Lauren''s POV


    Applying my lipstick on, I nced at Victor from the mirror. He was buttoning the white inner shirt of his suit.


    As usual, he looked impable and a pure ounce of male testosterone.


    "Whatever happens give me a call."


    I nodded at Victor after he said that. I think it was the fourth time in the span of ten minutes.


    "I will give you a call, my Alpha."


    After tying his shoes, he drew near the vanity mirror where I was seated.


    He was standing behind me. Our eyes met as I looked at him in the mirror.


    I finished putting on the red lipstick. I tried very hard not to react on the deepening frown on his face.


    "Do you really have to go to your grandmother now?"


    "Yes."


    "We''re supposed to go together."


    "I know but she will understand that you are a very busy person." I turned around to face him. I grabbed his hand. "I will be fine. Attend the meeting. The tribe needs you. They have missed you." "But-"


    "Victor, I will be alright. M ising with me. Besides, I will send you an SMS every time."


    My alpha mate sighed before he nodded. "Be careful."


    "I will."


    He pressed a kiss on my hair after I deflected when he tried to kiss me on the lips. The frown on his face deepened though.


    "I love you."


    "I love you, too. Don''t be too hard on them, Alpha Victor."


    He waved his hand before exiting the door to our bedroom.


    A smile is still stered on my lips as I gave myself a once over.


    The idental reunion in Smokin'' Hot restaurant did us good. Meeting David made me learn a few things about Victor. Indeed, my mate is a good man. He might be a man of few words but he is a dignified man.


    We exchange a few conversationsst night after we went home. In fact, we had an exchange of stories about our childhood. Somehow, we were both lonely kids but found people that took care of us when we needed someone. In my case, I had my grandmother while Victor had Mrs. Katrina.


    Our childhood where not full of sorrow, after all. We both have stories of childhood mischief of our own.


    "I am so d that we can still go with just us." M eximed beside her.


    We left the mansion already. And M was very happy when she learned that Victor allowed me to leave without him but with the provision that I have to use his car and the driver was a person of his choosing. Another one of his trusted guardians. "Of course. Victor will still allow me to leave without him. He''s just worried."


    M rolled her eyes. "That man wanted you for himself."


    "Speaking of just ''us'' girls, I have been thinking of traveling."


    As if Christmas came earlier than December, M turned to me with a very wide grin. I worry that her lips would literally split. "Where are we going?"


    Iughed harder at my friend''s reaction. "Well, this is me saying that I am taking a break from my duties as a doctor in the hospital." "As if you''re not on a break yet." M retorted. "You have been exercising that leave of absence, my dear."


    "Hey! I am working with the VIP."


    "VIP, my ass."


    We bothugh at out banter. We are acting like silly girls.


    "By the way, we have to go to my apartment before we proceed to Grandma Anna. I have to get a book."


    I already told the driver before we left the mansion.


    "No issues. Send your mate a message, madam. You don''t want your alpha mate to go ballistic."


    I giggled at her response.


    I have been holding my mobile phone and sending Victor SMS of my whereabouts. From leaving the mansion going to the apartment. "Being in a rtionship gives me headache."


    "But being in a rtionship, an exclusive one, is also fulfilling."


    "Oh, please."


    My friend for a long time covered her ears. It was an indication that she did not want to hear about the cliché things that couples do. "Wait here. I will be back in a couple of minutes."


    I literally ran towards the front door of my apartment and picked up the thick book. I was locking the door when I saw a man approaching me.


    I knew him. He was from the Lunarko Tribe.


    "Good morning, Dr. nco."


    "Hi."


    I nced at the car. The guardian was about to march towards me when I shook my head.


    "I was sent here to give you this."


    My eyes went to the envelope with my cursive name on it.


    "How did you know I was here?"


    "I did not, Dr. nco. This is my third day here. I was told not toe home without giving you the letter."


    Out of curiosity, I grabbed the envelop. It has the seal of the tribe.


    "Miss Delia ordered me to give it to you, Dr. nco."


