Chapter 33: Chapter 33

Chapter 31

While we were eating dinner, I couldn't look at Alpha Greyson. I'll never forget what happened previously. What would Alpha Greyson and I have done if Elder Agnes hadn't arrived?

But when I look at Alpha Greyson tonight, it appears that nothing happened to us earlier. He didn't even seem to worry that Elder Agnes and I were about to be caught in such a position!

I took a big breath and resumed eating. Alpha Greyson was casually speaking with Alpha Carl as the others were contentedly eating. Others are dancing to the guitar's sound. The kids were having a good time and seemed to enjoy themselves.

A man my age placed a dessert in front of me as I was eating.

"Thank you," I answered, smiling. I noticed the man's cheeks turning red as he bowed.

"It's my pleasure, your Majesty," he replied. I can't help but smile a little more. In the past, when a man approached me, he would constantly bully me or give me a dirty look. It's refreshing to know that I'm now appreciated.

"Can I ask for your name?" I asked the man. He appears astonished as he returns my gaze.

"It's John—"

"Amara, we're leaving in a few minutes; finished your food," Alpha Greyson unexpectedly remarked next to me. I quickly turned to see that he was staring at John.

"All right," I said hastily and resumed eating. When John silently departed our table, I just waved goodbye. But I was taken aback when I noticed Alpha Greyson's hostile gaze on me when I was waving at John. I became tense. Did I make another mistake?

"Is... there something wrong?" I ask. Because Alpha Carl was now chatting with someone else, I had Alpha Greyson's full attention.

"Do you know him?" he inquired, alluding to John.

"I only just met him—"

"Then, don't talk to him. You just can't talk to anyone, Amara." I felt the irritation in his voice. My lips parted because I was probably feeling his annoyance for the first time. He was typically frigid and showed no emotion in our past bouts, so it was wonderful to experience his anger.

I couldn't stop smiling. So, in that circumstance... I'm gradually removing the enormous barrier he's erected between us.

"Why are you smiling?" he asks, clearly annoyed. He tilted his head and stared at me, but for the first time, I am not afraid of him.

"I'm just glad you're irritated," I explained. His brows came together. He shook his head and mocked.

"This is the first time I've realized that someone is pleased that I'm angry,"

"You're always cold, so... seeing other emotions from you is an accomplishment for me," I said. He eventually just shook his head and remained silent. I gladly bid the citizens of the South White Pack farewell. Even when we were inside the carriage, I kept waving to them.

"Stop that already," Alpha Greyson said as we moved away from the Pack. I shifted my seat and turned to face Alpha Greyson. It's becoming dark outside, and I can feel the night growing longer. To be honest, the road at night is a little terrifying, but I'm not worried because Alpha Greyson is here.

"Do you hate waving?" I inquired, having noted that he disliked my waving. He frowned. His frigid gaze appeared once more.

"It's childish," he remarked. I snorted as I stared at him. He is presently looking out the carriage window. Even though he is serious and occasionally scowls, I can't help but admire him. To be honest, after seeing and witnessing all of his cruelty and bad behaviors, it appears that my admiration for him has not faded. Instead, it intensified.

When my gaze rested on his lips, I swallowed hard! I blinked twice and then averted my gaze! Why did I immediately recall our prior kiss? My head shook. I should put it out of my mind!

I took a big breath and attempted to relax. "You know... it feels good sometimes to act childish," I admitted. I was the one who averted my gaze. I looked out the window and watched the snow fall slowly. So maybe it's cold all day because it's supposed to snow tonight.

I reached out the window to touch the snowdrops.

"You shouldn't stick your hand out like that," he stated again, demanding his rule. My gaze shifted to him, and I grinned. I can still feel the snow outside the window.

"When I was a kid, I didn't mind when it snowed because my friend and I were playing while the snow fell in the sky," I told him, even though I knew it meant nothing to him.

"No wonder you're thin and frail," he observed. I laughed. His steely gaze remained fixed on me. I tilted my head and continued to stare at him. My heart was racing, but I tried to ignore it and concentrate on Alpha Greyson's stunning eyes.

"But it feels nice, your Majesty. Being an adult is a reality you cannot escape, but it sometimes feels good to escape that reality and have fun!" I remarked cheerfully. "I told myself... I am no longer a child. I should get back on my feet... and then you came... maybe the moon Goddess has other plans for me?" I finished with a quiet giggle.

I averted my gaze and resumed feeling the falling snow on my hand. It's quite cold. My hand was followed by the chill. Somehow…. Snow reminds me of Alpha Greyson's eyes. I'm not sure why, but I think this is why I adore falling snow in the first place.

Alpha Greyson startled me by taking my hand and putting it back inside. He felt my hand and I blinked twice.

"You're cold," he observed as he stroked my hand. My heart was pounding. I can't stop myself. His warm grip on my hand says it all. Alpha Greyson might fall for me the same way I did. But in the end, all I could do was shake my head. Even in this way, it's enough for me to be with him. Even though I know we don't feel the same way, it's enough for me to hold him and look at him.

"I'm okay," I assured him. But I was taken aback when he removed his gloves and placed them on me.

"You're the only one who will catch a cold—"

"Stop talking and just warm up," he snobbishly advised. I said nothing and just stared at his hand in mine. As I felt his warmth, I swallowed hard. I suddenly want this ride to last longer so he could continue to hold my hand like this.