Chapter 123: Chapter 123

“Luna? My eyes constricted immediately. Although I've been thinking of Oswald ever since I left Natalie's place, I didn't expect that he'd be here so soon! Nor did I expect that he'd be so blunt like this!

This is the hostel! Yes, the ladies' hostel. How can the Alpha visit the Beta's wife's hostel so casually? Didn't Oswald care about rumors?

In the next minute, my smile disappeared, and one filled with mockery replaced it. Why will someone like Oswald care about rumors when he can't wait to reveal the relationship between the three of us to the entire pack?

“You're mistaken. I'm not the Luna; I'm Beta Wyatt's woman. Please, stop blocking. I need to leave.” I clarified in a calm voice and stared at the guard seriously.

The guards' gazes didn't fall at me at all; rather, their blank faces were positioned straight as if by just staring at me, they could be punished. Their hands were placed next to their sides. They didn't move or say a word; it was as if they didn't hear me!

Upon seeing that the guards had no intent to let me go, I bit my lower lip. I understand that Oswald is at work. No matter what I do or say from now on, I knew the guards wouldn't let me leave, so...

I might as well go face Oswald. The faster we are, the quicker Oswald will leave. The last thing I'll want is for Arya to catch Oswald here with me!

I took a deep breath to suppress my chaotic thoughts and made my way into the hostel.

Stepping into the hostel, I saw Oswald sprawling on my bed; his actions screamed elegant and lazy at the same time.

If it weren't that I was currently in a bad mood, I'd be enchanted by that casual yet enticing sprawl of Oswald.

My brows scrunched up in a scowl, and I made my way towards Oswald in displeasure. “What the hell are you doing here, Alpha Oswald...”

“Here.” Before I could complete my words, a beautiful middlemist red camellia flower in a white vase was casually placed on my chest by Oswald.

With a mischievous smirk plastered on Oswald's face, he stood up and wrapped his hand around my waist. "It fits beautifully with..."

My face reddened in fury, and I angrily threw the flower at Oswald. My body is shaking due to fury.

How can Oswald come here? How can he come here to pursue me? Does he even know what respect is, does he? "What the hell are you…”

Oswald calmly returned the flower to my embrace and tucked a strand of stray hair behind my ear. He leaned forward and gently grabbed my chin, his Adam's apple bobbing. “Kiss then?”

My body shook. Does Oswald know anything other than repeatedly bullying people? Does he? “I hate you!” I bellowed to him with tears in my eyes.

A flustered glint flickered past Oswald's eyes, and he hugged me remorsefully. “Maia, I'm sorry. I won't bully you anymore. I'm not here to bully you either,” he softly conveyed.

I separated from Oswald and simply threw the flowers at him. "Then you can take it and leave already. I don't like it."

“Maia, I don't want to see it in the trash. I won't be happy, and Wyatt will have to pay for it." Oswald gently says, as if he were afraid that I wouldn't understand him, even though he knew I'd.

My face fell. Why does he like using my soft points to deal with me? Why?

Oswald shook his head and stared at me seriously. "You cared about him so much. I wish…” Without completing his words, Oswald handed the flower to me while giving me a strict gaze.

I collected the beautiful flower and placed it next to my bed.

A thought suddenly flashed past my mind, and my eyes lit up. Oswald only said I shouldn't throw it in the trash can. Later, I'll just take it to the forest and burn it up.

I'm so sorry, flower. Even though I knew the flower was an extremely rare one that was reportedly going extinct, I couldn't keep it.

Despite the thought running through my mind, I straightened my chin and glanced at Oswald coldly. “Leave then. Arya will be…”

Oswald lazily lay on my bed and casually took a glimpse at me with half-lidded eyes. He responded lazily, "It'll take a while for her to.”

My lips parted slightly, understanding what Oswald meant. So it wasn't that the teacher wanted to see Arya; Oswald was the one who planned everything to create time for the both of us. “Oswald, you were behind…”

Before I could complete my words, Oswald patted my bed and interjected. “Can I sleep here?”

“No.” I shook my head and retorted straightforwardly. Oswald has his mansion; why will I let him sleep in my hostel? Moreover, I'm together with Wyatt; there's supposed to be no relationship between Oswald and me.

Once I give Oswald an inch, he'll be taking a mile soon!

Oswald lowered his head pitifully. His dark eyes and wan features became apparent, making my heart clench with pain. “Maia, I haven't been sleeping for over three weeks. Just this once. Please.” He pleaded softly.

