He Pretended To Prepare An Elaborate Luna Ceremony But Secretly Marked Another Omega Chapter 05

He Pretended To Prepare An Elaborate Luna Ceremony But Secretly Marked Another Omega Chapter 05

Samantha touched the gem at her throat, her voice laced with a subtle, smug satisfaction. “But won’t Miss Flora be angry if she sees this?”

Gabriel let out a soft chuckle, his fingers giving her waist a playful squeeze.

“She won’t find out. Even if she does, a few sweet words and she’ll forget all about it.”

“She’s an idiot. As long as I give her a respectable excuse, she’ll tolerate anything.”

“Besides, you’re my true mate. What’s wrong with wearing a necklace?”

Samantha threw her arms around his neck with a delighted squeal and pressed her lips to his.

I stood in the hallway, watching them lose themselves in each other.

I forced my racing pulse to steady.

I pulled out my phone, opened the camera, and snapped a clear picture through the gap in the door.

Then I turned on my heel and walked back to the elevator.

By ten that night, Gabriel stumbled into the pack house reeking of bourbon.

I was sitting on the couch, watching a mindless talk show on TV.

He walked over, yanked his tie loose, and sank down right next to me.

“Sweetheart, why are you still up?”

He leaned in to kiss me, but I turned my head just in time to avoid it.

I pointed to the mug of warm honey water sitting on the dining table.

“Drink that before you go to bed.”

He got up, drained the mug in one long gulp, and slumped back onto the couch, pinching the bridge of his nose.

“Today was brutal. Those old Alphas are a nightmare to deal with,” he grumbled endlessly.

“About the mating ceremony…” He closed his eyes.

“The ceremony is back on,” I interrupted.

His eyes snapped open, blinking at me in surprise.

“You changed your mind?”

“Yes.” I kept my eyes on the television, my voice entirely flat.

“We’ll use the Celestial Hall. Whatever you want.”

A satisfied smirk spread across Gabriel’s face.

He reached out, pulling me into his chest and resting his chin on top of my head.

“I knew you’d be the most understanding Luna.”

“Don’t worry, Flora. I’m going to give you the grandest ceremony this pack has ever seen.”

“Every single wolf will envy you.”

Resting against his chest, my senses easily picked up the scent buried beneath the alcohol.

It was Samantha’s perfume.

“That sounds wonderful,” I replied smoothly.

If he wanted to put on a show, I was more than happy to play my part until the curtains fell.

That weekend, Gabriel’s mother hosted a gala at a five-star luxury hotel.

As the future Luna, I arrived early to help manage the catering and greet the arriving guests.

Gabriel arrived late.

When he finally walked through the doors, a timid young she-wolf was trailing a step behind him.

It was Samantha, wearing a simple white sundress and a completely bare face.

Several of Gabriel’s high-ranking enforcers immediately exchanged knowing looks.

“Alpha, you brought your new assistant along too?” a Gamma teased loudly.

Gabriel didn’t bat an eye, deliberately letting a heavy wave of Alpha aura ripple through the room to command authority.

“She just joined the pack and isn’t used to high society. I brought her to learn the ropes so she can handle her duties better.”

He turned to me, his tone perfectly natural.

“Flora, Samantha is an Omega and a bit fragile. Look after her for me, will you?”

“Of course.” I stepped forward, offering Samantha a bright, welcoming smile as I took her hand.

Her skin was ice-cold, and she was trembling slightly.

“Come with me, Samantha.”

I led her straight to a seat right next to the head VIP table.

It was a strategic spot—prominent enough to see every move in the room, yet isolated enough to keep her from blending into the crowd.

Sure enough, the moment the gala started, Samantha’s eyes glued themselves to Gabriel as he mingled with the guests.

Gabriel mirrored her gaze, casting frequent, tender glances back at her table.

They truly looked like an inseparable pair of mates.