Mirabelle's POV continues
“Oh, now he decides to speak?” I sarcastically ask, matching his tone of inquiry.
Camilla looks at Adrian, shrugging one shoulder, “I was just helping you out.” she tells him, “You've seemed a tad bit tongue tied for the past two hours.”
Santiago smiles but quickly hides it once Adrian nudges him swiftly, so swift, I almost miss the action.
“We can call it a day,” mom announces.
Everyone gets up, expressing their regards and their joy in working with us, as if we said they can run our pack with us.
The thought nearly makes me laugh but I keep my game face on, watching the last board member leave, with my mother giving a compliment to Camilla in my earshot.
“This is how you handle your meetings?” I hear Adrian ask.
I roll my eyes, failing to be professional with him. “Hmm, like what?”
“Threatening people,” he deadpans.
“I'm sorry, I think you have it all wrong. We don't threaten, all we do is simply let you know that there's various possibilities, and of course we were nice to you considering you're family to be one of ours.” I retorted. “Unfortunately.” I grumble, but not so low that he can't hear me.
“Camilla, can I call you Camilla?” my mother interrupts I and Adrian's sibling rivalry.
“Yes Luna,” Camilla grins, veering to my mother. “You can call me anything.”
“You are so sweet, let me call my friend. She'd like to see you.” Mom rises from her seat.
“Mother has gone shopping with Racheal.” Santiago informs her.
“Camilla, when will you visit us again?” my mom asks, standing by her seat.
“Umm, I'm afraid not soon. I'm very busy these days, I just returned barely a month ago and it's been hectic.” Camilla lets out.
Mom nods, giving Camilla a smile before looking at Adrian, “And to think someone lost the chance of waking up to this gorgeous you every morning.”
“Mom,” Santiago cringes, jumping to defend Adrian.
“You're such a delight,” Mom looks at Camilla. Camilla blushes, smiling faintly before resuming her resting bitch face.
“It was lovely meeting you, Fire Luna, thank you so much for your hospitality but we have to get going,” Camilla rises.
“What's the rush?” my mom looks at me, “Stay for dinner, please, I insist.”
“We can't,” I tell her.
“Why not?” she shoots back, looking at me like I'm trying to stop Camilla from staying here.
“My daughter....” Camilla begins but mom intercepts, looking down at Karla.
“She will be fine, won't you sweetie pie?” she says to Karla.
Karla giggles, “Not me, my hermana.”
“Oh,” mom gasps. “Err, you have another daughter?”
Camilla nods, stroking Karla's hair. “Yes, she was napping when we left but she must be awake now and if we don't get going right now, she just might bring my pack down and overthrow me.”
“Okay, I understand.” Mom tells her, rounding the table to meet her. “Well, it was lovely meeting you and your daughter. I'd like to meet your other daughter too, I'm sure she's just as pretty as this one.” she lets out, her hand brushing Karla's hair.
“She is,” I rose, my chair screeching. “But her tantrum won't be.” I sigh, reaching for my jacket.
Mom ignores me, giving Karla a tight squeeze before letting her go shortly, only to pet her head again. “You remind me of a beautiful little girl I once knew, but you are so much more adorable, she was a brat.”
“Mom, you want to steal my niece?” I joke, “Come on honey, let's go.” I tell Karla, reaching my hand out. Karla hops off her chair, my phone in her hand, and she gives it to me.
Santiago rises, “I will see you out, but before you go.” he pauses, his fingers lightly tapping on the table. Bad, I think to myself, worst move to exhibit in front of your opponents, which is exactly what we are to them right now. “Alpha Adrian has something to say.” he adds.
Instantly, we all veer our gaze to Adrian, he remains mute, barely conscious if you ask me but I know he's alive, only the good die young and rest for that matter.
Santiago growls, visibly stomping Adrian's foot but Adrian doesn't yelp, he simply looks at Santiago with unrest. “We would be very pleased if you came to Alpha's birthday party, isn't that right ?” he asks, looking at Adrian.
Adrian nods, “Indeed.”
“Really?” I coo, my blank gaze switching between Adrian and Santiago. I find them bold for making that request of Camilla, especially Adrian. After everything he's done to her, he still thinks she should indulge him? He should have the decency to not bother her.
“I see,” Camilla grins. “And why would I be pleasing you?”
“It's just a request. Alpha Camilla,” Adrian presses, the mock in his tone unmistakable.
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