25. The New Version of Lilian
25. The New Version of Lilian
IT WAS ALREADY dinner time when Lilian woke up from the bed. It took her a couple of seconds
before she realized that she's not in her usual room in the mansion. She raised a brow realizing that
she's in Alpha Karius' mansion now.
Sighing, she get up from the bed and fixed herself first. As she wore her clothes, she realized that
everythinghing has changed here. It looks modern with a slight of traditional design because of the old
books on the shelves. There's a small plants displayed on the transparent round table near the sofa on
the side, making it looke more aesthetic. The color of the whole is mostly dark green and brown.
There's also a huge cabinet at the far corner at the other side.
When Lilian went inside the bathroom for a quick bath, she couldn't help but to feel amazed. There's a
bathtub at the left side of the bathroom. The scent of floral is also lingering in the air. The huge mirror
made her frown when she saw her reflection. Her mark is still there but what she realized is she's
getting better than the other days. She's not feeling weak anymore.
"Could it be because my wolf likes to be around Alpha Karius so much?" She asked herself in the
mirror like it could even answer. But then, she frowned when she realized the answer to her own
question.
Of course! Her wolf likes it so much! She rolled her eyes when her wolf whimpered at her own thought.
Moments later, she took a quick bath and used the new shampoo and shower gel. After that, she
changed in a simple white puff sleeve dress and dried her hair. She went out of the bathroom after that
and fixed her hair in a bun before getting out of the room. She plastered her most serious and
intimidating look as she went down on the staircase and made her way to the dining area where she
could hear the noises.
"Make sure that everything is set! Alpha Karius strictly told me earlier that everything should be perfect.
No mistakes! This night is special to him since this will be the first night here of his Luna." Lilian heard
the familiar voice of Nadia.
"Really? Sl, it's true, huh? He's already... mated? Who's our real Luna? I hope this is real this time.
Gianna had been really a pain in the ass to him before."
"Whoever she is... we have to respect our Alpha's decision in choosing her. Let's just continue our work
here. Hurry up!" Nadia said with her most strict tone as the other helpers continued their work on
setting up the table and put the newly cook food.
A playful idea suddenly came to Lilian's mind. She smirked. As soon as she stepped inside the dining
area, the helpers gasped when she saw her. The other one looked confuse like she couldn't recognize
Lilian. But then the helper suddenly realized that Lilian must be the Luna so she just bowed her head,
not wanting to say a word anymore. Meanwhile, Lilian could recognize her though. The helper was one
of the wolves who threw rocks on her before. She knew that face. She was one of those who wished
her to get killed before and one of the crowd.
"Hi! I'm sorry, I overslept. I'm so hungry now," Lilian said as she pouted fakedly. Her gaze went down to
the foods on the table. "Oh. What are those foods?"
"Uh, these foods are mostly Italian. This one is Osso buco alla Milanese, this one is lasagna and here
is the risotto. The other two is the bottarga and polenta--"
"I know, I'm not stupid." Lilian cut off the helper who spoke while introducing the foods with her
suddenly cold tone. She had the urge to be a bitch right now so might as well show her bitchiness to
them, especially the helper who hurted her before.
Well, it was truth though that she already knew those food. It's famous italian foods and sometimes,
Maya and Kathryn would cook her those foods before back in the mansion. Thinking about them, she
suddenly missed the three of the helpers in Calista's mansion. She wasn't able to say her goodbye to
them properly. She knew that they're must be mad at her now.
"S-Sorry, Miss--- Luna." The helper bowed her head like she was too embarrassed. Lilian even caught
Nadia glaring at the poor helper secretly for almost making a mistake in adressing her. Lilian doesn't
really mind it though. She was actually enjoying the fear on their eyes as she flashed her most
intimidating look.
"Well... those foods... I don't think I want to eat Italian foods right now," she said to them innocently. "I
want spanish foods instead. I don't like the foods on the table. Throw it away," she added and smiled at
them sweetly.
