I mind linked him back in an emotionless, flat tone, "Sure."
Outside the flat, his car parked in front, and I hopped inside, seated in the front seat, meeting his cold stare darted on me.
With his brows knitted, he said, "You're wearing that? There's a jacket in the back seat; put it on."
I looked at my simple dress and shook my head as I returned my gaze to him. "Thanks, but I'm not cold."
He started the car engine, driving past rows of old, quaint townhouses lined the street, reawakening me of the pack I once belonged to, now long forgotten.
Out of curiosity, I broke the dead silence in between by asking, "Who told you I moved here now that the pack house is in disarray?"
Alpha drove with one hand. "Of course, you are my Luna. How would I not know? Besides, I have tasked Beta Colter to look for you while busy with my duties."
As expected, Beta Colter seemed more aware of my whereabouts than he, my mate.
Not long after, we arrived at the Wolf's Den, and Zora was already waiting for us inside.
Upon seeing us walking side by side, Zora was astonished. "Oh, hi, Alpha Austin, Luna Calista. Thanks for coming."
I faked a smile in response but soon realized the table was set for two. Alpha had motioned the waiters to bring an extra set of utensils to cater to us three.
Alpha pulled the chair for me to sit in, a simple gesture he often made when we dined. Once seated, waiters served the dishes, the savory aroma lingering in the air.
Zora, observing the courtesy, faked a smile. "Alpha, can you please hand me the salt, too?" she asked, to which Alpha obliged without hesitation.
Zora's smile widened as she started discussing, "At this moment, I especially want to thank Alpha Austin for saving me when the fire started." She then turned to me. "And, of course, to you, Luna Calista."
"Please don't misunderstand us, Luna. Alpha came to save me when I mind-linked him as I sprained my ankle a few days even before the rogues attacked the pack," she added, eyes slightly widened, peering at me.
"I see." I focused back on eating, not amused anymore.
"When rogues attack and try to burn the pack house, you must be scared to death, Luna," she said.
When she brought it up again, I paused. Although some part of the pack house had been eaten by the fire, pack warriors were alerted and controlled the fire. It didn't scatter the entire house, but the smoke that filled inside made everyone freak out.