Chapter 64

**DUNCAN'S POV**

We finally arrived at my house after thirty minutes and I entered inside,while Lucan and George went to park the car.

I heard giggling coming from upstairs, Arielle's study to be precise. She didn't live with me but she practically owned the place. I planned on making her my luna so she had access to everything about me.

I walked up the stairs and the voices became louder. They were definitely having a good time while I was stuck in the traffic.

“But then, the dude was like…no way am I dating you,you look at least eight years old.”

“No way!”

“Yeah! He did say that, so for a while,I lost all interest in anything related to relationships.”

“But,what about now? Anyone you find handsome or worth crushing on?”

“Well,if I'm being honest,the only person I find hot is Damon.”

“Luciana!” I heard Keira's high pitched shriek.

“Damon already likes her.” Arielle stated.

“I know right,and I cannot help but feel that she likes him too.” Luciana said,sighing a little. “I guess every girl with my name is attracted to that guy. He's handsome for real!”

“What about Duncan?” I heard Keira ask.

There was silence. I knew I was eavesdropping on their conversation but I couldn't help it,and besides, this was my house.

My heartbeat increased subtly as I waited for her to reply.

“Meh, he's good looking and gorgeous but he looks like he has murder in his mind.” Luciana stated.

“What the…I dont look like that” i muttered defending myself.

“You think so too,right?” Keira asked.

I gasped,Luciana could but not Keira,I was her uncle, she was supposed to defend me.

“I wonder what you see in him.” Luciana stated.

“You know, women like men like that.” Keira said.

“Why would you like that? But I will not dispute the fact with you. Women do like men like that. Bad boy and aloof character, cold gaze,rich and a scary aura. Women love all that.” Luciana added.

“You're right, we do.” Arielle confirmed.

“I know, it's really popular in a lot of books.” Keira informed

“But,you see,it's not only that,it's a feeling called love. You see,when you're older,you will understand what love isn't only about looks and riches. It's a lot more complicated than it seems. You see,love is..” they interrupted her and I decided it was my cue.

I opened the door and they all turned to me. Arielle Ran for a hug while the children stared.

“When you want me to get clothes for you, be specific about the color. They had so many there.

She grinned. “Why did you spend so much time?” she pulled back.

“Things happened.” I said shortly.

I turned back to the teenagers and Luciana looked down before muttering to Keira.

“See,he's always glaring..”

Lucan brought the bags their clothes in and handed it to them. Both girls shrieked as they ran out of the room,and I enveloped Arielle in an embrace, planting a kiss behind her ear. She loved it and breathed out.
……
“How do I look?” Arielle asked,walking out of the closet.

“You look stunning, my love.”

She was in a red dress that accentuated her curves,her blonde hair was flowing,her hips moved as she walked towards me,her lips in a cute smile. I purred in satisfaction.

“Really?”

“Yes..”

She finally got to me and pinched my arm. “I don't know what you're thinking but we have somewhere to be.”

“I really do not want to go.”

“Remember,this isn't just a birthday,it's a gathering of a lot of important people under the pretext of a birthday.”

I knew that way more than she did. Although I was a supreme Alpha and extremely rich,I still had other alphas that were richer than I was,and it didn't sit well with me,I was supposed to be supreme.

I stood and with a sigh left the right together with Arielle.

Little Luciana and Keira were outside waiting for us,and I felt satisfied watching them. They were the product of my handiwork.

Keira had gone for the Emerald green gown that went good with her eyes. Luciana had worn the pink gown.

I observed something about her. She looked way older than how she was. I wasn't sure if it was because she was eating well but she looked a little her age,the only thing was that she wasn't as tall. I assumed the fairy had done something about it. But she looked really pretty as well. Her curly hair had been plaited and kept in one part of her neck.

The girls batted their eyelashes at Arielle who screamed.

“You look so pretty..!”

They had both bonded with her well,and I was glad to see that Keira finally had a friend.

“Where's the other Luciana?” Little Luciana asked.

“Oh,Damon will be picking her up.” Arielle said, winking at the girls who cooed.

Damon would be with her again. The thought bothered me but I shrugged it off, I had already decided not to involve myself with her. She wasn't my mate after all.

We left the house,using Arielle's Limousine to get there.

The girls continued chatting in the car,about boys and makeup and boys and boys and boys again.

I was going crazy but kept quiet.

We finally arrived at the venue and headed into the hall.

“This place has been beautifully decorated.” Arielle commented absent mindedly. “I'll be going to greet some people,as the girls have already disappeared.” She informed me, chuckling as she left.

I was soon swamped with people who wanted to see me but I avoided them when I saw Adrian. I walked up to him,grabbing a glass of wine.

“Mr Duncan!” He greeted me. “Or,should I say,Alpha Duncan.”

“You're part of our race?”

He nodded..

“Then how did I not notice it?”

He smiled to himself. “I may not look it,but I've always tinkered with science so I have come up with a way to permanently alter a person's scent, for a limited time that is.”

“That's impressive.”

“The only issue is finding a suitable vendor that's really popular with wolves.”

I smiled to myself. “I have someone who could help with that. Give me a few minutes to get her.”

I saw Arielle talking with some women and pulled her away.

“Thank you,those ladies have been on my neck,an annoying bunch.”

“Well,I came at the right time then.”

“Yeah. Why'd you come though?”

“There's someone I want you to meet.”

I took her to Adrian who was facing another direction. He turned to face us and smiled.

“Hello,my name is Adrian Locke.”

Arielle's hands trembled in mine.