A series of gasps escaped from the helpers' lips. Even Nadia was also shock, like they couldn't believe
that Lilian doesn't like the foods that Alpha Karius personally asked them to cook. They felt like their
efforts were put to waste when they prepared the foods since they cooked it earlier than their usual
time in cooking the dinner. They made their best to make it taste better. But even though they couldn't
believe the fact that Lilian doesn't like it and commanding them to throw it away, they didn't say a word
about it anymore.
"I don't want these foods. I'm hungry. Kindly prepare my food for five minutes. If you wouldn't be able to
do it on a given time, I'll tell it to Alpha Karius..." she threathened them smirking before going back to
her room again.
As soon as she entered her room, she bursted out laughing remembering their faces, especially Nadia
and the other helper. She knew that they're probably stress now preparing the food in just a short time.
Oh, that was just a simple punishment. Her real wrath is not yet coming out.
***
IT DIDN'T SURPRISE Lilian anymore that the helpers was able to prepare all the foods within five
minutes. The helpers are too afraid that Alpha Karius might found out about it and would punish them.
Lilian was smiling sweetly as she was about to eat the spanish foods that they served for her within five
minutes when a familiar footsteps came inside the dining area. It was Alpha Karius. It looks like he's
tired from his Alpha duties but as soon as he saw Lilian, his expression softened and smiled a bit.
"Good evening. How's your rest?" he asked as he suddenly crouched down to give him a peck on
Lilian's hair like it was the most natural thing to do.
Lilian was actually stunned a bit but she didn't show any hint of emotion in her eyes. She gritted her
teeth at his sudden move on her. Heck, she will not show him that she was moved on that simple peck
on her head!
"Fine," she answered quickly as she started to get the utensils. She spoon the food and started eating,
not minding Alpha Karius anymore, like he was just a wind beside her.
Meanwhile, Alpha Karius couldn't help but to smile as he sat on his chair staring at Lilian, looking so
beautiful in her simple white dress. She's like a goddess in his eyes. Her beauty never falter. "So... this
is what it felt like, huh..." he blurted out all of a sudden, making Lilian looked at her like he said a
ridiculous thing.
"What?" she asked with her brows raised a bit.
"To go home knowing that your love one is waiting for you. It was a nice feeling indeed," he said with a
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Alpha Karius thought before that what he heard from those mated elderly wolves are just absurd. They
said that even though the simplest things could make them happy as long as they are with their mates.
He understands it now. Going home with Lilian in the house makes the butterflies in his stomach
grumbles. It was a nice feeling.
He suddenly couldn't help but to look back on the days that their relationship was still a secret. Back
then, he wasn't able to do this... to make everyone see his affection to her. And it was the most coward
thing that he did all his life. Now, he wanted to change it. This is the time to be man enough to his
mate... his Lilian.
Meanwhile, despite her system getting wild on what she heard, Lilian remained composed and calm,
not wanting to show any hint of emotion on her face. No, she's not affected at his words. Maybe it was
just a... lie. He would just hurt her in the end like what he did before anyway.
"Stop talking and just eat," Lilian told Alpha Karius with her dismissing tone and eat the food.
Lilian thought that Alpha Karius would not talk that much as they eat. But she was wrong. He became
talkative while they're both eating their dinner.
"Do you have any plans tomorrow? Maybe you could... see your former friends again." He told her.
"I'll see if I'll have a mood to walk around tomorrow." She's not in the mood to talk that much so she's
trying to make her answer short and direct to the point.
He smiled. "Just tell me so I could ask Calyx or Mason to accompany you. I would like to do the honor
to accompany you but I have duties I shouldn't miss tomorrow. I'll try to finish it as early as possible so I
could be with you the whole day." He chuckled awkwardly.
Lilian remained formal but she straighten her back after hearing Mason's name.
"I prefer Calyx to accompany me if ever I have the interest to walk around tomorrow. I don't want
Mason... or anyone," she said sharply as she looked at him.
Meanwhile, Alpha Karius' heart hurt a little realizing something. It looks like Lilian doesn't really want to
be with him that much. He could sense it just by looking at her expression now.
He's not used to this new version of Lilian. If only he could turn back the old her...