I understood where Mrs Barrington was coming from.

The socialites that came to my adoption ceremonies provably have a bad impression of me.

I was living their dream.

It is not like most of them aren’t rich enough, they just have their eyes on something that is not theirs.

The Barringtons wealth was truly tempting.

I, a girl with nothing to her name suddenly became one of the richest persons in Zera city.

Of course, they felt envy. The power of jealousy is brutal and strange.

It can fuel many negative thoughts.

Besides, the places rumors can reach are unfathomable.

Everybody is like a tree. We are all connected to something.

Right now,

I was connected to the omega warriors camp and the Barringtons. Nobody can guarantee that there is no one with a connection to Dante’s mother. The rumors about me and Dante might be exaggerated by malicious parties. When Mrs Barrington warned me about his mother for the first time, I had said I would deal with it in the future.

Now, the future came sooner than I thought.

I thought I would not have to deal with her before I and Dante are well into our relationship.

Dante had not made a move this past few days.

Nonetheless, I was still waiting patiently for him to make a move.

I knew he would really do something. The passion in his eyes can not be disguised.

Besides, I did not sense any lecherous thinking from him. This fact contributed to the reasons that made me give him a chance.

Now, our relationship have not even taken its first step but problems are already knocking.

Still, I was not afraid. With tribulations, comes blessings. I would not let Dante’s mother tear us part.

I already have my eyes set on Dante.

He would go nowhere.

If he did not give up on me, I would be there to support him selflessly…

I was not an unreasonable person.

Still, if I sense any hint of negativity or unfaithfulness from him, I would let go.

I would not let myself suffer. It was what my cumulative experience taught me.

I was possessive. I did not want anything to happen to our union but I was. ruthless as well.

I would let him go if he changed.

“Mother, don’t worry. If she dares to mess with me, I would show her what I am made up. I don’t care if she appears before me right now, I have countermeasures. in place.” I consoled my worried mother.

I had even forgotten about Dante’s mother but it still remained on Mrs Barrington’s mind.

That was enough for me. Her care was evident.

A knock sounded.

The servants weren’t inside the lounge hall. They all stayed outside.

“Come in.” I said.

After I calmed Mrs Barrington down, we got ready to play another round of chess.

My servant came in.

I named her Rosa.

“Young lady, a man named Dante is asking for you.” Rosa said after she bowed in greeting.

Unconsciously a smile appeared on my face.

Finally, Dante had acted.

I had been waiting for him since he passionately made his confession.

My mother patted me softly on my shoulder.

“Go and see him. See how bright your smile is. I won’t keep you here anymore. Don’t worry, I would keep a tight watch on the kids.” Mrs Barrington laughed as she talked to me.

I could see mischief glinting in her eyes.

I knew I would not avoid the intense questioning that would come after going to see Dante.

She was as energetic as a young girl.

I appreciate the fact that she wanted to watch over my pups.

It went a long way.

I would only feel at ease if she said that.

Although she had cracked down on the spies in the mansion, it never hurt to be too careful.

Variables are something mortals can’t control.

I don’t want my kids to suffer mishap because I was not careful enough.

Dating can wait but my kids are paramount.

I touched the smile on my lips before getting up and following Rosa to the main door that led to the parlor.

The parlor was also used to hold guests.

I did not tell Mrs Barrington thank you. She hated it.

She said there was no need for formalities between us.

I was impatient so I went to answer the door myself.

Rosa did not let Dante in previously. They exchanged words at the door.

Her work ethic was good.

Many people can come here trying to pretend like they know me. Her action was tactical.

If I did not know who she came to tell me about, she would ignore the person from then on.

I opened the door to see Dante in dashing clothes.

His purple eyes glowed like amorous jade.

His dark hair was properly maintained amd a smile was on his face.

His smile softened his ruthless aura by a large bit./

I can not imagine that this is the ruthless lycan king of legends.

I knew he was only like this because of me.

Still, it made me happy.

Any person or thing that causes a person to change in a positive direction is worth. their weight in gold.

It means I am important to him.

“Dante.” A suspicious red color coated my ears even as I wanted to act cool.

His smile became more dazzling and the smell of red roses flowed into my nose. His smell was intoxicating and it seemed to change with his mood.

“I want to take you somewhere. Are you free?” Dante asked.

I could sense the apprehension that was sizzling under his skin.

It seemed it was not only me that is new to this dating stuff.

“I am free. Come in and wait. I will change my clothes.” I led him inside the house. as I spoke.

I went back in my room to change my clothes.

I was reminded of the first time I deliberately dressed up. It was Sadie, my best. fried that was in charge then.

She was the one that took me to the club where I met the handsome stranger I spent a night with.

If she was here, she would be squealing in joy by now.

A lot of things had happened since that particular moment.

A lot of things had changed.

I was not the Avery that was rejected and heartbroken.

I was the Avery that was on her way to achieving her dream of true love.