Chapter 36

Avery's POV.

She halted right in front of me, I looked her deep in the face, and everything about her was screaming anger.

This is good.

She kept fuming and shooting deadly glares of arrows and knives at Leilani, whose head was bent down.

What's this new drama so early in the morning?

Just when I thought I'm having a great morning, Shannon wants to turn it into the worst morning.

Well, I'm not gonna allow her irrational attitude to spoil my mood, I'm gonna ironically give her back-to-back.

"G..good morning my princess." Leilani stuttered a greeting, but Shannon ignored her.

Such a silly act.

She wasn't willing to speak, so I decided to break the silence.

"Sister, what got you pissed so bad this early beautiful morning?" I asked in the sweetest voice I could summon.

She didn't answer, instead, she stared at Leilani.

"What happened sis?" I asked for the second time, getting annoyed at her silent anger.

"I think I should take my leave now, Luna Avery. It was a pleasure meeting you, and I hope to meet you again." Leilani bowed to me and then Shannon.

"No Leilani, stay. I want you here with me." I stopped her without knowing exactly why I stopped her but I know I don't want her to leave me. I just want her around.

Leilani smiled and waited.

Whatever I said only fueled Shannon's anger to a full degree, and I'm not going to deny it. I'm loving it.

"Sis, tell me love, who angered you so early in the morning?" I asked again, and I promised myself that's gonna be the last time I'll ask her.

She's acting all pompous with a ketchup-like red face, all these things don't move me again. She better start talking.

I touched her and she drew back immediately, "don't use those dirty hands to touch me." She said and looked at Leilani again.

"Are you serious right now sis? Now tell me what's wrong or I'll leave, I have things to attend to. Since when did my hands become dirty?" I threatened, and there was a pure surprise on her face, her eyes nearly popped out of their socket but she quickly concealed them.

"What are you doing with a low life like her?" She asked, her voice filled with disgust.

I know she's referring to Leilani, but I choose to ignore her. It's always her habit to feel pompous and she takes herself above others.

Servants are like rags to her, she treats them in such a way that's not fair at all. She doesn't see them as human.

"Low life?" I asked looking in all directions in mock seriousness, "I see no low life here Shannon." I muttered, and if Shannon's sense of sound is very sharp like mine, she'd have heard Leilani's low chuckle.

"Don't play dumb with me Avery, you know exactly who I am talking about." She yelled, but I wasn't a bit upset. She's not worth ruining my mood this morning.

"I don't, big sis," I said with a shrug.

"Hey! What are you still doing here? Get out of my sight before I do something stupid. Ugly imp." She yelled at Leilani who gave me a look for affirmation.

I nodded a negative.

"Leilani, go and stand over there, I'm not done with you yet," I ordered and she bowed and complied.

I can't believe Shannon called such a beauty ugly, she's way more beautiful than her in every aspect.

If not for the ugly situation of life, she'd have achieved a lot, her eyes are spot on, then her shiny long black hair is mesmerizing. What kind of eyes does Shannon have anyway? She's bitter toward everyone.

"How could you defile my order, Avery?"

"I didn't defile it, I merely asked her to step aside for us to talk. And why do you have to be so mean sis? She's human too."

There was a hint of pain in my voice but I chose to not let it show, Shannon is wrong and I'll point it out to her that she is.

"Are you seriously taking the side of a mere servant in place of me?" There was an element of surprise in her voice.

"No baby, I'm not, I'm just stating facts. Those servants make life easier for us, can you imagine how difficult life would be for us if they aren't there to help us with our house chores and take care of us?" I asked, and she arched a confused eyebrow toward me.

"I don't care about all those things please, besides not everyone can be wealthy."

There was no hint of remorse in her voice.

I doubt if she can ever change, lots of miracles are required for that to happen.

"Hmmmmmmmm......what took you to the servant's section so early in the morning?" She asked, looking at me with an angry face.

"I went to check on them, and I'll be checking on a different section of the pack as time goes on," I answered with all sincerity.

"Seriously? What business have you got with the pack?" The surprise was evident in her voice, and I love the way I'm dishing it out to her.

"Shannon! It's my pack. I'm the Luna, it's my duty to look out for everyone. I know we have delegates for such but I just want to check it out once in a while. There's nothing bad or wrong in doing my duty." I explained, getting irritated by her mindset.

