Chapter 10: Nightsong Pack
: Nightsong Pack
Astrid's POV
I held my breath as I waited for Drystan's answer. I have already made backup plans in my mind in case he insists on telling his nephew about my pregnancy when he suddenly lets out a huge breath.
"Fine," he muttered making me look up at him with wide eyes. "I won't tell Killian anything if that will make you feel safe in my pack." Drystan finally turned around and faced me with his hands inside his pockets.
My shoulder relaxes upon hearing his agreement. I let out a huge sigh of relief.
"Since you have left your Pack and had nowhere to go, why don't you join our Pack instead?" My jaw dropped as his offer hung in the air.
Is he serious? Did he just invite me to join his Pack when I'm his nephew's ex-wife?
"You don't have to worry about Killian. I promise you, I wouldn't tell him a thing. You are pregnant. It is dangerous for you to live without the support of a Pack," Drystan explained when he saw my bewildered expression.
I pursed my lips and lowered my head as I thought about his offer. I know he is only doing this because he is worried about me. Technically, he is right and I needed his help also.
However, it is dangerous for me to stay with someone who has relations with my ex-husband. Even if Drystan fulfills his promise, I couldn't risk any chance of Killian finding out where I was and that I was carrying his child.
"I'm sorry," I muttered under my breath. "I couldn't accept your invitation."
Joining Drystan's Pack as an official is a tempting offer, but why would I accept his invitation if I'm planning to leave soon?
As soon as I recover, I will leave this Pack and start my own life without any help from people who are connected to my ex-husband.
Drystan couldn't speak for a moment. He was stunned by my answer. He really thought that I would accept his offer. It would be stupid of me if I declined his offer.
Drystan slowly nodded his head as he tried to accept my decision. "Then if you change your mind, just tell me. My offer is always open," Drystan responded without hate.
"For the meantime, just stay with us until the Pack Doctor says that you are free to go," Drystan added.
I gulped as I started to feel uneasy. I am afraid that all of the members in Drystan's Pack would treat me differently because I am just an omega who is even pregnant with a baby who doesn't have a father.
"What's wrong? Drystan asked me when he noticed my discomfort.
"Is it okay if I just stay inside my room?" I asked him softly.
Drystan softly smiled at me when he realized what was worried about. "Our Pack is different from the other Pack, Astrid. Here, we are not ranked by titles. We all treat each other equally. In my Pack, there are no omegas or third-ranked omegas. We all see each other as just equal beings," Drystan assured me.
I am amazed by how Drystan governed his Pack. Other Alphas would think that he is stupid for ruling his pack this way, but I
admired him the most for enforcing
equality in his Pack.
to
He is the first person to break this type of culture, and I'm sure it hasn't been easy for him.
"Why don't you go outside and meet the others, Astrid? I'm sure you will love them and you will be convinced to stay in our Pack."
I paused for a moment, thinking if I should grab the chance and I did.
I was right on time to meet them. It was lunchtime and everyone had already gathered at the Pack's cafeteria to eat.
As Drystan had said, everyone does treat each other equally. They don't look at each other's level of strength, they all treat each other like family.
Seeing them all eat together like one big family just showed their unity and kindness. Drystan is right, I now have the desire to join their Pack as soon as I met them.
I continued to walk in to grab my food. I wanted to join them eat and be a part of their family.
"Isn't that Alpha Killian's wife, the Luna of the Silvermoon Pack? What is she doing here?" My ears perked up when I heard someone whisper from behind me.
I felt a little awkward when I heard people talking about me. Being Killian's ex-wife would surely make things awkward for me in this Pack. Years ago, Drystan was supposed to be the Alpha of the Silvermoon Pack. He was stronger than his older brother and deserved to be the Pack's Alpha more than him.
However, he wasn't chosen just because he wasn't the eldest son. So, Drystan decided to build his own Pack, the Nightsong Pack.
After Drystan's older brother has died, the Silvermoon Pack is now passed down to Killian.
The members of the Nightsong Pack hated Killian because of his disrespectful attitude towards his uncle. They couldn't see why Killian was treating his own uncle badly.
Before I could hear more of their conversation, a woman that shouted rainbows and sunshine suddenly entered the cafeteria stealing everybody's attention.
I stopped and looked at her when I realized that everyone was staring at her.
Who is she?