Maia whimpered sadly, making my heart soften. Although we are currently in a feud, I hated seeing him be like this.

I scoffed and waved my hands to hide my softheartedness. “Whatever. My debt is clear, and you mustn't mistreat Wyatt or come after me anymore." I strictly conveyed

Oswald nodded and flashed me a pure smile. "Hm. I won't." He promised.

Immediately, Oswald laid back on the bed and closed his eyes. Within a few minutes, Oswald's breath became even, which indicated that he had really fallen asleep.

I shook my head and sighed in distress.

Although Oswald is mistreating Wyatt, I knew Oswald was likely mistreating himself more. Wyatt and Oswald are childhood friends; there's no way Oswald's heart won't hurt on Wyatt's behalf.

I really hope everything can be cleared soon and every one of us can move on and live a happy life.

I sighed and covered Oswald with a blanket before turning to leave the hostel. I just needed to clear my head so badly.

I had just taken a step out of the hostel when a guard blocked my path. "Can Luna stay in with Alpha? Alpha hasn't been fine for a while, and he hasn't been eating either." The guard conveyed.

Although the guard's words were respectful, I knew the guard had no intention to let me leave the hostel.

I bit my lower lip upon recalling that Oswald had promised to clear my debt and stop mistreating Wyatt from now on! This once then!

I nodded my head and took a step back. "Bring his meal." As soon as I conveyed to the guard, I turned and returned to the hostel.

I walked towards the sofa and plopped on it tiredly. I massaged my brows and simply closed my eyes to take a short nap.

I yawned and languidly stretched my body before turning to the other side.

Turning to the other side? I froze immediately.

I remembered lying on the chair to take a nap. How can I be on the bed? It can't be... Agarwood scent drifted into my nose, and my eyes flew wide open in fright.

I took a look at my surroundings, and I discovered that I was lying on the bed alone. I exhaled in relief and fell back on the bed.

I was petrified at the thought of Oswald and me sleeping alone in the same bed. Recalling that I was originally lying on the sofa, I almost smacked myself hard.

I have always been a light sleeper; how could I sleep so deeply enough for Oswald to carry me from the sofa to the bed?

Upon recalling the holiday with Wyatt, I massaged my brows, understanding the reason why.

Suddenly, I felt a hot gaze on me. My scalp tingles with fright. It can't be that Oswald failed to leave before Arya came in, can it? Despite the thoughts running through my mind, I calmly opened my eyes and stared at Arya. "What?" I inquired

Arya placed her phone on her lap and shook her head in sympathy for me. She sighed and shivered slightly. "Seeing how you end up every time you go home to meet Big Brother is so scary. Will I also end up like this once I meet my mate?" She inquired in a shaky voice.

Upon hearing Arya's words, I secretly exhaled in relief. Thankfully, Oswald stuck to his promise.

I pursed my lips upon recalling that Alpha of mine. I don't think everyone undergoes the same thing as I did, right? "Wyatt is simply being crazy."

"Hopefully," Arya sighed in relief. She suddenly jumped down from her bed and picked up the middlemist red camellia flower vase I placed next to my bed.

My heart skipped a beat. How could I be so stupid? I should have placed the flower in a part of the closet!

Arya reached forward and took a sniff of the flower. "Eh. The rare middlemist red camellia flower is indeed so beautiful and smells nice. I heard they had gone extinct. How do you get them?" She tilted her head in excitement.

I also don't know how Oswald laid his hands on such an expensive flower.

Despite my thoughts, I casually shrugged and blinked my eyes in feigned astonishment. "I didn't realize they were so expensive. I saw them while walking through an unknown part of the forest. I thought they looked cute, so I plucked them all to place here." I quickly spun out a lie while making sure that my lie emphasized that I didn't know the way to the part of the forest that I plucked the flower from, and I had plucked all the flowers I saw.

I knew Arya would believe me; after all, I do go to the forest daily. My heart clenched, but I quickly suppressed it.

Arya smiled beautifully and stroked the flower. "Woah. I love it. Let's grow it..."

My eyes flew wide open, and I attempted to shake my head. I planned to throw the flower away; how can I grow it?

Before I could, my phone suddenly vibrated due to an incoming message prompting me to pick it up.

I discovered that I received the message from an unknown number. My brows knitted in confusion, but still, I tapped the message.

As soon as I did, a picture of Oswald French kissing me in the forest filled my view, causing me to break into a sweat. My face paled immediately.