"All these things ain't for you Avery, you're a woman. You're not that experienced in such things, you're supposed to devote your time to finding your mate who will rule by your side, why stress over such issues?" I could sense contempt in her voice, but I chose to ignore it. I have no time for shit.

"I've heard you, sis. Now tell me why you're looking for me. And check out how beautiful this garden has become, it's all Leilani's work. She's very good at it, she even cross breeds some flowers."

There was excitement in my voice, but Shannon only gave Leilani a look of disdain, glanced at the garden, and gave me a forced smile.

"Well, I came to your room to check on you, and when I couldn't find you, I asked around and a guard told me you were here. I still can't comprehend what you are doing, but anyway that aside. Hope you're ready for the party, Erik told me you're gonna be his date for the party." She chirped excitedly.

Oh yeah. The silly party, all this stuff doesn't make sense to me, I've decided to be Erik's date but I don't know how I'm gonna survive in his company.

The thought of him irks me, how will I survive in the company of my murderer?

I just want to fast-forward time and get away from the hell they called a party.

"Yeah, I'll be his date. I'll call him later and inform him." I muttered in a plain voice.

"This is great! Don't stress yourself calling, I'll call him and tell him. You two are gonna rock the party." The excitement in her voice is unmistakable, it leaves me wondering if she's truly dating him as I've assumed.

But why is she so excited about me and Erik's date?

"Shannon, who's gonna be your date?" I asked and she gave me a skeptical look.

Her smile immediately vanished, and at that time, a plan swam across my head.

And I'll start working on it once the party is on, I'll find an answer to one of my questions soon.

"My date... I don't have one, but I'm sure I'll jam one of the rich dudes at the party." Her voice was low as she said.

"Alright, sis," I muttered.

"I don't have anything to wear!"I shouted.

I'll be going to a party and that's exactly the problem, I always have a hard time choosing what I want to wear when I have some events to attend.

"Luna Avery, if you need my help, I'm available." Leilani voices out.

Shannon's face was screaming anger, her clenched fist looking for something to punch.

She advanced madly to where Leilani stood.

I immediately followed knowing her silly intention.

She raised her hand to strike Leilani's face but I held her hand mid-air.

She looked at me surprisingly and withdrew her hand from mine.

"How dare she interrupt our conversation? She's nothing!" Her breathing was hard and fast. Her anger is a pure malady.

"Am....am sorry my princess." Leilani apologized in a shaky voice, the poor girl was shaken by the whole thing.

"She's sorry Shannon, she's new here." I defended her.

"Mom should have allowed them to separate your head from your body when they found you!" She scoffed and I'm surprised that she knew when Leilani came, but I chose not to question her.

"Shannon please, don't be too vile to her. Pardon her."

I try to calm the angry bird.

Her anger is terrible, she can do unimaginable things when angry, if not for mom, she'd be in the psycho department by now.

"Don't try this again servant or else, I'll have your blood dripping from my claws." She said, scowling angrily at Leilani.

Leilani surprised me though, she doesn't seem threatened or frightened by her malicious threats. She just bowed her head as a sign of respect to angry Shannon.

I like the girl even more.

"Thank you for forgiving her," I told Shannon and hugged her to calm the bitch down.

"Anything for you sis." She muttered between clenched teeth. I know she hasn't forgiven her, she'll get back to her later when I'm not around.

To avoid such nonsense. I decided to get Leilani to be my personal maid.

I've been asked to choose a personal maid, but I refused, I don't need such. I believe I can take care of myself.

The personal maid room beside mine is empty because I refused to select one.

The personal maid is like a friend to the Luna who assists her in every aspect she wants. Ranging from her looks, dressing, bathing, advice, and so many responsibilities, but I'm not going to make Leilani do much, I just want her around me.

I know this is going to give rise to questions because she's not from our pack but it's my decision and I know what I want.

I got a whiff of that odd smell again on her body, whose scent is that?

I'll find out and I'll find out soon. I promised myself.

I withdraw from the hug and drop the bomb. "Leilani is going to be my personal maid from now on."

"Are you crazy? You know the elders won't accept this." Shannon voiced out.

"We'll see about that," I said and headed into the palace with Shannon running after me angrily.