    Delia is Michael''s grandmother. The old woman used to give me warm hugs whenever I visited the tribe when I was younger. I literally did not have a bad blood against the woman but I also did not get any aid from her when my engagement from Michael has been severed because of Janice. I thought I would have an ally in her when I was betrayed by her grandson.


    Inside was an invitation letter from Ms. Delia. She personally wrote the letter asking me to visit the Lunarko Tribe.


    Contemting on it, I stared at the in paper.


    My mother and Alpha Kean has been very good friends. It was the reason why Michael and I''s engagement has been schemed.


    I heaved a sigh.


    Despite not liking to be with these people, I have to step foot in Lunarko Tribe again. Maybe this is an opportunity for me to know the truth behind my mother''s death. The idea that Janice told me has not left my mind. Hopefully, Alpha Kean can give me a clear answer why my mother decided to kill herself and left her young daughter to fend for herself.


    "I ept. Tell Ms. Delia that I will be there in a few hours."


    The messenger bowed his head before turning his back on me.


    Holding the thick book, I ambled towards the waiting car. The enveloped was on its first page.


    "I know that face." Mmented the moment I sat beside her in the backseat. "Who''s that man?"


    Unsmiling, I met the eyes of the guardian behind the wheel through the rearview mirror. He started the car but was not driving away.


    "Let''s head to the Lunarko Tribe."


    Two pairs of eyes were looking at her in surprise.


    "Luna, it is best to tell Alpha Victor first before were drive there."


    "He has a point, Lauren. We are going to another territory. You are no longer the Lauren that that you used to be. You are now the mate of the powerful alpha Victor of the Midnight ws Tribe." M rationalized in serious tone. I breathed out. My friend has a point.


    Victor needs to know that she will enter another Tribe''s territory. Moreover, the territory was her ex-fiancé''s tribe.


    I reached for the mobile phone and dialed the Victor''s number. It was answered on the second ring.


    "Yes, love?"


    I cleared my throat. "Victor."


    "Are you alright?"


    "Yes." I massaged my temple as I think of better words to tell him. "I am going to the Lunarko Tribe."


    After a long pause, I heard him asked. "Why?"


    "I received an invitation from Michael''s grandmother." I replied. "Please allow me to do this. I need to speak with Alpha Kean about my mother."


    "Will you be alright?"


    "Yes."


    "Are you sure?"


    "I am."


    "Alright. I will send another guardian for your safety. Where are you?"


    "In front of my apartment."


    "He will be there in half an hour."


    "Thank you, my alpha."


    "Be careful."


    The phone call ended. There was no ''I love you'' but the mere fact that he allowed me in going back to the Lunarko Tribe was enough for me to know that he trusted my decision.


    Thirty minutester, they were on the road with Beta Richard upying the shotgun seat. M was not happy about it that she was sulking beside me.


    There were no words exchanged between us except for the two males who were only speaking when needed.


    It was the longest three-hour journey. We only had one pit stop. For gas and also the use of the restroom.


    I sent a message to Victor when we entered the Lunarko Tribe territory. There was no glitched until we reached the vi of Alpha Kean''s Family.


    It was surprising to see the people that were waiting for us in front of the manor. Alpha Kean and Miss Delia were there. Although, I am thankful that my ex-fiancé was not there with them.


    Richard opened the door for us. He and the other guardian stood behind me and M as we approached the two individuals.


    The hosts that were waiting for us were both smiling. It was a bit creepy to say the least.


    It was not so long ago that our family, the nco''s and theirs, were in conflict because of Michael and I''s broken engagement. The news of Janice''s part in it as well as the lost of her baby has tarnished the family''s reputation. "Wee to the Lunarko Tribe, Lauren." Miss Delia greeted warmly.


    I was taken aback when the older woman pulled me for a hug after kissing my cheek. I only hope that a grimace was not very obvious on my face.


    "I have prepared lunch for you and yourpany."


    "Thank you. Hello, Uncle Kean."


    "Hello, dear. I hope you are well."


    "I am."


    "Let''s continue this conversation inside. Can I get you a drink, gentlemen?"


    "Thank you, alpha." The beta responded curtly.


    M and I gave each other a look as we followed Alpha Kean and Miss Delia inside manor.